Hi All!

I wanted to start a thread for African-American sleevers (no worries I HEART all sleevers from the rainbow). I just thought, no scientific proof, that African-American sleevers may respond to the surgery different than our lovely non-African American sleeved sisters and brothers. I wanted to know if we had the same skin issue, hair problems, and other surgery related issues. Also, how to deal with the culture shock. African-American "soul food" may be something of the past... or not. So I was just looking for a space to voice culture related issues and concens.

PS- I TRULY :heart: ALL SLEEVERS.

Understood JustWant

Ladies I'm so excited I'm looking forward to getting off some of the blood pressure meds. I won't have to worry about diabetes a couple of times I've been borderline. Now if I can get my thyroid levels in a normal range ill be even happier. I start my pre-op liquid diet on the 24th. This weekend I plan to have me a slice of red velvet cheese cake for the last time. My doctor requires that I stay in the hospital overnight I've been praying that I don't have any complications. I was told the key to start healing process is walking so I plan on walking walking. I know I'm all over the place in this post I just have so much on my mind.

Here is a new pic next to an older one...Black tank pic and jeans is 1 month out and the Red tank pic and shorts is today just over 8 months out

You look good!

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Here is a new pic next to an older one...Black tank pic and jeans is 1 month out and the Red tank pic and shorts is today just over 8 months out

U look amazzzing! Congrats sister!

Here is a new pic next to an older one...Black tank pic and jeans is 1 month out and the Red tank pic and shorts is today just over 8 months out

You look great!!! What was your starting weight if you don't mind me asking?

You look great!!! What was your starting weight if you don't mind me asking?

Thanks,

Highest Weight 234 Surgery Weight 218 Current Weight is 147... I am a shortie at 5'2 my goal is somewhere in the 125-135 range.

Sorry I meant to say low impact "zumba".

Where would I purchase "Black Girls Workout Too?"

Where would I purchase "Black Girls Workout Too?"

I think you can order it off their website or amazon has it.

I think you can order it off their website or amazon has it.

So the name is the same for the website? Thanks Cor

So the name is the same for the website? Thanks Cor

If you google black girls workout too their website will come up. Hope that helps :-)

Hi all I have another question for all my post-ops. I would like to know how has the surgery improve you blood pressure and or diabetes. Are you still taking meds? Have your meds been reduced please explain thank you!

Hi all I have another question for all my post-ops. I would like to know how has the surgery improve you blood pressure and or diabetes. Are you still taking meds? Have your meds been reduced please explain thank you!

I have been off blood pressure meds since right before surgery and my BP currently runs about 120/80 or so

Hey everyone =) Glad I found this forum. I'm having surgery on Aug 13th and my biggest worry is about my hair lol How messed up is that?

Hey everyone =) Glad I found this forum. I'm having surgery on Aug 13th and my biggest worry is about my hair lol How messed up is that?

I'm loading up on liquid silica via Diatomaceous Earth mixed in water/juice now and will keep it as part of my Water intake. I am natural and have a massive amount of thick unruly hair. When I reach goal, I will probably cut it all off and start with a funky new do...short on the sides more on top...dyed honey blonde or cinnamon brown. Lol

Losing weight & ya hair can be a bit overwhelming. Lol but it's our bodies way of shedding...