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.

Yes, nice journey DeeJack08

Before

After

Amazing transformation! Good job!!

Thx everyone

Wow you look great keep up the good work!

Surgeon: Dr. Farrell UNC Hospital 4/24/2013:------ Preop: 239-----Current: 195.8

I'm in fla and also African American and new to this I hope to learn a lot from this group

Good job Rodney.

I'm in fla and also African American and new to this I hope to learn a lot from this group

Hi what part of FL are you in. Me I'm in South FL.

I'm in the tampa bay area

Goodmorning I have my surgery on Wednesday and for some reason I woke up very emotional . I know this is something that I need to do for my health I need some words of encouragement this morning. Thanks

Goodmorning I have my surgery on Wednesday and for some reason I woke up very emotional . I know this is something that I need to do for my health I need some words of encouragement this morning. Thanks

Just be confident you made the right decision. I wish I had done it sooner. Im healthier n so happy, energized. You can do it!

Goodmorning I have my surgery on Wednesday and for some reason I woke up very emotional . I know this is something that I need to do for my health I need some words of encouragement this morning. Thanks

Be encourage my sister! You are making the right decision! I was sleeved June 24, 25 lbs down already! The joy & energy I have now, makes me feel soooooooooo much better! Also you not alone I am also in the Tampa Bay area!

Sent from Slimmer Everyday!

Goodmorning I have my surgery on Wednesday and for some reason I woke up very emotional . I know this is something that I need to do for my health I need some words of encouragement this morning. Thanks

@Justwant2behealthy, I too was an emotional mess before my surgery; you have all kinds of unanswered questions going through your head and a bunch of "what ifs" and this is totally normal. I did a lot of praying before surgery. I am glad that I had it done and wish I would have done it sooner. Everything will be fine and just think how much better you will feel after. am post of 7 weeks and down 36lbs.

Good Luck

Goodmorning I have my surgery on Wednesday and for some reason I woke up very emotional . I know this is something that I need to do for my health I need some words of encouragement this morning. Thanks

In a few days u will realize that you have made the best decision ever! I felt just like you. I was so worked up , I was losing my hair !!!!

Thank you all for your words of encouragement they mean a lot and I feel a whole lot better. I know I am making the right decision. I am ready to start this journey.