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.

I have my psych evaluation tomorrow. What should I expect?

Attn: LADIES!! A Group on Facebook has a 31 day challenge going starting today http://cdn4.blackweightlosssuccess.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/August-2013-Calendar.pdf!!! I pasted her link here for more details. It's a good way to get these unwanted pounds and get ( myself included) outta these stalls! Lets goo LADIES!!! In case you can't click on link on Facebook go to Black weight loss success and you'll find the info.

Thank you

Just checking on you!!! How'd everything go? Praying for you a speedy recovery!!

I have a question for all my post-op. I'm 1 day out myself and can't drink water Every time I sip I throw up any suggestions? My doctor won't release me until I can tolerate some liquids

I have a question for all my post-op. I'm 1 day out myself and can't drink water Every time I sip I throw up any suggestions? My doctor won't release me until I can tolerate some liquids

Hey conggrats and blessings on joining the fam. I had that same issue at first till my nurse kept it 100 and asked if I'm taking the old me sips....(more like gulps) or the new me sips. It made me slow down. Try one or two tiny pieces of ice let those melt then go down first. And see if that makes it any better. It takes time for your stomach to get used to the changes. So literally 1-2 drops of water is barely enough to have to swallow but that's how big your first few sips should be. I wish u the greatest journey of your life. I pray everything in this new life of yours is exciting as well as pleasing, and that you have no regrets. I know I don't.

Sleeved 9-4-12 starting weight about 449lbs, date of surg- 419 today I am 187.2lbs

Hi ATLGirl' date='

Please forgive any errors as I am writing this message from my phone. I was quite excited to see this post after lurking on this discussion board for weeks. I have acquired so much useful info and courage from this board. I am just ending the beginning stage of getting approval for the vsg. My insurance company required a psych eval, documentation of prior weightloss attempts, a letter of medical necessity from my pcp, 3 sessions with a nutritionist, as well as clearance from a pulmonary dr and cardiologist. I have completed everything and have my 3rd this Friday. YAY!!!! So after Friday I will be playing the waiting game. I hope this process goes quickly. I teach and was hoping to be sleeved on my spring break (early April) but now if I get an earlier approval I might decide to do it sooner than April.

I see that you will be sleeved this weekend. I wish you lots of luck with your surgery. Are you required to do a two week pre op liquid diet? How has your pre op journey been going?

Nikki[/quote']

My 3 months ended Jun30th I was sleeved 7/22/13. I return to work 8/5/13.

I have a question for all my post-op. I'm 1 day out myself and can't drink water Every time I sip I throw up any suggestions? My doctor won't release me until I can tolerate some liquids

Have you tried warm liquids - tea and coffee?

I have a question for all my post-op. I'm 1 day out myself and can't drink water Every time I sip I throw up any suggestions? My doctor won't release me until I can tolerate some liquids

It takes time I had to stay an extra day because of vomiting for me it was the pain meds the nurse giving it to me w hardly anything on my stomach

Have you tried warm liquids - tea and coffee?

No I haven't tried anything warm I'm home from the hospital I can tolerate crystal light and GNC chocolate protein shakes

Oh and congrats .. To you

Have you tried warm liquids - tea and coffee?

I haven't tried anything warm. I can tolerate crystal light lemonade and GNC chocolate lean protein shakes so I happy for now.

FYI - relaxed my hair yesterday. It had been ten weeks and I couldn't wait any longer. I was so scared it would all fall out but everything was fine. I use no lye regular strength.

I had my surgery on April 9th and I'm so happy with the results. I'm down 45 lbs and I feel great!

Pic 1: 2 weeks after surgery

Pic 2: last Sunday

You go girl! June 3rd down 40.

FYI - relaxed my hair yesterday. It had been ten weeks and I couldn't wait any longer. I was so scared it would all fall out but everything was fine. I use no lye regular strength.

I know what you mean I went to the salon last week for a touch up and I have been trying not to manipulate my hair to much. I noticed last night that it is still shedding quite a bit though - I'm 4 months PO. Good news is I'm 75 lbs. lighter!

I haven't tried anything warm. I can tolerate crystal light lemonade and GNC chocolate lean protein shakes so I happy for now.

I'm glad that you found something that you can tolerate. I was lucky I didn't have any complications whatsoever. My husband who had his surgery June 24, 2013 was regretting it, I told him that I didn't think that this was right for him, but all that he could see was the weight loss.