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'm in New Orleans area too. Maybe we can get together for walking or support group. I plan to attend the August 13th session at Ochsner if you want to meet.

That would be nice; I found out that Humana received my paperwork on July 29th. The waiting game has begun.

Hello all I really need some help I can't get no more than 20 ounces in if that I'm not hungry it hurts I'm so afraid of becoming dehydrated and have to go back to the hospital. I'm 4 days post op.

Hello all I really need some help I can't get no more than 20 ounces in if that I'm not hungry it hurts I'm so afraid of becoming dehydrated and have to go back to the hospital. I'm 4 days post op.

Your doing great at 4 days out I could even get that much in .. Just keep doing what your doing you will be fine stay out of the heat and get some rest .. I kno in the beginning I was so eager to just get on w the process but I promise you it gets better every day

Your doing great at 4 days out I could even get that much in .. Just keep doing what your doing you will be fine stay out of the heat and get some rest .. I kno in the beginning I was so eager to just get on w the process but I promise you it gets better every day

Thank you

It does get better. Your stomach is still swollen, you will be able to taken in more when the swelling goes down. Sip, sip, sip and sip some more. Sipping and walking together helped me out a great deal.

Thank you

I echo all that every one else has said! It does get better!

Sent from Slimmer Everyday!

I made it to the losers bench. Sleeved last Friday Aug. 2nd. I am hoping to be sent home from the hospital on tomorrow. Remember to sip walk pee and cough.

Congrats! Welcome to the losers bench!

I made it to the losers bench. Sleeved last Friday Aug. 2nd. I am hoping to be sent home from the hospital on tomorrow. Remember to sip walk pee and cough.

Congratulations. Hope you have a speedy recovery and no complications

I made it to the losers bench. Sleeved last Friday Aug. 2nd. I am hoping to be sent home from the hospital on tomorrow. Remember to sip walk pee and cough.

Wow! That came fast! Congrats sister! YOU are on your way!! Sending hugs!!!

I made it to the losers bench. Sleeved last Friday Aug. 2nd. I am hoping to be sent home from the hospital on tomorrow. Remember to sip walk pee and cough.

Awesome. I hope we can be as supportive to you as you've been to all of us.

By the way I'm a Michigander, too.

Hello all I really need some help I can't get no more than 20 ounces in if that I'm not hungry it hurts I'm so afraid of becoming dehydrated and have to go back to the hospital. I'm 4 days post op.

When I was first sleeved it took me an hour to drink 8oz of protein. I would drink all day long from 8 AM to 2 AM to get in my 64 ounces and 70 grams of protein because I didn't want to get dehydrated and yes it hurt if I drank to fast, so you do have to sip all day long.

I made it to the losers bench. Sleeved last Friday Aug. 2nd. I am hoping to be sent home from the hospital on tomorrow. Remember to sip walk pee and cough.

Congrats!! Hope you're doing well! Sending blessings your way :-)

Hi congrats welcome to the looser side. I wish you all the best.