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.

This has been incredible, but all my lovely lady lumps are gone. Lol

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Two snaps and a twirl Misslady!

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.

I'm having the same issue. Not enough liquids.

I'm having the same issue. Not enough liquids.

Sip all day from rise to bed and add protein to everything you drink!

I'm having the same issue. Not enough liquids.

Will u email me? As me and my daughter see a strong resemblance to you.

Rmm120@icloud.com

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!

Congrats!

Thanks.

I'm Schedule to have mine 8/15/2013 just a little nervous on how my tattoos an skin is going to look I'm scared for the whole process any advice

I'm scheduled for this Tuesday! So excited. I need to do another grocery store run and give my house a good scrubbing this week. I'm hoping to get my hair braided this weekend, along with a mani/pedi.

Who else is coming up?

I wish u both success you will do great. I had surgery 10/29/12 down 87 pounds it is truly worth it but u must b committed to the process and mainly to yourself. There will come a time when your stomach will heal and thats when u will begin your battle. So form great behaviors NOW water, commitment to self, exercise and renew your mind u sb ok. Good luck don't forget to pray and ask God for help he is always there.

Good luck everybody. I am scheduled for 8/16 and I am so excited I cant wait to jump into the rest of my life.

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.

This is very true as I had the same issue and it does get better. It is very frustrating but you will get past it. I was sleeved on 6/10/13 and I still have a little trouble trying to sip fast but it is a ton better than my first 2 weeks. Hang in there.

I just talked to my insurance company; I GOT APPROVED!

I just talked to my insurance company; I GOT APPROVED!

Congrats !!!

It's OFFICIAL, Surgery date October 9.