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.

Have anyone tried the whey protein shots? They have 42 grams of protein.

They taste nasty like the RTD Isopure!

Hello, my sistahs. Lord willing I will have my sleeve on September 23rd. Looking now for the best protein shakes that have over 30 grams of protein and is tolerably tasteful. The shots are an option but I guess I will have to try them for myself. I am already taking biotin because I too worry about hair loss. AND, I may purchase me some 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.

From the words of Michael Jackson "you are not alone"...

Hello I am newbie. I was sleeved on 08/07/13. So far so good. Down 10 pounds since surgery. Ready to get to regular diet - but not hungry so thats a plus.

Have anyone tried the whey protein shots? They have 42 grams of protein.

Where do you find them. What do they taste like?

Hello I am newbie. I was sleeved on 08/07/13. So far so good. Down 10 pounds since surgery. Ready to get to regular diet - but not hungry so thats a plus.

I was sleeved August 7th also.

Where do you find them. What do they taste like?

I get them from Walmart. Drinking one a day with a protein shake I'm able to get anywhere from 65 to 70 grams of protein a day.

Where do you find them. What do they taste like?

I get them from Walmart. I like the watermelon flavor one. They are 3.5 oz and 42 grams of protein. Right now drinking one of those and a protein shake is the only way I can get my numbers in.

I get them from Walmart. I like the watermelon flavor one. They are 3.5 oz and 42 grams of protein. Right now drinking one of those and a protein shake is the only way I can get my numbers in.

What brand? I need to start stocking up. Surgery is 7 1/2 weeks away.

What brand? I need to start stocking up. Surgery is 7 1/2 weeks away.

My advice to you is do not stock up on any protein shakes because after surgery your taste buds may change. That happen to a lot of people. Including me. I threw out so many shakes mixes because I couldn't drink them. I'm 2 weeks post op and I can drink GNC and weight watches high protein I still struggle but I make my self drink them.

Oh ok thanks

If any of you have the app my fitness pal please add me my name is lovelocd...I can use all the support I can get!

Have anyone tried the whey protein shots? They have 42 grams of protein.

I just picked up one today to try it out. Will report later.

Have anyone tried the whey protein shots? They have 42 grams of protein.

I've tried the grape and watermelon. They're very sweet, and I'm not sleeved yet. They're tolerable watered down, but it still has an aftertaste. Also, my nut said that only 20% of the New Whey's 42g of protein is whey protein isolate (the protein we need). She said there's something similar called Yes Whey that's all whey protein isolate and it can be purchased at gnc. I haven't tried this yet. I enjoy the premiere shakes. They have 30g. Hope I continue to enjoy after I'm sleeved.

Before and now

5 1/2 months out!

267lbs and 199lbs Onderland.