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.

9 days post op. I have plenty if energy I am waliking 45 minutes a day. Still struggle to get protein and water in. I am down 10 to 12 pounds depending on what time of day I weigh myself. I will try the protein shots today and report back.

9 days post op. I have plenty if energy I am waliking 45 minutes a day. Still struggle to get protein and water in. I am down 10 to 12 pounds depending on what time of day I weigh myself. I will try the protein shots today and report back.

Thats good. Im 17days post op and im just getting energy to walk. I started walking yesterday and that was for 30 mins. I was sweating like i ran a marathon.

Before and now

5 1/2 months out!

267lbs and 199lbs Onderland.

Wow! You look great. I am 17days post op. What are you eating to loose weight so fast? And if your exercising, what are u doing?

Hi I am 2 weeks out I plan on getting hair skin and nails chewable for hair loss 1 spoonful of cream cheese for skin this is my second surgery so now I'm really focused

Wow! You look great. I am 17days post op. What are you eating to loose weight so fast? And if your exercising, what are u doing?

I use syntax nectar premier shakes.

Like fish, chicken

Occasional red meat

Fruit

Yogurt

Tea coffee water

Don't like

Sweets

Bread

Pasta

Cutting out slider foods

Popcorn

My biggest mistake is when I was cleared to eat all foods I did and didn't understand the importance of protein dense foods. Which my weight to me. Was slower.

Good luck

Hi I am 2 weeks out I plan on getting hair skin and nails chewable for hair loss 1 spoonful of cream cheese for skin this is my second surgery so now I'm really focused

You eat a spoonful of cream cheese to help with your skin... more info please. In what way does that help?

I use syntax nectar premier shakes.

Like fish' date=' chicken

Occasional red meat

Fruit

Yogurt

Tea coffee water

Don't like

Sweets

Bread

Pasta

Cutting out slider foods

Popcorn

My biggest mistake is when I was cleared to eat all foods I did and didn't understand the importance of protein dense foods. Which my weight to me. Was slower.

Good luck

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Thanks

When I got my lapband the nutritionist I saw suggested dairy to help with skin so that's an easy way for me to remember

Hello Sisters

I gave tried that protein shot fruit punch~ omg it was horrible. I felt sick the rest on the morning. I only drank half of it. I prefer Chike! it comes in various flavors~ Very Vanilla, Strawberry Burst and Banana Magic each contain 28 grams of protein. I mix it with 8oz. of skim milk shake it up, sometimes I place it in the freezer to make it colder. It's almost like a thin malt.

Before and now

5 1/2 months out!

267lbs and 199lbs Onderland.

Congratulations!!! I'm 2 lbs from onderland

Hello Sisters

I gave tried that Protein shot fruit punch~ omg it was horrible. I felt sick the rest on the morning. I only drank half of it. I prefer Chike! it comes in various flavors~ Very Vanilla' date=' strawberry Burst and banana Magic each contain 28 grams of protein. I mix it with 8oz. of skim milk shake it up, sometimes I place it in the freezer to make it colder. It's almost like a thin malt.[/quote']

OMG!!! I tried that protein shot too and I wanted to throw up!! I only drank a cap full. Disgusting!

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OMG!!! I tried that Protein shot too and I wanted to throw up!! I only drank a cap full. Disgusting!

I tried the grape one and I found it to be tolerable. I am glad to have them because getting down 70 grams of protein is still hard for me and my surgery date wad 6.10.13.

What is Onderland?

I have my last visit with my dietician on 9/5. Then on to submitting to the insurance company. Any suggestions on any thing I can prep for in advance? IE vitamins, protein shake info. Also has anyone juiced with the sleeve?