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.

Hi...I know I'm late but I just joined the group today. Is this still an active forum?? I haven't had my surgery yet but I am very excited to learn of different experiences with the surgery.

I just joined the other day,too. Hopefully, my surgery is Sept. 10th in Tijuana.

Hi all I'm going to get very personal with this question. I'm almost 3 weeks post-op. I may urinate three times a day and my first one of the day is dark yellow and when I have a bowel movement its like a small child use the bathroom. My question to everyone is in the beginning were you like this and should I be concern?

when I don't eat right my bowel movements are like that soi increase protein and water and it returns to normal size

Hi all I'm going to get very personal with this question. I'm almost 3 weeks post-op. I may urinate three times a day and my first one of the day is dark yellow and when I have a bowel movement its like a small child use the bathroom. My question to everyone is in the beginning were you like this and should I be concern?

Hi Healthy...it took a while for my bowels to adjust. I had to take laxatives, advised by surgeon, and drink plenty of water. The constipation was awful. I still have to get a little help and I am a year surgiversary this month. Listen to your body... Blessings!

. I'm almost 3 weeks post-op. I've been told that what you are describing is a sign of not enough water/fluids. My doctor suggested using Myralax Or a stool softener. I prefer Myralax.

Hi all I'm going to get very personal with this question. I'm almost 3 weeks post-op. I may urinate three times a day and my first one of the day is dark yellow and when I have a bowel movement its like a small child use the bathroom. My question to everyone is in the beginning were you like this and should I be concern?

I went through the same thing. Trying increasing fiber and fluids. And stool softeners are always helpful. When my urine is dark I know that is a sign that I'm not getting in enough fluids and then I increase it.

Sleeved June 3rd

May 2013 preop

May 2013 preop

August 2013 postop

August 2013 post op

I am having the sleeve surgery Aug 21. Very nervous. How long will it take me to heal and return back to work' date=' and what's the best protien shake to buy and where?[/quote']

So tomorrow is your big day? I had my sleeve aug 13, last week. I took 2 1/2 weeks off work. I'm a week out and I'm sore and still a little tired but overall ok. I will warn you for me day 2 was the gas pains. The worst pain I had. You have to walk it out. They will also give you gas x. I wish you well. Unjury protein has been the best for me so far. It will be hard to drink for a few days. Just keep trying.

Good luck on you date. I'm 3 week post- op. I didn't have any major problem after going home from the hospital. Just a little uncomfortable getting positioned to sleep. The biggest battle was to keep sipping water and consuming enough proteins. Today, is the 1st day I been able to consume 80 grams of protein. Current weigh loss 22 lbs.

Thank you so much yellowbox!

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Hello I am new to the Forum, I will be having Surgery in 7 days.

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Good luck with your surgery...I don't have a date yet. I am so excited about my journey!

Hello I am new to the Forum' date=' I will be having Surgery in 7 days.[/quote']

Prayers sent your way. My surgery date is Sept. 10th.

Hello I am new to the Forum' date=' I will be having Surgery in 7 days.[/quote']

Welcome! Good luck!

Thank you ladies!