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 was closer to NYC' date=' but recently moved to southern NJ, not far from Atlantic City. I need to update my profile...bad habit really.[/quote']

I'm in Central Jersey

Congrats.... how do you feel... im from tx i just have the insurance.. my home office id out of MI..

I feel great!!! I have an occasional muscle spasm in my main incision area, because I also had a hernia removed. I am losing and I can see the difference. I have more energy and I am happy.

I feel great!!! I have an occasional muscle spasm in my main incision area' date=' because I also had a hernia removed. I am losing and I can see the difference. I have more energy and I am happy.[/quote']

Thats great!!! i cant wait to start losing this weight.... good luck on your weightloss journey....

I'm 8 months out and only 35# down. Tonight I ate some spaghetti with Italian Sausage and I had to throw it up. This was the first time since surgery. I've been in a stall for 2 months and I'm sooooo discouraged. I contacted the Nut in Tijuana and was told to do weight loss shakes 3x per day one green salad or broth and water. This was 3 weeks ago and I can't stick to it. I need some motivation...

I'm 8 months out and only 35# down. Tonight I ate some spaghetti with Italian Sausage and I had to throw it up. This was the first time since surgery. I've been in a stall for 2 months and I'm sooooo discouraged. I contacted the Nut in Tijuana and was told to do weight loss shakes 3x per day one green salad or broth and Water. This was 3 weeks ago and I can't stick to it. I need some motivation...

I am 5 months out and 80 lbs. down stick to what you are suppose to eat and you will have greater success. Once you get to goal then you can try to add some of your favorite things back into you diet in moderation.

I'm 8 months out and only 35# down. Tonight I ate some spaghetti with Italian Sausage and I had to throw it up. This was the first time since surgery. I've been in a stall for 2 months and I'm sooooo discouraged. I contacted the Nut in Tijuana and was told to do weight loss shakes 3x per day one green salad or broth and Water. This was 3 weeks ago and I can't stick to it. I need some motivation...

look to YOURSELF for motivation.... did you get half your stomach cut out for NOTHING?? Do you want to remain FAT & UNHEALTHY?? Look at yourself in the mirror...NAKED?? Do you want to remain like that?? Run up a flight of stairs... DO you want to be able to not HUFF & PUFF when you are done??

you are your own worst enemy...but you should be your own BFF....

shake it off, stop saying what you CAN'T do and just DO IT! Mind over matter...Drink the shakes...eat the salad...EXERCISE.... drink the water....NO EXCUSES!

It's 2013 is this thread still alive, how is everyone doing after their surgerys now updates,please....

It's 2013 is this thread still alive, how is everyone doing after their surgerys now updates,please....

Welcome aboard! Keep me posted on your journey. I'm three weeks post-Op' date=' and have lost 26 lbs. My starting weight was 198.[/quote']

Congrat. Yellowbox!

Please say Yes!!! Can we drink muscle milk protein shakes. I drunk this shake with no problem first since surgery!!

look to YOURSELF for motivation.... did you get half your stomach cut out for NOTHING?? Do you want to remain FAT & UNHEALTHY?? Look at yourself in the mirror...NAKED?? Do you want to remain like that?? Run up a flight of stairs... DO you want to be able to not HUFF & PUFF when you are done??

you are your own worst enemy...but you should be your own BFF....

shake it off' date=' stop saying what you CAN'T do and just DO IT! Mind over matter...Drink the shakes...eat the salad...EXERCISE.... drink the Water....NO EXCUSES![/quote']

Thank u! I needed that!

I am 5 months out and 80 lbs. down stick to what you are suppose to eat and you will have greater success. Once you get to goal then you can try to add some of your favorite things back into you diet in moderation.

Thank you.

Please say Yes!!! Can we drink muscle milk protein shakes. I drunk this shake with no problem first since surgery!!

I drink the muscle milk light when I do drink protein shakes and they are good for you better than the regular muscle milk because of the sugar.

I drink muscle milk the regular chocolate and sometimes the vanilla. It only has 3 grams of sugar but the calories are 180 for the 11oz.

I got approved this morning!!!!!!!! i am soooooooooooooo happy !!!!! God opened all doors and made this happen..... Thanking GOD!!!!!!!