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.

Lol thanks

Surgery at 730am nerves are kicking in

How did everything turn out?? I hope and pray it went smoothly!

I'm new to this just starting the process. I have my first visit with a new Dr. Super excited I can't wait. Still doing lots of research I love this forum I have been just reading everyones posts and I'm so greatful for all the info.

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How did everything turn out?? I hope and pray it went smoothly!

Good just a lot of Gas I'm waiting on my swallow test don't really like this hospital dying to go home

Congrads!

Just remember to walk as much as possible a keep the Water going! sugar-free Popsicles were a lifesaver for me.

Congrads!

Just remember to walk as much as possible a keep the Water going! sugar-free Popsicles were a lifesaver for me.

I didn't get any water yet.... I have to wait till I get a swallow test only god knows when that will be

Congrat. Yellowbox!

I had my Sleeve Aug. 21 -243lbs. Now Aug.31-226. feeling better. Only thing is. My stomach Brokeout with a rash, and its really bad. I believe it could have been the shots in the stomach, or the tape around the incesions. Its very itchy. I was told to use Cortizone, which I have. But it helps temporarily. Plus my stomach is still swollen. Any suggestions please?

Today is a struggle for me as i get closer and closer to surgery..... I woke up this morning like many other days after dreaming i had already lost all my weight, I go look in the mirror........ I get discouraged only to remember its a process and to have patience..... Im fed up with my body... I hate my body!!!! I have made a vow to myself.... When not if but, WHEN I get get this load of ugliness off of me.... I vow to never get back this way and Love myself always!!!! I vow to take CARE of my BODY... I dont ever want to see myself like this ever again..... I vow to make better CHOICES and remember that every wrong has a consequence

Good just a lot of Gas I'm waiting on my swallow test don't really like this hospital dying to go home

So glad that it went well. Other than the hospital..how are u feeling?? I got on Wed sept 4th. Alittle nervous but very excited! I hope you get to go home soon...keep me posted of your progress

So glad that it went well. Other than the hospital..how are u feeling?? I got on Wed sept 4th. Alittle nervous but very excited! I hope you get to go home soon...keep me posted of your progress

I'm feeling okay did a lot of walking and took some gas x so that help... A little stomach pain but I'm okay .. That's for asking

Today is a struggle for me as i get closer and closer to surgery..... I woke up this morning like many other days after dreaming i had already lost all my weight, I go look in the mirror........ I get discouraged only to remember its a process and to have patience..... Im fed up with my body... I hate my body!!!! I have made a vow to myself.... When not if but, WHEN I get get this load of ugliness off of me.... I vow to never get back this way and Love myself always!!!! I vow to take CARE of my BODY... I dont ever want to see myself like this ever again..... I vow to make better CHOICES and remember that every wrong intake has a consequence.... I vow to never wake up feeling hate towards my body..... I vow to wake up with a mission to complete everyday, I dont care if its just to get up and do something simple..... I vow to change peoples lifes with my journey physically, mentally, and spiritually..... I vow to constantly thank GOD for favor and making a dream a reality!!!! I praise YOU and thank you GOD for my life..... I vow to shine inside and outside and never stop smiling...... I woke up with my heart heavy and a hunger so strong to do whatever it took to get this weight off.... I THANK GOD FOR THIS FORUM I CAN REALLY EXPRESS MYSELF and not have to feel like Im crazy.. I had decided January 17, 2013 That i didnt want to be fat anymore but, todays marks the Day that I am fed up with this fat and Im going to work my butt off to get rid of this dead weight!!!! I dont ever want to be fat again!!!! What do you vow?????

Felt the same way yesterday morning just keep Thinking about all the reasons you are doing it... You will be ok