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.

Did anyone have to wear a abdominal bindef

Any over the counter gas pill should do. They all have the same active ingredient "simethicone" the main difference is how much. So regular or extra strength. I'd chose x-strength and generic /store brand which will cost less.

True walmart is where I get mine I use the 88 cents box works just fine

I usually don't go over 700 calories. I never have more than 4oz solid protein' date=' 1/4 cup vegetables or starch. I eat 1 yogurt as a meal usually for breakfast with 12 almonds. Lunch is a shake ( Protizyme, Matrix, or Premier Protein), or a protein bar (Oh Yeah brand), or a 100 calorie pack jerky with a baby bell cheese. Dinner is 4oz lean protein, with a vegetable and sometimes 1/4 cup of a complex carb. I make sure each meal has a minimum of 20 grams of protein. My daily protein intake is never under 80 grams even when my schedule is hectic. Good luck to you.[/quote']

Thank you so much

Good Luck to everyone getting sleeved today!!! Prayers Up!!

hello group

I usually don't go over 700 calories. I never have more than 4oz solid protein' date=' 1/4 cup vegetables or starch. I eat 1 yogurt as a meal usually for breakfast with 12 almonds. Lunch is a shake ( Protizyme, Matrix, or Premier Protein), or a protein bar (Oh Yeah brand), or a 100 calorie pack jerky with a baby bell cheese. Dinner is 4oz lean protein, with a vegetable and sometimes 1/4 cup of a complex carb. I make sure each meal has a minimum of 20 grams of protein. My daily protein intake is never under 80 grams even when my schedule is hectic. Good luck to you.[/quote']

How far out are you post op?

Tomorrow is my day. It has been a long day at work. Then I tutor a homeless child and now I am on my way home to pack my bag, change my bed linen, and go to bed. I feel like I'm coming down with a cold so I am going to call it an early night especially since I have to be at the hospital by 8am for my surgery at 10.

Tomorrow is my day. It has been a long day at work. Then I tutor a homeless child and now I am on my way home to pack my bag' date=' change my bed linen, and go to bed. I feel like I'm coming down with a cold so I am going to call it an early night especially since I have to be at the hospital by 8am for my surgery at 10.[/quote']

God Bless!! PrAyers up! You will do great!!

Finishing touches and then off to the hospital. Best wishes to my Oct 22 sleeve partners and prayers for all. I report in at 8 and surgery at 10. I hope my doctor is on schedule

I'm on day 10 of my 14 day pre-op. I getting nervous and have thoughts of backing out. Has anyone experience this situation?

Hello everyone, just passed my 3 year mark about 2 weeks ago, officially down 305 pounds.

Really glad to be here!

Finishing touches and then off to the hospital. Best wishes to my Oct 22 sleeve partners and prayers for all. I report in at 8 and surgery at 10. I hope my doctor is on schedule

You will be fine.... please let me know how you are doing....

I'm on day 10 of my 14 day pre-op. I getting nervous and have thoughts of backing out. Has anyone experience this situation?

I know I had those thoughts. But I am so glad that I had the surgery. My surgery was May 15 and I am over 80 lbs down. From a size 20-22 down to 10. And it is still melting off. Praying for your peace, safe surgery, quick recovery and big weight loss!!!

Blessings ~ Melody (BlessedFun2)

I'm on day 10 of my 14 day pre-op. I getting nervous and have thoughts of backing out. Has anyone experience this situation?

You are not the only one... Think about why you want this and PUSH yourself..... When you get down Think about what you want this surgery for.... I realized not only is the preop diet shrinking the liver as you lose weight its also training your mind and body for whats coming after surgery..... When I was on the preop diet I felt like giving up... I prayed constantly and thats how I KEPT my STRENGTH.. Keep yourself busy.... STAY FOCUSED ON THE PRIZE.... You have came too far to turn back..... You only have 4 Days left and then u will have a small stomach and it will be easier.... I had surgery on Oct. 10 I went in for my postop appt. Today and im down 26 pounds since my preop appt..... Less than a month... I lost 22 pounds since surgery... I had a battle after surgery and didnt know what to expect when I got on the scale this morning...... But hearing those numbers today confirmed I made the right decision to go ahead with surgery.... I wish you the best and I know you got this .... keep me posted......

Started at 299 now 173 down 126 in 8 most lost the first 100 at 5 months goal is 185 12 pounds under that and 9 pounds to be to normal bmi

heck no! You look AMAZING!!! Please tell me what you did to loose 100lbs in five months! I started at 260 now 223 and I would be 2 months post opt next Monday.. My loss is slowing down to about one pound a week. I do not exercise, but I'm FINALY getting my protein in.. I get it from a health food store.. Pure natural protein from vegetables instead of meat.. And the taste is awesome.. Again please tell me, I feel so lost..