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.

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Edited October 25, 201312 yr by Wowflower

I will be getting sleeved as soon as I hear back from my insurance (the office says it takes about a week). Glad to have found this forum.

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

Wow, you look absolutely AMAZING....with losing over 100 lbs have you had issues with sagging skin like many others?

I send out prayers and blessings to you all. I am so so happy today. I am at 220.. I havent seen 220 in so long I just don't know what to do with myself.. I went back on partial fluid diet because I had a hard time getting protien in at all. I took 4 bites and was ready to barf.. I went to the natural Health store (Sprouts) and bought my protien mix that is plant base called Raw Fit.. I get 28grams per scoop.. It taste awesome. and it don't give me the runs.. I also take Supergreens shakes twice a day.. This stuff is just awesome.. I have 3 total shakes a day that gives me 10-18 servings of fruits and vegs. plus all of my viatimins, and protein per day..Then I would have a half of a piece of meat about 2ounces for dinner..Thats all I can eat because I be so full.. Before I was at a stall till I started drinking greens. I love my meat so I won't be going 100% vegan no time soon, but they are on to something great because I have so much more energy,my skin looks great, I feel wonderful and the scale is moving again.. Thank Ya! I pray that this was a blessing to someone..

Hi, I am a newbie here to the forum.

Edited October 26, 201312 yr by CATHICKNA

Hi, I am a newbie here to the forum. I was approve on October 7th to have surgery.. My surgery date is November the 7th.. Whoooohoooo.. Well not really.. The submitted my paper work for the bypass.. I soooo don't want that procedure.. I will meet with the surgeon on Monday and they will resubmit my claim... Good news you might say.. Well again, not really my insurance is in negotiating with the hospital.. Basically if the cannot come to an agreement by December insurance will not cover the procedure after Dec 9th..SUCKS RIGHT!! I know.. The forum has been so helpful and motivational.. Do you think I should go ahead with the bypass since it has already been approve or take my chances and wait to see if I get the quick approval for the sleeve? I was gonna call my coordinator and commit to the bypass, but I changed my mind.. Please help.. Send some encouragement my way... By the way I have BCBS federal...Oh I forgot to add my surgeon is booked the entire month of Nov.. Some one cancelled that's how I got my date.. Help help..

Edited October 26, 201312 yr by CATHICKNA

Hi' date=' I am a newbie here to the forum. I was approve on October 7th to have surgery.. My surgery date is November the 7th.. Whoooohoooo.. Well not really.. The submitted my paper work for the bypass.. I soooo don't want that procedure.. I will meet with the surgeon on Monday and they will resubmit my claim... Good news you might say.. Well again, not really my insurance is in negotiating with the hospital.. Basically if the cannot come to an agreement by December insurance will not cover the procedure after Dec 9th..SUCKS RIGHT!! I know.. The forum has been so helpful and motivational.. Do you think I should go ahead with the bypass since it has already been approve or take my chances and wait to see if I get the quick approval for the sleeve? I was gonna call my coordinator and commit to the bypass, but I changed my mind.. Please help.. Send some encouragement my way... By the way I have BCBS federal...Oh I forgot to add my surgeon is booked the entire month of Nov.. Some one cancelled that's how I got my date.. Help help..[/quote']

I wouldn't settle for something you really don't want... You have to go with what your gut tells you. I just got all excited bc I'm being done on 11/7.... I had a sleeve twin I would suggest being patient and waiting, what is meant to be will be. Good luck!!!

Thank you so much!! You are right.. And you will be my sleeve twin.. I'm claiming it... :-)

Thank you so much!! You are right.. And you will be my sleeve twin.. I'm claiming it... :-)

hugs!!!!

I would drink milk of magnesia every day until then. That is a serious matter. Since surgergy I drink MOM at least 1 time a week to prevent bowel obstruction/locking.

Not impacted actually loose stools the same time frame. Not an obstruction per cat scan. Still waiting to c a surgeon. Pain and numbness now on whole right side from shoulder to toe. So I looked up blood clot and it matches a lot of what I'm experiencing now. If not better soon back to ER. Plz send prayers up.

I send out prayers and blessings to you all. I am so so happy today. I am at 220.. I havent seen 220 in so long I just don't know what to do with myself.. I went back on partial fluid diet because I had a hard time getting protien in at all. I took 4 bites and was ready to barf.. I went to the natural Health store (Sprouts) and bought my protien mix that is plant base called Raw Fit.. I get 28grams per scoop.. It taste awesome. and it don't give me the runs.. I also take Supergreens shakes twice a day.. This stuff is just awesome.. I have 3 total shakes a day that gives me 10-18 servings of fruits and vegs. plus all of my viatimins' date=' and protein per day..Then I would have a half of a piece of meat about 2ounces for dinner..Thats all I can eat because I be so full.. Before I was at a stall till I started drinking greens. I love my meat so I won't be going 100% vegan no time soon, but they are on to something great because I have so much more energy,my skin looks great, I feel wonderful and the scale is moving again.. Thank Ya! I pray that this was a blessing to someone..[/quote']

Hi. I wanted to know where you by your supergreens and what is the exact name. Thank you. I'm 2 1/2 months out. Down 30 lbs. A little slow for me, but doc says I'm doing good.

Gm, I'm doing pretty good some pain, but I'm off pain med, I'm 11 days out and in the middle of 3wk liguid diet. haven't weighed in as we do not have a house scale. surgery weny well, however myhospital bed was set a at crazy angle, the nurses told me it had to stay that way for bariatric patiiance after surgery. has anyone else experience.

Not impacted actually loose stools the same time frame. Not an obstruction per cat scan. Still waiting to c a surgeon. Pain and numbness now on whole right side from shoulder to toe. So I looked up blood clot and it matches a lot of what I'm experiencing now. If not better soon back to ER. Plz send prayers up.

I'm sorry you're going through this. Prayers up!

Wow' date=' you look absolutely AMAZING....with losing over 100 lbs have you had issues with sagging skin like many others?[/quote']

U are looking fabulous girl!!!!

I send out prayers and blessings to you all. I am so so happy today. I am at 220.. I havent seen 220 in so long I just don't know what to do with myself.. I went back on partial fluid diet because I had a hard time getting protien in at all. I took 4 bites and was ready to barf.. I went to the natural Health store (Sprouts) and bought my protien mix that is plant base called Raw Fit.. I get 28grams per scoop.. It taste awesome. and it don't give me the runs.. I also take Supergreens shakes twice a day.. This stuff is just awesome.. I have 3 total shakes a day that gives me 10-18 servings of fruits and vegs. plus all of my viatimins' date=' and protein per day..Then I would have a half of a piece of meat about 2ounces for dinner..Thats all I can eat because I be so full.. Before I was at a stall till I started drinking greens. I love my meat so I won't be going 100% vegan no time soon, but they are on to something great because I have so much more energy,my skin looks great, I feel wonderful and the scale is moving again.. Thank Ya! I pray that this was a blessing to someone..[/quote']

I drink greens daily anyway been doing that a year now. It does give you the daily recommended fruit and vegetable serving. I think it's the only way I'm able to keep functioning!!! I will be sleeved Nov. 25........congrats and continued success!!