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.

Thank you, Aaliyanah!

Hello,

I love all my rainbow sleeves, but we know different races experience different issues. I was sleeve October 1. Started at the highest 260, surgery day 250 and currently 222. I did not have Major issues. Normal but my 2 month anniversary is December 1. The only thing I notice so far,hiccups when I'm full. My skin is looking great, hair cannot tell u cause I keep it braided and sewin(lol) I don't do beef or pork, chicken and turkey has been my friend. I stay on my period longer cuz I suffer from fibros. I will keep u guys updates.

Hello,

I love all my rainbow sleeves, but we know different races experience different issues. I was sleeve October 1. Started at the highest 260, surgery day 250 and currently 222. I did not have Major issues. Normal but my 2 month anniversary is December 1. The only thing I notice so far,hiccups when I'm full. My skin is looking great, hair cannot tell u cause I keep it braided and sewin(lol) I don't do beef or pork, chicken and turkey has been my friend. I stay on my period longer cuz I suffer from fibros. I will keep u guys updates.

Hello, I also suffer from Fibroids, I will be sleeved on Dec 16 2013. I wonder will the fibroids slow down my weight lost or will i have a hard time losing belly fat?

Hello,

I love all my rainbow sleeves, but we know different races experience different issues. I was sleeve October 1. Started at the highest 260, surgery day 250 and currently 222. I did not have Major issues. Normal but my 2 month anniversary is December 1. The only thing I notice so far,hiccups when I'm full. My skin is looking great, hair cannot tell u cause I keep it braided and sewin(lol) I don't do beef or pork, chicken and turkey has been my friend. I stay on my period longer cuz I suffer from fibros. I will keep u guys updates.

Hello All, can anyone recommend which brand of chewable vitamins that they are taking?

Hello All, can anyone recommend which brand of chewable vitamins that they are taking?

I'm taking Optisource. They're $28 at Walgreens for a one month supply, however, you may be able to download a coupon for like $5 off from their website. You have to take four of them but they're orange flavored and actually taste ok.

I finally went out yesterday since August. Sleeve date Oct 1

The pic in the white is my 2 month anniversary 32 pounds ok got to go workout.

I finally went out yesterday since August. Sleeve date Oct 1

The pic in the white is my 2 month anniversary 32 pounds ok got to go workout.

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I wish I could put a before but this my new phone I took this pic today

I finally went out yesterday since August. Sleeve date Oct 1

The pic in the white is my 2 month anniversary 32 pounds ok got to go workout.

Gurll...you looking GREAT!!!!!

Gurll...you looking GREAT!!!!!

Congratulations...looking great!

Thanks, but I got along way to go

I finally went out yesterday since August. Sleeve date Oct 1

The pic in the white is my 2 month anniversary 32 pounds ok got to go workout.

I wish I could put a before but this my new phone I took this pic today

Wow, do you have a before, you look great

I finally went out yesterday since August. Sleeve date Oct 1

The pic in the white is my 2 month anniversary 32 pounds ok got to go workout.

I wish I could put a before but this my new phone I took this pic today

Wow, do you have a before, you look great

I wish I could put a before but this my new phone I took this pic today</blockquote>Wow, do you have a before, you look great

Not on this phone its new but im active in that group I was telling u about

Hi all! I've got my psych appt tomorrow morning! I'm ready to get it over with. Been going through some strong emotions anticipating how to handle the folks that will "change up" on me after I lose the weight. Did anyone treat you "nicer" or more like a lady when you lost? I really don't want to hold any grudges, but it's difficult to go from invisible to visible just bc of loosing weight. This does not include everyone of course. Is this the kind of stuff I should share at my appt tomorrow or is the focus more about if I'm mentally ready to change my eating habits?

Hi all! I've got my psych appt tomorrow morning! I'm ready to get it over with. Been going through some strong emotions anticipating how to handle the folks that will "change up" on me after I lose the weight. Did anyone treat you "nicer" or more like a lady when you lost? I really don't want to hold any grudges, but it's difficult to go from invisible to visible just bc of loosing weight. This does not include everyone of course. Is this the kind of stuff I should share at my appt tomorrow or is the focus more about if I'm mentally ready to change my eating habits?

People will treat you different. People will smile and speak to you. Last night I saw it. I have not nearly gotten down, I'm only two moths and notice. You cannot get wrapped up in other people when u going through this. You should concentrate on reason u are mentally ready to Change for a better healthy life just my opinion. Good luck!

She nearly had me crying, digging into my past traumas, but I'm slowly recovering. I want to know if there are any stay-at-home moms here that have multiple children, especially crawlers and toddlers. How did you recover after surgery physically? Did you have help available during the full recovery period? And financially, is it a huge strain to get all of the vitamins/supplements?