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.

Hey y'all!

I love reading the stories of those who've been sleeved recently are experiencing such success!

My surgery was Tues and I'm down 5lbs in 4 days so I know it's going to be an exciting journey!!

Now, on to the serious...did anyone else have stabby pains on the left side of your body after being sleeved? I'm constantly clutching and trying to put pressure on my side to keep from having so much pain.

Hey y'all! I love reading the stories of those who've been sleeved recently are experiencing such success! My surgery was Tues and I'm down 5lbs in 4 days so I know it's going to be an exciting journey!! Now, on to the serious...did anyone else have stabby pains on the left side of your body after being sleeved? I'm constantly clutching and trying to put pressure on my side to keep from having so much pain.

I definitely had some sharp pains postop on my left side but just at the incision sites which is understandable. Nothing to write home about but everyone's pain tolerance is different and so is every doctors technique doing surgery so some may have more pain than others. It was nothing liquid children's Tylenol didn't take away for and I was never given an narcotic meds postop and didn't last more than the first week for me. Just because it's nothing for one person doesn't mean it's nothing for you though so I would pay close attention to it. It should be getting better not worse obviously

Hi I wanted to know is there any info on this thread about African Americans and hair thinning, if so any info on what help it or what you could do to prevent the thinning. Also how long does the shedding last....

Edited January 26, 201412 yr by Rebellious Butterfly

Hi I wanted to know is there any info on this thread about African Americans and hair thinning, if so any info on what help it or what you could do to prevent the thinning. Also how long does the shedding last....

. If you look back a few pages on this thread, a few ppl were discussing hair loss and thinning. Good luck

Starting my 3wk pre surgery diet next Tuesday! :-D Any tips???

Hello CupofJojo,

Is your preop diet liquids only or some other type of restriction? It seems each surgeon has different ways of prepping their patients for surgery. Mine was only for 2 weeks, but wasn't all liquids or anything...just a limited list of food I could eat.

Been a while since I showed my AA-BP pals some love...I'm 10 days out doing really good with my sleeve. Taking it day by day. I pray all is well with you all. (Big shout out to all who have been sleeved this month and all that are still waiting in line). So excited to be on this journey with each of you! Cheers to us for taking this big leap (what many in our culture view as taboo & UN-natural) and re-claiming our lives!

Edited January 30, 201412 yr by A_ReNUDE_me

My pre op diet is basically 2 protein shakes,oat meal and a lean meat for dinner. Snacks are small portion fruits and veggies.

My pre op diet is basically 2 protein shakes,oat meal and a lean meat for dinner. Snacks are small portion fruits and veggies.

My pre op diet is basically 2 protein shakes,oat meal and a lean meat for dinner. Snacks are small portion fruits and veggies.

Sounds exactly like what I was on when I was pre-op...After the first few days, you really get used to it... Look forward to that evening meal, and it definitely helps you get used to post-op. I found it easiest just to do shakes for breakfast and lunch, and the small meal at dinner. Just be careful not to have too few calories each day.

I'm so elated as I'm finally in Onderland!

HW 282

SW 266

CW 197

Date 4/22

Amazing that I'm still losing despite MS Relapse causing inability to exercise.

Only 30 to reach goal! Praise God !!!

Hello everyone I'm Cynthia from small town eastern parts of Kentucky..called Hazard Ky.

very few AA in town..I'm 5'5. 296...I'm waiting to hear from my insurance and signed a date from my Dr. I'm blessed take this journey and happy to find encouraging words from all here!

Hello everyone I'm Cynthia from small town eastern parts of Kentucky..called Hazard Ky.

very few AA in town..I'm 5'5. 296...I'm waiting to hear from my insurance and signed a date from my Dr. I'm blessed take this journey and happy to find encouraging words from all here!

Welcome ladycynjj...sending up prayers that you receive a fast approval so you can get your procedure and start your new life. Please keep us updated!!

Hello everyone I'm Cynthia from small town eastern parts of Kentucky..called Hazard Ky.

very few AA in town..I'm 5'5. 296...I'm waiting to hear from my insurance and signed a date from my Dr. I'm blessed take this journey and happy to find encouraging words from all here!

Welcome Cynthia,

I do wish you all success! I'm sure you would be just fine!