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.

Should I feel like a failure only losing 64 pounds including pre op diet in 7months?

Definitely not. 64 lost is better than 0 lost and even more better than 1 gained.

If you want to lose more and/ or faster then you need to reevaluate your diet, exercise and other habits. Write it all down, don't estimate.

Join myfitnesspal.

Thanks its the Other Habits that are whispering sweet nothings in my ear and I have indulged. It feels good to admit it so Now I can change it

Edited March 25, 201412 yr by gourmetone

<p>Well...Good morning ladies and gents...you don't even want to know how long I've been on here trying to read every word that you all had to say...lol.</p> <p> </p> <p>Basically, I'm coming to ask everyone who previously posted that follows this thread to please update. I've seen so many great stories and words encouragement along with gainful advice and tips. </p> <p> </p> <p>Please tell me where you are today in your process and what have you learned new this past week!!</p> <p> </p> <p>Thanks in advance. </p>

KeeWee,

I'll be 6 months out on April 7th and I'm doing great. I'm a few lbs from the 1st goal I set for myself and had no clue I would get there this fast. I'm not doing anything special. I don't lift weights or really work out right now (I'm a nurse and I work 6 days a week running around hospitals all day- I can't help but lose right now). I'm beyond thankful for this sleeve and content with the decisions I made to get it done in Mexico. I have before and during pics on my page since I still consider myself early in the process. Good luck to you in your journey

Wow I am so glad to have found this thread. I will be getting sleeved in June/July. Its so nice to meet you all!

Hello all

I was sleeved July 31 2013. My starting weight was 321lbs. As of today I am down 100lbs! When I tell you it is the best thing I could have done for myself! I am in awe of some of the changes my body has gone thru. Things that the doctor did not mention. I have had to pull fellow sleevers aside and confirm. It has been a fantastic journey!

I got my surgery date ..Yea!!!! April 9..in Lexington Ky

whoop whoop......congrats

I'm planning a meet up soon at my salon located in the south loop if your interested in coming please msg me your email, the meet up is for those who have had surgery and those who haven't yet, it would be a great way to motivate each other since often times it's hard to tell friends and family...We can clothes swap and share tip and recipes....msg me

Where is the south Loop?

Should I feel like a failure only losing 64 pounds including pre op diet in 7months?

wow, that's a huge amount. goes to show you weren't as big as some that's all. the bigger you are, the more you lose since the surgery is suppose to help you lose 60% of your excess weight. I've seen happy people that lost way less than that and are not losing anymore at a year.

Cheer up and keep your head in the game if it's not enough for you!! Good luck with everything!

KeeWee, thanks I tend to play the comparison game and shouldn't.

Got on my bike yesterday and felt pretty good. I'm so glad this site and its members are here

I'm April 15...I'm soooo nervous, but I look forward to getting this weight off 5'4 243lbs..never been this big. Not even in my 9 months of both pregnancy. I feel so uncomfortable and ashamed of my weight. I have been avoiding going out as much as possible. .I m so ready to enjoy life. .can anyone relate to what I'm feeling?

I'm April 15...I'm soooo nervous, but I look forward to getting this weight off 5'4 243lbs..never been this big. Not even in my 9 months of both pregnancy. I feel so uncomfortable and ashamed of my weight. I have been avoiding going out as much as possible. .I m so ready to enjoy life. .can anyone relate to what I'm feeling?

Hello all! First time posting on this thread! Glad I found ya'll! My surgery is this Saturday with Dr Garcia in Mexico! I can't help but to be super nervous about going through with this! I have read such wonderful stories on here though so maybe it won't be that bad... I'm 5'9 with a SW of 262. I will keep you all posted on my journey!

Hello all! First time posting on this thread! Glad I found ya'll! My surgery is this Saturday with Dr Garcia in Mexico! I can't help but to be super nervous about going through with this! I have read such wonderful stories on here though so maybe it won't be that bad... I'm 5'9 with a SW of 262. I will keep you all posted on my journey!

Best wishes to you!

I'm April 15...I'm soooo nervous, but I look forward to getting this weight off 5'4 243lbs..never been this big. Not even in my 9 months of both pregnancy. I feel so uncomfortable and ashamed of my weight. I have been avoiding going out as much as possible. .I m so ready to enjoy life. .can anyone relate to what I'm feeling?

I can most certainly relate. I'm 4'11 and weight 259. My husband is a very social person but I tend to hold him back b/c I'm not comfortable going out and being seen. I'm always thinking people are looking at me and judging me about my weight. It's also hard to go on outings with some of his friends and they bring their girlfriends/wives and they're are like sticks but they sit around and talk about how fat they are! That's hard for me because if they are weighing less than 140 and consider themselves fat I hate to think what they call me...I'm so ready for this surgery so that I can begin to enjoy life again and allow my husband to do the same.

My surgery is Tuesday, April 1st.. I am so greatful to have this opportunity at living an active, healthy, life. Im 5'3 and weigh 225#. I do carry it well and still manage to find great clothes that compliment my " thick" frame. My bf just had his surgery yesterday and thankfully he has had no complications.. except the occasional traveling gas pain. This journey will have great moments along with those " wth did I get myself into" moments. I believe if you stay positive you will have positive results... good luck and congratulations to everyone!! :-) :-)

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