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.

Hi guys!! I'm in Orlando!

I'm flying out on Monday April 7 early a.m. and arrive in San Diego at around 10:45am. I'm staying at the Marriott. Look forward to seeing u all!

Hey not having any issue with mine but I am taking vitamins for hair and nails just in case!!!!

thanks mocha

Hi everyone just wanted to chime in on the hair loss. I was sleeved on 12/17/13, while the hair loss didn't start immediately but when it did boy did it...I went and brought my protein enriched shampoo and treatment packets, along with my biotin supplement. I went and had my hair cut evenly and have begun my regimen. .The shedding and breaking has slowed down tremendously and I am making sure I get enough protein to combat this as well. The good thing us I have lost 67 lbs since I began my journey.

Hi everyone just wanted to chime in on the hair loss. I was sleeved on 12/17/13, while the hair loss didn't start immediately but when it did boy did it...I went and brought my protein enriched shampoo and treatment packets, along with my biotin supplement. I went and had my hair cut evenly and have begun my regimen. .The shedding and breaking has slowed down tremendously and I am making sure I get enough protein to combat this as well. The good thing us I have lost 67 lbs since I began my journey.

Wow...that's wonderful on the weight loss!! Good blessings on the hair!!! Happy for you!!

Hi everyone just wanted to chime in on the hair loss. I was sleeved on 12/17/13, while the hair loss didn't start immediately but when it did boy did it...I went and brought my protein enriched shampoo and treatment packets, along with my biotin supplement. I went and had my hair cut evenly and have begun my regimen. .The shedding and breaking has slowed down tremendously and I am making sure I get enough protein to combat this as well. The good thing us I have lost 67 lbs since I began my journey.

Wow...that's wonderful on the weight loss!! Good blessings on the hair!!! Happy for you!!

So very sorry about the hair loss. As a male I'm not too affected by the issue, but my sister also had the surgery, and she tells me that your body does adjust, and your hair does quickly grow back!

The product I am taking is called Nature's Bounty hair, skin and nails. It has 3000 mcg per serving They also have a extra strength one too

Mine is made by Spring Valley and it's 10,000 mcg purchased at Walmart. .

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.

Hi everyone I was sleeved 6 days ago. Everything went great I was up walking around in the recovery room. No stomach or gas pain, no back, neck, knee or elbow pain. I just had left shoulder pain & in both thighs & both arms in the muscle area. I guess that wasfrom being strapped down I was doing so well I was sent home the next day.

Im not hungry but having major brain hunger. I'm the sucker/licker lol. Hubby dont eat the skin of his chicken so the other night he had rotisserie chicken from the spanish restaurant & I just sucked all the seasoning out of that thing. The other morning he left a half slice bacon on th stove & I sucked the flavor out of that. For lunch yesterday he had tuna fish & I ran my finger around the inside of the bowl 2 twice & today I had half of a chicken nugget mmmmm.

I had my first issue today drink broth, I think I drank to much & it just kept rising up in my throat. I walked around & once I belched I was fine. I didnt hurt.

Ive been able to sleep on both sides since the day of surgery & 4 days out I was able to lay on my stomach. I go tomorrow to have my dressing removed.

I took my first outside walk today for 20 minutes. I was borderline diabetic, high cholesterol over 300, sleep apnea, major back, neck, knee & elbow pain from a car accident 4 years ago.

Im 5 1, I started at 219 my first visit, 208 the day of surgery & today 6 days later im 197, 11 pounds in a week.

What soft foods did everyone start with, I still have another week on liquids.

Since im a brown girl/AA im looking for support & to support others like me. Im loving mysleeve so far.

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.

Hi everyone I was sleeved 6 days ago. Everything went great I was up walking around in the recovery room. No stomach or gas pain, no back, neck, knee or elbow pain. I just had left shoulder pain & in both thighs & both arms in the muscle area. I guess that wasfrom being strapped down I was doing so well I was sent home the next day.

Im not hungry but having major brain hunger. I'm the sucker/licker lol. Hubby dont eat the skin of his chicken so the other night he had rotisserie chicken from the spanish restaurant & I just sucked all the seasoning out of that thing. The other morning he left a half slice bacon on th stove & I sucked the flavor out of that. For lunch yesterday he had tuna fish & I ran my finger around the inside of the bowl 2 twice & today I had half of a chicken nugget mmmmm.

I had my first issue today drink broth, I think I drank to much & it just kept rising up in my throat. I walked around & once I belched I was fine. I didnt hurt.

Ive been able to sleep on both sides since the day of surgery & 4 days out I was able to lay on my stomach. I go tomorrow to have my dressing removed.

I took my first outside walk today for 20 minutes. I was borderline diabetic, high cholesterol over 300, sleep apnea, major back, neck, knee & elbow pain from a car accident 4 years ago.

Im 5 1, I started at 219 my first visit, 208 the day of surgery & today 6 days later im 197, 11 pounds in a week.

What soft foods did everyone start with, I still have another week on liquids.

Since im a brown girl/AA im looking for support & to support others like me. Im loving mysleeve so far.

Hello 521 Diva. Sounds like you are doing great! Congrats on the successful surgery. I'm getting sleeved on the 23rd of this month but I just wanted to warn you to be careful with the sucking/licking thing. I've read that can actually lead to an eating disorder. Some ppl chew their food and spit it out I can't remember the exact name of the disorder but do try and be careful with...again congrats on making it over to the losers bench!!

Hello 521 Diva. Sounds like you are doing great! Congrats on the successful surgery. I'm getting sleeved on the 23rd of this month but I just wanted to warn you to be careful with the sucking/licking thing. I've read that can actually lead to an eating disorder. Some ppl chew their food and spit it out I can't remember the exact name of the disorder but do try and be careful with...again congrats on making it over to the losers bench!!

Oh no i dont want that, i do it once a day & then im satisfied. Thanks for the info. Good luck with ur surgery, im cheering for you.

I used to try the chew, chew, chew then spit out...but never ended up spitting the food out! Before I could even fix my mouth to spit anything out I had swallowed the food and didn't even know it!!????

Anybody have an upcoming surgery date and considering doing the Big Chop besides me? I haven't had a relaxer since Thanksgiving Day (only because I like to stretch my relaxers) but I don't know if I want to relax my hair before my surgery next week or cut it all off since it may start coming out anyway.

Anybody have an upcoming surgery date and considering doing the Big Chop besides me? I haven't had a relaxer since Thanksgiving Day (only because I like to stretch my relaxers) but I don't know if I want to relax my hair before my surgery next week or cut it all off since it may start coming out anyway.

I have had a relax in for 2 months...I gone natural..I just clipped the old growth off ...now I'm down to a natural curl..loving it...but I plan to relax it back after a couple month after surgery..my surgery is on April 9...