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.

Question: what is the burping about? After I eat, I burp mad crazy.

Hi, I was sleeved on June 3rd.

HW-246

SW-239

1st Appointment 1 week post-op-243 due to receiving lots of IV fluids before and after surgery.

Current weight-224

I have a question. do you think I'm loosing weight too slowly? I count my SW as my starting weight and I've lost 15lbs. I expected to loose 20-22lbs the first month. I am 3.5 weeks post-op currently. I try to to compare myself to others and their weight loss.

You cannot compare yourself to others. Can't Can't Can't! You'll just end up frustrated. I think to think of what I am doing differently this time compared to last time I tried to lose weight. Am I going to the gym more, eating better choices? It sounds selfish but focus on you!

Question: what is the burping about? After I eat, I burp mad crazy.[/quote. try to eat slower or my Nut said it's a sign your full

Edited June 29, 201412 yr by Rebellious Butterfly

Question: what is the burping about? After I eat, I burp mad crazy.

@@Ria1202 its a sign that you are full!! At least for me!! 3/4 bites im full i burp if i try to keep eating im uncomfortable and bloating so i stop! Thats my first sign!

Question: what is the burping about? After I eat, I burp mad crazy.

@@Ria1202 its a sign that you are full!! At least for me!! 3/4 bites im full i burp if i try to keep eating im uncomfortable and bloating so i stop! Thats my first sign!

We had our surgery in the same month.... Yea April!

Question: what is the burping about? After I eat, I burp mad crazy.

@@Ria1202 its a sign that you are full!! At least for me!! 3/4 bites im full i burp if i try to keep eating im uncomfortable and bloating so i stop! Thats my first sign!

Question: what is the burping about? After I eat, I burp mad crazy.

@@Ria1202 its a sign that you are full!! At least for me!! 3/4 bites im full i burp if i try to keep eating im uncomfortable and bloating so i stop! Thats my first sign!

SD:4/16/14 - SW: 300 - CW: 234 (Down 66lbs) I am little excited... I had a big lose this week. I lose 4.2lbs this week and since I saw Dr. Singh 15lbs. My goal weight by July 7th next visit with Dr. Singh is 229 (per my scale - his scale is always slightly different from mine).

SD:4/16/14 - SW: 300 - CW: 234 (Down 66lbs) I am little excited... I had a big lose this week. I lose 4.2lbs this week and since I saw Dr. Singh 15lbs. My goal weight by July 7th next visit with Dr. Singh is 229 (per my scale - his scale is always slightly different from mine).

SD:4/16/14 - SW: 300 - CW: 234 (Down 66lbs) I am little excited... I had a big lose this week. I lose 4.2lbs this week and since I saw Dr. Singh 15lbs. My goal weight by July 7th next visit with Dr. Singh is 229 (per my scale - his scale is always slightly different from mine).

How did you lose the 4 pounds in a week, I'm at a stall?

How did you lose the 4 pounds in a week, I'm at a stall?

I intensified my workout a little, made sure I rested my muscles after intense workouts, watch my water and protein intake. I've also been working out almost daily.

I intensified my workout a little, made sure I rested my muscles after intense workouts, watch my water and protein intake. I've also been working out almost daily.

Great advice thats my GOAL this week!! I just did 5 miles on the bike and I usually do 3...i go for my 3 month check up july 9 and I have got to get my butt in gear for that check up!! Stronger workout, more protein and water!! Water is such an issue for me

Great advice thats my GOAL this week!! I just did 5 miles on the bike and I usually do 3...i go for my 3 month check up july 9 and I have got to get my butt in gear for that check up!! Stronger workout, more protein and water!! Water is such an issue for me

I water started tasting blah to me so I started adding the crystal light lemonade and I've been meeting my liquids.

How soon after the surgery did yall start excusing, and did anyone get a trainer or did you do it on your own?

How soon after the surgery did yall start excusing, and did anyone get a trainer or did you do it on your own?

How soon after the surgery did yall start excusing, and did anyone get a trainer or did you do it on your own?

I started walking the day of surgery they walked me every 2 hours all night and the next day and told me to walk everyday...i walked a mile everyday for 2 weeks then i started walking 2 miles in week 3...after 3 weeks i had to go back to work now i only workout 2-3 days a week and i cant afford a trainer i just go to the gym