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.

Hello, I'm new to the forum...

I've been doing research on lap band & then I decided that the sleeve is the better option for me... I know my insurance will not cover the procedure, so I'm exploring going to Mexico. I've already contacted Dr. Aceves (sp?) and got some information. I know I'll have to cut back and save money but I know it will be worth it. I can't continue to be unhealthy anymore..... To those of you that have been sleeved, Where did you have your procedure done? Any complications? How did your family & friends react? How are you dealing with the lifestyle changes???

I was referred by another Black women on here for my doctor. IT WAS AN AWESOME REFERRAL THANKS SO MUCH LADY. I got the cheapest price the best service. You should check him out Dr.Sergio Quinones tell him you got your referral from the website he will charge you 4300.00 and if you bring a friend he drops it to 4000.00. He is in TJ he is only like 5-10mins from the border. I will upload my pictures. I just got sleeved like a week ago today. He has the best rate and I had no issues.

Anyone having their surgery in July/August?

I've been scheduled for Aug.10th

Anyone having their surgery in July/August?

I just got approved. Next visit with my doctor is July 25. I hope to ha e an Aug surgery date.

Anyone know a good AA plastic surgeon?

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Im scheduled for surgery at Duke Aug 10th. Who was your Dr and how was your experience. Mine has been REALLY fast so far.

Im scheduled for surgery at Duke Aug 10th. Who was your Dr and how was your experience. Mine has been REALLY fast so far.

Congrats!! My surgery was January 10. My surgeon was Dr. Portenier. Who do you have? When is your pre op group?

My experience was great! I had no issues with him or the hospital. My process wasn't as fast as I had hoped. I attended the seminar in August, submitted my application in September, my first appt was in October, preop testing and psych visit in Oct and Nov, got the schedule call in early Dec and January 10 was the earliest date. Girl, I was ready for surgery! LOL!

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Anyone know a good AA plastic surgeon?

I do in Houston....

How much biotin is everyone taking? I found a cherry chewable at Walmart that is 1000 mg.

Littlebits

I've taken 5000 mcg daily for the last 3 years, long before surgery.

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Congrats!! My surgery was January 10. My surgeon was Dr. Portenier. Who do you have? When is your pre op group?

My experience was great! I had no issues with him or the hospital. My process wasn't as fast as I had hoped. I attended the seminar in August' date=' submitted my application in September, my first appt was in October, preop testing and psych visit in Oct and Nov, got the schedule call in early Dec and January 10 was the earliest date. Girl, I was ready for surgery! LOL!

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I have Dr. Yoo. I went to the seminar last month and subitted the app the same night. I had my psych, NUT, and consult all in the same day. Monday I'm having upper GI, chest xray, and ekg. How long were you out of work? I'm hoping for only a week or 2. My preop group is Aug. 3rd the week before. They havent mentioned a pre-op diet yet. Did u do one?

I've taken 5000 mcg daily for the last 3 years' date=' long before surgery.

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Thanks, have you experienced hair loss?

Littlebits

I do in Houston....

Hey, what's his or her name?

Wow, that's great! I also had dr. Yu. I saw him today for my seven months out ck up. My surgery was 12/13/11. I went from 230 to 165. You will do good but it's hard with ups and downs but the payoff is great. I struggled with each stage but I kept getting another chance to work toward my goal. I still hate protein drinks but I will down them without a thought. I take the journey one day at a time. Keep a journal. I struggled to walk on the track until I started doing 5 miles 5 days a week. I've stalled for the pass two months but I continue because I know the scale will change soon. You will do good.

if I lose my hair, I will get a fabulous wig, and keep it moving!

Yep, I got me a nice wig too. But my hair is growing back. I'm happy about that and a lot of unwanted hair is growing too. I can deal with it.

if I lose my hair, I will get a fabulous wig, and keep it moving!