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.

Thanks but found out yesterday the dr does not want me to eat pudding or yogurt yet. I was like really. I had been eating it. Guess that sums up that lil stitch pain I feel off and on that's nagging me. Yesterday was challenging I felt hungry a lot. Everyday I learn something new with this. I did try to sleep in my bed 2 nights but lastnight it just wasn't working out. Back to the recliner I went lol.

@mochax- how far. out are you?

@ "Motherof5" i was sleeved 9/30. I believe starting next week I can have yogurt and pudding just liquids the first two weeks.

@ "Motherof5" i was sleeved 9/30. I believe starting next week I can have yogurt and pudding just liquids the first two weeks.

@ "Motherof5" i was sleeved 9/30. I believe starting next week I can have yogurt and pudding just liquids the first two weeks.

Okay, that explains your doctor's response. And you had no problems eating those?

Okay, that explains your doctor's response. And you had no problems eating those?

I had no problems til afterwards when the nagging pain lingered around. But I'm ok now

Hi everyone! I'm new posting here. I'm 2 days post op and trying my hardest to get thru right now. I'm barely getting my protein in or water. Any suggestions?[/quote

I was the same way for 3 weeks...my dr said focus on healing...try sipping on water every 30 min and on protein every 30 min ALL DAY!! It was very hard for me because I would be full off 2-3 oz but you will get there congrats

Hi everyone! I'm new posting here. I'm 2 days post op and trying my hardest to get thru right now. I'm barely getting my protein in or water. Any suggestions?[/quote

I was the same way for 3 weeks...my dr said focus on healing...try sipping on water every 30 min and on protein every 30 min ALL DAY!! It was very hard for me because I would be full off 2-3 oz but you will get there congrats

@ "msfitn2014" welcome to the other side! As I was told don't worry just do the best you can to stay hydrated. Also as I've experienced you will sip more and more as the days go by. I was shocked when my sips got a little bigger but in time it will get better. BTW I'm 9 days post op

@ "msfitn2014" welcome to the other side! As I was told don't worry just do the best you can to stay hydrated. Also as I've experienced you will sip more and more as the days go by. I was shocked when my sips got a little bigger but in time it will get better. BTW I'm 9 days post op

Thanks but found out yesterday the dr does not want me to eat pudding or yogurt yet. I was like really. I had been eating it. Guess that sums up that lil stitch pain I feel off and on that's nagging me. Yesterday was challenging I felt hungry a lot. Everyday I learn something new with this. I did try to sleep in my bed 2 nights but lastnight it just wasn't working out. Back to the recliner I went lol.

Have you tried sleeping on a body pillow? I'm nearly 3 weeks out and I am still sleeping on it. It annoys my husband, but I am trying to heal and I can't lay on my stomach

Thanks but found out yesterday the dr does not want me to eat pudding or yogurt yet. I was like really. I had been eating it. Guess that sums up that lil stitch pain I feel off and on that's nagging me. Yesterday was challenging I felt hungry a lot. Everyday I learn something new with this. I did try to sleep in my bed 2 nights but lastnight it just wasn't working out. Back to the recliner I went lol.

Have you tried sleeping on a body pillow? I'm nearly 3 weeks out and I am still sleeping on it. It annoys my husband, but I am trying to heal and I can't lay on my stomach

@"aloudwhisper" I haven't but I will when I go to my moms house, she has mine. I just try and find a comfortable position using all my big pillows

@"aloudwhisper" I haven't but I will when I go to my moms house, she has mine. I just try and find a comfortable position using all my big pillows

Well whatever helps. Sleep is so important for me. I realize yesterday I didn't really need it as much, but it's still great to have. I don't I am ready to let go just yet.

OK just wondering OK so I'm about 12weeks post-op and I'm feeling hungry a lot lately I'm so confused plz any suggestions