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.

I've been working to lose 25 pounds I've regained. I've been at the same weight for three days. It's not long but it feels like forever. One thing I'm trying to do is look at the non-scale victories. In my log in addition to weight loss there was a column to list non-scale victories. This was very helpful during my dry spells whether 2 days or two weeks. The key is doing better for the long run.

Non scale victories this week -

Feeling slimmer

Free from the guilt of overeating

Healthier due to increased exercise

Better control over my actions (not eating out of impulse)

i have been at a stall even gained 3 pounds back im not worrying about it. I just look at what im eating and try and switch it up to get me losing again

i have been at a stall even gained 3 pounds back im not worrying about it. I just look at what im eating and try and switch it up to get me losing again

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

I felt this way. I thought I was loosing my mind. I think you will have eat foods packed with protein in addition to drinking protein, i.e. chilli, noodless spaghetti, adding peanut butter, etc. I have to eat ever 2 hours or so. But we are still eating small meals, so you don't have to worry about over eating. I think our metabolisms is burning. I believe that one of the things about having less stomach is that your body burns the food faster. I also think the more we work out the more food we will also need. But it's really just the protein that is needed.

I have some whey that I can sprinkled over foods to increase the protein. I added this to my yogurt and foods.

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

I felt this way. I thought I was loosing my mind. I think you will have eat foods packed with protein in addition to drinking protein, i.e. chilli, noodless spaghetti, adding peanut butter, etc. I have to eat ever 2 hours or so. But we are still eating small meals, so you don't have to worry about over eating. I think our metabolisms is burning. I believe that one of the things about having less stomach is that your body burns the food faster. I also think the more we work out the more food we will also need. But it's really just the protein that is needed.

I have some whey that I can sprinkled over foods to increase the protein. I added this to my yogurt and foods.

Hello sleevers, happy Saturday, almost 8 weeks out. Still losing but still a little tired. I usually work a 10 hr shift 4 days a week. Then I go home have a 18,17 and just turned 4 yr olds. I cook all the time. Church work kids wife, how do I do it I don't know anyone else feeling tired and wat r u doing energy wise? Thnx.

Later losers.

Hello sleevers, happy Saturday, almost 8 weeks out. Still losing but still a little tired. I usually work a 10 hr shift 4 days a week. Then I go home have a 18,17 and just turned 4 yr olds. I cook all the time. Church work kids wife, how do I do it I don't know anyone else feeling tired and wat r u doing energy wise? Thnx.

Later losers.

I was sleeved on the 14th of October. I am doing good. I drink protein shakes and do short walks. I am tolerating my meds very well. I am already for puree foods or soft mechanical. I went into the hospital with gas X strips. This helped me so much. I don't have any gas problems. I was prepared for that. My hair is not shredding except for norm. I see my Doctor on October 24th to be put on two weeks puree. Plus check my incisions. I was upset about the surgery at first but when I left the hospital. I was a new determine woman. This is my new dawn and new day and I am feeling good.

Hello sleevers, happy Saturday, almost 8 weeks out. Still losing but still a little tired. I usually work a 10 hr shift 4 days a week. Then I go home have a 18,17 and just turned 4 yr olds. I cook all the time. Church work kids wife, how do I do it I don't know anyone else feeling tired and wat r u doing energy wise? Thnx.

Later losers.

I'm super tired, and I was struggling with energy to go to the gym. I just got my b12 nasal spray. I just used it so I'm pray this works.

@ "aloudwhisper" I find myself tired at awkward times. Yesterday I couldn't get enough sleep so weird. I was on my way to the gym and turned around. I got super sleepy on the drive. The other day I had a ton of energy. I still feel very hungry at times. I try to eat a few times a day but I'm still not getting all protein in. Sick of the shakes and they don't taste good anymore. I'm assuming my taste buds have changed.

@ "aloudwhisper" I find myself tired at awkward times. Yesterday I couldn't get enough sleep so weird. I was on my way to the gym and turned around. I got super sleepy on the drive. The other day I had a ton of energy. I still feel very hungry at times. I try to eat a few times a day but I'm still not getting all protein in. Sick of the shakes and they don't taste good anymore. I'm assuming my taste buds have changed.

I was sleeved on the 14th of October. I am doing good. I drink protein shakes and do short walks. I am tolerating my meds very well. I am already for puree foods or soft mechanical. I went into the hospital with gas X strips. This helped me so much. I don't have any gas problems. I was prepared for that. My hair is not shredding except for norm. I see my Doctor on October 24th to be put on two weeks puree. Plus check my incisions. I was upset about the surgery at first but when I left the hospital. I was a new determine woman. This is my new dawn and new day and I am feeling good.

welcome newbie

Gm sleevers haven't been losing but was still happy until my energy level went way down. Very scary because I thought i was going to need a trip to the emergency room. Well what i realized is i need some iron and thats just what helped. I up again yaaa until next time

@ "aloudwhisper" I find myself tired at awkward times. Yesterday I couldn't get enough sleep so weird. I was on my way to the gym and turned around. I got super sleepy on the drive. The other day I had a ton of energy. I still feel very hungry at times. I try to eat a few times a day but I'm still not getting all protein in. Sick of the shakes and they don't taste good anymore. I'm assuming my taste buds have changed.

There is this product called proti15. It's 76 calorie powder or liquid that you pour onto your drink, like a crystal light, and it's 15 grams of protein. I got this a support group. You might could find it on Amazon or some other sites. I will look for it and let you know. You can also get some invisiwhey. I got this at the Vitiman Shoppe 2 tablespoons is 10 grams of protein. You can add it to your Greek yogurt or crystal light (has no flavor). Chicken salad and other meats would be good to add. But if you get some premade protein drinks will help you between meals. The protein is gonna help your energy. You need to get some b12. I got the nose spray. I do it once a week, and I already feel more energy.

Hi new to the forum... I was sleeved on Oct 16.. everything is going well, keeping meds and liquids down.. my only concern is the tingling feeling I have in my left thigh.