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 site from Brooklyn Ny I'm just starting the process. My insurance company is requiring 6 months of weigh ins and I have about 5 different test I have to complete along with a nutritionist and psych visit. I'm in my 2nd month.

I cannot wait. I'm so ready.

I thought about getting the surgery two years ago and never did, thinking I could lose it on my own. I joined weight watchers lost some and gained it back and then some. Just wanted to say I love this site. I go on a read everyone stories everyday. It's great to have such a great support group and an African American one at that. Good luck to everyone. I can't wait to be on the losers bench.

Hello. I'm new to the site from Brooklyn Ny I'm just starting the process. My insurance company is requiring 6 months of weigh ins and I have about 5 different test I have to complete along with a nutritionist and psych visit. I'm in my 2nd month.

I cannot wait. I'm so ready.

I thought about getting the surgery two years ago and never did, thinking I could lose it on my own. I joined weight watchers lost some and gained it back and then some. Just wanted to say I love this site. I go on a read everyone stories everyday. It's great to have such a great support group and an African American one at that. Good luck to everyone. I can't wait to be on the losers bench.

Welcome! This is a great site to get all your questions answered from others whom have gone thru and still are going thru the process.

Sooooo I'm officially one week post op. I'm down 28 lbs since the journey began. 13 of those lbs since surgery. So excited I fitted into a top with room that once didn't fit me

Sooooo I'm officially one week post op. I'm down 28 lbs since the journey began. 13 of those lbs since surgery. So excited I fitted into a top with room that once didn't fit me

Congrats...we are so proud of you!

Sooooo I'm officially one week post op. I'm down 28 lbs since the journey began. 13 of those lbs since surgery. So excited I fitted into a top with room that once didn't fit me

Congrats...we are so proud of you!

Thanks @ ToccoraVSG

hi everyone! just checking in here...less than a week away from surgery and definitely feeling jittery and excited all in one!

Hello. I'm new to the site from Brooklyn Ny I'm just starting the process. My insurance company is requiring 6 months of weigh ins and I have about 5 different test I have to complete along with a nutritionist and psych visit. I'm in my 2nd month.

I cannot wait. I'm so ready.

I thought about getting the surgery two years ago and never did, thinking I could lose it on my own. I joined weight watchers lost some and gained it back and then some. Just wanted to say I love this site. I go on a read everyone stories everyday. It's great to have such a great support group and an African American one at that. Good luck to everyone. I can't wait to be on the losers bench.

Hello. I'm new to the site from Brooklyn Ny I'm just starting the process. My insurance company is requiring 6 months of weigh ins and I have about 5 different test I have to complete along with a nutritionist and psych visit. I'm in my 2nd month.

I cannot wait. I'm so ready.

I thought about getting the surgery two years ago and never did, thinking I could lose it on my own. I joined weight watchers lost some and gained it back and then some. Just wanted to say I love this site. I go on a read everyone stories everyday. It's great to have such a great support group and an African American one at that. Good luck to everyone. I can't wait to be on the losers bench.

I haven't checked in for a while so here goes. HW 353 SW 329 CW 274. Dmown from 26 to a 20. I'm 5'8. Still have top tummy bulge but so far I'm happy. Already gave away shoes (lord forgive me)and clothes.

I am scheduled to have a revision from lap band to gastric sleeve on November 24, 2014. My insurance company just approved the revision today. I'm so excited to start my liquid diet on Monday.

I am scheduled to have a revision from lap band to gastric sleeve on November 24, 2014. My insurance company just approved the revision today. I'm so excited to start my liquid diet on Monday.

@twinsmommyrocks when was ur surgery?

@twinsmommyrocks when was ur surgery?

August 19th

I was a stall for 5 weeks before the scale moved. I am 5 months post-op. I was hoping to be out of the 200s by now. My weight loss is very slow.. This is after eating 1000-1200 cal/day and taking a spinning class 2-4 times a week and skating.

HW: 246

SW: 239

CW: 203.7

Well at least the scale has started moving in the right direction again

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