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.

Another progress picture

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I need help! I have been trying to get back into the gym swing of things and can't make myself go everyday. I think of everything else I can be doing besides working out. How can I get back on track quick before I mess up all the work i've done? Can you go too far and not be able to reach your goal?

Hi I had surgery March 11 2015 HW: 379 SW:339 CW: 304 I am doing well so far. I was sore for the first 4 week and I had anxiety about my gallbladder. Now I have anxiety about eating too much even though I eat very little. I am obsessed with the scale. Reading stories from people who gained their weight back also causes me anxiety. I really miss eating. I know that eating a lot is what got me to almost 400lbs but I still miss it. The psychological factors that go along with being sleeved are worse than the physical ones. However I am happy with my progress and the reasons why I got the surgery are still valid. As Black people we struggle with being overweight and obese and it has shortened our life span. My father died at 49 from a heart attack at a restaurant.

I hope this surgery adds a few more years to my life.

It's so hard to learn something new like the gym. I had my surgery March 4th and so far so good but going to the gym has truly been difficult. I've been trying to keep it consistent but it's so easy to stay home and "relax". Any suggestions would be truly appreciated here too. I wish everyone well!

Don't remember when I checked in last. Here goes. HW 353 SW 329 CW 215 GW 180. Been in a slow crawl since my hysterectomy was finally cleared to hit the gym again.

Vsg 12.12.13, 5'8" tall; hw 293 surgery 240 current 165-169 original goal was 175 got down to 154 but too low for my taste. my happiest zone is 161-165. I enjoy practicing several types of yoga(hot, iyengar, power, vinyasa, gentle, yin), pilates, spin classes and barre ????????????????????????

Edited April 30, 201511 yr by sandisleeve

You go girl!

Currently I'm about 286, I'm hoping to get down to about 160/150 the lowest. I'm just concerned a bit being a woman of color & I know I carry my weight in my hips, thigh & chest mainly (I lack in the butt department). I currently do not have a surgery date, but I've finished all of my pre-op requirements. I'm hoping to have this surgery by the end of the summer.

Hello all! I just received my surgery date of may 26th and couldn't be anymore excited! I'm 5'5 and started out at 256. I'm currently at 249. My goal weight is 155. I start my pre op diet on Monday and very interested in seeing how much weight I'll lose then. Anyone had any issues with loose skin after surgery,?

Hello to all. I had my surgery yesterday may 12th. I'm a bit sore. I left the hospital today.

Hello to all. I had my surgery yesterday may 12th. I'm a bit sore. I left the hospital today.

Welcome to the losers bench...this will continue to be a rewarding journey.

Vsg 12.12.13, 5'8" tall; hw 293 surgery 240 current 165-169 original goal was 175 got down to 154 but too low for my taste. my happiest zone is 161-165. I enjoy practicing several types of yoga(hot, iyengar, power, vinyasa, gentle, yin), pilates, spin classes and barre ????????????????????????

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I miss you! You still look amazing, thank you for all the support on my journey.

Edited May 14, 201511 yr by ToccoraVSG

Vsg 12.12.13, 5'8" tall; hw 293 surgery 240 current 165-169 original goal was 175 got down to 154 but too low for my taste. my happiest zone is 161-165. I enjoy practicing several types of yoga(hot, iyengar, power, vinyasa, gentle, yin), pilates, spin classes and barre ????????????????????????

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I miss you! You still look amazing, thank you for all the support on my journey.

Aww thanks lady, I'm still a work in progress this wls thing really truly is a journey

@@sandisleeve I liked your pic in the b&a thread but didn't shout you out and saw your post here. So glad to see you're doing awesome ????????????????????????

@@sandisleeve I liked your pic in the b&a thread but didn't shout you out and saw your post here. So glad to see you're doing awesome ????????????????????????

Thanks so much and good luck to you pretty lady ????