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

Good luck, healing takes time but trust me it will be worth it for a better and healthier quality of life ????????

@@mallen1895, how are you feeling? I had surgery the same day as you! Starting to drink now with a lot less pain.

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@@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 ????

Thanks girl!! I'm doing awesome. Soooo happy. I'm going into the plastics phase now. I'm getting a lower body lift in July and new boobs/inner thighs in Oct!! Can't wait????????????

I'm feeling a lot better I'm 7 days post-op. My doctor has already put me on soft/purée foods. I'm not having any problems wit keeping liquids down. Have not experienced any vomiting or anything So far so good and I'm down 9lbs since surgery

Good morning! It's been a long time since I've posted! Just to give an update, I am a 4"11 female, I was sleeved 9/26/14 my highest weight was 228. On the day of surgery I was 217 as of today 8/10/15, I am 166.3! I'd do it again in a heartbeat and I've influenced 5 people of whom I've shared my journey with, to have or at least inquire about this procedure....

Hello I have not posted in awhile. I'm now 3 months postop. I'm down 52 pounds. I feel great went from a size 20 pants to 16 3x to Extra large. I get complaints all time time. This was the best decision I made for myself. I have had no problems at all. Good luck to all of you.

Hello All, I'm new here and this is my first post. I'm AA and I really appreciate this thread. I'm 2 weeks post-op and I'm losing fast, which I like verymuch. I'm just afraid it will stall once I start pureed/soft foods next week. Does anyone else have the fear? Plus I'm on sick of my liquid diet, I'll literally do back flips on the day I start eating again. ( Wishful thinking on the backflips.

Hi Freemimi, Some do stall -we must keep perspective on the ultimate goal. Stalls are temporary. There are other threads on stalls you can search using the search tool. Good Luck and welcome to the losers bench.

Hello everybody, I'm an AA sleever - surgery date - 9/25/15. Excited and a little nervous. Please keep me in your thoughts and prayers and i will do the same for you.

I will keep you in my prayers as you are setting out to embark on a new life style. God Bless.

Hello everyone! My surgery date is 8/31. I am 40 years old and excited about my future and my new sleeve. I am on my post op diet right now. Everyday gets easier. When my hunger gets unbearable I eat some protein or veggies.

Hello everyone! My surgery date is 8/31. I am 40 years old and excited about my future and my new sleeve. I am on my post op diet right now. Everyday gets easier. When my hunger gets unbearable I eat some protein or veggies.

Good Luck, I pray you have a speedy recovery.

Hello everyone! My surgery date is 8/31. I am 40 years old and excited about my future and my new sleeve. I am on my post op diet right now. Everyday gets easier. When my hunger gets unbearable I eat some Protein or veggies.

Good luck to you on your upcoming surgery.

So days are easier to walk away now so days I need to just taste

Consultation in a month. What can I do to prepare? I've researched and created a list of questions. It's killing me to wait....