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.

Just leaving the cardiologist. Had an ekg last week and it turns out.i have a right bundle blockage. Well according to the cardiologist my heart is healthy with no concerns. I am soo relieved!! So I'm still on for August 10th. It cant come fast enough!

I'm so happy you got good news!! I wish you the best and August 10th is just around the corner. Continue to pray and stay strong. The payoff is amazing!!! You asked when did I start exercising. My surgery was 12/13/11. I started to fill strong enough to walk after my 3 month checkup in March. I walked 1/2 mile for three days then 1 mile the next three days. It was hard and I was out of breathe but the more I did it, the easier it got. So, I pushed on pass the itching and aches. By the end of May, I was up to 3 miles 5 days a week. I saw a huge weight drop and pushed myself to five miles 5 days a week. Well, it didn't hurt anymore and my body was used to it. At my 7 month checkup July 13, 2012, Dr. Yu said congrats you've passed your goal. Now I do three days a week and I'm still losing. It's slow now, about 3 lbs in 10 days.

I will pray that you get through your surgery with zero complication.

Me too I'm depressed lol

I understand...that's the part that I am truly dreading. I don't care what people say about wigs & weaves...I want to keep my hair.

Littlebits

I should be sleep but I'm not its ten minutes till one out here on the West coast and I am up first for surgery. I am not nervous just ready to get it over with.

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I hope that all is well...congrats!!!

Littlebits

Wow' date=' I'm so glad that God had his hands on you the whole time. Can you say miraculous![/quote']

Thanks

I'm in Little Rock, Arkansas...is anyone in this area?

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Wow what a testimony. It's those God guiding moments that kept you checking on yourself to go back to ER. I'm glad you are recovering much better & you & all the sleevers are in my prayers!!!

neek41

I'm in Little Rock' date=' Arkansas...is anyone in this area?

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Im originally from little rock . I've been in Texas for 6 years. I went Horce Mann, Parkview and Mills.

<br />Sincerely<br /> Z

Wow what a testimony. It's those God guiding moments that kept you checking on yourself to go back to ER. I'm glad you are recovering much better & you & all the sleevers are in my prayers!!!

neek41

Im getting stronger each day. I discovered unflavored protein mixed with applesauce is key for me. Im feeling better now. Liquid I use a spoon. Its better for me. G2 keeps me hydrated. Im only able to eat baked potatoes, sonic ice and applesauce for now. Everything else will stay down. Im able to wear large shirts now.

Please don't give up my sleeve friends. Trust God .I promise he will help you.

<br />Sincerely<br /> Z

Zeta, I'm glad you're feeling better now.

Zeta' date=' I'm glad you're feeling better now.[/quote']

Oh, thanks

Hi Zeta, I hope you feeling better. I am having surgery 9/25/12 with Dr. Daniel Scott at St. Paul-UTSW in Dallas, Tx. There are a lot of great people and post on this forum.

Hi Zeta' date=' I hope you feeling better. I am having surgery 9/25/12 with Dr. Daniel Scott at St. Paul-UTSW in Dallas, Tx. There are a lot of great people and post on this forum.[/quote']

Best wishes

Thanks. You too.

The stress test sounds scary and I hope I don't have to do that :/

Looking back, even though I would absolutely HATE to do it again, I would, I gotta get back to living life and not just watching it pass me by...It's not all that bad, It just felt really weird, the nurse told me to move my arms and feet to ease the weirdness, it helped some. Just looking forward to the end result

I know I saw a few newly sleeved folks out there, Keeping you in my prayers for a speedy recovery! God is able!

I WAS SLEEVED FEBRUARY 2011 AND I BARELY HAVE ANY SCARS AT ALL...MY PROCEDURE WAS LAPAROSCOPIC SO I HAVE 4 SMALL INCISIONS THAT DID NOT EVEN REQUIRE EXTERNAL STITCHES. THEY WERE PRACTICALLY HEALED BEFORE I EVEN LEFT THE HOSPITAL..I WOULD SUPPOSE THE SCARRING DEPENDS ON THE TYPE SURGERY YOU HAVE.

What was the name of your surgeon?