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.

That is so true I have BCBS of TN and my job is in AZ put my home company is I TN I had my surgery in Mexico last July

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Also most insurance in TN doesn't cover WLS surgery so a lot of people from TN are going to mexico for surgery. You are going to find fewer people that had surgery in TN. That doesn't say anything bad about your doctor. Plus you should ask in the general part of the forums. There are very few active African Americans that post in this thread.

How was Mexico and which Doctor? Please tell me a bit more. I have been researching Mexico too. Dr Ortiz in Tijuana. It's amazing how dr. Woodman is one of the best in the area and he has done over 5000 procedures and I am looking at Ortiz with over 16000 under their belt. Some of the other doctors on this forum have about 200 and they claim to be the best to. This WLS is about to drive me crazy. I over research everything....

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Mexico wonderful experience since I'm a RN I'm very critical about my Dr's I went to Long Term VSG Dr Maytorena in Tijuana. I had diabetes and was on 2 meds for that and insulin at night along with 2 blood pressure medication and sleep apnea those things are gone and I feel wonderful.

How was Mexico and which Doctor? Please tell me a bit more. I have been researching Mexico too. Dr Ortiz in Tijuana. It's amazing how dr. Woodman is one of the best in the area and he has done over 5000 procedures and I am looking at Ortiz with over 16000 under their belt. Some of the other doctors on this forum have about 200 and they claim to be the best to. This WLS is about to drive me crazy. I over research everything....


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Thanks I will look him up now.

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Please research B12. I have been reading. It some cases it is linked with breast cancer. Do for your body what is best. I have stopped receiving the injections. Your body your choice. Peace!

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Please research B12. I have been reading. It some cases it is linked with breast cancer. Do for your body what is best. I have stopped receiving the injections. Your body your choice. Peace!

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Where did you read this? Most research shows that women with breast cancer have lower b-12 and B12 lowers your risk for breast cancer.

B-12 is essential for many bodily functions.

Studies have shown that a deficiency of Vitamin B12 can lead to abnormal mental symptoms. These symptoms may include ataxia (shaky movements and unsteady gait), muscle weakness, spasticity (stiff or rigid muscles), incontinence (lack of bladder and/or bowel control), hypotension (low blood pressure), vision problems, dementia, psychoses (abnormal condition of the mind), and mood disturbances. Giving vitamin B12 by mouth, by injection, or by nasal inhalation is effective for preventing and treating dietary vitamin B12 deficiency.

Don't just stop taking it ask your Dr.

http://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/vitamin-b12/evidence/hrb-20060243

Good Evening, I just got my VSG date: August 10th so many thoughts, looking forward to connecting with you all

IG: @charlesburkley

. Da best deciding I ever made

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I look over at da old me and I'm like wow I can't believe dat was me

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@@DeeJack08, All I have to say is wow!

I'm not sleeved yet sept

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Hello all. I'm in the very early stages of this process. Meeting with my surgeon for the first time on Tuesday. Nervous, excited and looking forward to connecting with everyone here.

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Welcome aboard

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@@brandnewjae Good Luck. Which program/Dr are you going with?

I'm not sleeved yet sept

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What date??

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