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.

hi everyone. I got sleeved on 8/3. I am down 32.4 lbs since the start of the the pre-op diet. My starting weight was 382.2.

@@blackgirlfat How are you feeling? Are you meeting your fluid and protein goals?

Ok. I am two weeks post-op. Does anyone else feel like they need a nap after hair wash day????

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Lmao! This is me before the surgery! Lol. Did you ladies experience any hair loss with natural hair? Biggest worry. Only 3 days post op right now

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@@blackgirlfat Congratulations! I am having surgery in November and our starting weight is about the same so I will be stalking your progress lol. I have a huge concern about losing hair also but I heard taking your Vitamins helps to avoid hair loss.

@@blackgirlfat How are you feeling? Are you meeting your Fluid and Protein goals?

hey there! I am feeling great. Yesterday I met my protein goal for the first time after finally finding protein that doesn't taste so bad. I haven't met my fluid goal yet, but I am working on it. I mainly haven't met the fluid goal because I forget to drink throughout the entire day.

How is your journey going?

My weight loss is going great

I wrote about it a few weeks ago in this thread http://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/372450-361-days-later-my-story/

@@blackgirlfat Congratulations! I am having surgery in November and our starting weight is about the same so I will be stalking your progress lol. I have a huge concern about losing hair also but I heard taking your Vitamins helps to avoid hair loss.

I hope I don't lose any hair because I installed expensive sisterlocks in February. But I am prepared with a wig already. Good luck with your surgery!

@@blackgirlfat I'm not sure how your sisterlocks are going to hold up. My friend had them and since they are so small, they can break off at the root easily with healthy hair, when you have hair that is shedding, meh. Good luck.

I wouldn't suggest anyone have braids, sewins etc right after surgery. If anything wigs are best so your hair can rest.

@@blackgirlfat I'm not sure how your sisterlocks are going to hold up. My friend had them and since they are so small, they can break off at the root easily with healthy hair, when you have hair that is shedding, meh. Good luck.

I wouldn't suggest anyone have braids, sewins etc right after surgery. If anything wigs are best so your hair can rest.

Sigh. I will remain hopeful that I am the exception, but I will take a thin body over hair and money any day! By the way, I read your status update in the other thread, and you're amazing! I hope I am as successful.

@@blackgirlfat

Be really careful with them, they will break off at the edges and the temples, keep them oiled with like coocnut oil or something.

Sisterlocks are so pretty. I'm far too lazy for them though. Wash and go is the life for me.

Edited August 12, 20169 yr by OutsideMatchInside

OMG! I just found out I'm approved. However, after reading all these experiences, my own fears, etc....I'm kinda nervous and re-thinking things. This is my first post and I'm relatively new to the forum. I thought I'd share it here first. Thank you for listening <3

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It is natural to be nervous.

OMG! I just found out I'm approved. However, after reading all these experiences, my own fears, etc....I'm kinda nervous and re-thinking things. This is my first post and I'm relatively new to the forum. I thought I'd share it here first. Thank you for listening <3

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It is quite normal to be nervous: this is a life-altering change. What you eat and how much you eat will be drastically different than what you have been used to your entire life- but you know what? You can DO this for a healthier and happier YOU! I'm 18 months post-op and have no regrets- except for not doing it sooner! Good luck on your journey!

Hey folks! New to the forum and I just got my approval from the insurance company! It took 2 days to get approved! So freakin excited...and anxious. Anybody here from DC?

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I think everyone is nervous after they get approval and as the actual day gets near it's a big lifestyle change but so worth the journey