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.

Ok I'm back!!!!

Finally! Whoo hoo!

Littlebits

What was the name of your surgeon?

Now, that's good news.

"GOD IS WORKING ON YOUR BEHALF ,SO Keep having faith."<br />Your Sleeve Buddy <br />Zeta<br />

I got all of my clearances done!!! Finished up my psyc eval and I'm just waiting now on my date...I'm so nervous and excited at the same time.

I got all of my clearances done!!! Finished up my psyc eval and I'm just waiting now on my date...I'm so nervous and excited at the same time.

Right behind you last requirement, nutrition assessment, on 7/31 then off too insurance for approval. I just woke up from dreaming about my surgery, does anyone else dream about this stuff? Sometimes I just gotta disconnect from all things weight loss in fear I'm gonna go insane. Can't wait to have this life saving surgery. I don't think there is anymore I can research at this point. All the best to you all in your journeys.

Right behind you last requirement, nutrition assessment, on 7/31 then off too insurance for approval. I just woke up from dreaming about my surgery, does anyone else dream about this stuff? Sometimes I just gotta disconnect from all things weight loss in fear I'm gonna go insane. Can't wait to have this life saving surgery. I don't think there is anymore I can research at this point. All the best to you all in your journeys.

LOL yep! I dream I'm shopping for new clothes because all of mine are too big! Or I'll have some really cute heels on. The best to you as well! I feel like a kid on Christmas!

Right behind you last requirement' date=' nutrition assessment, on 7/31 then off too insurance for approval. I just woke up from dreaming about my surgery, does anyone else dream about this stuff? Sometimes I just gotta disconnect from all things weight loss in fear I'm gonna go insane. Can't wait to have this life saving surgery. I don't think there is anymore I can research at this point. All the best to you all in your journeys.[/quote']

Hi MrzSongbird, good luck with getting your surgery date I'm sure it will be soon. I haven't had dreams about the surgery just reading everything and watching YouTube videos. I started out with only two options, the lap band and the bypass. As time went on during my second visit to nut I find out that the sleeve is covered so I start checking the info on that. I wanted the lap band in the beginning but in the end decided on the VSG. My pcp also recommend it. He said the lap band some people have problems with them. I have finished all the requirements needed. I will have surgery Sept. 25. I'm a little nervous but I know the drill. I have had 5 abdominal surgeries. Best of luck!!

Good Morning,

I'm 15 months out, and I will tell you. I did alot of research on this surgery as well as the others. I knew this would be the best one for me. When I made up my mind this was the surgery I wanted. I started researching vitmamins. I didnt experience the hair loss, because I started taking the potent formula (5k mcg) of Biotin daily 6 to 7 months prior my surgery date which was 4/13/11. I'm extremely happy. My first vist to my bariatric surgeon I was 335. I my heaviest was 371. As of now I've come to a stall and I just cant get out of these 250's.. It's drivng me nuts!! Anyone have any eating plan suggestions???? My Bari doctor told me to get the best results I'm to only eat all protein and no salad, and beans.. he says I need to eat more soild protein vs dense protein. The problem is I've never been a big meat eater. My weight came from the fact I'm a carb monster.. A big one!!!

I eat things like boca burger pattied, or use protein shakes. I use only the best ingredients. However, he states these are no good sources of protein. So I'm now a little frustrated. Does anyone have any ideas or eating plans that I can follow?? I did go grocery shopping and bought alt of protein (real meat) to try and eat.. i ove tuna so I bought plenty of that!!! Prayfully this will work!! Thanks in advance... Also thank u for this thread! happy Sunday everyone!

Good Morning' date='

I'm 15 months out, and I will tell you. I did alot of research on this surgery as well as the others. I knew this would be the best one for me. When I made up my mind this was the surgery I wanted. I started researching vitmamins. I didnt experience the hair loss, because I started taking the potent formula (5k mcg) of Biotin daily 6 to 7 months prior my surgery date which was 4/13/11. I'm extremely happy. My first vist to my bariatric surgeon I was 335. I my heaviest was 371. As of now I've come to a stall and I just cant get out of these 250's.. It's drivng me nuts!! Anyone have any eating plan suggestions???? My Bari doctor told me to get the best results I'm to only eat all protein and no salad, and beans.. he says I need to eat more soild protein vs dense protein. The problem is I've never been a big meat eater. My weight came from the fact I'm a carb monster.. A big one!!!

I eat things like boca burger pattied, or use protein shakes. I use only the best ingredients. However, he states these are no good sources of protein. So I'm now a little frustrated. Does anyone have any ideas or eating plans that I can follow?? I did go grocery shopping and bought alt of protein (real meat) to try and eat.. i ove tuna so I bought plenty of that!!! Prayfully this will work!! Thanks in advance... Also thank u for this thread! happy Sunday everyone! [/quote']

I use unflavored protein from Gnc . I mix it with applesauce. I also eat weight watchers dinners with protein along with other brands. You look fabulous in your picture. Keep up the excellent work.

"GOD IS WORKING ON YOUR BEHALF ,SO Keep having faith."<br />Your Sleeve Buddy <br />Zeta<br />

Good Morning' date='

I'm 15 months out, and I will tell you. I did alot of research on this surgery as well as the others. I knew this would be the best one for me. When I made up my mind this was the surgery I wanted. I started researching vitmamins. I didnt experience the hair loss, because I started taking the potent formula (5k mcg) of Biotin daily 6 to 7 months prior my surgery date which was 4/13/11. I'm extremely happy. My first vist to my bariatric surgeon I was 335. I my heaviest was 371. As of now I've come to a stall and I just cant get out of these 250's.. It's drivng me nuts!! Anyone have any eating plan suggestions???? My Bari doctor told me to get the best results I'm to only eat all protein and no salad, and beans.. he says I need to eat more soild protein vs dense protein. The problem is I've never been a big meat eater. My weight came from the fact I'm a carb monster.. A big one!!!

I eat things like boca burger pattied, or use protein shakes. I use only the best ingredients. However, he states these are no good sources of protein. So I'm now a little frustrated. Does anyone have any ideas or eating plans that I can follow?? I did go grocery shopping and bought alt of protein (real meat) to try and eat.. i ove tuna so I bought plenty of that!!! Prayfully this will work!! Thanks in advance... Also thank u for this thread! happy Sunday everyone! <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> [/quote']

Congrats on your weight loss. You look good.

Felicity you look great. I have only been sleeved for a few days. Wishing you the best.

Felicity you look great. I have only been sleeved for a few days. Wishing you the best.

Glad to see you are doing well! Congrats on making it to the losers bench. When are you coming south?

Hello I am new to this forum I am soooo happy to have found it I am hoping to have my surgery the second week in August and all of a sudden am nervous but excited to get back to me. I just wanted to say hello to you all

Hello I am new to this forum I am soooo happy to have found it I am hoping to have my surgery the second week in August and all of a sudden am nervous but excited to get back to me. I just wanted to say hello to you all

Welcome.

"GOD IS WORKING ON YOUR BEHALF ,SO Keep having faith."<br />Your Sleeve Buddy <br />Zeta<br />

Thank you how are you in your journey? I hope blessed;)