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!

I'm scheduled to have the sleeve 8/20. Right now my BMI is 47, I'm 287lbs hoping to get to 170 eventually.

I have noticed after reading message boards and looking at youtube that African American women seem to have a different experience with the sleeve than non-AA. Do any of you feel the same?

The food stuff is going to be hard, but for me even harder will be exercise. I'm able to look at myself and say I'm lazy as hell. Maybe some of it is the extra weight making me tired all the time, some of it might be depression, but I know given a choice I'd like to sit my fat ass in front of the TV rather than go to the gym.

How have you all dealt with the exercise issue?

So great to have found a forum for black women. Thanks for putting it up.

Hi. If you like crystal light type drinks get the isopure ready to drink. They have 40g of Protein mix with Water if you need to cut the sweetness. Not thick at all like a shake. Refreshing actually!

Where can I get the Isopure.... I am 11 days out and are really struggling...

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Hello!

I'm scheduled to have the sleeve 8/20. Right now my BMI is 47' date=' I'm 287lbs hoping to get to 170 eventually.

I have noticed after reading message boards and looking at youtube that African American women seem to have a different experience with the sleeve than non-AA. Do any of you feel the same?

The food stuff is going to be hard, but for me even harder will be exercise. I'm able to look at myself and say I'm lazy as hell. Maybe some of it is the extra weight making me tired all the time, some of it might be depression, but I know given a choice I'd like to sit my fat ass in front of the TV rather than go to the gym.

How have you all dealt with the exercise issue?

So great to have found a forum for black women. Thanks for putting it up.[/quote']

I wish I could hit the gym.... I am only 11 days out & I am now starting to worry about not losing because I am not eating or drinking enough. I am in the soft/mushy stage and really dont have problems keeping stuff down except for a Protein shake I tried....its not the flavor my tummy has been use to and the powder is good but just to thick n sweet...maybe as the weight fall off you will feel more like exercising....good luck

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Hello!

I'm scheduled to have the sleeve 8/20. Right now my BMI is 47, I'm 287lbs hoping to get to 170 eventually.

I have noticed after reading message boards and looking at youtube that African American women seem to have a different experience with the sleeve than non-AA. Do any of you feel the same?

The food stuff is going to be hard, but for me even harder will be exercise. I'm able to look at myself and say I'm lazy as hell. Maybe some of it is the extra weight making me tired all the time, some of it might be depression, but I know given a choice I'd like to sit my fat ass in front of the TV rather than go to the gym.

How have you all dealt with the exercise issue?

So great to have found a forum for black women. Thanks for putting it up.

Hi! I'm scheduled for 8/30! I can totally relate with the exercise, I agree, it could be some depression. I hate the way my body feels and looks so I avoid exercise like the plague. My thing is video games, and I can easily sit here 6 hours playing, if its something interesting. What's really sad with me is there is a small workout facility here in my apartment, a pool, and a YMCA down the street...after my sleeve I will have no reason not to go every single day. Keeping you in my prayers! Don't worry, You'll feel like moving soon!

Hello ladies, hope everyone is well. I wanted to share that I have lost a little over 100 pounds ( 50 preop 53 post op) I am so proud of myself.

It took forever for me to get through the process of being approved and finding the right surgeon. There were so many times I just wanted to give up. To anyone who is discouraged, I say stay strong and have faith that it will happen, but when it is ur time.

I still have a long way to go, and the stalls are hard but It is SO worth. I feel so much better physically and mentally. This is just the beginning I had my surgery May 25. I am looking forward to what the future holds.

Hello ladies' date=' hope everyone is well. I wanted to share that I have lost a little over 100 pounds ( 50 preop 53 post op) I am so proud of myself.

It took forever for me to get through the process of being approved and finding the right surgeon. There were so many times I just wanted to give up. To anyone who is discouraged, I say stay strong and have faith that it will happen, but when it is ur time.

I still have a long way to go, and the stalls are hard but It is SO worth. I feel so much better physically and mentally. This is just the beginning I had my surgery May 25. I am looking forward to what the future holds.

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Thanks.

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

Have anyone had surgery lately? If so, how did it go? How are you doing? How much weight have you lost?

Where can I get the Isopure.... I am 11 days out and are really struggling...

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You can find the isopure at vitamin shoppe not sure about gnc. Hope you are doing well.

My surgery date was July 19th and I'm not gonna say I love everything about my sleeve yet I have lost in total 25lbs I started my journey at 262lbs I am now 237 BUT' date='........ I am missing certain foods & whats even harder is trying to get in my protein all the supplements I've tried are disgusting I've tried isopure vanilla powder it's nasty I've tried syntax nectars it's nasty I've tried unjury chicken powder it's uhm well not as bad as the rest but, still not something thats easy to go down! I just can't deal with the smell the thickness or the taste of any of these protein shakes Any suggestions? I am also worried about hair loss my hair is long & natural but, thin already I'm gonna start taking biotin I've also heard of biosil drops I'm gonna try everything to keep my hair protected as much as I can![/quote']

Have you tried the premier shakes from Costco or sams. I tried syntha 6 rtd shake in choc I bought one at quiktrip and it was really good. I will go to the vitamin shoppe and see if they have the strawberry. Hope this helps.

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. <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

Congrats on your surgery and best wishes!

Hello ladies' date=' hope everyone is well. I wanted to share that I have lost a little over 100 pounds ( 50 preop 53 post op) I am so proud of myself.

It took forever for me to get through the process of being approved and finding the right surgeon. There were so many times I just wanted to give up. To anyone who is discouraged, I say stay strong and have faith that it will happen, but when it is ur time.

I still have a long way to go, and the stalls are hard but It is SO worth. I feel so much better physically and mentally. This is just the beginning I had my surgery May 25. I am looking forward to what the future holds.

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Wow that's great. Congrats on your weight loss. My surgery is 9/25, I'm just waiting. I know it will be here before I know it. Continued Success!!

Have anyone had surgery lately? If so, how did it go? How are you doing? How much weight have you lost?

I had surgery in Mexico Self pay with Dr.Sergio Quinones on 06-August-2012. I am on gastricsleeve.com and have photos of my surgery day and photos of the stomach they removed. I am phoenixrise on there as well if you wanted to read my blog, see my photos, etc. and 51 days out I have went from 273 to 245 lbs. I haven't had any issues with gas that was gone day 4, and I was able to get back to work after 7 days (at a desk job). I will be honest I haven't been exercising as I should. I do have a Myfitnesspal.com which I track my food and exercise on if you get one you can add me Treneik.

Hello!

I'm scheduled to have the sleeve 8/20. Right now my BMI is 47, I'm 287lbs hoping to get to 170 eventually.

I have noticed after reading message boards and looking at youtube that African American women seem to have a different experience with the sleeve than non-AA. Do any of you feel the same?

The food stuff is going to be hard, but for me even harder will be exercise. I'm able to look at myself and say I'm lazy as hell. Maybe some of it is the extra weight making me tired all the time, some of it might be depression, but I know given a choice I'd like to sit my fat ass in front of the TV rather than go to the gym.

How have you all dealt with the exercise issue?

So great to have found a forum for black women. Thanks for putting it up.

Almost one month after surgery,I enrolled in a 10-week fitness boot camp. It kicks my ass but I feel good when I leave. Find something you like...maybe Zumba if you like to dance. Maybe you can do an aerobics video at your own pace at home.

I had surgery in Mexico Self pay with Dr.Sergio Quinones on 06-August-2012. I am on gastricsleeve.com and have photos of my surgery day and photos of the stomach they removed. I am phoenixrise on there as well if you wanted to read my blog' date=' see my photos, etc. and 51 days out I have went from 273 to 245 lbs. I haven't had any issues with gas that was gone day 4, and I was able to get back to work after 7 days (at a desk job). I will be honest I haven't been exercising as I should. I do have a Myfitnesspal.com which I track my food and exercise on if you get one you can add me Treneik.[/quote']

Thanks. I'm not on mfp but will have to get on there. I will check out the website. Best wishes!!

I had surgery in Mexico Self pay with Dr.Sergio Quinones on 06-August-2012. I am on gastricsleeve.com and have photos of my surgery day and photos of the stomach they removed. I am phoenixrise on there as well if you wanted to read my blog' date=' see my photos, etc. and 51 days out I have went from 273 to 245 lbs. I haven't had any issues with gas that was gone day 4, and I was able to get back to work after 7 days (at a desk job). I will be honest I haven't been exercising as I should. I do have a Myfitnesspal.com which I track my food and exercise on if you get one you can add me Treneik.[/quote']

Thanks. I did not know about gastricsleeve.com. I registered and I'm iPrincess.