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.

Congratulations Red! Mine is also scheduled for 11/19...traveling to Mexico for my surgery...I'm excited about my new journey...much success to you! Keep us updated....

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Hi ladies, I had my surgery in South America on 10/1. I got home yesterday and doing ok. Dealing with head congestion and pressure. My belly button is sore other incisions doing ok.

Hi ladies' date=' I had my surgery in South America on 10/1. I got home yesterday and doing ok. Dealing with head congestion and pressure. My belly button is sore other incisions doing ok.[/quote']

Congrats on your surgery. Your journey has entered a new level.

Congratulations Red! Mine is also scheduled for 11/19...traveling to Mexico for my surgery...I'm excited about my new journey...much success to you! Keep us updated....

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Thank you same to you!!!!!

2013 is my year....SD 11/19 Methodist Hosp in NY

Im 27yr old male due to be sleeved October 5th of this year. Can anyone tell me how much pain they experienced from surgery.

I had surgery Oct 3rd, woke up with a lot of abdominal discomfort from the gas. Today some gas pain but nothing like yesterday. Good luck , remember everyone wakes up with something different , I pray you will have smooth recovery

Are there any WLS VSG Groups on FB ?

Are there any WLS VSG Groups on FB ?

Yes The Sassy Sleevers

I think there is also one called "achieving through sleeving" or something like that....

Yes, there are lots of groups on Facebook for VSG....but most of them are secret, so you have to search for them and ask for permission to join

Ok thanks I'm gonna open my FB page back up. Can you all please add me. Tonika Greenwood

Hello everyone, I have started my journey Aug 22 and now I officially have a surgery dATE which is Oct 18. I am excited,nervous and scared at the same time, the one thing that scare the crap out of me. Is reading about gallbladder attacks after having the surgery, Idk if I should ask to just remove it or should I just wait, my appointment to sign the consent form is Oct 9, I'll just ask I'm sure he will ease my mind

Last night I start to get pains all over my body. It's hard to describe, its like muscle spasms all over. I can't sit up or ill feel like my muscles are being pulled In opposite directions. I sat completely up and was nauseous so I laid back down. I'm so weak I keep moving from side to side, I went to sleep for like 30 min got up to throbbing In my arms and legs and I'm freezing. The heat is on 85 and I'm just hurting. I'm 10 days out has anyone else had this feeling.

Last night I start to get pains all over my body. It's hard to describe' date=' its like muscle spasms all over. I can't sit up or ill feel like my muscles are being pulled In opposite directions. I sat completely up and was nauseous so I laid back down. I'm so weak I keep moving from side to side, I went to sleep for like 30 min got up to throbbing In my arms and legs and I'm freezing. The heat is on 85 and I'm just hurting. I'm 10 days out has anyone else had this feeling.[/quote']

I would call dr. Right away could be a blood clot

Last night I start to get pains all over my body. It's hard to describe, its like muscle spasms all over. I can't sit up or ill feel like my muscles are being pulled In opposite directions. I sat completely up and was nauseous so I laid back down. I'm so weak I keep moving from side to side, I went to sleep for like 30 min got up to throbbing In my arms and legs and I'm freezing. The heat is on 85 and I'm just hurting. I'm 10 days out has anyone else had this feeling.

call the doctor, the same thing happened to me....and mine gave me some muscle relaxers and it made the world right again!

Last night I start to get pains all over my body. It's hard to describe, its like muscle spasms all over. I can't sit up or ill feel like my muscles are being pulled In opposite directions. I sat completely up and was nauseous so I laid back down. I'm so weak I keep moving from side to side, I went to sleep for like 30 min got up to throbbing In my arms and legs and I'm freezing. The heat is on 85 and I'm just hurting. I'm 10 days out has anyone else had this feeling.

You were sleeved on the 26th right? That's the day before mine, It sounds like you either need more fluid or protein or could be a vitamin deficiency. I would call the doc just to be safe, praying for you. Feel better and let us know what the doc says.