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 guys anyone have before and after pics? I've looked at so many on YouTube til it's crazy. I'm so excited to see what ill look like in 6 mths

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

There are a lot of before and afters on here. I just did a search on the forum for "after pictures," "6 months," "pics," etc. Search for those key words on here and there might even be a thread started by now for folks who are 6 months post-op. I hope this helps. :-)

i appreciate it this , I am 24 African American i will get my sleeve in about 3 hours i will keep everyone updated

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Think happy thoughts.

Hello I just found this app. I was sleeved on the 26th any tips will be helpful.

i appreciate it this ' date=' I am 24 African American i will get my sleeve in about 3 hours i will keep everyone updated

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Congratulations Cali! I pray everything goes smoothly...please let us know how you're going when you're able to...

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I have started working out. I sweat so much. My problem is I sweat in my head and my can hair gets so dry. I know that I can not wash my hair everyday but after I am done exercising it is extremely dry and it is shading bad. I have relaxed hair. Do you have any suggestions on what i can do about this. Please help!!

I have started working out. I sweat so much. My problem is I sweat in my head and my can hair gets so dry. I know that I can not wash my hair everyday but after I am done exercising it is extremely dry and it is shading bad. I have relaxed hair. Do you have any suggestions on what i can do about this. Please help!!

Braids or twists are an option

I have started working out. I sweat so much. My problem is I sweat in my head and my can hair gets so dry. I know that I can not wash my hair everyday but after I am done exercising it is extremely dry and it is shading bad. I have relaxed hair. Do you have any suggestions on what i can do about this. Please help!!

Use oils or take fish oil pills.

I have started working out. I sweat so much. My problem is I sweat in my head and my can hair gets so dry. I know that I can not wash my hair everyday but after I am done exercising it is extremely dry and it is shading bad. I have relaxed hair. Do you have any suggestions on what i can do about this. Please help!!

I usually wrap my hair if not it is braided even tho it itches extra bad after gym sweat its much more manageable and stays looking fresh.

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Can somebody add me to the vsg groups that are on Facebook !? Lol

Dr Abkin..Im having mine @JFK in Edison, U?

Hi All Tsmyle, We have the same surgeon, in edison NJ- I am scheduled for Nov 19th 2012- waiting for approval-!!

Hi All Tsmyle, We have the same surgeon, in edison NJ- I am scheduled for Nov 19th 2012- waiting for approval-!!

Hey Nikki1119! Wow... really?? Are you ready?? I just got my approval last week and Im scheduled for 12/3/12. Where in Jersey do you live??

YEs, i am so ready...but the butterflies are landing in my stomach..lol- we have the same exact date, 12/3 but due to scheduling at work i had to move it up to 11/19 cause it was a cancellation, JoAnn hooked me up. I have to get in before the end of the year for insurance to cover it at 100%, I live in the Amboys.

YEs, i am so ready...but the butterflies are landing in my stomach..lol- we have the same exact date, 12/3 but due to scheduling at work i had to move it up to 11/19 cause it was a cancellation, JoAnn hooked me up. I have to get in before the end of the year for insurance to cover it at 100%, I live in the Amboys.

Yeah, she's been trying to move mine up too! lol But December works best for me with my job. I live in Plainfield. Are you going or have you been to any of the support group meetings?? They have one on this Thursday, I went 2 months ago and Im going this week. They're pretty helpful and a good informal way to have your questions answered if you have any...

I never knew they had support groups- I am going to a seminar for vsg tonight at the james street office.