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 everybody all my info is in and they are submitting in the morning to insurance. I am so happy I have made it this far. God has been so good to me and so thankful that he is giving me a chance to change my health around and be here for my kids and family.

May God be with all the sleevers.

To God be the glory he is so good and all the time he is good and he is good right now.

Congrats praying you don't have to wait long to join the loser bench I will save you a seat.

Hi everybody all my info is in and they are submitting in the morning to insurance. I am so happy I have made it this far. God has been so good to me and so thankful that he is giving me a chance to change my health around and be here for my kids and family.

May God be with all the sleevers.

To God be the glory he is so good and all the time he is good and he is good right now.

Congrats! You will be a November sleever with the rest of us!!! He answers all prayers...just stay Prayed up.

5'7 253 Sleeve date 26 October

Good luck Keda your date is approaching fast... Keep us Posted!!!

Hello Ladies' date=' congrats to all the newly sleeved, and the up and comers. My date was, Sep 4th 2012 in Texas......... My S.W was 359 my date of surg was 331 and today I'm 272 and feeling blessed. The lifestyle change was at first a lil rough, but after a few trial and errors, I found what works for me. So with that said l say.....keep your head up, stay prayed up, give the carbs up, and keep your cardio up.[/quote']

Thank you MiistaMunk!!! Looking forward to the Journey.

Yes thank you and please save me a seat cause I am coming over lol. I would love to have my sleeve in November.

I have submitted everything and my file has been reviewed I am waiting on a call from my surgeon so we can set a date!!!

I have submitted everything and my file has been reviewed I am waiting on a call from my surgeon so we can set a date!!!

Great good luck ????????

I have submitted everything and my file has been reviewed I am waiting on a call from my surgeon so we can set a date!!!

Hey that id good. Did u get ur approval yet? And if not do all doctors let you set your date?

Hi, I'm in the post op stage. I made it through 6months of nutritionist visits. I'm waiting on my letter so that I can schedule my surgery. I'm nervous and excited I can't sleep.

I think the approval depends on your insurance company. My paperwork was submitted on Monday and I received a call Monday night. But I did not check my messages til tuesday morning. I will be sleeved on November 6. I'm going to vote then head to the hospital. LOL

Good luck and God bless you through your journey!

Hey Evonnrae' date=' I am getting sleeved on November 8th in Dallas, TX.[/quote']

Who and where is your surgery? I'm in Dallas too. I was sleeved on sep 27 by Dr. Castro at Forest Park.

Who and where is your surgery? I'm in Dallas too. I was sleeved on sep 27 by Dr. Castro at Forest Park.

Hey Jazzeeja, my surgeon is Dr. Clayton Frenzel and I am being sleeved at Forest Park in Dallas...I am actually in GrandPrairie. How is it going??? I a trying to find a good tasting ready made Protein drink...Any suggestions?

I have submitted everything and my file has been reviewed I am waiting on a call from my surgeon so we can set a date!!!

Good luck stay positive !!!

I think the approval depends on your insurance company. My paperwork was submitted on Monday and I received a call Monday night. But I did not check my messages til tuesday morning. I will be sleeved on November 6. I'm going to vote then head to the hospital. LOL

Good luck and God bless you through your journey!

Wow that's quick. Rock the vote before being sleeved that's cool

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

Hey Jazzeeja' date=' my surgeon is Dr. Clayton Frenzel and I am being sleeved at Forest Park in Dallas...I am actually in GrandPrairie. How is it going??? I a trying to find a good tasting ready made Protein drink...Any suggestions?[/quote']

I'm in Grand Prairie too! It is going great!! The first day of recovery was uncomfortable but it has gotten much better and easier as the days pass. I'm sure you've heard about the importance of walking ... It is so true. I'm convinced me walking daily (often several times a day) has helped my physical recovery. Yesterday I walked 3 miles, I was exhausted and had to rest for about 30 min but I did it!

In terms of RTD Protein Drink, stay away in the beginning. First, majority of them are a blended whey protein vs. whey protein isolate. This means that you don't really know how much real protein you are actually getting. So if the label says 20g protein and it is a protein blend, you don't know how much of the 20g is real protein. We need whey protein isolate yo ensure we are getting the minimum of 60g protein daily. Second, they tend to taste good only when they are very cold and believe it or not, you may or may not be able to tolerate too cold drinks post surgery (especially right after).

So with all that said, I strongly suggest trying a number of different whey protein isolate powders. Do you like more juices or milkshake type of drinks? Also what flavors do you tend to like, vanilla, strawberry, chocolate, etc? Keep in mind that your taste buds will likely change, especially if you are a sweet eater. I can definitely make some recommendations based on what I've tried and what I have heard from others.

You can also make several different types of Protein shakes by adding in any of the following: unsweetened almond milk, SF flavored syrups, SF pudding, SF cool whip, yogurt (Greek or Kroger carb master), SF Jello, crystal light. There are some other mix ins but I can't think of them right now.

Give me an idea of what you currently like and I can make some suggestions for you. Also are you taking Vitamins?