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.

Did my pre- testing today yayy!!! Now I'm more nervous . Well found out day of surgery no polish on nails or toes...yes TOES. Nails understandable but my feet OMG. I love my toes painted lol. I'm on my way guys

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

Thanks Leleboo, I will go tomorrow for sure. The only thing is I don't like milk( no kind)... Is it good with Water...:-/

I didn't try with water because it was a sample pack, but the good thing about the Vitamin Shoppe is if you don't like something after you tried it you can return it.

My preop diet is going well also...I can't wait to have this lap and removed. I also worried about the pain of everyday movement. Motherhood doesn't slow down so ill be right along with you doing laundry, being the mommy taxi, cooking, grocery shopping, and working. I'm hoping my body responds well so I can do everything that needs to be done. I'm planning to return to work 4 days postop. The journey begins soon.......YIKES!!!

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OMG more power TO YOU! 4 days after surg?!?! wow!!!! good luck and i hope you heal welll! please keep us posted!!!!!!!

To all my AA brothas and sistas on this thread, I would like to wish all my upcoming November sleevers a safe and speedy recovery. Pray that any source of doubt, fear, and worry will be replaced with confidence, courage, faith, and happiness. I'm making room for all of us on the losers bench, including myself. 1 week from today I will be SLEEVED and ready to continue my journey to optimal health inside and out. You all have been a great support system these last few months of me joining the site and I do look forward to continuing this journey with you all. If anyone is on Youtube, I created a channel for my wls journey. Look me up at Challengemeverticaly...I'm still getting used to how youtube works...bare with me .

November 9th here I come!!!!

Those that have been sleeved ( my coco sisters) how did you wear your hair when you went in for surgery?? Braids, wrap etc.

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

Those that have been sleeved ( my coco sisters) how did you wear your hair when you went in for surgery?? Braids' date=' wrap etc.

2013 is my year....SD 11/19 Methodist Hosp in NY[/quote']

I made sure I had a fresh perm and just wore it very short. My friend that took me to the hospital kept saying, 'You might feel awful, but that hair is laid!' lol

Lol ill most likely do braids. Not intro doing my hair, thx

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

Those that have been sleeved ( my coco sisters) how did you wear your hair when you went in for surgery?? Braids' date=' wrap etc.

2013 is my year....SD 11/19 Methodist Hosp in NY[/quote']

Sleeve date Nov 6th!!! Getting my hair braided extensions as we speak lol

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Received my approval and surgery date is October 31' date=' 2012. I am so nervous and anxious....not second guesing myself just nervous about the entire process. After next week, I begin a journey that will be totally new..[/quote']

Myra how are u feeling?

Those that have been sleeved ( my coco sisters) how did you wear your hair when you went in for surgery?? Braids' date=' wrap etc.

2013 is my year....SD 11/19 Methodist Hosp in NY[/quote']

I wore braids just so I didn't have to do my hair after

:waves: Hello all. I'm new to this site and this group. I live in Atlanta Georgia and I will be sleeved on December 21 in Mexico. I'm really excited and nervous and counting down the days already. 49 days and counting!

:waves: Hello all. I'm new to this site and this group. I live in Atlanta Georgia and I will be sleeved on December 21 in Mexico. I'm really excited and nervous and counting down the days already. 49 days and counting!

My date is nov 14th in Mexico as well with dr Garcia. I'm very nervous as well but I know we'll be okay...and I'm definitely EXCITED for this new body of mine that's bee in hiding lol

Those that have been sleeved ( my coco sisters) how did you wear your hair when you went in for surgery?? Braids' date=' wrap etc.

2013 is my year....SD 11/19 Methodist Hosp in NY[/quote']

Kinky twist for me

I wore braids just so I didn't have to do my hair after

Gm, you did box braids or corn rolls?

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

I wore twists....had them re done in october so I can continue to workout without having to worry about my hair...