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.

How's your progress?

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

My progress is really good! A Lil pain from time to time and the gas is crazy but I keep walking other than that really good! I was able to eat watered oatmeal yesterday not much but it was something! I'm already down 10 lbs. today I'm going to starting making the fruit protein shakes I found a few good ones for my stage!

My hardest part is going to sleep! Not sure if this works for everyone but i really suggest getting a stomach pillow for your stomach to rest on while sleeping! Good luck to you! Let me know if you would like to exchange info and keep in touch!

Hello again Ladies, just wanted to share a lil bit.........Don't ever wonder if you've made the right choice by getting sleeved, I know this is the greatest journey of my life. Well my diabetes is gone, yep I said gone. My blood pressure is in check. I haven't taken any medication for either since the day before my surgery, docs orders of course....and to ad the sugar free artifitial cherry on top, as of five minutes ago I am 2 pounds from hitting 100 lost....phew. surg. date 9/4/12......start wght 359.......current wght 261.1...... And Ladies tho I don't post often, know I keep all of you in my prayers daily.

Wow amazing, no diabetes??? OMG I can wait to be free from meds. Congrats to your weightless.

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

Wow amazing' date=' no diabetes??? OMG I can wait to be free from meds. Congrats to your weightless.

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Thank you...and congrats to you..Monday is the day, I'm excited for you, just walk as soon as you're strong enough, to get rid of that gas pain. I'll be praying for you, and I'll see you soon on that losers bench.

Thank you...and congrats to you..Monday is the day' date=' I'm excited for you, just walk as soon as you're strong enough, to get rid of that gas pain. I'll be praying for you, and I'll see you soon on that losers bench.[/quote']

Thank you for your prayers and advice, keep my seat warm I'm on my way

surgery date 12/3/12 with Dr Goreki NY

I am almost 5 months post-op and scared of hair loss......I have medium grade hair with thin sides. I have kept my hair braided up since my surgery but I took it down to let it breathe. I can't really say I see a change but was wondering if it's ok to get a perm.....and what shampoos and conditioners are good to use.....please help.

Hello again Ladies' date=' just wanted to share a lil bit.........Don't ever wonder if you've made the right choice by getting sleeved, I know this is the greatest journey of my life. Well my diabetes is gone, yep I said gone. My blood pressure is in check. I haven't taken any medication for either since the day before my surgery, docs orders of course....and to ad the sugar free artifitial cherry on top, as of five minutes ago I am 2 pounds from hitting 100 lost....phew. surg. date 9/4/12......start wght 359.......current wght 261.1...... And Ladies tho I don't post often, know I keep all of you in my prayers daily.[/quote']

Congrats on your success. So happy for your achievements which is so awesome. Thank you for your prayers. My surgery was 5/24/12 I've lost 77 pounds. I'm a little disappointed but I also don't work out to much.

neek41

Congrats on your success. So happy for your achievements which is so awesome. Thank you for your prayers. My surgery was 5/24/12 I've lost 77 pounds. I'm a little disappointed but I also don't work out to much.

neek41

Meek don't be disappointed, 77 pounds is defiantly a success. You are doing great ma. You know we all have different results. Keep your head up and keep doing you, you got this.

A family member had the lap band and she has hair loss in the top of her head and don't forget people of cold keyloy

Having surgery tomorrow, I've waited for this day since summer. Not nervous or anxious, just content. My mom and sisters are very supportive of my surgery and new journey . Looking forward to my new life.

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

Hello...I'm new to the board and I was sleeved 5 days ago (11-14-12) im glad I found this thread. Most of my family questioned my decision to have the surgery right before the Holidays because I'd be missing out on all the good food lol. It made me really realize how important "soul food" is to our community. My first day home from the hospital, I came home to my mom cooking fried chicken, roast, fried cabbage, Mac n chesse and rice n gravy...and to wash it all down a nice tall pitcher of Kool aid. I felt like I was on an episode of punked...lol. Was she serious?!?!? So I sat in my room sipping on my protein shake while mourning all the delicious foods that were being prepared. Lol

Hello...I'm new to the board and I was sleeved 5 days ago (11-14-12) im glad I found this thread. Most of my family questioned my decision to have the surgery right before the Holidays because I'd be missing out on all the good food lol. It made me really realize how important "soul food" is to our community. My first day home from the hospital' date=' I came home to my mom cooking fried chicken, roast, fried cabbage, Mac n chesse and rice n gravy...and to wash it all down a nice tall pitcher of Kool aid. I felt like I was on an episode of punked...lol. Was she serious?!?!? So I sat in my room sipping on my protein shake while mourning all the delicious foods that were being prepared. Lol[/quote']

Poor thang, oh well at least you'll be a bad chick by summer

surgery date 12/3/12 with Dr Goreki NY

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Exactly! I'm willing to trade in tasty holiday family dinners for a healthier better looking body lol

Hey I was sleeved on 11/12/12 and I have been able to get down a lot of stuff it almost seems like I didn't get it at if it wasn't for the amount I eat I would think this whole surgery was a fake lol. My surgon does not recommend a liquid diet after surgery pass a day or 2 if your body can take & my body has taken alot . Let me know if anyone else can relate ;0)

Hey I was sleeved on 11/12/12 and I have been able to get down a lot of stuff it almost seems like I didn't get it at if it wasn't for the amount I eat I would think this whole surgery was a fake lol. My surgon does not recommend a liquid diet after surgery pass a day or 2 if your body can take & my body has taken alot . Let me know if anyone else can relate ;0)

I was this same way right after surgery for about the first two weeks I thought I had stretched my sleeve b/c I was able to eat and drink with no problem. Well I am now a month out and I can't eat anything I was trying to eat some steamed shrimp and was only able to eat 2 large shrimps b4 I couldn't eat any more. The thicker the food is the harder it is to eat a lot I can't even eat an entire boiled egg now. I was told the reason you can eat more earlier on is b/c your stomach is still healing. Hang in there you will eventually feel that your surgery was done sometimes I get upset and say man I wanted to eat all of that but then it hits me and I say the reason I had this surgery was so I don't eat all of that. I really hope this helps you.