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.

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

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

Exciting! Just remember to stay calm and the results are way greater than the sacrifice

Good morning just arrived to the hospital

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

Hope everything goes well!!!

Thank you ladies

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

It's a piece of cake. Wish you well and a speedy recovery.

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']

100 pounds in 3 months is Awesome! Great to hear you are doing so very well:)

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)

Lucky you! I feel like this liquid diet is killing me and I am supposed to go until the 26th my surgery was on the 7th...I confess I have had a few bites of very soft things I just had I chew it to mush and I was fine. If I see one more protein drink I am going to scream it is making me nauseous just thinking about one....

100 pounds in 3 months is Awesome! Great to hear you are doing so very well:)

Thanks Kali. It took a lil getting used to but I'm good now. How are you doin? Two weeks out? Congrats again. You're here in San Antone right?

Good morning just arrived to the hospital

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

I pray for your speedy recovery.... By now its official. Make sure you walk-it-out.

Thanks Kali. It took a lil getting used to but I'm good now. How are you doin? Two weeks out? Congrats again. You're here in San Antone right?

Yes it will be 2 weeks on Wednesday . I am in San Antonio and was sleeved at SAMMC:)

I live in san antonio however im having my surgery in Houston...

I live in san antonio however im having my surgery in Houston...

Great to see some locals on this forum!

Hi....I am new and just need to vent...

I was sleeved 10/10 and after two bites I am full and can't get the protein in without getting nauseous. I am very weak and am hopeful this will pass. Frustrating!

Hi....I am new and just need to vent...

I was sleeved 10/10 and after two bites I am full and can't get the protein in without getting nauseous. I am very weak and am hopeful this will pass. Frustrating!

It will get easier I am still working on getting in my protein via shakes. I have never taken in the 60grams yet and I was sleeved on the 7th.I find I can take a little more each day.

Up can't fall asleep. Spent one day in hospital, feeling funny.

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