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 Atlanta Girl! Im glad u started this thread, I too love all races..but I would also want incite from African American sleevers. I have a surgery date for Jan 7, 2013...Im scared, anxious and excited!

Im new to the site im glad I found this forum.I love all races also, but im curious to know how do African American Sleevers do after surgery.I have a surg datr for Jan 7, 2013 im so scared & anxious all together!

Im new to the site im glad I found this forum.I love all races also' date=' but im curious to know how do African American Sleevers do after surgery.I have a surg datr for Jan 7, 2013 im so scared & anxious all together![/quote']

Hello my operation was on 11/14 and I was back to work by the 20th. I'm doing well and had a great recovery. I had some nausea for a few days but it was go e by day 3. My best advice is to walk, walk, and walk immediately following the procedure. Also, be sure to drink Anouilh water to avoid dehydration. I was sooooo nervous and was boo hoo'ing all the way into the operating room. I woke up with mi iMac pain and couldn't believe that it was done. You'll be great......and congrats

Congratulations i am new on here how did u feel after the surgery

Hey Toy. I had gas a lot but later found out it was due to the hernia repair. Now I'm feel great and looking good. I'm down 15 pds in 2 weeks.

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

Is anyone taking biotin to prevent hair loss?

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

Is anyone taking biotin to prevent hair loss?

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

I am!

Any Dallas sleevers on here?

I am!

Is it preventing hair loss and are you able to swallow the small pills?

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

Is it preventing hair loss and are you able to swallow the small pills?

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

I started taking biotin months before the surgery...my hair was thinning way before surgery. I haven't noticed any unusual hair loss but I'm only about 3 weeks post op. My dr told me to continue crushing all pills..until week 6. I'm also using Garnier Fall Fight shampoo. I read about it on another post and it help with hair loss. The shampoo and conditioner has biotin and caffein in it.

Any Dallas sleevers on here?

I live in Dallas. I was sleaved Oct. 23 at Forest Park.

I started taking biotin months before the surgery...my hair was thinning way before surgery. I haven't noticed any unusual hair loss but I'm only about 3 weeks post op. My dr told me to continue crushing all pills..until week 6. I'm also using Garnier Fall Fight shampoo. I read about it on another post and it help with hair loss. The shampoo and conditioner has biotin and caffein in it.

Ok great thank you!

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

I go to the dr on friday for my pre opt appointment!!! I find out tomorrow when my surgery date is though. She wanted to get me in this week so that i can have my surgery the week of the 17th and any time before the new year... I told them it was no way in hell I was paying a deductible again and I just met it in oct when I had my edg. The office mgr laughed and put on the books!!! They know im crazy lol

Hello my operation was on 11/14 and I was back to work by the 20th. I'm doing well and had a great recovery. I had some nausea for a few days but it was go e by day 3. My best advice is to walk' date=' walk, and walk immediately following the procedure. Also, be sure to drink Anouilh water to avoid dehydration. I was sooooo nervous and was boo hoo'ing all the way into the operating room. I woke up with mi iMac pain and couldn't believe that it was done. You'll be great......and congrats[/quote']

Wow you were able to return to work that soon?? You haven't had any problems since then.

Wow you were able to return to work that soon?? You haven't had any problems since then.

Yes, I was able to work full days with no problems. I'm a middle school teacher so I was able to sit and take breaks throughout the day. I haven't taken a sick days yet.....things have been good!

Yes, I was able to work full days with no problems. I'm a middle school teacher so I was able to sit and take breaks throughout the day. I haven't taken a sick days yet.....things have been good!

Amazing and you all are such an inspiration to me. Keep up the good work.

congrats to all.