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.

Sometimes things that you really want to do not come easy. Thanks Ballermom for showing us that tenacity it sometimes takes to get this process moving along. You will need that strength of character along with positive thinking. Make sure you have supportive friends around and do not put stock in fake friends who only try to tear you down after your procedure. Be strong because you will still have to interact with those who like to eat and can and will eat(this procedure does not put you in a bubble) the sleeve keeps you from eating to much at one time but the sleeve does nothing for the head(that's all you baby!) so all my fellow sleevers and believers by all means keep it on straight and know what you are determined to achieve and don't let anything break your spirit. To each and everyone out there...A healthy mind, A healthier body and a healthy belief in prayer. My husband converted one of the rooms in our home to and home gym with flat screen tv and receiver and speakers. He also put Apple TV in there so i can watch all my favorite music videos and listen to my music. I been blessed this Christmas and I know he really wants me to succeed and is really in my corner. I can only use the treadmill right now (only 13 days out) but I am getting more stamina and when I use it I see results. Since I started pre-op diet size 24 BYE size 22 BYE and size 20 I am on my way to looking in the rear view mirror at. I went from a 3X up top to a XL. Yeah I smaller up top and I got that sista kaboose if ya know what I mean. Just the way I'm built. I may sound like I am tootin my own horn but I've wanted this for a long long long time. And I couldn't any other successful way to go about getting this weight and high blood pressure and diabetes issue to be a thing of the past. Y'all keep ya eye on it and believe in yourselves cause if you don't who else will?

Hi everyone!!

I am new to this forum and process. I am just beginning my journey for WLS. I have my first appointment on Jan 24th. Hoping the process goes rather smoothly. I have enjoyed reading the experiences and success of everyone. I KNOW I have made the right decision!! Hope to make some new friends and gain some GREAT support here! Congrats to everyone on their continued success!!

Sometimes things that you really want to do not come easy. Thanks Ballermom for showing us that tenacity it sometimes takes to get this process moving along. You will need that strength of character along with positive thinking. Make sure you have supportive friends around and do not put stock in fake friends who only try to tear you down after your procedure. Be strong because you will still have to interact with those who like to eat and can and will eat(this procedure does not put you in a bubble) the sleeve keeps you from eating to much at one time but the sleeve does nothing for the head(that's all you baby!) so all my fellow sleevers and believers by all means keep it on straight and know what you are determined to achieve and don't let anything break your spirit. To each and everyone out there...A healthy mind, A healthier body and a healthy belief in prayer. My husband converted one of the rooms in our home to and home gym with flat screen tv and receiver and speakers. He also put Apple TV in there so i can watch all my favorite music videos and listen to my music. I been blessed this Christmas and I know he really wants me to succeed and is really in my corner. I can only use the treadmill right now (only 13 days out) but I am getting more stamina and when I use it I see results. Since I started pre-op diet size 24 BYE size 22 BYE and size 20 I am on my way to looking in the rear view mirror at. I went from a 3X up top to a XL. Yeah I smaller up top and I got that sista kaboose if ya know what I mean. Just the way I'm built. I may sound like I am tootin my own horn but I've wanted this for a long long long time. And I couldn't any other successful way to go about getting this weight and high blood pressure and diabetes issue to be a thing of the past. Y'all keep ya eye on it and believe in yourselves cause if you don't who else will?

Thank you

For your prayers for all of Us!

Love your post!

Congrats girl you deserve all that good that's happening to And many many more. So nice of your Husband to get that room "hooked up" Yea! For Christmas.

I love hearing positive stories. Though this WLS is certainly not easy at all.

Thanks for Relaying wisdom and a heads up on true friends!

Thank you for keeping it Real and Positive!

Your post remind that we are Real Diamonds! For me I'm in the Rough now but soon getting Diva Ready!

May you be Richly Blessed every step of the way on this Journey!

Go Diva you can do it!

Since I started pre-op diet size 24 BYE size 22 BYE and size 20 I am on my way to looking in the rear view mirror at. I went from a 3X up top to a XL.

You go girl Rocking that Sleeve

Thanks Ballermom, you have given me and others positive messages along the way and I just wanted you to know I heard and truly appreciated you taking the time out when you can, to post. With hard work and determination 2013 is gonna be a wonderful year.

Let me correct myself all of the people posting positive, and knowledgeable comments on to others need to be commended you never know who's listening.

Thanks Ballermom' date=' you have given me and others positive messages along the way and I just wanted you to know I heard and truly appreciated you taking the time out when you can, to post. With hard work and determination 2013 is gonna be a wonderful year.[/quote']

This is our year y'all. Ladies and Gents!

Even when not easy, not perfect as you said but

"Keeping our eye on the prize"!

Thanks all y'all on site for the support.

Hey everyone,

I will be sleeved, Jan 29 in Las Vegas, NV by Dr. Soong....I feel like I should be starting a liquid pre-op diet soon, but my pre-op appointment is Jan 23.

I started mine a few days early and wished I would have started it even sooner.

Hi everybody I was sleeved Jan 8th at 730 am with Dr Marquez. I am doing really good I think no gas pains at all and i only have a little soreness on 1incision hurts when I move but thats it. My Dr said my surgery was boring that everything went so good. Gave me pics of the whole process.

Hi everybody I was sleeved Jan 8th at 730 am with Dr Marquez. I am doing really good I think no gas pains at all and i only have a little soreness on 1incision hurts when I move but thats it. My Dr said my surgery was boring that everything went so good. Gave me pics of the whole process.

Glad you are doing so well... And the surgery was boring... That's too funny... Keep up the great work and keep us posted....

Keya34

That is Super Fabulous News. Glad it went well.

Wishing a super Fab. And speedy recovery

Diva girl you go!

Hi everybody I was sleeved Jan 8th at 730 am with Dr Marquez. I am doing really good I think no gas pains at all and i only have a little soreness on 1incision hurts when I move but thats it. My Dr said my surgery was boring that everything went so good. Gave me pics of the whole process.

Congrats I hope my surgery is as boring as yours! Lol I had blood work and EKG today I see doc on jan 22 and surgery on jan 28 I'm anxious to have it done already!

Congrats I hope my surgery is as boring as yours! Lol I had blood work and EKG today I see doc on jan 22 and surgery on jan 28 I'm anxious to have it done already!

Thanks everyone. But thats how I was, i just could not wait.