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 can you see it' date=' aren't yours covered with the glue?[/quote']

The glue is clear. Isn't everyone's?

The glue is clear. Isn't everyone's?

He removed mine on my 7 day follow-up.

Hello everyone I just found u guys n I feel so blessed to have stumbled onto u guys a few days ago. I had my surgery on January 8, 2013 my pre-op weight was 240 n my current wt. is 200 I'm so looking forward to 1derland maybe in 2 weeks I will officially be there.

The glue is clear. Isn't everyone's?

No mine is white and kind of thick so I can't see what I will end up with yet.

Good luck to all I am 5 mos out and no regrets I have lost 57 lbs but I only weigh once a month so I will know until the 29 what I lost this month. I know for sure if its not weight its inches. My challenge is exercise at least 3 times a week my goal is 5 days. My indulgence is shoes with a higher heel and pretty spring dresses (I buy the ones that I can lose two sizes and they still fit. Hair lost is present not a great concern yet my plan is to buy a wig and keep heading toward my goal, which I don't know what the number is I will know when I get there. FYI found a fantastic body shaper that hides everything got it at the avenue its the one that you wear your own bra wore a slinky material dress (red) could not see one roll praise God I was the talk of the church lol. They just know I am on a medically surprise weight lost program. I am so happy there is activity on this forum also I hve found a new shampoo and conditioner that has slowed down my hair lost. You can also hit me up at foodnoproblem@ gmail.com

Question...what are you using for scars? The large incision looks yucky. I'm only 7 days out so I know I have a long way to go but wondering. Thanks!

Hi, I'm 8 days post op. My incisions was sealed w/ surgery glue its dried up and peeling off all my incisions, the incision where the drain was taken out close up after being home for 2 days. They all look good and I'm thanking God none of them look like keloids

Question...what are you using for scars? The large incision looks yucky. I'm only 7 days out so I know I have a long way to go but wondering. Thanks!

My surgery was Feb 8, I waited about 3 weeks when all scabs were gone and started using the Walgreens version of Mederma. It has worked very well. It says use 3-4 times daily. I only do it twice a day:)

Good morning everyone I just have to ask what is this drain I always c everyone is talking about. I didn't have any drain n my surgeon never mentioned one to me. Please get back to me with that info right away so curios. I'm from Harlem N.Y. is anyone from around here n I had surgery at St.Lukes hospital McGuinty was my surgeon he is the head of the department m they r the best in newyork.

Question...what are you using for scars? The large incision looks yucky. I'm only 7 days out so I know I have a long way to go but wondering. Thanks!

I use vitamin E which is cheaper and just as effective as other more expensive products for scars. My wife buys a good size bottle from the vitamin section at Walgreens.

I purchased real african shea butter I love it, not only does it help with scars but other issues as well..

Hi I c no one answered so I'm assuming no one is from N.Y.????? Just reaching out ????

Good morning everyone I just have to ask what is this drain I always c everyone is talking about. I didn't have any drain n my surgeon never mentioned one to me. Please get back to me with that info right away so curios. I'm from Harlem N.Y. is anyone from around here n I had surgery at St.Lukes hospital McGuinty was my surgeon he is the head of the department m they r the best in newyork.

Good afternoon Blessings, I had a small incision with a drain tube hanging out of me when I woke up. All surgeons are different. I had a drain tube in for two days and they emptied it frequently the first day. It was pinned to my gown and was really uncomfortable. The incision from the drain tube almost disappeared though. I'm in Delaware

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Thank u lady of virtue I had no idea n my mother in law lives in Delaware county I was just there 2 weeks ago . How is your weight loss ? R u doing good with exercise I'm just walking that's all I can do until my granddaughter goes to daycare.

Thank u lady of virtue I had no idea n my mother in law lives in Delaware county I was just there 2 weeks ago . How is your weight loss ? R u doing good with exercise I'm just walking that's all I can do until my granddaughter goes to daycare.

You are very welcome. I am glad I was able to answer your question. I am stuck right now, my weight isn't moving up or down. Unfortunately I'm only allowed to walk right now. I go for my second follow up on Thursday and I hope he clears me to do more though. What are you drinking? I'm sooooo tired of Crystal Light. Any suggestions are welcome!

Hi' date=' I'm 8 days post op. My incisions was sealed w/ surgery glue its dried up and peeling off all my incisions, the incision where the drain was taken out close up after being home for 2 days. They all look good and I'm thanking God none of them look like keloids [/quote']

I was worried about keloids too but it looks like it will heal ok. Just wondering what to use for this type of scar. Good luck on your journey! I'm also 8 days out!!