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.

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'm using natural organic shae butter per my normal moisturizer and Maderma. I used Merderma in yhe past on a 6" surgery scar on my ankle which is now barely visible without a close up look.

I'm from DE too!! I haven't been sleeved yet, can't wait to have it done!!

Hey Rene. Which part of De are you in? You can private message me rather than put it on here. Do you have a date yet? Which Doc is doing yours. You look familiar, we may have met in one of the nutrition classes in Camden.

Hi All!

I wanted to start a thread for African-American sleevers (no worries I HEART all sleevers from the rainbow). I just thought' date=' 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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Are there any African American sleevers with PCOS in this thread also? I hope to be sleeved in May and I have PCOS. I know its a common fact that African American women with PCOS lose slower than out Caucasian counterparts so I will love to hear about your journey and what I should expect regarding weight loss

I just started to follow thread so where did you purchase the LHT?

Hello! I'm in the DMV and would love to connect with people in my area and also in Atlanta as I am there twice a year. I'm new to this thread but excited. I'm currently going through my insurance requirements to get sleeved. My last appointment with my nutritionist is July 9th and then I find out if I get approved. I'm nervous and excited about this process, but soooo ready to get it done and over with. I think my biggest fear is hair loss. I've been natural for 2 years and I'm hoping that it helps with the excessive loss. I look forward to conversing and getting to know each of you!

Hi guys I'm so craving something sweet do any of u guys have any good suggestions. Im craving toast with butter n grape jam . I'm on the verge of going there please help getting desperate ? ????

Hi. I just got my approval last week. Getting super excited. I can't wait. How long did you take off work?

Congrats on the approval....it's a feeling that many of us have related at some point or another. So with that being said...let your awesome new journey begin : )

Phatpanda, congratulations on being approved. I took off 2 weeks. I work in an office setting at the moment

Hi. I just got my approval last week. Getting super excited. I can't wait. How long did you take off work?

My day is coming and I took two weeks. I sit at a desk.

Hi. I just got my approval last week. Getting super excited. I can't wait. How long did you take off work?

I took off 2 weeks. I am a recruiter and spend most of my day going from one appointment to the next. I was still very sore, tired and it of it when I returned to work. Everybody is different. If You have an office job 2 weeks should be good.

congrats on being approved.

Hi. I just got my approval last week. Getting super excited. I can't wait. How long did you take off work?

I took a week but i was hating life the second week so i recommend 2

Are there any African American sleevers with PCOS in this thread also? I hope to be sleeved in May and I have PCOS. I know its a common fact that African American women with PCOS lose slower than out Caucasian counterparts so I will love to hear about your journey and what I should expect regarding weight loss

Hey wannabehealthy2, I was sleeved on 1/8/13 and have PCOS. I do believe I'm losing a little slower than others. Since my surgery I've lost about 45-50 lbs but my inches are more. My clothes are falling of faster than the scale moves. So I'm grateful still. The symptoms of PCOS are becoming less and less. My cycles are getting more regular, hair in areas it shouldn't be on a woman is getting less and less, my skin is clearing up. So all around an awesome experience. I try not to measure my success against others for two reasons. 1) They're not me and everyone's different and 2) my weight is dropping more consistently than ever before. Plus I'm hoping with my weight dropping a little slower I won't have as many issues with my skin . Hoping at least! But good luck lady and hopefully all goes well for you.

Thanks everyone! I only wanted to take a week but work has been crazy. So I will play it by ear. Congrats to everyone who has had their surgeries and patience to those yet in the waiting game.

From 280 to 264 since 3/25/13...WooHoo!!!! Since i started pureed diet, i have found a new love for Hummus....whoda thunk....