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It's great to have a place to talk to about things that, as I black woman, I'm facing. Everything from body type to what is considered attractive in the community...

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You look amazing! So proud of you! congrats!

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Hello my name is Angelique and I would like to invite you to the Sleeve Sisters Club on facebook! Please stop and LIKE the page and join our private support group! We need all the women we can get! https://www.facebook.com/SleeveSistas

I don't want to "like" because it will be on my Facebook page, but please add me kiawashington@gmail.com

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Communication seem to be low in the Social Groups. Does anyone else feel this way?

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Just received surgery date August 5. I was hoping for something sooner. I won't complain at this point.

Ohh don't worry it will fly by and you will learn so much on here that you will sooooo happy! Congrats on Your rebirth date!

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Ohh don't worry it will fly by and you will learn so much on here that you will sooooo happy! Congrats on Your rebirth date!

Awwww thanks!

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Thanks, I'm having doubts now after attending the class on Friday. This is serious business. Life changing commits -

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Thanks, I'm having doubts now after attending the class on Friday. This is serious business. Life changing commits -

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It's definitely life-changing! I can eat fine now, but I got used to alot of things having had the band first. But...I still struggle with head hunger. Some things you won't learn by anyone else telling you. Research and then research some more. I'm very happy most days, but I won't lie some days you just want to eat... But at 5 months out I can eat most things just in very limited portions. I am down 40 pounds and happy with it so far because I put very little effort into it. When I go to the gym, the weight comes off faster. I need to start doing squats to lift up the rear, but I'm happy with how my body is bouncing back for the most part (after all I am 40!).

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I am new to this site and had my sleeve done 6/25/13. I too am worried about what this body is going to look like. I have been heavy all my life and now no matter what I am going to lose weight!! I am excited...hope genetics kick in!! Honestly ladies what is it like for those of you who have reached goal skin, love and eating ?!!

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I think this one of my biggest worries too. Apparently, the longer you have carried the weight, the more likely you are to have loose skin. I have loose skin already and I haven't been sleeved yet! I can only imagine what it's going to be like after rapid weight loss! Stay hydrated, and start toning (weight lifting) as soon as we can!

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Hi everyone,

I'm new here. Has any faced "culturally-based" opposition? My family is from New Orleans and I'm considered one of the smallest. When I announced that I was having the surgery so many family members got mad and proclaimed that I was betraying my heritage. UH, my heritage is morbid obesity and obesity related death. :wacko:

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Hi everyone' date='

I'm new here. Has any faced "culturally-based" opposition? My family is from New Orleans and I'm considered one of the smallest. When I announced that I was having the surgery so many family members got mad and proclaimed that I was betraying my heritage. UH, my heritage is morbid obesity and obesity related death. :wacko:[/quote']

You have to what's healthy for first.

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You have to what's healthy for first.

Thanks kw@walk whenever anyone says anything negative, I think about the health problems I will be correcting.

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