Welcome! Feel free to invite other members. I think this will be a great place to discuss issue that we as women of color may face during this process. Thanks for joining

Oh yeah, I stall for about 3 weeks a month and then drop a large amount the week after my period. I hate it with a firey passion, but at least I have a routine. Don't worry about stalls too much, just stick with your plan and the weight will come off.

I was sleeved on July 3, 2012, and glad to have gone through with it. I constantly dream about life as a "thin(ner) person". It it almost inconceivable to think I WILL be wearing sizes, and weighing amounts I can't even remember! I am certainly looking foward to the journey!

I was sleeved on July 3, 2012, and glad to have gone through with it. I constantly dream about life as a "thin(ner) person". It it almost inconceivable to think I WILL be wearing sizes, and weighing amounts I can't even remember! I am certainly looking foward to the journey!

Congrats! You will be in those smaller sizes before you know it!

I was sleeved on 06/20.....day of surgery I was at 195, down from 201.5, now 3 weeks post op, I was at 184, but now at 187....struggling to get my protein in and water, excercising every ither day...dont know how I gained 3 lbs back and dont know why the scales seem to be NOT moving...want to get to the point I have read so much about where people see the weight just start "falling off" On the flip side I have lost inches, but the scale isnt moving...dont want to get discouraged this early in the game At the point now where I have made up my mind not to go near the scale except for maybe once a week....dont want to be disappointed..........any suggestions?

What an excellent idea to start this group and to open it up to us. I am the newest member and am from the Bronx. I just wanted to say hi and you will be hearing from me up here*lol*

Hello,

Just joined the group but not new to VST! Like what I see thus far. Had my surgery in May 2011 down 123lbs and still loving the journey thru the good and ruff patches!

Hello all, I was sleeved July 10, 2012. I'm doing really good. I have lost 23 #'s so far. I'm still getting used to my smaller stomach and how much or should I say how little I can eat. I'm still on puree for a few more days but I'm so ready to eat regular food. I've just started to exercise because I haven't really had much energy to do so. I'm going to enjoy my journey.

Hi, I am new to the group and do not yet have a surgery date. I am hoping for September.

Can you tell me how it has been with your hair loss? I am wondering if it worse for those that are relaxed vs. natural?

I am so excited to find this group as well. I am looking to hear from you all. I awaiting surgery scheduled for Oct 11, 2012. It seems so far away but the more I educate myself from other experiences on this site, I think the more prepared and successful I will be. I love to read and see all the success stories they are very uplifting and encouraging. I would like to here some of the challenges as well because if others have overcome them then it can be encouraging as well. I am all eyes on this site...

Hi newbie here,

I will be sleeved on Oct 5, 2012. Like everyone else I am excited to learn new things and get information from other sleevers on their journey. Ups and downs...the good, the bad and the ugly about being sleeved and yes, even the saggy breast and skin after surgery. Trying to prepare for my journey.

Does anyone know if there are any groups for the Houston area?

Another newbie present and accounted for. I will be sleeved October 5, 2012 by Dr. Fernando Garcia. This has been a long time coming and I am anxiously counting down. So glad to see so many AA sisters taking charge of their health and to also know I'm not alone in this struggle.

Newbie as well,

I am so excited about the journey. I am scheduled for October 11, 2012. I look seeking to surround myself with preop and postop AA in the DFW area? Please add me as a friend and send a shout out my way.. I need all the support I can get..

Toya

@choc_thicktothin, I'm not in Dallas, but close. I'm in Houston...can always hop on the megabus for $1.50 ea way and 4hrs15mins later be in Dallas. So heeeeyy!

@choc_thicktothin, I'm not in Dallas, but close. I'm in Houston...can always hop on the megabus for $1.50 ea way and 4hrs15mins later be in Dallas. So heeeeyy!

Just checking in....Welcome to the new additions! Does anyone know if there are any AA WLS Facebook groups?