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Hey guys I saw a thread from 2011 that I wanted to continue. I love all of my vsgers but as we know african american women tend to carry weight differently. I would love to follow you ladies on your journey and for us all to support each other.

I was sleeved on September 5th so I'm a week out. I'm doing good so far and feeling better everyday. I stayed at the hospital 3 days mostly because they discovered my allergy to morphine while I was on the pump with a fever and my entire body on fire. But I'm home now and much better. I was just moved to the full liquids stage so I'm pretty happy considering that the liquids stage made me nauseous. I've lost 24 lbs since my surgery so any pain I have is over shadowed by my joy.

Looking forward to hearing from you ladies and seeing some progress pics!

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I better... I had my family come over to my house and take all the food that is not part of my diet

Good girl, stay strong. Temptation got the best of me during preop! ;(

Good morning ladies... Did anyone have to take Carafate and Actigall post surgery? Just curious... What did the doctor prescribe you upon being discharged from the hospital?

No, whats that?

Carafate is taken to prevent ulcers and Actigall is for preventing gallstones.

Anyone using anything for scars or skin firmness during your journey? Heard good reviews on bio oil and palmer's firming butter. Has anyone tried either or came across any other good products or adapted any good regimens?

Not ready to use anything yet, just curious as to what may work for the near future.

I haven't used anything special for the scars, just raw shea butter. I seem to be healing well.

@@rfriend82 - I'm using Scarfade gel. I used it for my face after my shingles. It smoothed out much of the scarring and pox marks from the scabs. I tend to keloid. I had an extra tube and have been using it on my incisions since they scabbed over. All but the 2 biggest ones are completely flat. If they are like the scars on my face the discoloration will fade over time. It's pricey, but worth it to me.

@@Peekboo I've been using the same thing.. Sometimes I use jamaican black castor oil. @@BLERDgirl congratulations on being member of the month!

Thank you ladies:)

Texaslady, where does it say I am member of the month? I dont see it.

@@VGB Houston area. What about you?

Hey I'm in Houston also sleeved on 1/15 what side of town are u on

@@Peekboo blerdgirl got it this month

Hey I'm in Houston also sleeved on 1/15 what side of town are u on

Hey I live in Pearland.. I was sleeved on the 12th by Dr. Mirza

[quote name="texaslady89" I live in Alief

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