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!

Definitely, go in feeling positive!

Definitely, go in feeling positive!

@@texaslady89 that is great news!!!

I was sleeved jan 20, 2015. I'm a little over 1 week out. Still getting used to the pouch, vitamins, etc.. But starting to feel pretty good. Incisions still sore, I keep rolling on my tummy in my sleep -OUCH! Have only lost a pound since surgery, but the swelling is finally starting to go down.

Just saw the surgeon today. I lost 4 lbs since surgery January 20, 2015. I'm still a little sore on my left side (inside), which makes sleeping on my stomach impossible, but other than that I'm doing pretty well. 6 more days of clear liquids and protein and then pureed foods!!!!

Congratulations @Bringing-sexy-back.

Hello my Fellow Afro American Sleevers!!

I sleep, eat, and drink having this sleeve done!!!! Omg!! Well I've gone thru all the necc steps and have approval, my Surgery date is 10/10 and I start my 2wk pre op 09/26/14...im excited and freaking out at the same time, but all in all im ready for this change. My current fear is skin sagging and butt deflating. I have a large body frame so me being my current weight im still in a size 18 so I just hope and pray that ill just deflate the excess and keep my curvy figure LOL!!

I do wish you all the best on your journey to a better you!!

How did keeping the curvy figure work out for you. I worry about the same thing. Surgery is Feb. 10th. I am on my secong day of pre-op liquids. Not bad....lol!!!

How did keeping the curvy figure work out for you. I worry about the same thing. Surgery is Feb. 10th. I am on my secong day of pre-op liquids. Not bad....lol!!!

That's my fear as well... I told the doctor and he thought I was crazy until I explained... I also had to tell him what Crack head skinny was...

Hello all, I haven't loaded my picture but qualify for this group. I was sleeved 1/19/15. Done 35 pounds since preop, but struggling to get my protien in. I can't swallow another protien shake. Any advice please getting week. Thanks

@@brighteyes64 - What instructions did you nutritionist give? I had 2 week phases. 2 weeks Full Liquids, 2 weeks Purees and then 2 weeks Soft Foods. So at your stage I was on purees. I could eat hummus, soft scrambled eggs, Soups ( I made my own with purred Beans and vegetable broth), and almond butter. I discovered Isopure unflavored Protein Powder and I could add that to my soups. Check with your nutritionist, she should be able to give you better direction.

@@brighteyes64, congrats on getting sleeved! I've heard lots of people mention genepro protein powder, it's supposed to be flavorless & full of protein. Maybe you can use it in broths or add it to crystal lite. Check w/your doctor first to see if it's recommended.

I didn't hear about it until after I was in phase IV (regular food). So I personally never tried it.

Good luck. It gets easier.

I did it! I am officially sleeved! Doing great! Thank you Jesus! And thank you ladies for the support you give to each other. It's inspiring and so needed in this world today!

God bless! Quick and painless recovery to all. Amen!!!

BLERDGIRL I am currently on full liquids and start oatmeal, yogurt, and cream soup tomorrow. I haven't tried that powder but maybe will try it. I can't seem to keep protien drinks down. Thanks for the advice I am looking forward to the next phase. I do see my dietitian Friday

@@brighteyes64 - I was skeptical, but I liked that it has nothing else in it. I don't need or want extra flavoring and I can't have artificial sweeteners. I make oatmeal from scratch so I dissolve a scoop of the Isopure in a 50/50 water/almond milk mixture and cook up my oats. I then add dried cranberries to it for sweetness. When I was in the pureed stage I soaked the cranberries in a bit of hot water and pureed them and then added them to the oatmeal. I still use the Isopure as a pre workout drink. It's better to not to work out on an empty stomach and I can eat solid food and workout. I've also successfully blended it with 0% Fage greek yogurt. I add my own fresh fruit. The combo gives me anywhere from 30 - 38gms of protein and makes getting in the rest of my protein easy. With soup I take a small amount of soup and add to the protein powder. Almost like making old school gravy. When that's mixed and smooth I then add the rest of my soup. I don't taste the powder at all.

For those who've had surgery have you experienced hair lose and if so how much?

My doc said no oatmeal on pureed stage only cream of wheat.