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!

I haven't experienced any hair loss, but I am menopausal and wear locs. I was already taking Biotin before surgery. What I have noticed is that my fingernails are shot. They constantly split and break off. I just cut them down yesterday. I've found a vegetarian friendly supplement I may try because I really dislike fake nails.

@@Redefined - There are many different protocols and food plans. I was allowed oatmeal on purred stage as well.

Happy New Year and congrats to a new change in life!!!!

My husband had his surgery Dec 23 he lost 45lbs... I start my liquid diet next week, so excited to start my next journey in life!!!!!

@@cruummbs - Just remember men lose a LOT easier & faster than women. Don't be surprised if your weight loss is not as fast as his.

@@Peekboo The stalls are the worst. I'm 6+ weeks post op and it seems like everyone is losing so much weight and I'm losing 1-2 lbs a week. My NUT reminds me that some people were consuming four and five times the daily calories they are now and the drastic changes will make them drop weight very fast in the beginning. But I have been consuming my appropriate calories and so the change is not as drastic for me.

This has given me some solace.

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

I completely understand what you are saying about the protein shakes. At two weeks post op I was on purees and I began to eat eggs, puréed ground meat mixed with soup, cheese, Greek yogurt etc. that's how I got and continue to get my protein. Occasionally I'll drink a core power light protein shake and I can tolerate those pretty well.

@@VGB Houston area. What about you?

I am sorry, I just saw this post! I am having surgery in the Dallas area.

MyssJones

Yes the stalls suck. I have gone three weeks and lost nothing then lose 4 pounds. I wish it were more consistent. How have you been otherwise? Does your stomach tolerate foods well? Any constipation issues?lol, that's my biggest problem.

MyssJones

Yes the stalls suck. I have gone three weeks and lost nothing then lose 4 pounds. I wish it were more consistent. How have you been otherwise? Does your stomach tolerate foods well? Any constipation issues?lol, that's my biggest problem.

Sorry for the double post

I'm just beginning the process and I'm looking forward to this new journey. I love to read u guys stories it gives my a idea of what to except. Hearing from people that have been through it gives me a piece of mind. As I stated I just begun this process so hopefully I can have my surgery in June.how long will it take to heal and start working out?

Anybody from North Carolina?

@@fitme76 - That depends on you. If you have an easy surgery with no complications you can start working out again within 2 -3 weeks post post-op. Until then walking is an easy way to get in some exercise.

@@fitme76, welcome! It depends on your surgeon. I was told to walk only for the first month. After that, I was released to start working out more strenuously but no abdominal workouts until 2 months.

Good luck with the process. I love my sleeve (despite the fact that I'm losing slowly) it truly is one of the best decisions I've made. I've had no complications.

Hello i had my sleeve done on January 26, 2015. Starting weight 295 day 7 down to 280. Good start but i have a long way to go.

Welcome @@LADYRICH27! I was sleeved jan 28. How are things with you?

To the more experienced members. Should I be counting calories or what. I'm a little over a week and a half I'm just trying to get my fluids in and try soft foods. But should I be tracking calories and so on?