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!

If you looking to lose pre op, I would say to cut back on your carbs,do proteins and veggies and exercise.Ween yourself off of caloric drinks and junk foods.You will notice a difference. As far as post op,it is basically the same down the road. Like one mentioned before,eat your proteins first,sip lots of water,eat your veggies if you ccan and walk as soon as you are cleared to. Do not drink 30-45 minutes after you eat. I personally wait until 1 hour because I am usually still full. Make sure to sip sip sip to hopefully prevent dehydration.I come to realize that this sleeve is a tool,a jumpstart to a new beginning. Ypur journey is your own and it will not be the same as others.Do not let that deter you and don't don't be a slave to the scale. IT WILL KILL YOU! The non scale victories are awesome and you will see inches lost before you will see that scale move sometimes.

There are not a lot of AA women on the forum, but I have never seen any AA men. I am beginning to feel like I am the only AA man who has had sleeve surgery. I was sleeved on March 17, 2015. So, am one week post op. My surgery was a revision from the lap band. I would love to know about success stories from other AA men.

I have 2 MOC who also follow me on Myfitnesspal. @@BryBro63 and @ejd1024.

Edited March 24, 201511 yr by BLERDgirl

BLEDgirl,

Are you actually a vegetarian? If so, wha are you eating most days?

@@Peekboo - I most certainly am. Today's menu:

Breakfast: Protein shake unsweetened iced coffee, scoop of Isopure unflavored, ½ cup 0% FAGE greek yogurt

lunch Salad: sunny side up egg, romaine lettuce, salsa, avocado, 3 black olives, feta cheese

Snack: 1 ounce pistachio nuts

Dinner: Homemade cabbage and white bean Soup, scoop of Isopure unflavored

Totals: 632 calories, 28 carbs, 80gms Protein

Edited March 24, 201511 yr by BLERDgirl

@Bledgir

Sounds awesome. Dont you get hungry on that few calories?

@@Peekboo No at all. I think the Protein powder combined with all the Water I drink fills me up. The most I've eaten post op is 950 calories

Bledgirl, that is awesome. Is the protein powder and the yogurt mixed in the coffee? Is it hot? I find since its been so cold, I'm drinking too many milky coffee and tea drinks. I need optios for hot drinks. I find im also super cold after cold drinks, lol.

Today it was cold. I make a cup of coffee, put half in the fridge and half in ice cube trays. I toss the whole thing in the nutra bullet and blend with a little bit of water. The Isopure unflavored can be mixed hot or cold so sometimes I will add it to a hot coffee or tea.

Isopure unflavored is your go to protein power? I will try it. Thank you.

I find it work best if you dissolve it in a small amount of water before adding to any beverage whether hot or cold. I find it blends in more smoothly that way.

Do you only use the unflavored? Does it clump in coffee?

Hot coffee, that is.

One more question Blerdgirl, :-)

Do you eat the quest bars?

It doesn't clump in coffee or when I add it to Soup. I mix it separately then slowly add it in so it doesn't clump.

I don't eat Quest bars. They have too many ingredients like artificial colorings/food dyes, artificial flavorings and sugars for me. I am allergic to those things. I am also allergic to stevia. There are some all natural Protein Bars out there, but that taste so cookie like that I would be tempted to over eat them. I rarely buy them as a rule. I do keep one or 2 in the glove compartment for emergencies but I tend to go for Larabars, or Lenny & Larry bars. They also have a lot of carbs. Since I eat a lot of Beans and green veg, my carbs can be high at times as it is. For me Protein bars are rarely more than an occasional treat.

Hello AA ladies and gentlemen. I was sleeved on 3/2/2015. Down about 22 pounds so far!