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!

@fluffy. Congratulations and welcome.

@@BLERDgirl, thank you or all the information.

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.

What Up, gresau1?

I had the sleeve done 1/27/2014, and reached goal on 8/20/2014...right now I'm in maintenance mode, trying to gain some more muscle now that I've lost most of my fat...please reach out to me if you have any questions or issues, since I'll be more than happy to share the experience. I had many, many questions along the way, and I'm more than willing to share any info I've gained!!!

Hi all,

I'm Loryn and scheduled to be sleeved on 4/10. I had a lap band for 4 years and had lots of complications. I'm looking forward to the sleeve and getting in track and healthier!! So glad I found this thread.

Good luck to all!

@@Peekboo - One other thing. I change up and increase my calories according to my activity level. The menu I posted was a non gym day. I don't work so if I am running errands and going to doctor's appointments I tend to eat lighter.

Mind you all the things I am doing I have discussed and reviewed with my nutritionist. These are things that work for me.

Thank you B :-)

Let's please keep this thread alive! I am getting sleeved April 1st and plan to visit this forum often!

Hello all NYC here i have not posted in awhile. I have been going thru testing and my six month weigh in requirement. Im finally coming to an end of it next month. It's been a long road. My papers should be submitted to insurance this month. I'm hoping for my surgery in May I'm excited and nervous at the same time. I just have a question for my AA sisters. Loose Skin. I'm totally afraid of it. I have full boobs and butt. I would hate to lose that. Is there anyway around that after surgery. For the people that had their surgery how did the skin issue work for you .

Good luck brandnewme2015 today is your day. Hope all go well for you reach out when you can and let us know how you doing

I'm a entering 7 month african american sleever. I am 88 pounds down. surgery was done .September 9th 2014 no problem no regrets. Ur doing great and this journey can be finished and maintained by anyone who wants to look and feel better as well as being good health.

Thank you mallen!

Good afternoon. I'm Amie. I was sleeved Tuesday 3/31/15.

Currently in pain but doing well.

Hoping to gain some knowledge from my peers.

Good Evening All,

I'm currently pre-op and on month 3 of the 6 month process required by insurance to approve the surgery.

Is anyone insured with United Healthcare? How long did it take for them to approve your surgery after all of your info was sent. What are the requirements for approval by your insurance company?

Good Evening All,

I'm currently pre-op and on month 3 of the 6 month process required by insurance to approve the surgery.

Is anyone insured with United Healthcare? How long did it take for them to approve your surgery after all of your info was sent. What are the requirements for approval by your insurance company?

I have United and blue cross blue shield. United was faster with approval. My nurse said it normally had a two week turnaround. I new in 6 days.

My requirements was 6 month diet history, nutritionist, and for my facility to be center of excellence. Oh and you had to have a certain BMI or a BMI with a co morbidity. I had a BMI over 50.

Thanks for the info. I'm currently seeing my surgeon for the weigh ins and I'm allowed to use my time on weight watchers. I had my psych evaluation and currently seeing a nutritionist. Would love to have the surgery in mid August.

My BMI is 43.

Edited April 4, 201511 yr by sleeveme77