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!

@@BryBro63 thanks!! The more I research the more I'm learning it is possible to be very successful with the sleeve. I understand totally that it is a tool and that if I work it, it will have no choice in the matter...the results for the most part are up to me. I just need to put a lil more confidence in myself rather than the tool it self. I definitely keep you posted ????

@@BryBro63 thanks!! The more I research the more I'm learning it is possible to be very successful with the sleeve. I understand totally that it is a tool and that if I work it, it will have no choice in the matter...the results for the most part are up to me. I just need to put a lil more confidence in myself rather than the tool it self. I definitely keep you posted ????

@@BryBro63 thanks!! The more I research the more I'm learning it is possible to be very successful with the sleeve. I understand totally that it is a tool and that if I work it, it will have no choice in the matter...the results for the most part are up to me. I just need to put a lil more confidence in myself rather than the tool it self. I definitely keep you posted

@@BryBro63 thanks!! The more I research the more I'm learning it is possible to be very successful with the sleeve. I understand totally that it is a tool and that if I work it, it will have no choice in the matter...the results for the most part are up to me. I just need to put a lil more confidence in myself rather than the tool it self. I definitely keep you posted

Please definitely stay in touch...I know you'll do great!!! Any questions, concerns, or anything I can help with, please don't hesitate to ask!!!

Hello All. I just had my last weigh in today. I have completed all my test requirements today. My doctors office is submitting all the paperwork to insurance next week. He put me down for surgery for May 11th pending approval which he said should not be a problem. This has been a long road. I started the process last Sept. I will be so happy when it's over. I'm totally ready to get on with my new life. I love reading the post on this forum. It's great talking to other AA who have been thru this. Thank you all for sharing your stories.

I wanted to ask. How much time did everyone take off from work. I'm taking vacation time off to do the surgery. I'm thinking of asking for two weeks. Is that enough time. I have a desk job

@@mallen

I have a sit down job and I took two weeks off and was just fine. Good luck :-)

I took off a week and a half. My boss knew I couldn't do any heavy lifting and that made it a lot easier.

Are you in New York?

I'm in Connecticut.

Your surgeon uses Insurance to take off sagging skin?

How far is he from NY?

Do he have an office in NY?

Anybody from North Carolina?

I am from NC... I am just reviewing past post... Have you had your surgery yet?

Anybody from North Carolina?

I am! I had my sleeve done at UNC just yesterday.

Has anyone in this group suffer from hair loss?

I've noticed my temples are thinning.

Hi I was sleeved on March 07,2014

I had an Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty procedure April 8....Lost 8lbs ????????????

I was just sleeved 4/7/15 and 5 days later I am down 8.5 lbs woohoo!! Seeing the weight come off motivates me, but I do have to admit that I am tired of eating soups. Anyone have an suggestions besides Soups and Protein Drinks for my next week?