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'm glad you guys have posted solutions to hair loss. I haven't experienced any yet, but I'm only four weeks post op. I'm going to look up those vitamins to see. I figure it can't hurt! I've just switched to mushy foods, and it's way better than the protein shakes. Although I wish I had discovered Unjury earlier. I bought a sample pack last week and the Chocolate Splendor is delicious! Just a heads up for those of you who will be heading into that protein shake phase. Everyone's tastes are different, but I really liked these.

hey! I am having my surgery done at Upenn

I had mine done at UPenn by Dr. Williams. I can honestly say I LOVED my experience with them. I had zero issues and felt well treated by the hospital staff.

Hi everyone my name is badia I go by babyboo I have been slowly getting my clearances done due to lack of support and a recent change of heart and fear I'm back at it now ready to finish my clearance so I can get a date for surgery everyone wish me luck

best wishes!!

thank you same to you

Let's get this party started!

I'm Alexis, from the New Jersey shore, sharing my house with a 5 year old Great Dane and two cats. I'll be 31 next month (August 18th for those inclined to give gifts ) and have been banded since February 3, 2003. I was banded in NYC at Lenox Hill Hospital by Dr. Marina Kurian. The hospital was great, Dr. Kurian is amazing, and my surgery went off without a hitch. I'm a restaurant manager and just love my job, as tiring as it is!

In October, I weighed 345lbs. Somehow managed to lose 25lbs before surgery, despite many, many last suppers at the likes of Wendy's and McDonald's. Yes, Virginia, I AM a fast food freak. Although, not so much anymore. As of my last doctor's visit on July 11, 2003, I weigh 259lbs. So, if you count from my highest weight, I've lost 86lbs. Went from a size 28 to a size 18 and I'm not nearly finished!

I just can't say how much this band has done for me. Simply put, it's given me my life back.

I am also from Philly I'm having mines done at hahnemann hospital by dr castellinos

I finally got my date for June 28th I'm excited and nervous at the same time...I'm so looking forward to my date

N m. Nnn.<~~~ my son saying hi sorry guys!!

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My natural hair ladies, I need your help!

So I'm in or very close to month 3 post surgery and somewhat dreading it. This is the month that people seem to have noticed hair shed and loss. I'm vigilant and understand that I am not super woman and immune to what will be but I can't tell. I'm a natural with a big head of thick - ish hair. And I can't tell the difference between post surgery shed or my normal hair shedding. Naturalistas, could you tell a difference?

Hello guys and gals! I'm Rhonda from Chicago and I have my first appoint with my Surgeon July 6 and wish I could get sleeved July 7. I'm so ready to get my life back on a healthy road and wouldn't mind seeing them curves again too!

It seems like I'm having a food funeral wanting and craving everything. Even things I really don't indulge in like soda. It's like my head saying eat it all before you won't again.

I don't want to gain and then have to loose even more!

Did anyone else have this pre op?

Great thread- glad I found this one!

Well wishes to all????

I know what you mean. I've been partaking in a couple things or at least thinking about it even if I don't have it. I've been mulling over a sonic blast for couple weeks now lol. I really want to not want those things after surgery so having them now seems to make sense. We will be able to eat again. I'm personally not gonna have too many more food funerals, hopefully.

I'm having my surgery the week do the 13th of July hopefully in TJ Mexico with Dr. Maytorena. I would like to lose about 65-80 lbs. that's a big range but lol just have to see as I go how I feel and how I look.

I'm having my surgery the week do the 13th of July hopefully in TJ Mexico with Dr. Maytorena. I would like to lose about 65-80 lbs. that's a big range but lol just have to see as I go how I feel and how I look.

I know what you mean. I am getting sleeved on July 6th! I am anxious + a bit nervous. I wish you well. God bless.

I don't want to have anymore food funerals! My main issue will be before and after ...the people closest to me; We meet to eat. I could never imagine not telling my "circle of trust " about my surgery though! We really say our opinions but keep it moving cause opinions are like a**holes.. Everyone will have them. My people know me if I want it I'm go get it or do it... Period! But I know if anything happened I would need them .. No shame ... See me next summer ..

I'm having my surgery the week do the 13th of July hopefully in TJ Mexico with Dr. Maytorena. I would like to lose about 65-80 lbs. that's a big range but lol just have to see as I go how I feel and how I look.

I know what you mean. I am getting sleeved on July 6th! I am anxious + a bit nervous. I wish you well. God bless.

Good luck on your surgery ... Would love to see progression pics

Thanks so much! I will send pics of my progression. I'm excited!

I'm having my surgery the week do the 13th of July hopefully in TJ Mexico with Dr. Maytorena. I would like to lose about 65-80 lbs. that's a big range but lol just have to see as I go how I feel and how I look.

I know what you mean. I am getting sleeved on July 6th! I am anxious + a bit nervous. I wish you well. God bless.

thanks same to you! I'm ready!