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!

Heads look bigger, lol.

I have relaxed hair and had some shedding between months 3-6 but not a lot. Just take your vitamins and make sure your iron isnt low. If you are anemic, you will definitely lose a lot of hair. Best if luck to you all.

Heads look bigger because of more narrow shoulders and skinnier necks!

Be careful with braiding as well as that pulls tension on your hair I learned the hard way from previous braiding I haven't been sleeved yet and am natural and have been talking to my beautician on steps to help strengthen my hair of course there is nothing she can do to prevent the breakage/shedding if it happens but I'm hoping with steady treatments and plenty of Protein and Vitamins I can at least reduce the amount of hair I may or may not loose.

@@lachellove There's nothing that says you can't. However, I started shedding about 3 months out. It's worked out pretty well for me considering I had been natural for about little over a year. I couldn't take it anymore and got a relaxer. I've chosen to relax my hair about every 12 weeks or so and I'm wearing a sewn in weave. I am also careful not use a lot of heat. The shedding is there but not too bad so far.
I guess the answer to your question is that everyone is different. So try to figure out what is best for you. Hey, you may not even have shedding! Make sure you get your protein in and take your vitamins. I also take extra Biotin.

thank you, I'm a little over a week post op I'm just taking my braids out. I want to keep it braided out of fear of shedding.

Braiding isn't going to stop the shedding. If your hair is shedding the braids will just hold the shed hair, and when you take the braids out you will still have the shedding and the matting will be worse.

Adding the extra weight and tension of braids when you hair is fragile is a recipe for disaster, the braids will just break off at the root.

Oh my goodness, I was worried about loose skin now I have to be worried about a big head too? LOL!! My surgery date is this coming Tuesday and I am getting nervous, it seems more like not about complications but about my future new self, I am kind of afraid to meet her if that makes sense - its been a long time being overweight.

Edited August 28, 201511 yr by umo

Oh my goodness, I was worried about loose skin now I have to be worried about a big head too? LOL!! My surgery date is this coming Tuesday and I am getting nervous, it seems more like not about complications but about my future new self, I am kind of afraid to meet her if that makes sense - its been a long time being overweight.

I am so excited for you. Don't worry about a bobble head. You will be fine. Good luck!!!!

I was sleeved on 8/18/15, down 20#'s. I go back to work Sunday night and I'm nervous to eat anything at work!!!!!

I was sleeved on 8/18/15, down 20#'s. I go back to work Sunday night and I'm nervous to eat anything at work!!!!!

Wow!! Congratulations!!!!!

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.

What vitamins are you taking?

Hello I'm a newbie just starting the process! First apppointment next week with surgeon. Excited and nervous at the same time. Happy to have found this forum....lot's of great information. Congrats to all on this journey...God Bless u all!!!

Hair loss- you wouldn't know by the pictures, but I feel like I've lost a ton of hair. I'm going tomorrow to get my hair done. I'll definitely know after that what I'm working with. I'm not complaining as I LOVE my new body!

Hey! So i got my Surgery Date finally. Started this whole process back in Nov2014 and My Surgery Date is *Drum rolls* 9/15/15!!

I Have a few questions?

What did you guys bring to the hospital with you? Personal Stuff?(Tooth Brushes, Pads, ECT)

Did your Friend/Spouse get to Stay in the patient recovery room with you the whole time?

How long did you stay after the surgery was complete?

Did you have a Laptop or Tablet for entertainment?

Should i get my hair put up so i wont have to worry about maintenance for a few days?

What were you prescribed for the pain?

Any other advice for the whole experience would be great too!

I brought a change of clothes to go home, a gown, robe, toothbrush, toothpaste, a book and my phone. I was only in there one night though. I really didn't need most of that stuff because I slept alot and when I wasn't doing that, I was getting up to walk. I went home in the clothes I came in. I didn't read at all.

Hey! So i got my Surgery Date finally. Started this whole process back in Nov2014 and My Surgery Date is *Drum rolls* 9/15/15!!

I Have a few questions?

What did you guys bring to the hospital with you? Personal Stuff?(Tooth Brushes, Pads, ECT)

Did your Friend/Spouse get to Stay in the patient recovery room with you the whole time?

How long did you stay after the surgery was complete?

Did you have a Laptop or Tablet for entertainment?

Should i get my hair put up so i wont have to worry about maintenance for a few days?

What were you prescribed for the pain?

Any other advice for the whole experience would be great too!

The hospital I was in did have a recliner and sofa for someone to stay over night. I wear my hair close cropped so it's low maintenance but I would do something to it if it was longer. I was given liquid tylenol with codeine for pain as well as zofran for nausea.

Edited September 5, 201511 yr by monieanne

I brought a bunch of stuff, Chapstick, toothbrush etc. I didn't use ANY of it. I was there one night. Slept most of the time, got up and walked the halls. My hospital gave me toothbrush, socks, mouthwash, etc. I got to admitting at 6a, was in surgery by 7:45, woke up in recovery...well medicated :-) , up to my room. No drain, my surgeon fixed a small hernia. I was out 3pm the next afternoon.

I say bring what you feel you might need. I'm a person who would rather have too much than not have it.

Hey! So i got my Surgery Date finally. Started this whole process back in Nov2014 and My Surgery Date is *Drum rolls* 9/15/15!!

I Have a few questions?

What did you guys bring to the hospital with you? Personal Stuff?(Tooth Brushes, Pads, ECT)

Did your Friend/Spouse get to Stay in the patient recovery room with you the whole time?

How long did you stay after the surgery was complete?

Did you have a Laptop or Tablet for entertainment?

Should i get my hair put up so i wont have to worry about maintenance for a few days?

What were you prescribed for the pain?

Any other advice for the whole experience would be great too!

I bought a robe, slippers, extra underwear, pads and tampons (was on my cycle), iPad, phone, Chargers, toothbrush and toothpaste.

My family was able to be with me in the pre-op room and prayed with before they took me back for surgery. They were in my room soon after I got there from recovery.

I stayed 2 nights, had a hard time keeping my liquids down the first night.

I got crochet braids, so I wouldn't have to fuss with my hair and wore my scarf at night :-)

I was prescribed OxyContin and stop taking it two days after I got home.