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!

Heyyyy everyone! Newbie here...from upstate NY...recently sleeved on 10/26/15!

Where in upstate are you from. Iam from Fishkill, NY Sleeved 10/7

I'm from rochester, ny....????????????

I'm in New Orleans as well..was sleeved on 9/22/15. Good luck with your surgery! $

It's so nice to read about all of us wonderful women of color taking charge of our weight in a way that is not the "norm" in the black community. I have many relatives, predominantly in the south, who are proud of being a BBBW, but at the expense of many health problems like diabetes, high cholesterol, high bp. It's NOT ok to stress your heart, your bones, and your joints like that and we should NOT accept the excuse of "it's in our genes". I've stopped over-indulging in fried foods, big pieces of cobbler with 3 scoops of ice cream, and mashed potatoes bathed in gravy, and my heart and body thank me for it! I may not have any junk in my trunk anymore, or ample bosoms like I used to, but I'm healthier and have accepted my new body and my new life ❤ Good luck to all you ladies and God Bless!

@@brandnewme2015 AMEN. I have struggled with my weight all my life. I havent been under 200 pounds since 9th grade. It feels so good to be dropping weight and learning how to eat healthy since my family never learned or even knew what that was I was always eating just because it was there. My mama was old school and cooked for an army at every meal. LOL but I am so grateful for my sleeve and although I am just shy of 4 weeks out I know that this is the start of the rest of my life. Blessings to anyone reading this thats considering the surgery. It will definitely change your life. Blessings to you all.

I'm in New Orleans as well..was sleeved on 9/22/15. Good luck with your surgery! $

Hey Fellow NOLA girl! Where'd you have yours? I am having mine at Ochsner.

It's so nice to read about all of us wonderful women of color taking charge of our weight in a way that is not the "norm" in the black community. I have many relatives, predominantly in the south, who are proud of being a BBBW, but at the expense of many health problems like diabetes, high cholesterol, high bp. It's NOT ok to stress your heart, your bones, and your joints like that and we should NOT accept the excuse of "it's in our genes". I've stopped over-indulging in fried foods, big pieces of cobbler with 3 scoops of ice cream, and mashed potatoes bathed in gravy, and my heart and body thank me for it! I may not have any junk in my trunk anymore, or ample bosoms like I used to, but I'm healthier and have accepted my new body and my new life ❤ Good luck to all you ladies and God Bless!

Facts! I just don't want to get older and sicker and look back and wish I had done something. Those regrets are not what's up.

I'm in New Orleans as well..was sleeved on 9/22/15. Good luck with your surgery! $

Hey Fellow NOLA girl! Where'd you have yours? I am having mine at Ochsner.

Hey MissNolaGirl! Had mines at Ochsner as well with Dr. Woolridge..Just hit 2 months right before Thanksgiving

I'm in New Orleans as well..was sleeved on 9/22/15. Good luck with your surgery! $

Hey Fellow NOLA girl! Where'd you have yours? I am having mine at Ochsner.

Hey MissNolaGirl! Had mines at Ochsner as well with Dr. Woolridge..Just hit 2 months right before Thanksgiving

Oh okay! Congratulations!! I am having mine with Dr. Richardson. How are you doing post-op? Feel free to PM if you'd like.

Ok SiStars... I am roughly right under 4 mos pro and my edges are SHOT! Help! What are you doing (for those who had hair loss) to combat this foolery?? I'm Natural so I need some help as my hair care routine is very basic with oils and butters. Save me and my edges please!

Hey ladies!!! Seen surgeon on Thursday, I see my cardiologist ,pcp, and pulmanary all on Thurs upcoming . Only thing after is psychological then doc will submit to insurance. Trying to be approved by end of the month with January surgery date. Wish me luck ????????

Hello!

Was sleeved on December 4th, so only 8 days out! Doing really well so far. After I woke up from surgery, I thought this was the dumbest thing I ever did in my life. I thought I'd made a huge mistake - but here I am a week later and feeling really good. Trying to understand the difference between "head hunger" and actually hunger, but I'm excited about what lies ahead!

@@Awjones28 All I can say is low manipulation and prayer! I am a little over 9 months and my hair has finally stopped falling out. I am natural also and only use oils, homemade butter and co-wash with natural conditioners. Hopefully your hair will start to come back soon! Good luck!

Hey ladies!!! Seen surgeon on Thursday, I see my cardiologist ,pcp, and pulmanary all on Thurs upcoming . Only thing after is psychological then doc will submit to insurance. Trying to be approved by end of the month with January surgery date. Wish me luck ????????

good luck with your surgery you will do fine.

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Hello!

Was sleeved on December 4th, so only 8 days out! Doing really well so far. After I woke up from surgery, I thought this was the dumbest thing I ever did in my life. I thought I'd made a huge mistake - but here I am a week later and feeling really good. Trying to understand the difference between "head hunger" and actually hunger, but I'm excited about what lies ahead!

good luck girl you'll do fine, I'm 6 weeks out and back at work doing great...easing into soft vs regular foods it not easy you get full really quick. But you can always go back to soft if you can't tolerate the next phase.

I had surgery 12/9/15... So far so good.????????????????????????????????