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!

Hi all, this is my first post - I just had my pre-op appointment and my surgery was changed from January 26th to February 9 - the emotional roller coaster is definitely no fun but everything happens for a reason.

I do have a question, did anyone where individual lashes during surgery or will I need to have them removed? Thanks in advance ????

I couldn't have any makeup or polish for surgery. But I don't know if they would have included the lashes in the makeup or not since I don't wear them. Sorry I couldn't be more help!

I hope they grease my lips and make sure my hair is together. Y'all know how we are lol.. I still want to be cute, when you look good, you feel good:)

that's exactly why I got my hair braided before surgery. One less thing to worry about. Plus I'm natural and I didn't want to be struggling trying to comb it with my incisions still sore.

I didn't think about my hair, I'm natural as well. I will have to make a goddess braid around my head the night before. It will be scary if that braid come apart lol.

Hi all, this is my first post - I just had my pre-op appointment and my surgery was changed from January 26th to February 9 - the emotional roller coaster is definitely no fun but everything happens for a reason.

I do have a question, did anyone where individual lashes during surgery or will I need to have them removed? Thanks in advance

They are attached with surgical glue, they can't come off and they won't interfere with any equipment they use. You just can't have any metal on your body, your nails need to be bare, no makeup. If your lashes are done the right way no one will even be bale to tell you have them on. I miss mine, might have to get them back soon.

When I had my surgery I had a partial sew-in, no issues. I'm natural also and so is the texture of my weave. I kept it in a pineapple bun on the top of my head the whole time.

Edited January 20, 201610 yr by OutsideMatchInside

Hi all, this is my first post - I just had my pre-op appointment and my surgery was changed from January 26th to February 9 - the emotional roller coaster is definitely no fun but everything happens for a reason.

I do have a question, did anyone where individual lashes during surgery or will I need to have them removed? Thanks in advance

They are attached with surgical glue, they can't come off and they won't interfere with any equipment they use. You just can't have any metal on your body, your nails need to be bare, no makeup. If your lashes are done the right way no one will even be bale to tell you have them on. I miss mine, might have to get them back soon.

When I had my surgery I had a partial sew-in, no issues. I'm natural also and so is the texture of my weave. I kept it in a pineapple bun on the top of my head the whole time.

Hi all, this is my first post - I just had my pre-op appointment and my surgery was changed from January 26th to February 9 - the emotional roller coaster is definitely no fun but everything happens for a reason.

I do have a question, did anyone where individual lashes during surgery or will I need to have them removed? Thanks in advance

They are attached with surgical glue, they can't come off and they won't interfere with any equipment they use. You just can't have any metal on your body, your nails need to be bare, no makeup. If your lashes are done the right way no one will even be bale to tell you have them on. I miss mine, might have to get them back soon.

When I had my surgery I had a partial sew-in, no issues. I'm natural also and so is the texture of my weave. I kept it in a pineapple bun on the top of my head the whole time.

Thank you so much for your help, I really didn't feel like having them removed but wanted to be sure ????

Hi all, this is my first post - I just had my pre-op appointment and my surgery was changed from January 26th to February 9 - the emotional roller coaster is definitely no fun but everything happens for a reason.

I do have a question, did anyone where individual lashes during surgery or will I need to have them removed? Thanks in advance ????

I couldn't have any makeup or polish for surgery. But I don't know if they would have included the lashes in the makeup or not since I don't wear them. Sorry I couldn't be more help!

Thank you for taking the time to respond ????

Hi all, this is my first post - I just had my pre-op appointment and my surgery was changed from January 26th to February 9 - the emotional roller coaster is definitely no fun but everything happens for a reason.

I do have a question, did anyone where individual lashes during surgery or will I need to have them removed? Thanks in advance ????

I had my lashes on when I got sleeved

Hi, I was sleeved yesterday 1/20 and I'm doing wonderful and no complaints

Awesome CuriouslyAmazed!

Thank you!! I get to go home tomorrow :-)

I finally got my date y'all!! 3/1 I am excited now!!

Hey everyone! Good luck to all soon to be sleevers!

Is anyone tagging gummy Vitamins? I know they aren't recommended, but after months of battling the chewable vitamins...I just can't do it anymore. I can't stomach the smell our the taste and I spotted taking my vitamins altogether because it was so bad.

I am now trying to get back on track but with gummies. I chew really well and they are so much easier on me. I am going to start taking an Iron supplement for support too...

My nut of course is against this but my surgeon is of the mindset that gummies are better than nothing. At 13.00 for 300 gummies I can also afford them.

Any encouragement and/or advice is appreciated...thanks ladies!

Sorry for all of the horrible typos...I hope my post is understood. If not I will be happy to clarify. For some reason my edit button isn't working on my tablet.

Sorry for all of the horrible typos...I hope my post is understood. If not I will be happy to clarify. For some reason my edit button isn't working on my tablet.

Have you ever considered Vitamin therapy (via IV)? I'm researching it now myself but might be something you want to consider if you can't stomach the chewables.

Also-- Congratulations to everyone who got dates and is going home! Yay! ????

Edited January 29, 201610 yr by Afrikanaaa

Hello I am new.. 1/21 Consultation 2/18 will be my 1st appointment with NUT. I have to complete a 6 month medically supervised weightloss program with the Bariatric Center. This includes testing 3 NUT appointments, Monthly weigh ins, Psych Evaluation, PCP approval Letter. I'm Nervous as ever. I'm 5'1 so they say and My Highest Weight 249 when I actually wasn't afraid to step on the scale. At Consultation 243. They also have me doing a 3 month Physical Therapy routine as well. I'm Nervous about everything and I need this surgery. I need to be healthy for my kids. I want to climb stairs like most people and not be winded. I want to be able to stand without my feet falling asleep. I want to squat down with my baby and actually be able to play. I want to Live a long Healthy Life. I understand this Journey is a life long commitment and I am Ready. I went for Consultation 5 years ago but I didn't like the way they treated me and I felt it was a sign to continue trying to lose on my own. Well here we are my weight has gone up and down, lose a little gain a lot.

Sorry for all of the horrible typos...I hope my post is understood. If not I will be happy to clarify. For some reason my edit button isn't working on my tablet.

Have you ever considered Vitamin therapy (via IV)? I'm researching it now myself but might be something you want to consider if you can't stomach the chewables.

Also-- Congratulations to everyone who got dates and is going home! Yay!

Hey, thanks for responding. No, I've never considered it, I will look into it, definitely! Thanks so much!