Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

African American Sleevers



Recommended Posts

Hello all I was sleeved August 2013 feeling great my starting weight was 223lbs current weight 143lbs my goal weight is 138 lbs so I'm almost there the only problem that I'm having is Hair loss any body know of anything I can take/do for this I do take a multi Vitamin and recently start taking a prenatal Vitamins even though I'm not pregnant just don't know what else I can do for hair loss HELP PLEASE LOL!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Biotin made my hair grow all over my body. Needless to say, it works.

I have attached a pic of some hair, nails & skin Vitamins w/biotin that that my doc suggested.

Thanks for sharing pic!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

You're too early in the process to be too concerned about the scale. Even though you can't help but weigh yourself, you've got to remember not only did you have weight loss surgery, but you had surgery period! Your body is going through a period of the inflammatory process and healing. I'm not sure about the hunger aspect because I honestly have not experienced hunger since my surgery. I know I need to eat, but I haven't been hungry since October. What I will say is that you shouldn't be eating any regular food this early if doctor hasn't said it's ok. It seems a bit early. I don't remember having regular food for at least 3 weeks and most def no bread. Follow docs instructions because introducing regular food too early can cause problems and complications you don't want. You have fresh staples, sutures (depending on your surgeons preference) in your stomach girl!! And too just because something goes down well the first time doesn't mean it will the next time. There will be times later when your diet advances you will eat something you've eaten repeatedly and it just won't agree with you and it'll come back up or just plain won't "sit well" on your stomach. It's so hard to be patient in the beginning and you will still get on the scale and go WTF?, but the loss will come :)

Thank u so much.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Hi everyone,

I am new to the forum. I recently submitted my paperwork to my insurance company and I am waiting to hear back from them. I am definitely worried about the potential Hair loss but I figure I could weave it up or get twists. I am more focused on my weight loss for now and will deal with the hair issue (if there is any) down the road.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Glad to see a thread for the AA sleeve community. I was sleeved 3/26/14. HW 360 SW 350 Cw 325. So far I have no regrets for taking the life change on. I look forward to what the future holds. Oh wait, the other day I had my first near death experience. I ate my Breakfast (egg whites and ground turkey) then I drank Water right after and left home for school. Well I had to pull over and pray the pain would stop, lol. My chest was so tight, listen I learned my lesson and it wont happen again. Any fun stories out there

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Glad to see a thread for the AA sleeve community. I was sleeved 3/26/14. HW 360 SW 350 Cw 325. So far I have no regrets for taking the life change on. I look forward to what the future holds. Oh wait, the other day I had my first near death experience. I ate my breakfast (egg whites and ground turkey) then I drank Water right after and left home for school. Well I had to pull over and pray the pain would stop, lol. My chest was so tight, listen I learned my lesson and it wont happen again. Any fun stories out there

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Glad to see a thread for the AA sleeve community. I was sleeved 3/26/14. HW 360 SW 350 Cw 325. So far I have no regrets for taking the life change on. I look forward to what the future holds. Oh wait, the other day I had my first near death experience. I ate my breakfast (egg whites and ground turkey) then I drank Water right after and left home for school. Well I had to pull over and pray the pain would stop, lol. My chest was so tight, listen I learned my lesson and it wont happen again. Any fun stories out there

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Glad to see a thread for the AA sleeve community. I was sleeved 3/26/14. HW 360 SW 350 Cw 325. So far I have no regrets for taking the life change on. I look forward to what the future holds. Oh wait, the other day I had my first near death experience. I ate my breakfast (egg whites and ground turkey) then I drank Water right after and left home for school. Well I had to pull over and pray the pain would stop, lol. My chest was so tight, listen I learned my lesson and it wont happen again. Any fun stories out there I feel great. No nausea, no issues with drinking water and very little pain. This forum has helped so much. Thank you every for preparing me fof thd unexpected

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Glad to see a thread for the AA sleeve community. I was sleeved 3/26/14. HW 360 SW 350 Cw 325. So far I have no regrets for taking the life change on. I look forward to what the future holds. Oh wait, the other day I had my first near death experience. I ate my breakfast (egg whites and ground turkey) then I drank Water right after and left home for school. Well I had to pull over and pray the pain would stop, lol. My chest was so tight, listen I learned my lesson and it wont happen again. Any fun stories out there I feel great. No nausea, no issues with drinking water and very little pain. This forum has helped so much. Thank you every for preparing me fof thd unexpected

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

post-126375-0-20102600-1397405573_thumb.jpg

[ATTACH]43399[/ATTACH]

post-126375-0-82592300-1397405602_thumb.jpg

[ATTACH]43401[/ATTACH]

post-126375-0-95633800-1397405605_thumb.jpg

[ATTACH]43402[/ATTACH]

14 months post op sleeve down 140 pounds started out at 299 current weight 160 @5'8 ..lost first 100 at 5 months goal was 190 I supass it ..

post-126375-0-95633800-1397405605_thumb.jpg

[ATTACH]43402[/ATTACH]

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

post-126375-0-20102600-1397405573_thumb.jpg

[ATTACH]43399[/ATTACH]

post-126375-0-82592300-1397405602_thumb.jpg

[ATTACH]43401[/ATTACH]

post-126375-0-95633800-1397405605_thumb.jpg

[ATTACH]43402[/ATTACH]

14 months post op sleeve down 140 pounds started out at 299 current weight 160 @5'8 ..lost first 100 at 5 months goal was 190 I supass it ..

post-126375-0-95633800-1397405605_thumb.jpg

[ATTACH]43402[/ATTACH]

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

post-126375-0-20102600-1397405573_thumb.jpg

[ATTACH]43399[/ATTACH]

post-126375-0-82592300-1397405602_thumb.jpg

[ATTACH]43401[/ATTACH]

post-126375-0-95633800-1397405605_thumb.jpg

[ATTACH]43402[/ATTACH]

14 months post op sleeve down 140 pounds started out at 299 current weight 160 @5'8 ..lost first 100 at 5 months goal was 190 I supass it ..

post-126375-0-95633800-1397405605_thumb.jpg

[ATTACH]43402[/ATTACH]

post-126375-0-92071500-1397405601_thumb.jpg

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Opps the site was tripping ..sorry for multi post

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

14 months post op sleeve down 140 pounds started out at 299 current weight 160 @5'8 ..lost first 100 at 5 months goal was 190 I supass it ..

You look amazing

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

14 months post op sleeve down 140 pounds started out at 299 current weight 160 @5'8 ..lost first 100 at 5 months goal was 190 I supass it ..

You look amazing

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • Bashbee91

      Hey guys new to the process looking forward to this new life. 
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • Bugg

      Hi everyone! I’m brand new here. I just went through all my pre-op requirements per my insurance company and now everything has been submitted and I’m just waiting for final approval and my surgery date. I’ve been doing research, watching YouTube videos, TikTok’s, ect.. trying to prepare my mind and what to expect so I’ll be ready for the surgery. I was so sure and so set and so ready and excited. However, now that I’ve done everything & it’s almost here, I am sooooooo scared! I know why I want it bc I’ve tried everything and I just don’t feel like I can lose weight by myself. I’m tired of being overweight my entire life. I’m miserable, but I keep psyching myself out afraid of GERD bc I know how that can be and I don’t want to have to get a bypass after already gaining the courage to even get VSG. I’m scared of complications like I’mgoing to regret doing it and be depressed that I didn’t just be more disciplined and try again to lose the weight on my own even sitting here typing this knowing in my mind i just can’t and don’t possess the discipline. I’m also afraid I won’t be able to handle the restrictions of the sleeve. What do I eat? I don’t know how to eat healthy really and don’t enjoy healthy food. I don’t know how to do this! I feel so defeated!Someone tell me they felt anything similar to this or am I not ready? I thought I was. I am so tired of being sick and tired and so tired of myself and so tired of being stuck and stuck in this body and somebody different on the outside from what I feel inside. I just want to ball up and cry.
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • buildabetteranna

      over 20 lbs down since4 the pre surgery diet and surgery on the 14th
      · 1 reply
      1. Selina333

        Yay!! Congrats. I know how good that feels. 🤩

    • Jenopolis

      Had a sleeve in 2017, lost over 100 pounds. Had a DS surgery this year (2025) for more sustainable weight loss. 🤞
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • buildabetteranna

      The 14th was my day. I am home and recovery is going pretty smooth. They even let me walk out of the hospital. Picture of me in recovery curtesy of my boyfriend lol. 

      · 3 replies
      1. DaisyChainOz

        Glad it went well!! Wishing you a speedy recovery and wonderful success!! 🤗

      2. buildabetteranna

        Thank you ❤️

      3. Selina333

        Neat you have a pic of this day! I was sooo happy to get my surgery. It was well worth it! And I'm not even near my goal. I had surgery Dec. 2!

  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×