African American Sleevers

[Gytn 29]

Im 11 months out as of 21 of this month my 1yr will be next month started at 299 now at my third goal normal bmi of 165 5'8 24/8 3x/ small tops and dress<br><br><br><br><br><br>

Your such an inspiration!!!! Your looking great I've finally posted pics in the pic area.

[tmde63 53]

Hi all,

Welcome all newbies. Remember if God brings you to it he will bring you through it.

It's been awhile since I post as I been in a bad MS flare since late October. But on scale today and happy to be down total of 63 lbs. it feels good to still have loss 11 lbs during this flare. This is opposite when I had the band as I gained 30 lbs during a 3 month recovery. So I just praise God for getting the sleeve.

Also, Please keep prayers up as MS is progressing and I want to walk the Golden Gate Bridge again (using my walker)!

Date 4/22

Hw 266

Cw 203 !!!

Hi...Im praying for you as it relates to your MS.

Thx, much appreciated !

[tmde63 53]

Hi all,

Welcome all newbies. Remember if God brings you to it he will bring you through it.

It's been awhile since I post as I been in a bad MS flare since late October. But on scale today and happy to be down total of 63 lbs. it feels good to still have loss 11 lbs during this flare. This is opposite when I had the band as I gained 30 lbs during a 3 month recovery. So I just praise God for getting the sleeve.

Also, Please keep prayers up as MS is progressing and I want to walk the Golden Gate Bridge again (using my walker)!

Date 4/22

Hw 266

Cw 203 !!!

Hi...Im praying for you as it relates to your MS.

Thx, much appreciated !

[keish_lorraine 190]

Hello Everyone,

I'm Keisha. I'm new to the whole sleeve process. Actually, I just began my pre-op procedures in December. I'll likely have surgery in May or June. I'm excited and nervous about the entire process.

I'm encouraged as I read posts from veteran sleevers on this site. I would appreciate any encouragement and advice that any of you have to offer.

[sandisleeve 563]

Hello Everyone,

I'm Keisha. I'm new to the whole sleeve process. Actually, I just began my pre-op procedures in December. I'll likely have surgery in May or June. I'm excited and nervous about the entire process.

I'm encouraged as I read posts from veteran sleevers on this site. I would appreciate any encouragement and advice that any of you have to offer.

Nice to meet you Keisha!!!

You have plenty of time to talk to post op folks and do research on pros and cons so I would suggest doing that during your wait time. Watching your food choices now is a great thing to do to cause you will likely be heavily restricted for a good 6 months post op (ie no rice no bread no fried foods limited caffeine no sweets no pasta).

No way to really fully prepare for WLS but do realize that aside from the obvious risks and benefits of surgery it is a very very emotional journey. I'm only 22 days out but I've gone through tons of emotions ranging from relief to regret to frustration to sadness to unbelief and beyond.

Best wishes to you!!

[Halfpint1218 36]

Hi, all! I'm Stacie and I'm 18 days post op. My

HW 360

SW 276

CW 259 as of last Sunday.

I have eaten off plan a bit lately and wondering if anyone participates in support outside of WLS support groups, like 12-step meetings?

[Halfpint1218 36]

Hi, all! I'm Stacie and I'm 18 days post op. My

HW 360

SW 276

CW 259 as of last Sunday.

I have eaten off plan a bit lately and wondering if anyone participates in support outside of WLS support groups, like 12-step meetings?

[gourmetone 394]

No, but sometimes I feel I need it.

Although my best support had been here.

[back2barb78 890]

Hey ladies and gentleman. I've been on here for a minute and why am I not posting in this thread with my people?! Anyway, I'm 3 months postop as of tomorrow and down 76lbs total. I have before and during pics on my profile and in the before and after thread. Doing great and loving my sleeve 8)

[BryBro63 410]

Hello All!!

I just t happened to stumble across this topic, and glad I did!! I'm 3 weeks pre-op, and can't wait to get this journey started!!! Well, not actually looking forward to the actual surgery part, but looking forward to the losing and essentially getting my life back!!

Any good words??

[gourmetone 394]

Unfortunately this thread doesn't get much attention, just an occasional post here and there. But that could change, I find most of my questions unless ethnic specific are answered on all the boards. Good luck on your journey.

[gourmetone 394]

:-)

Edited January 6, 2014 by gourmetone

[Journey2BNThin 62]

<p>Hello All!!</p>

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<p>I just t happened to stumble across this topic, and glad I did!! I'm 3 weeks pre-op, and can't wait to get this journey started!!! Well, not actually looking forward to the actual surgery part, but looking forward to the losing and essentially getting my life back!!</p>

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<p>Any good words?? </p>

I'm three weeks post-op as of tomorrow. The surgery is the easy part so don't sweat it. I had to stay in the hospital six days due to severe nausea. Besides that my surgery had no complications, I just went back to work today. I weight myself this morning and I am 24lbs down. I know I would have never got this far on my weightloss surgery without going through the journey with my sleeve. Best decision I've made, it seems difficult at first but I think it was in my head'

[Journey2BNThin 62]

Back2barb78

I am 3 weeks post-op and down 24lbs. You are definitely an inspiration, you have done great at three months out. I wish you continued success on your journey.

[doneganregime1 43]

Hi all,

I'm in St. Louis and having surgery in 7 days. Pretty much ready and feeling nervous.