African American Sleevers

[itstimeforachange 18]

My nerves was bad from the time I got my date til the 14th. The nerves started once my family let my side in pre op.

[diamond1 4]

How's your progress?

2013 is my year....SD 11/19 Methodist Hosp in NY

My progress is really good! A Lil pain from time to time and the gas is crazy but I keep walking other than that really good! I was able to eat watered oatmeal yesterday not much but it was something! I'm already down 10 lbs. today I'm going to starting making the fruit Protein Shakes I found a few good ones for my stage!

My hardest part is going to sleep! Not sure if this works for everyone but i really suggest getting a stomach pillow for your stomach to rest on while sleeping! Good luck to you! Let me know if you would like to exchange info and keep in touch!

[MiistAMunK 45]

Hello again Ladies, just wanted to share a lil bit.........Don't ever wonder if you've made the right choice by getting sleeved, I know this is the greatest journey of my life. Well my diabetes is gone, yep I said gone. My blood pressure is in check. I haven't taken any medication for either since the day before my surgery, docs orders of course....and to ad the sugar free artifitial cherry on top, as of five minutes ago I am 2 pounds from hitting 100 lost....phew. surg. date 9/4/12......start wght 359.......current wght 261.1...... And Ladies tho I don't post often, know I keep all of you in my prayers daily.

[Red_Charms09 102]

Wow amazing, no diabetes??? OMG I can wait to be free from meds. Congrats to your weightless.

2013 is my year....SD 11/19 Methodist Hosp in NY

[MiistAMunK 45]

Wow amazing' date=' no diabetes??? OMG I can wait to be free from meds. Congrats to your weightless.

2013 is my year....SD 11/19 Methodist Hosp in NY[/quote']

Thank you...and congrats to you..Monday is the day, I'm excited for you, just walk as soon as you're strong enough, to get rid of that gas pain. I'll be praying for you, and I'll see you soon on that losers bench.

[Red_Charms09 102]

Thank you...and congrats to you..Monday is the day' date=' I'm excited for you, just walk as soon as you're strong enough, to get rid of that gas pain. I'll be praying for you, and I'll see you soon on that losers bench.[/quote']

Thank you for your prayers and advice, keep my seat warm I'm on my way

surgery date 12/3/12 with Dr Goreki NY

[Diva J 0]

I am almost 5 months post-op and scared of hair loss......I have medium grade hair with thin sides. I have kept my hair braided up since my surgery but I took it down to let it breathe. I can't really say I see a change but was wondering if it's ok to get a perm.....and what shampoos and conditioners are good to use.....please help.

[neek41 34]

Hello again Ladies' date=' just wanted to share a lil bit.........Don't ever wonder if you've made the right choice by getting sleeved, I know this is the greatest journey of my life. Well my diabetes is gone, yep I said gone. My blood pressure is in check. I haven't taken any medication for either since the day before my surgery, docs orders of course....and to ad the sugar free artifitial cherry on top, as of five minutes ago I am 2 pounds from hitting 100 lost....phew. surg. date 9/4/12......start wght 359.......current wght 261.1...... And Ladies tho I don't post often, know I keep all of you in my prayers daily.[/quote']

Congrats on your success. So happy for your achievements which is so awesome. Thank you for your prayers. My surgery was 5/24/12 I've lost 77 pounds. I'm a little disappointed but I also don't work out to much.

neek41

[MiistAMunK 45]

Congrats on your success. So happy for your achievements which is so awesome. Thank you for your prayers. My surgery was 5/24/12 I've lost 77 pounds. I'm a little disappointed but I also don't work out to much.

neek41

Meek don't be disappointed, 77 pounds is defiantly a success. You are doing great ma. You know we all have different results. Keep your head up and keep doing you, you got this.

[misseriee 8]

A family member had the lap band and she has Hair loss in the top of her head and don't forget people of cold keyloy

[Red_Charms09 102]

Having surgery tomorrow, I've waited for this day since summer. Not nervous or anxious, just content. My mom and sisters are very supportive of my surgery and new journey . Looking forward to my new life.

2013 is my year....SD 11/19 Methodist Hosp in NY

[allthatjazz4u 204]

Hello...I'm new to the board and I was sleeved 5 days ago (11-14-12) im glad I found this thread. Most of my family questioned my decision to have the surgery right before the Holidays because I'd be missing out on all the good food lol. It made me really realize how important "soul food" is to our community. My first day home from the hospital, I came home to my mom cooking fried chicken, roast, fried cabbage, Mac n chesse and rice n gravy...and to wash it all down a nice tall pitcher of Kool aid. I felt like I was on an episode of punked...lol. Was she serious?!?!? So I sat in my room sipping on my Protein Shake while mourning all the delicious foods that were being prepared. Lol

[Red_Charms09 102]

Hello...I'm new to the board and I was sleeved 5 days ago (11-14-12) im glad I found this thread. Most of my family questioned my decision to have the surgery right before the Holidays because I'd be missing out on all the good food lol. It made me really realize how important "soul food" is to our community. My first day home from the hospital' date=' I came home to my mom cooking fried chicken, roast, fried cabbage, Mac n chesse and rice n gravy...and to wash it all down a nice tall pitcher of Kool aid. I felt like I was on an episode of punked...lol. Was she serious?!?!? So I sat in my room sipping on my Protein Shake while mourning all the delicious foods that were being prepared. Lol[/quote']

Poor thang, oh well at least you'll be a bad chick by summer

surgery date 12/3/12 with Dr Goreki NY

[allthatjazz4u 204]

Poor thang' date=' oh well at least you'll be a bad chick by summer <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

surgery date 12/3/12 with Dr Goreki NY[/quote']

Exactly! I'm willing to trade in tasty holiday family dinners for a healthier better looking body lol

[coki216 1]

Hey I was sleeved on 11/12/12 and I have been able to get down a lot of stuff it almost seems like I didn't get it at if it wasn't for the amount I eat I would think this whole surgery was a fake lol. My surgon does not recommend a liquid diet after surgery pass a day or 2 if your body can take & my body has taken alot . Let me know if anyone else can relate ;0)