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Hi Lyssiss, and welcome to BAF. It's gotten a lot slower on this page now, but I try to check in ever so often to say hello and drop my 1 cent worth!
What type of procedure are you considering? In answer to your question, from my experience after my RNY, yes I lost curviness. But for the most part it was welcomed, because it was nestled under layers of unhealthy fat. As African American we do tend to embrace our "thickness or curves", but I knew it was only terms I'd sold myself on to avoid saying that I was fat and unhealthy. Though my voluptuous girlz shrunk to fruit roll up...:-), and my hips lost a good bit of roundness, I gained a healthy heart and a reason to buy a whole new closet full of size 10 and under clothes! I'll take that any day! I can put together a look if the goal is to highlight my curves. That's easier than carry around an extra 130 plus pounds.
It's natural to have nerves. Research your planned procedure thoroughly, ask questions of your doctor and the two of you decide what's right for you. I'm four plus years out and still maintaining. It takes work and a lot of dedication, but you can be successful with weight loss surgery.
I wish you well on your journey.
Keep it moving!
JJ
I had surgery on September 25th and have absolutely NO REGRETS! Im still on liquids, but anxious to have oatmeal tomorrow lol. Im not hungry...but head hunger is a b*tch!!!
I personally finally found my curves. I never considered myself having a shape. About 18 months post-op, I am finding that I have a few curves.
It's okay to be nervous. Just remember you are taking control of your life and health.
New to this forum. I was wondering that African American women being naturally curvy have you lost your curves in the process? I know its a silly question when you look at it from a health prospective but I was just wondering. I haven't had my surgery yet and its not even scheduled yet I guess I"m just nervous. Thanks
I'd definitely like more hair advice! I know that Biotin will help with hair/nail growth/maintenance, but is there anything else we can prepare with, like deep conditioning?
Hi MzQ,
I wish you well on your weight loss journey. One of the things that I feel is not addressed thoroughly enough in this process is the psychological and mental aspect and impact that's involved in the process. A lot of us have real deep seeded issues that should be addressed before embarking upon a weight loss procedure so that we have a better chance of success post-op. The procedures we have may very well offer a great tool for us to drop large amounts of weight no doubt, but many have real problems maintaining the weight loss because we have so many other issues fueling our appetites that keep us eating, over eating, and not exercising. Even with these great tools post-op, if you were a "foodie" and never explored why and resolve it, it's still there afterwards. If your reward system for accomplishing goals was fattening food, it may still be your go-to afterwards. Drinking in excess is another one that can rear its ugly head!
It's an individual journey for us all. So I encourage you to take advantage of your new tool, follow the instructions given and don't resort to old eating habits. Keep your portions small even after your honeymoon phase. Never go back to a fully loaded plate. Exercise, drink your water, get your protein in and vits everyday!
To your journey!!.................Keep it moving
JJ
Hey everyone, im new to the site and haven't gotten surgery yet, im still in the process of going thru all the clearances. I would love to make some new friends that are going through the same things or have went through them already. I would like to be added to the FB page as well. My name is Shaunda Stewart. Thanx!!
