Question:
I'm wondering if there are any African Americans that have had

plastic surgery after having WLS? If you did, how did the surgery go and are you happy with the results? If you prefer, you can email me. Thanks for your input!    — yourdivaness (posted on May 15, 2003)

May 15, 2003
Yes, there are plenty of African Americans that have had the surgery that can be of great help to you.You must go to the obesity.com website and they list numerous groups that are categorized to one's likings- Here are a couple that I am a member >>> visit OSSG-BLACK and OSSG-OVER 40
   — Ann P.

May 15, 2003
I'm looking into it but I do know of several on the OSSG-Black list that have had it. Go to yahoogroups.com and type in OSSG-Black to get on the list and ask. Good luck and God Bless!
   — Kimberly L.

May 15, 2003
Hey Diva!! I am almost 9 months post op and I have lost 154 lbs! I have this new outlook on life I never thought I would ever see. I look forward to traveling, I dont go out the house anymore thinking all eyes are on be because I was damn near 300 lbs, but eyes on me because I am sexy...lol. This is the best decision I have EVER made and I cant wait to see my final results. But I am so happy to have my health. All my friends and family say I have a glow about me now, that I am such a happier person, and I am! If you want to email me you can. Keep up the good work!
   — Shavonne P.

May 20, 2003
Hi everyone! Thanks for responding to my question. Heather, I was basically concerned about keloids. I know for the most part, African Americans keloid moreso (is it politically correct for me to write "moreso" like that)?that other ethnic groups. Some of the keloids I've seen have not been very pleasant. So you have keloids that are purple? Hmmm, now that's something I didn't know.
   — yourdivaness

May 23, 2003
Hi Diva, I am African American and I had gastric bypass 3/02. I was 350 and i am down 97 pounds. I was just approved for Abdominoplasty and breast reduction. My surgery is Jul 3rd. My back hurts so much, exercise is difficult now and I think that is what has slowed my weight loss. I have a 10 inch scar that is black, but it was worth the discoloration. that is all the scarring I have, no keloids and I was back to work in 2 1/2 weeks and feeling wonderful....Good Luck
   — Tamara N.