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butterfly2b · 01-13-2007, 05:30 PM

As a "new-be" this is one of the most outrageous threads I have read thus far.

I was introduced to the board because I am a patient of Dr. Callery's. I was told it would be informational and cover a lot of questions that would come up along the way. I have been relieved to know that my journey is not unique. I have posted a little, primarily because it is in my nature to be quiet and reserved. I have learned a lot about early post op & old timer issues - the one that stands out in my mind is grazing on Peperidge Farm cookies all day instead of eating healthily. I used to to excatly THAT 24 years ago - it scared the &*#! out of me that I could be doing that again in a year. But it also reminded me a what a hard journey this is and will continue to be. My take away - no one is perfect, no one.

One of the complex issues of obesity is that we all got there for different reasons. The very people who now enjoy the light hearted posts now may have greatly enjoyed the get to know you posts that went around in 2004. Different people need different things from this forum, & for some it may be as simple as socialization. (Don't forget, we the obese are isolated from many parts of society and relationships becasue of our appearance.) BUT, everyone comes to GPS in their own time and to talking about their weight issues when it is emotionally safe for them. This posting and some of the responses lack a sense of humilty and brotherhood that I usually encounter when reading here. Sadly to me, some of the responses have a mean tone that do nothing to support the forum community.