CiCi

I'm starting a new thread to say that I am so bummed that some of us have decided to leave this forum. (I'm not going to mention the title of the other topic - if you know about it, this makes sense. If you don't, no worries.)

Part of me says, to each their own... let them do what they want and it'll all work out. But, my compassionate side takes over and I have to take one more shot at saying...

Let's just chalk this up to a difference of opinion and put it all behind us. I hope this makes a difference to some of you that have left or are considering leaving. Come back and let's just all try to be respectful, ignore things that might offend us (because it's not intended), and give more credit to our WLS partners... there's no need to pass judgement. We are good people and are all in this together. We NEED each other.

Maybe a little more time will help resolve the issues... a good night's sleep, a weekend away... let's just take time out to breathe!

Love you all!

P.S. Feel free to reply, but let's keep everything POSITIVE!

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T r a c i
RNY LAP March 30, 2005
244 pre-op / 121 current and holding!

eyesthatkissu

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~~Robin~~

~~Dr. C was impressed by me!~~
315/150/165 ..... -112 inches, From a size 32 to a size 10. Below Goal :P 165 pounds no longer linger on my ass!
October, 24 2005

Sometimes I feel like all I am doing is rearranging deck chairs on the Titanic
And in the end it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years. -Abraham Lincoln

Gladitsme

One of the things I've noticed is that emotions run high when we're dealing with WLS, both pre and post op.

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Nancy
7/19/05 Lap RNY Dr.Callery


Just call me SisterBear!

bridgetgirl

I dont feel bad for those people. I say good riddens. I know it sounds a bit insensitive but I dont want to deal with anyone who quits like that. We are losers not quitters. To those who threaten to leave I say good riddens! Boy i sure do sound mean, Im not really a mena person but that just seems so immature to me..... so go then. The winners will stick around and continue to uplift those around them!

i love you lil ladies!

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J.Bridget Fisher aka koi-pea
2/9/04 lap 5'11"
298/172

Find me on face book using this email; bridgetgirl@msn.com

"People will argue with you that getting what you want in life isn’t something you can learn, if you’re destined to be one of the worlds winners as opposed to one of its perpetual whiners, its because you have been born with the right talents and temperament and have a big dose of self-esteem, ambition, and good judgment." Kate White

Bypassingme619

Did I miss something? I am lost for real. O well I love you all no matter what. I am here for whom ever needs the support and advice. I don't take sides just support the battle against weight loss. BIG HUGS to everyone.

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Your Girl,
Denise

Dr. Mueller
7/14/05 Lap
411 /310/180 (I don't want to be skinny)


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Never put a question mark where the Lord has already put a period.

lealphachienne

Me too...oh well. I'm happy in my own little world anyways

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Marie
5'3"
TT Gym Rat #25
A single bracelet does not jingle
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Realtor Linda

Ladies, I hope things have settled down now too. I have only been around here since June..but the reason I have........is because of the wonderful comrodory, the information given, the questions answered and the friendships made. Believe me......I could spend time doing other things, boards can be time-consuming. But I choose to be here. I sure hope that we who are privilged to be here, continue to welcome, support and encourge both the newcomers and the regulars. Let's not embarass Dr. C's office and/or ourselves anymore.
I was so heart warmed by all of you...........that's what we are here for!
Thank you for that. Now...what's that saying......Pay it Forward !!!

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Linda
Surgery January 6, 2006

130 lbs gone


I am not afraid of storms, for I am learning how to sail my ship.

Mavisavis

Wow, I'm lost too! I enjoy the passion and the differing views. Noone can chase me from the board! It's what I call throwing out the baby with the bathwater. Why not just leave a particular topic or thread alone if it causes too high of emotions? I think anyone feeling enough stress from a message board to leave should spend a few months with my kids.......kinda gives a new definition to the whole stress thing.

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Marty

Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts--Winston Churchill

Lap RNY 9-7-05
Dr. Ben-Meir
Cleveland Center for Bariatric Surgery
235/135/135
pre/now/goal

Blueyz

Hormones....I think that is what this is. I also know a lot of people personally who left the forum and it has saddened me, but I can't force anyone to be here. I just like when everyone gets along and we do have to understand that we are all human and we are all entitled to our opinions. I read into things the wrong way and sometimes get mad at what people say, but when I meet them in person, it is so different. It is so hard to really tell how what a person is like until you know the person. I am just glad that everyone made peace and we are calling it a new day.

Happy Saturday everyone.

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Blueyz
Open 7/14/04 w/Dr. Callery 4 years out
239/103/125 below Goal fluctuating between 108-115
BMI 18.8~Dr. C is ok with my weight...yeah

Official Scale Whore # 27 (Recovered..I threw mine out!!)

2cats&adog

Such good points from all of you, yet the drama keeps going! Is it a full moon right now? Why are people getting so hostile with others in this forum all of the sudden? Has this always happened? I've only been here for a few weeks, but I've thoroughly enjoyed all of the conversations here until the last few days when people have started getting so hotheaded!!!