Welcome all Newbies to the TT Family! - Page 4 - ThinnerTimes - Gastric Bypass Forum, Lap Band Forum, and Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy Forum

Gwen · 02-18-2008, 09:58 AM

Welcome to the Family

To get some more welcomes and make friends create your own thread under the Introduce Yourself Section

- not many of the "old timers" read this Thread any longer so you will go completely unnoticed

Tell us a little more about yourself in your own Thread.

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BabyJane · 02-18-2008, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Gwen

Welcome to the Family

To get some more welcomes and make friends create your own thread under the Introduce Yourself Section

- not many of the "old timers" read this Thread any longer so you will go completely unnoticed

Tell us a little more about yourself in your own Thread.

XXX

Thank you Gwen! I'll do that..

BillH · 02-18-2008, 11:21 PM

Hi folks, my name's Bill and I am so glad I found you all last night. I am truly a newbie...I am in the sixth month of my insurance-mandated "prelude" and I really need to take off 100 lbs fairly quickly, as I am on NSAIDs for a bad hip and the surgeons won't give me a new hip until I get healthier and lose this fat. If I am learning anything about this whole process...it's the importantce of being both patient and persistent! I thank you all, for the great stuff I have been reading. Stayed up late last night reading about Mike Fisher's experiences and I surely do appreciate what you've suggested, Gwen. Heck, I appreciate all of you....Looking forward to getting to know you all better. Not currently a blogger, don't even have my own website...But I am feeling blessed to have found you. Recommended this site to staff at LifeWeigh Bariatrics in Downers Grove, IL, today...And then I sent stuff on the patient portal to let other folks know of you good people. Your wit and wisdom is fantastic.

Gwen · 02-19-2008, 02:04 AM

Welcome to the Family

To get some more welcomes and make friends create your own thread under the Introduce Yourself Section

- not many of the "old timers" read this Thread any longer so you will go completely unnoticed

Tell us a little more about yourself in your own Thread.

XXX

BillH · 02-19-2008, 03:28 PM

Hey there, Gwen!

Thanks for helping me get started in all this.

BillH

VanessaSFL · 02-19-2008, 03:33 PM

Some of us still read (this thread) Miss Gwen

Welcome Bill!!!!!

Gwen · 02-20-2008, 04:40 AM

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Originally Posted by VanessaSFL

Some of us still read (this thread) Miss Gwen

Welcome Bill!!!!!

That made my day - to get a post from VamPamAm!!!

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Gwen · 02-20-2008, 04:48 AM

Read the following and keep in mind when you start posting:

Quote:

Originally Posted by LyndasRoom

Anytime you are looking at the written word, you are interpreting with your own experience and background, and perspective. As with anything else, your mileage may vary, and we should never forget that. I have always felt like newbies are welcomed with open arms, but as a newbie, would you walk into a crowded room of people who have been aquaintences and friends for awhile, and demand attention and answers to questions you could get by lingering awhile to find out about the group you're in? I think not. I lurked for more than 6 months before joining the group...I wanted to know a little about the people who have become friends, before I jumped in to the fray. Any one who lurks for awhile can get the tone of what's going on here, and what's appropriate and what's not.

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2bAhealthierMOM · 02-24-2008, 12:24 AM

I am brand new in a couple of ways. I just found your site today and I am post-op day 6 (only wish I would have found you sooner). I was really feeling isolated and having all sorts of terrible thoughts about whether I did the right thing since I came home from the hospital b/c of some of the things that were happening to me that no one warned me about. But since I found your forum this afternoon, I have been glued to the computer (no joke for hours & hours now) & have read so many of your stories. I truly have hope now. Thank y'all so much for taking the time to share your experiences and your time! I know that I did not exactly follow forum etiquette, and for that I apologize, but to go from the despiration & fear that I have felt for the past few days to knowing that there is hope again.....that is just so wonderful & I am one who believes in giving credit where credit is due. I look forward to reading and learning so much more from you all!

Gratefully yours,

April from Georgia

Gwen · 02-24-2008, 01:48 AM

Dearest April

You followed the etiquette just fine - that is what THIS thread is for.

I am glad that you've found us and I know exactly what you mean - we've all felt the same and TT has been a huge comfort to many of us.

When you are on the next time - create your own Thread and introduce yourself so that the other can welcome you too.

Happy reading and happy posting.

XXX