Question:
Have you, through your WLS journey met or become
acquainted with anyone "face-to-face" with members on this website? Was the acquaintance all that you expected or anticipated it would be? Hadiyah, a.k.a ~~ — yourdivaness (posted on January 12, 2004)
January 12, 2004
Yes I have. I have communicated with people and then met them at our
monthly support meetings. It is great to be able to put a face with the
person you have been emailing back and forth with. Especially since I am to
dumb to figure out how to put a picture on my profile.
— Tawnda C.
January 12, 2004
Yes, I've met three people thru this web site and then met them again at
support group. They've been every bit as helpful in person as they were on
this site. I had a hugely successful experience with WLS thus far and part
of the credit goes to the friends I've made here who have patiently
answered my questions.
— SCbabe B.
January 12, 2004
I have met a few people from the site at our support meetings, and I have
also followed the journey of some support group members on the site after I
met them, but before reading their profiles. Either way, all have been
terrific.
— Fixnmyself
January 12, 2004
Ahh, lots of friends from here:) But DO BE CAREFUL! Get to know the person
first and meet in a PUBLIC place. Thats always a good idea when dealing
with anyone you meet on the net. Bad people lurk in the vast majority of
nice folks!
— bob-haller
January 12, 2004
Literally, hundreds. Usually in group settings. It is very fulfilling to
put a face & expressions & voice with a typed personality. I never
miss a chance to do so.
— vitalady
January 12, 2004
Before I had surgery, but was researching it here at this site, several
individuals contacted me. They lived in another town , but not too far
away. They met with me one afternoon before I had surgery. The information
they gave me was really informative. They shared their experiences about
the whole process. I was very grateful that they took the time to support
someone that was going through the same thing that they had been through.
Although the procedure was not the same, the experiences they had, helped
me to understand what was about to happen. I will always be grateful to
these individuals who took the time to help me. Janice
— betterfitness
January 12, 2004
One of my now dearest friends was met on this site. We had surgery one
week apart and met on the boards as pre-ops. We realized we were 'two peas
in a pod' after emailing each other a few times. We met in person not long
after, and formed a quick bond. We're now great friends and continue to
support each other through our journey. I don't know if I could have
gotten throught without her as a sounding board. (thanks Anahid, honey!) I
have met others that I have a very nice correspondence and email
relationship with as well.
— LMCLILLY
January 13, 2004
— Zankri
January 13, 2004
I have email relationships with 4 people I met here. I have met two of
them in person, and I speak on the phone pretty often with one gal. The
two I'm closest with had surgery with the same surgeon I did. Another
lives in New Orleans, and the other is from Scotland! I'm planning a day
trip with one of the gals, to go clothes shopping!
— Carlita
January 13, 2004
Yes I have and I am so glad I did. I contacted several people that lived
in my area and met one of them in person who was my angel in every sense.
I was truly blessed to have found her. We were both post up and I went
first. the following month was her turn and I was her angel. In fact we
met today for a walk at the mall. I am so thankful for her friendship and
the friendship of those I email with regularly.
— nani68
January 13, 2004
Yes, I met with a few post-ops while I was a pre-op to talk about the
surgery and watch them eat! Then I met with a few in my area who had
surgery the same week as me and we would meet (still do though not often)
periodically to have lunch and talk about post-op life. And I have met a
very good friend of mine, Suzy C through this site and you couldn't ask for
a better workout and consignment shop buddy than her! As far as what I
expected them to be? I don't think I went into it with any expectations,
but came away very pleased with each encounter.
— Cindy R.
January 13, 2004
I have not et face to face yet, but I talkt to a girl on the phone as often
as possible. I am hoping this summer I will be able to meet her and her
family
— missturtle
January 13, 2004
hi
yes i started writing to one of the girls from obesityhelp and after about
6 mos she had a picnic at her home ivited my husband and i and we have been
writing and went out to dinner one night together we write every day and i
met a few other girls that she had at her picnic but i do not write daily
to them but cindy and i our a everyday thing. well take care every one and
i hipe all of you can met a good friend as i have met thanks rosemary
— ROSEMARY A.
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