...my two cents
I realize with today's economy, that 2 cents is probably worth way less than that, but here goes anyway.....
This board is not a place to come and go, basically. Yes, some of us may lay low for a while but no matter what you read or what you have to post, you are a part of it. There may be times when you feel you have nothing to contribute, or you feel that what you do contribute is insignificant. Truth be told, you never know when you are helping someone, or when your comment may flick on the lightbulb in someone's brain.
Many of us are busy....living life. I remember a line in a movie once...I think it was 'The Shawshank Redemption'..."get busy living or get busy dying." We all were faced with that dilemma before WLS. We could either stay the way we were and watch our bodies turn against us in time, or lose the weight and get busy living. We all found out, in due time, that having an average sized body did not make sick parents well, it did not make naughty children behave, nor did it mend marriages. So now, almost 5 years out, we struggle with every day life. We all fight the demons. But most of all, no one ever, EVER gives up. And this is the purpose of our little site now. At the beginning, the weight was falling off and we all talked about it. But now, I feel, this is more of a support group than ever....supporting each other's lives.
So no one should ever think they have nothing to contribute. We learn from each other's experiences in all aspects of life, not just WLS.
So keep on posting....nothing is insignificant.
Thoughtfully yours,
Joanie
This board is not a place to come and go, basically. Yes, some of us may lay low for a while but no matter what you read or what you have to post, you are a part of it. There may be times when you feel you have nothing to contribute, or you feel that what you do contribute is insignificant. Truth be told, you never know when you are helping someone, or when your comment may flick on the lightbulb in someone's brain.
Many of us are busy....living life. I remember a line in a movie once...I think it was 'The Shawshank Redemption'..."get busy living or get busy dying." We all were faced with that dilemma before WLS. We could either stay the way we were and watch our bodies turn against us in time, or lose the weight and get busy living. We all found out, in due time, that having an average sized body did not make sick parents well, it did not make naughty children behave, nor did it mend marriages. So now, almost 5 years out, we struggle with every day life. We all fight the demons. But most of all, no one ever, EVER gives up. And this is the purpose of our little site now. At the beginning, the weight was falling off and we all talked about it. But now, I feel, this is more of a support group than ever....supporting each other's lives.
So no one should ever think they have nothing to contribute. We learn from each other's experiences in all aspects of life, not just WLS.
So keep on posting....nothing is insignificant.
Thoughtfully yours,
Joanie
Thanks Joanie;
What a great post!! I just submitted a seperate post on the same subject. This board is too important to too many people to let fade away. I'm not the one to preach on this subject since my attendance has been abysmal lately, but I check in all the time to see how everyone is doing. Take care and be well.
Mike
What a great post!! I just submitted a seperate post on the same subject. This board is too important to too many people to let fade away. I'm not the one to preach on this subject since my attendance has been abysmal lately, but I check in all the time to see how everyone is doing. Take care and be well.
Mike
I agree 100%...I am one of those who is a great listener and a shoulder to lean on, but I have trouble verbally expressing myself...I tend to be a great thinker and always over analize the subject, I do read everything. Its just my words of support dont come out right so I dont always respond for fear I sound dumb or perhaps not as sympathetic as I mean? Hard to explain.... but I would like you all to know I do care about all of you, I tend to think of you all as another family, ones who I can come to for honest answers no matter how trivial my own problems are. Look ....to get to the point...WE ARE MARCHERS...and MARCHERS MARCH ON as a group, through thick and thin. I think we need each other as I need you all. SO...heres to me trying to respond more even if I sound dumb or it doesnt come out right, least youll know I sympathize and are thinking of you.
Never, ever once have I remotely connected the concept of 'dumb' to a word that you have shared with us! You have a wonderful mind and a wonderful caring heart and I am so thankful you're part of us! In fact, Kim these last several months, you really have kept us moving forward ... thanks for that! 
M.
sorry I had to type that...I thought it was funny. But seriously thank you. sometimes I feel like such a debbie downer I hate to whine and whatnot
I do appreciate teh support that is given to everyone from a variety of positions!
HEY Margo... I am listening to the CD's again got them back from my sister...different this time since my Mom passed away.
Maureen!!! I don't know if the loss ever goes away, perhaps it lessens and the like the tide comes again...I don't know it just sucks!
I cannot believe it has been almost 5 years, I honestly never thought I would be a "winner" with WLS, I figured I would screw it up, I "forgave" myself for falling back on food as my comfort when my mom was sick, I know I need new coping mechanisms and I am working on it.
that is where I need the support, I need to hear what ya'll are doing to combat your food demons!
I may not post but I do read.
thanks ya'll for being my friends though (ha ha ha) THICK and THIN!!!
nic
I do appreciate teh support that is given to everyone from a variety of positions!
HEY Margo... I am listening to the CD's again got them back from my sister...different this time since my Mom passed away.
Maureen!!! I don't know if the loss ever goes away, perhaps it lessens and the like the tide comes again...I don't know it just sucks!
I cannot believe it has been almost 5 years, I honestly never thought I would be a "winner" with WLS, I figured I would screw it up, I "forgave" myself for falling back on food as my comfort when my mom was sick, I know I need new coping mechanisms and I am working on it.
that is where I need the support, I need to hear what ya'll are doing to combat your food demons!
I may not post but I do read.
thanks ya'll for being my friends though (ha ha ha) THICK and THIN!!!
nic
So well said, Joanie. I couldn't agree more.
In the time I've known you guys, I've been through three bosses, two boyfriends and one car. I've remodeled at least two rooms and lost 130 pounds. I've shared all of these life events with you and more.
Sometimes I'm quiet and it doesn't mean that I don't care, but that I'm tired. Sometimes my aches and pains are all consuming, but I'm so tired of whining, even I don't want to hear me.
I'm here, even if it doesn't look like I'm here and I never stop caring.
Hugsand more hugs,
Connie
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