I miss so many of you

I have to agree with Hilary and Loretta and others who have made comments lately about the board being so sluggish.  This was once a thriving board with much help for everyone.  It seems that some allowed the last round of attacks to run them away.  I am asking that if you read this and speak with someone who use to be here, please ask them to come back. I miss so many and this is a place of support for me, or at least it use to be.  I remember coming here when I thought I would never have surgery and lurking and reading your success stories, wishing I could say the same.  Well, now I can and we are not saying it.  So many people need the support of the ones of us who have been there.  I remember walking the road with so many who had a hard time with insurance companies, the ones who were depressed because they could not have surgery for one reason or another, the ones who fell along the way (as we all have), those who have had tragedies in their lives and all we could do was pray, and when I have had tragedies, so many have prayed for me.  What would I have ever done without the love and support I have felt from this board at times?  It is time for us to come back, support each other and pass what we have been blessed with forward.  PLEASE COME BACK.  I love y'all so much and so many mean so much to me. 

I second everything you just said. I'm back! Yeah I need the board, too, but no one is here and after some of the things that went on I was too scared to post some stuff. Oh well. Let's see if we can be better than we were. I'll ask Dixie back...she's probably lurking just like I was

It is great seeing you.  I sure hope to see Dixie's beautiful face again.  I miss her.  I see her on FB, but I miss her here.  Thanks so much!!!! 

 Good morning, my beautiful friend!!

I still read the board every day...just don't post much anymore. I stay busy with work, and such. Trying to enjoy this new life of mine.....

I miss you guys, too!! It just got to the point that I was tired of some of the whining, etc, that was going on and I guess that is what made me not want to participate as much.

I do love you guys.....

IM here! and will continue to post. I'll even TRY to post the W.E.T post. I just thought someone could take it over that could post daily. I cant promise to do that. 

I want the board back to the way it use to be. I know a lot went on but we still need support!!

I'm still here - just lurk more often than post.  I agree, this IS a place of support for so many folks, and the last thing I want to do is to have a negative influence on someone who wants/needs surgery. 

I get a little tired of the whining, and fighting, and the "woe is me" posts...and alot of times, there's just nothing to reply - I read, pray for the need, and go on from there. 

Hillary - I read your WET posts daily, but just never took the time to respond and admit what I'd had to eat that day, maybe because I was a bit ashamed of what I'd eaten.  I'm trying to do better.

I want you to reply! I will not flame you. Its all for support!! Try to post regardless. Lord knows i think it was Friday i said "i shouldnt even behosting" i had a horrible day... BUT we all are human and we have those days. If i was eating like i should, i wouldnt have this regain.. SO.. lets do it together :)

I'll continue posting if i get good feedback! Come out of lurkdom! i too get sick of the wining and fighting. I wont post on those topics. BUT we all need support!!

Carmen,

Thank you for this post. I need this Board and I need all my precious friends. You guys helped me through the most difficult days of my life. I will never forget the encouagement and love I received. We need each other.

I remember when I first thought about GBS, I came here and read profiles and then posts and my fears were relieved. Those first few months, I stayed on the Bama Board and hungrily read the posts. I wish we had that support back and the comraderie we shared. I have nothing against Facebook but it could never take the place of the Bama Board as far as I'm concerned.

I love you!!
DebbieDoo

I agree with you. While I don't live in Alabama I had my surgery in Mobile , so I kind of "adopted" Ala. Mississippi board is so dead it is unbelievable. Hardly anyone posts on that board. We have a support group in Ocean Springs, Ms. but I haven't seen anyone from South Ms post on there, mostly posts from Jackson or Hattiesburg. I posted on there for our support group mtg held every 2nd Thursday at 6:00pm, but I'm content to be here with you all.                   Linda Mason

I agree with you Carmen. I wondered what happened although  I am guilty too. I always ued to just read and didnt post much.
Alot of people seemed to jump on ya , LOL if you didnt agree with what they had to say.
I think though that if we ignore the grumpies , dont be grumps ourselves, we can bring it back and we could make a vow to POST to at least one comment a day ..  If we hold ourselves to this we can all get the habit again :) 
SO ,,,here is my post for today .
I am eating good , MOST the time, I evercise always 4 days a week and am trying for everyday.
I am having some PS first week in August and am nervous as can be .
I am praying for all my sisters and brothers on here and hope all of you will do the same for me
HUGS AND BLESSING 
Shirley