Are people nicer here...Than in the RNY forum? Geeze...

Hey all! Man...some heated posts in the last couple daysin the RNY board. All I want is helpful advice from people who have gone through...or are going through the same thing as me...without attitude or snottyness! & I got ripped a new one! Dang! I thought that's what this place is for! How is the CA board? any better? ;o)

Everyone here is really nice, but its a little bit slow, so you may not get as much feed back.

Most of the feedback on RNY board is OK, except for a select few. I've seen some from deactivated members, and then there are those posts "with attitude" from non RNY wt loss surgeries.  Each surgery has pros and cons, and you are not and idiot when you and your surgeon chose one surgery over another.  There was another example of your topic again this AM. I agree, there are far less posts her than on the RNY  or Main forum, but probably less attitude in responses. DAVE

 Hi there!!   lol- I must admit that your comment rang close to my heart because I too, got 'hated' on by that RNY board!!    My name is Raquel, and I just had RNY one week ago and so I came in for support and or to find out about others with similar cir****tances...  The chat rooms are very odd, and so... I decided to just give up coming here all together--    Have you had your surgery yet?  How is it going?

xoxo
Raquel

I can say that I've been on the CA board (minus the last year or two) since 2003 and have found nothing but support here.  Congrats on your surgery.  I also had Dr. Coates and just hit 7 years post op.  I can answer questions as best I can if you need.

Kristy

I mostly use the main board.  I have not been in this board for ages and rarely go to the rny board.  I didnt know there was drama there.  It should be for support and encouragement, but sometimes I know I do freak out when I see what others are eating who have had rny, I will admit!

there are very few boards where someone does not " go off" on someone else.
this is one of the good ones !!
welcome !!!

Hi, I have been on this board every few weeks now for the last two years and I have always had nice comments and good support. I agree this cali board can be slow, especially if you are looking for answers or support right away. I do not use the other forums or the chat rooms and I am sorry you had a bad experience. Stick around on here and share your journey with us. Also, I found a good tool is the all website search feature. Several times I have looked up other people's previous experience and answers using the general search tool, and have gotten good results.  Good luck on your road to health.
Best, Amy

My 2 cents...Have been around the California Board for about 5 years.  This board was really really tight (especially the Southern Cal area).  There was a couple of blow ups a few years ago...personality conflicts, stolen money, and miscommunications.  Many people got fed up and went over to Facebook with their WLS friends.  So we almost started from scratch about 2 years ago...(I'm smiling...You oldtimers...Thinking of Gus and his popcorn).  This board is a mix of society...The good and bad.  Most are here for support.  Sometimes we need nurturing...Sometimes tough love.  You should get both here.  On the Main and RNY board you get passionate people who support their surgery and feel others and not as enlighted...Take it with a grain of salt.  If you are not sure about something call Patty with Memorial...She is really helpful with years of experience under her belt.  The first few months of WLS are hard and confusing...But it does get easier. 
Anyways, you have a cross section of society here...Take the good and commonsense stuff with you...Discard the junk.  Brian

Thanks guys so much! It's so nice to see ppl here who have had Dr. Coates & Coirin! I look foward to hearing from everyone! :o)