I have two easy questions so please respond

First I wiould like to know what areas on this site should I be looking at (what is recommended) I usually just go to the message boards and my profile. The second is what is an what does he/she do, and how do I get one if I want one? Thanks for the input anyone can give me. It just seems like the balls rolling and there's no slow pace anymore. Thanks for listening. Michele

Use all the areas on this website. View everyone's profiles, here and main message board. But beware, different surgeons have different rules and always follow what your doc tells you. The library is helpful when you have a specific question. Browse all over this website. It is full of info, but reading profiles is a great way to acquaint yourself with this surgery and lifestyle changes. When you are ready for an angel, just post on this site for one. Someone will surely answer. If not, email someone that you may have decided would be a good one and ask them. They'll probably do it. Good luck to you. Dianne

Michele, Boy this IS easy ... I would have to say "DITTO" to everything Dianne said and add that for me, I really learned a lot from profiles of those whom I considered a success (lost weight, had a good attitude, and remained healthy through it all), and gotta love the before and after photo pages - they helped to inspire me (still do as a matter of fact)! http://www.obesityhelp.com/morbidobesity/bnfseries.phtml Angels? This board is simply full of them. You can request one in a blanket post to everyone, you can email privately someone who you feel a special bond with and if they can, they will do it. Once in a while someone will offer to you if they feel you are needing one but perhaps are a bit timid or nervous to ask. BUT if you don't do any of that, then you can expect EVERYONE here to kinda take you under their wings and ANGEL you to pieces *grin*. It is all a matter of what will help you get through this the best. Just let it be known what you need. Hugs, Tammy