TOPIC OF THE DAY: Why is this board sooooo quiet?

LaShelle2
on 11/24/08 10:04 am, edited 11/24/08 10:08 am - STOCKBRIDGE, GA

I know we all have busy lives, but this is the quietest board I've seen on here!!!

I have lurked on the boards from other states and they are really doing a good job of supporting each other.

We really need to be supportive of each other, especially around the holidays, because pre-and post op people face a lot of challenges with family, friends, church, and office gatherings. Food, Food, Food, Alcohol, friends and relatives you haven't seen in a while gossiping about your "procedure", Scrutinizing what you eat, etc... And this is added to all the regular holiday drama, like finances, and finding the perfect gifts.

What can we do to increase participation on our board?

               **** I AM AN OH SUPPORT GROUP LEADER ****
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reshew
on 11/24/08 10:10 am - lilburn, GA

i always come on here and its always wack i dont know why, but your right

Jade1966
on 11/24/08 11:47 am - Cumming,, GA

Here hear!
You are so right however I have the feeling that mostly ppl here want to vent and well some do no see it as constructive critisisum!

Anways I feel I cant share my feelings eather or my thoughts

Good Luck all....

Roxy2974
on 11/24/08 12:59 pm - Austell, GA

DS on 01/04/10

Why can't you express your feelings? I thought this was an open forum. I would love to hear your thoughts and feelings good or bad so please feel free to share with us. If anyone objects than screw them, do not allow anyone to take your BORN right away. So, tell me...how easy or hard was it for you to select a Dr. and decide on what type of surgery?

Roxy2974
on 11/24/08 1:07 pm - Austell, GA

DS on 01/04/10

I am here and I am dying for some support. BAF has been very helpful and Lap Band forum. I find alot of forum are cliquish and really are not open to new people and I am thinking the GA board may be like that. Those who have responded to my post i thank them tremendously. So I saw hey.. those who want to help each other we need to grab each other up and be heard and maybe more people will follow when they see all the activity. I am a baby learning how to walk so I appreciate all the knowledge and wisdom someone is willing to teach.

hershey dream
on 11/24/08 9:44 pm - Duluth, GA

RNY on 12/05/05

The GA board used to be very active, there were always things going on. Mini Meet & Greets, Christmas card exchanges, etc. People come and go. I do check the board everyday, and post my input here and there.

Life is not about making it through the storm....but learning how to dance in the rain.

Ginger L.
on 11/24/08 10:34 pm - Woodstock, GA

RNY on 08/13/08

I agree the GA board used to be fantastic!! Christmas parties, secret pals ect. Its sad to see it dye down so bad. I vow to check it more offten and try and help others but I am still new at this too.

LETS DO A CHRISTMAS GET TOGETHER. ANYONE IN? We could do white elephant.
Thoughts??

Starting Weight: 325; Pre Surgery Weight: 314