Not very friendly to newcomers

I'm sorry you feel like we're unwelcoming. As it's been mentioned in several posts on here we don't always see every post - nor do we all have the "right thing to say". I know a lot of the people who post regularly because I do enjoy being able to go to the gatherings we have. I found that we are a great bunch of open, loving, friendly, warm people. I hope that you stay around and see what kind of peole we are. If not I'm sorry. I'd ask that you re-consider. Best of luck to you!

I too will express my apology that you didn't feel welcome. I have not found anyone on the GA board not to welcome and talk with everybody. I am sorry that your first experience was not the same. However, as others have expressed that is not usually the case and I do hope you will give us some time so that you can get to know us. This group has been an excellant source of support, prayers, friendship and advice. I pray that your journey be smooth and you have lots of ((((((((hugs)))))))) and support. Hugs and prayers, Theresa

Shree... I felt terrible about you feeling we were unwelcoming. I was a bit puzzled, because I couldn't understand why your name didn't ring a bell with me. I looked at your prior postings, and noticed this was only your 2nd post... The first was on 9-17, and I'm very sorry I missed it. Friday nights I don't even get to come home from work, as we are at high school football games until late. Both last weekend and this weekend were very busy for me, and I am just now getting to the computer to see what I have missed. I can understand that you may have felt unwelcome when you only had 1 reply to your first post. Please don't let that be your only judgement of us. At some point in time, we were ALL new to the board! I had been on the OH main board for almost a year, when Tonya L suggested I visit the main board... I jumped right in and haven't looked back. All have been very kind to me. I would like to cordially invite you to join us at our next outing on October 9th, starting around 6pm. We will meet in the Gwinnett County area this time. I am still checking into a few restaurants that would let us all sit TOGETHER instead of at split tables, and has a varied menu with a little something all of us can handle. We will laff and share stories and compare notes......and have an overall GREAT time! The only part about the get togethers I don't like, is I don't manage to get to everyone as much as I want to!!! Oh well, I have rambled on for a while here, I just hate it you felt left out. Howz about a "do-over"? Take care! -Tami

I can't wait for the 9th! I got a question? I had just a few friends on another message board that I'd like to invite, would that be a problem, they are in Atlanta also. i wasn't sure if there is a cut off number or something. Thanks Amy

Amy, The more the merrier!!!! We welcome anyone that wants to come! -Dee Dee

I agree!! Bring them on!! I brought a friend from my surgeon's group last time, that was not a member of the boards...however, I will tell you..that she has been a "looky-loo" ever since!! She is liking the boards! You may see her soon! -Tami

Tami, What a great suggestion for Shree! I would like to come too... may I? I live up in the Chattanooga area.... but I want to meet my GA WLSers. I'm having surgery in October and need the moral support! So, Shree... can you make it? Let's go! lynnie

Lynnie!! PLEASE COME!!! We would be thrilled!! Thrilled to have you BOTH! I hope she will read this and feel the "love". I really hate it that she felt left out. If you have any questions on how to get here, etc., I will have a map posted soon. Take care! -Tami

Sorry that you feel that way. I think the surgery and our hormones make us feel things sometimes that aren't true. I know they have to me. I started out on the NC board and got a very rude response from someone. At that time, since I'm moving to Georgia in June, I started posting here in the GA room. I have found it to be nice and inviting and have actually( I think ) started making friends. I'm sorry you had a bad day, but this is a great place to chat and find support. I hope you choose to stay! Huggs! Jamie