a msg i got today-do people really do this?
There are a lot of rude people on the other boards that push their surgery choice on to others. I just ignore them. There some people that have to have everyone thinking their way.
Oh and just so you know my best friend got Lap Band and she has lost 220 lbs. So it is possible. Although, I do sometimes wish I got DS.
Oh and just so you know my best friend got Lap Band and she has lost 220 lbs. So it is possible. Although, I do sometimes wish I got DS.
If you're referring to Nicolle from Illinois, she means no harm. She's a sweetie who just likes to keep it real.
* Go to the revision board. Lots of band folks there.
* Go to a multi-surgery support meeting. Listen to the stats.
* Losing 150+ lbs with the band is not as common as you think. There are solid numbers and papers that back this up.
I originally wanted the band. What changed my decision? The bulleted items that I just listed. The band has worked for many, however, I knew I would have been disappointed with the results.
Alas, this is your decision. Unsolicited advice will come your way when you put yourself on a public forum.
Juanita
* Go to the revision board. Lots of band folks there.
* Go to a multi-surgery support meeting. Listen to the stats.
* Losing 150+ lbs with the band is not as common as you think. There are solid numbers and papers that back this up.
I originally wanted the band. What changed my decision? The bulleted items that I just listed. The band has worked for many, however, I knew I would have been disappointed with the results.
Alas, this is your decision. Unsolicited advice will come your way when you put yourself on a public forum.
Juanita
**Weight loss since June 08**
On January 10, 2010 at 8:54 PM Pacific Time, wonkad wrote:
If you're referring to Nicolle from Illinois, she means no harm. She's a sweetie who just likes to keep it real. * Go to the revision board. Lots of band folks there.
* Go to a multi-surgery support meeting. Listen to the stats.
* Losing 150+ lbs with the band is not as common as you think. There are solid numbers and papers that back this up.
I originally wanted the band. What changed my decision? The bulleted items that I just listed. The band has worked for many, however, I knew I would have been disappointed with the results.
Alas, this is your decision. Unsolicited advice will come your way when you put yourself on a public forum.
Juanita
i will keep that in mind about the unsolicited advice.
On January 10, 2010 at 2:59 PM Pacific Time, shawnm wrote:
Ok, so i logged on today and had a msg from someone named Nicole (something like that) she said she read my stuff and does not know why i want to have the band. She said i should have the ds because i will not lose the 170lbs i want to with the band. WTH is up with that? I could not even reply back to her, it did not give me the option to. First she says she means no harm but how can someone have the nerve to suggest to me another type of wls? If she had read my posts then she would know I have debated my decision. Further more, i have read and seen plenty of band people who have lost over 150lbs. It's a toll to help me, it's not gonna melt the fat away and restructure my body. Anyway i'm just a bit pissed off i even got a msg like that and i find it weird that it does not give me the option to reply back to her!
Thanks for the vent!
There seems to be a little bit of inconstancy in what you say above and what you mentioned on the MB. Later down in your post on the MB you state that you blocked her. This is why you cannot respond back to her. Not the other way around.
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CB
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On January 11, 2010 at 4:29 AM Pacific Time, ChristineB wrote:
On January 10, 2010 at 2:59 PM Pacific Time, shawnm wrote:
Ok, so i logged on today and had a msg from someone named Nicole (something like that) she said she read my stuff and does not know why i want to have the band. She said i should have the ds because i will not lose the 170lbs i want to with the band. WTH is up with that? I could not even reply back to her, it did not give me the option to. First she says she means no harm but how can someone have the nerve to suggest to me another type of wls? If she had read my posts then she would know I have debated my decision. Further more, i have read and seen plenty of band people who have lost over 150lbs. It's a toll to help me, it's not gonna melt the fat away and restructure my body. Anyway i'm just a bit pissed off i even got a msg like that and i find it weird that it does not give me the option to reply back to her!
Thanks for the vent!
There seems to be a little bit of inconstancy in what you say above and what you mentioned on the MB. Later down in your post on the MB you state that you blocked her. This is why you cannot respond back to her. Not the other way around.
& CB
i would like to clear this up for you. She sent me a msg, when i opened up the msg, i read the msg, i was going reply to her, there was no reply option, usually when people send you a msg, it provides the option to reply, block etc... her msg did not have this option, later i received a msg from another person showing the same. So i went back to the area of notifications and where it gives you the option to delete or block the member, i blocked her so she would not send my any more messages.
Regardless of her message, my surgery type is my business, true i post i ask questions etc.. i have never asked for someone i do not even know to msg me and tell me about another surgery type, that is not their job and they are not helping me. It is not her job to say she is suprised that my surgeon is not suggesting another type of wls, i have done my research, i have been back and forth with my options and i have made MY DECISION. Mine, not hers and no one else.
Hopefully that clears it up for you so it makes sense
On January 11, 2010 at 4:54 AM Pacific Time, shawnm wrote:
On January 11, 2010 at 4:29 AM Pacific Time, ChristineB wrote:
On January 10, 2010 at 2:59 PM Pacific Time, shawnm wrote:
Ok, so i logged on today and had a msg from someone named Nicole (something like that) she said she read my stuff and does not know why i want to have the band. She said i should have the ds because i will not lose the 170lbs i want to with the band. WTH is up with that? I could not even reply back to her, it did not give me the option to. First she says she means no harm but how can someone have the nerve to suggest to me another type of wls? If she had read my posts then she would know I have debated my decision. Further more, i have read and seen plenty of band people who have lost over 150lbs. It's a toll to help me, it's not gonna melt the fat away and restructure my body. Anyway i'm just a bit pissed off i even got a msg like that and i find it weird that it does not give me the option to reply back to her!
Thanks for the vent!
There seems to be a little bit of inconstancy in what you say above and what you mentioned on the MB. Later down in your post on the MB you state that you blocked her. This is why you cannot respond back to her. Not the other way around.
& CB
i would like to clear this up for you. She sent me a msg, when i opened up the msg, i read the msg, i was going reply to her, there was no reply option, usually when people send you a msg, it provides the option to reply, block etc... her msg did not have this option, later i received a msg from another person showing the same. So i went back to the area of notifications and where it gives you the option to delete or block the member, i blocked her so she would not send my any more messages.
Regardless of her message, my surgery type is my business, true i post i ask questions etc.. i have never asked for someone i do not even know to msg me and tell me about another surgery type, that is not their job and they are not helping me. It is not her job to say she is suprised that my surgeon is not suggesting another type of wls, i have done my research, i have been back and forth with my options and i have made MY DECISION. Mine, not hers and no one else.
Hopefully that clears it up for you so it makes sense
Dear Shawn,
Actually I did not need anything cleared up. At this point you are beating a dead horse. Have a great day.
&
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