Day late and dollar short...(long)
but oh man do I have an opinion on the board dynamics post as well as the one(s) that sparked it.........
First off let me give you a little about me information. I live in Salem Indiana which is almost at the bottom of 65. I do not have or know of anyone in this area that has had weight loss surgery of any type. I started looking into it 4 yrs ago and finally did the Lap band a year ago last October. I am down 80 pounds. I joined Oh and have never regretted it. I think some of my closest friends I have ever made are on OH. I had mine in Louisville and have met some of the most awesome people through my support group that I can honestly say they literally saved my life and my sanity. I had some complications and was to the point of suicide when I attended my first OH gathering. I thought what the heck..maybe they can give me some insight as to what I am going through! Well there were two women there that I now call my best friends and they gave me hope, advice, and encouragement to get me through. I remedied the problem with surgery and immediately was back on the losing track. Then I went to an Indy clothing exchange. I walked in and knew only a couple gals I met on this board. Not well...but knew who they were. I was so scared. I was in this church, at a gathering where I actually would never have gone before. I sought them out. Before I left there that day I felt like I had totally rejuvenated myself. I met some of the nicest people that shared with me their stories. I was also the only Lap band-er there. Jodi had not been able to make that one. Now these people text, call, etc...and I feel like I have made alot of great friendships on here with them as well. I drive that hour and a half to see these people, share fellowship with them and laugh! I care about them as I would my neighbor right next door. I read their posts of struggles, despair, joy, craziness, and pride! I have sat at my computer and laughed and cried with them. I care about them as people because that's what they are! This is not like a chat room to some of us. This is like family. We all have weight issues and that is what got us here to be quite frank. We have also ate from alot of these same emotions that we share and are trying our darnedest not to do it at that moment and that is why we post what we are going through! I, as a newbie, related to alot of this and realized after reading this stuff that people two or three years out are still struggling with these issues and the surgery was not a fix to all the problems that was associated with the weight.
If I had specific questions regarding surgery or something band related I went to the band board. If I want to just talk or compare more intimate health issues or a wow moment that people will understand is one for me...I come here. These people have seen my struggle and know if I hit that goal or size....it is a big thing for me.
But.....if someone loses a loved one, is undergoing another surgery or procedure, is getting married, having a baby or grand baby, loses a job, gets a job, or just needs a shoulder to cry on or a big high five.....you can bet your ass I want to be one of the ones to give it to them because I care about them. If I see a post I do not want to read...I don't. Someone on here that I don't like...pass it by. you have a choice on here...use it. That block button works great.
If you are a newbie...please ask your questions. You are no less important than anyone else. No one on here is better than anyone else....there are just different personalities. ano one hads the right or wrong answers...just different experiences to share and advice to give on what they would do. This board changes on a daily basis...just like life.....I am just glad I am a part of it through it all. Thanks for letting me vent guys........
First off let me give you a little about me information. I live in Salem Indiana which is almost at the bottom of 65. I do not have or know of anyone in this area that has had weight loss surgery of any type. I started looking into it 4 yrs ago and finally did the Lap band a year ago last October. I am down 80 pounds. I joined Oh and have never regretted it. I think some of my closest friends I have ever made are on OH. I had mine in Louisville and have met some of the most awesome people through my support group that I can honestly say they literally saved my life and my sanity. I had some complications and was to the point of suicide when I attended my first OH gathering. I thought what the heck..maybe they can give me some insight as to what I am going through! Well there were two women there that I now call my best friends and they gave me hope, advice, and encouragement to get me through. I remedied the problem with surgery and immediately was back on the losing track. Then I went to an Indy clothing exchange. I walked in and knew only a couple gals I met on this board. Not well...but knew who they were. I was so scared. I was in this church, at a gathering where I actually would never have gone before. I sought them out. Before I left there that day I felt like I had totally rejuvenated myself. I met some of the nicest people that shared with me their stories. I was also the only Lap band-er there. Jodi had not been able to make that one. Now these people text, call, etc...and I feel like I have made alot of great friendships on here with them as well. I drive that hour and a half to see these people, share fellowship with them and laugh! I care about them as I would my neighbor right next door. I read their posts of struggles, despair, joy, craziness, and pride! I have sat at my computer and laughed and cried with them. I care about them as people because that's what they are! This is not like a chat room to some of us. This is like family. We all have weight issues and that is what got us here to be quite frank. We have also ate from alot of these same emotions that we share and are trying our darnedest not to do it at that moment and that is why we post what we are going through! I, as a newbie, related to alot of this and realized after reading this stuff that people two or three years out are still struggling with these issues and the surgery was not a fix to all the problems that was associated with the weight.
If I had specific questions regarding surgery or something band related I went to the band board. If I want to just talk or compare more intimate health issues or a wow moment that people will understand is one for me...I come here. These people have seen my struggle and know if I hit that goal or size....it is a big thing for me.
But.....if someone loses a loved one, is undergoing another surgery or procedure, is getting married, having a baby or grand baby, loses a job, gets a job, or just needs a shoulder to cry on or a big high five.....you can bet your ass I want to be one of the ones to give it to them because I care about them. If I see a post I do not want to read...I don't. Someone on here that I don't like...pass it by. you have a choice on here...use it. That block button works great.
If you are a newbie...please ask your questions. You are no less important than anyone else. No one on here is better than anyone else....there are just different personalities. ano one hads the right or wrong answers...just different experiences to share and advice to give on what they would do. This board changes on a daily basis...just like life.....I am just glad I am a part of it through it all. Thanks for letting me vent guys........
Thanks for the info on the quilt fabric store. I have so much stash also and tons of quilt pattern books. Maybe I can get some done this year since I am home now in between taking care of Lyn. Interesting how we learn things about eachother and find out more we have in common.
I love Kansas Troubles fabric--just love the colors.
Terry
I love Kansas Troubles fabric--just love the colors.
Terry
LeeAnn
When i came to my first function it was you and Gail who made me feel so welcome and i love you both dearly.
I dont know what i would do without the friendships ive made off of this board ,
I know that i can come here and not be judged if i have a issue in my life i can share with you all and i get the compassion and understanding and wisdom that i cant get from my birth family because they dont understand.
So dont any of you change the way things are and i love you all.
When i came to my first function it was you and Gail who made me feel so welcome and i love you both dearly.
I dont know what i would do without the friendships ive made off of this board ,
I know that i can come here and not be judged if i have a issue in my life i can share with you all and i get the compassion and understanding and wisdom that i cant get from my birth family because they dont understand.
So dont any of you change the way things are and i love you all.
Chrisie ................omggggggggggggg wanna go on a road trip??? Its more than your eye can see ..fabulous fabulous fabulous. http://www.crafttownfabrics.net/
It is a quilt shop with thousands of patterns and millions of bolts of fabric..more or less lol. All the most current fabrics in one place. They have tons of finished items on display also which I love to see. What are you wanting to sew?
My fabric stash outgrew my sewing room so I have had to store my fleece (which I rarely use anymore) at my moms. I am a fabric horder ....Love It! I have around 20 unfinished projects in my sewing room, 40 tubs of color coordinated fabrics waiting for a project and ideas till the cows come home but no time lol. I could always go buy a few more tubs though for some more fabric if ya wanna take a road trip sometime.
Jeannie
It is a quilt shop with thousands of patterns and millions of bolts of fabric..more or less lol. All the most current fabrics in one place. They have tons of finished items on display also which I love to see. What are you wanting to sew?
My fabric stash outgrew my sewing room so I have had to store my fleece (which I rarely use anymore) at my moms. I am a fabric horder ....Love It! I have around 20 unfinished projects in my sewing room, 40 tubs of color coordinated fabrics waiting for a project and ideas till the cows come home but no time lol. I could always go buy a few more tubs though for some more fabric if ya wanna take a road trip sometime.
Jeannie
33 lbs lost prior to surgery!
I have no idea what I want to sew... LOL. I've always thought quilting and craft sewing would be neat, as well as maybe making myself some simple clothes, and curtains for the windows. I love making no sew fleece blankets...
Sounds like a great idea for a road trip! I'm going to save up some bucks, and maybe we can do a road trip this summer - I'm game!!
Sounds like a great idea for a road trip! I'm going to save up some bucks, and maybe we can do a road trip this summer - I'm game!!
to you LeeAnn, love you. We are family here and if no one likes it oh well, they do not know what they are missing.
Too bad everyone missed the point of my post. I never said anything about what everyone is commenting on.
Sharing your experiences/journeys is what OH is all about. Everyone is responding as if that were the issue and of course it isn't. That is the part I loved most. I never mention anything about those that were several years out, or the friendships or commradery. What people were experiencing is why I was here coupled with the advise and suggestions.
I made an observation and posed a question then off everyone went without a good solid understanding of what I was talking about. I told my husband what I was attempting to convey and he said they will not get it ....and unfortunately he was right.
It is like that game where several people are in a line and the first person whispers a statement to the next and so on and at the end you get a totally different statement.
It is not worth additional discussion as I can see where it will end up. Maybe those that responded just needed something to lash out at.
I think that is what happened in this case and it is sad. Unbelievable.
Sharing your experiences/journeys is what OH is all about. Everyone is responding as if that were the issue and of course it isn't. That is the part I loved most. I never mention anything about those that were several years out, or the friendships or commradery. What people were experiencing is why I was here coupled with the advise and suggestions.
I made an observation and posed a question then off everyone went without a good solid understanding of what I was talking about. I told my husband what I was attempting to convey and he said they will not get it ....and unfortunately he was right.
It is like that game where several people are in a line and the first person whispers a statement to the next and so on and at the end you get a totally different statement.
It is not worth additional discussion as I can see where it will end up. Maybe those that responded just needed something to lash out at.
I think that is what happened in this case and it is sad. Unbelievable.
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