No one ever talks on here anymore

Thats awesome!!!!!! Congrats!

I'm happy just being able to wear Old Navy's XL or XXL T shirts...lol

Yes, Leslie, I desperately need accountability again! Maybe once I get back to KY and kids back to school I can get back to my routine

I am here, just a lot going on with school, and my son is getting married next month, and a lot of sickness going on around here. i walked 3 miles today, first time i have walked in a long time. I will probably walk again tomorrow

I can only speak for myself but it seems like everytime people start to post stuff on here..even everyday stuff...others would ridicule the posts. I miss OH and alot of us need it badly. But then when we have to weigh the pros and cons....the cons win. I still read and lurk but I am honestly not up for the drama of fighting over who's Dr is the best, who's surgeon is the best, who is doing what to whom. It is great if people see it that they have the best and to share their experiences is what its all about. But no one is better than another nor is their surgeon/surgery.  I need this board. I have alot going on personally which has caused me alot of issues with my eating and staying on track! It blows.....

I just started lurking.  It seemed each time I posted there was someone else jumping on my post.  Or arguing, I go to the chat room on msn BrendaGold started a few months ago, I miss the oldies who helped us through hard times, sharing their experiences and pats on the back. 
It seemed their opinions and experiences meant little to the new group of people who took over the board.  Oh well, hope everyone is well and enjoys Halloween!!

I just hope more people start posting I was so happy to see even the smallest persoal or WLS vistory. WIth all the negative that is going on in the world even posts about the most in general thing are a breath of fresh air. I am sure you all are sick of my stories of our trips to sports events and parties but it is just proof that WLS has giiven me my life back. I love when you all share stories of your families and leave funny messages. I have never met any of you except Brenda Gold and just reading your posts is like having long lost friends.
I know we aren't always going to agree on which suregery and which docotor is the best(I love mine and am one of his"cheerleaders")but I really have a lot of respect and admiration for the other doctor's when you think of the training and self sacrifice(i.e. time away from family, friends and literally having another humans life in their hands) you can't help to respect them.

I say everyday we each post at least one positive thing even if it something totally off the wall and not WLS related like I managed not to turn all of Patrick's white dress shirts pink today when I washed a brand new bright red sweater of Mollie's with it on accident

Here's happy positive thoughts,
Wendy

Omg...people are talking finally. I'm like the rest of ya'll. We need this board for friends and often just a place to vent lol. This board has helped me with so much it ain't funny. Weather it be weight loss related or not. I'm just glad to know that not everyone has given the board up. Oh and about the who's doctor the best and so and so...heres how I feel....if he/she done your surgery and you lost the weight....GREAT. Regardless of who did it. I'm proud and happy for you. Because if you hadn't taken the next step to weight loss surgery...who knows...some of us probably wouldn't be here today to tell the stories. But I'm glad to hear that everyone is doing well and for the ones that have the flu....bless your heart. Take care of your self and drink lots of fluids. I hear protein helps the process faster, don't know how true that is...so lets pretend it is lol. But...Best wishes and hope all is well..