An open love letter to BABY BLUES
Dear Blues:
I admit that I am one of those people who find the behavior of most DSers on OH despicable. I say, "most."
In MY book, you are always welcome here. You're polite, helpful to newbies and other on the Main Board and, most importantly, respectful of OUR decision to have a different surgery than yours. And for that, I thank you.
I admit that I am one of those people who find the behavior of most DSers on OH despicable. I say, "most."
In MY book, you are always welcome here. You're polite, helpful to newbies and other on the Main Board and, most importantly, respectful of OUR decision to have a different surgery than yours. And for that, I thank you.
Banded 10 years & maintaining my weight loss!! Any questions, message me.
This person has class and so do you.
Indeed! I told her this last time she posted! Thank you to BabyBlues, MrsBatt and ValG (is she still around?). Three supportive and non-judgemental DSers!
Highest 290, Banded - 248 Lowest 139 (too thin!). Comfort zone 155-165.
Happily banded since May 2006. Regain of 28lbs 2013-14. ALL GONE!
But some has returned! Up to 175, argh! Off we go again,
Baby Blues
on 2/17/11 6:56 am - Roy, UT
on 2/17/11 6:56 am - Roy, UT
You all don't have any idea how much this thread means to me. As a previous bandster I was fully aware of burning bridges when I revised to a DS. But it has never been my intention to claim moral and intellectual superiority just because I am sleeved and my intestines are rerouted different. Like we tell people all the time, I had surgery on my stomach not my head. Last time I checked my IQ points didn't jump up just because I can eat fat, drink with my meals, or eat bread. I'm still me, still have self esteem issues, kid issues, food addiction issues, etc. The ONLY difference is I'm 150 lbs lighter now then was I was a bandster.
Admittedly, I hated MY band towards the end. I was MISERABLE. My misery is already documented on this board, no need to reha**** in public unless specifically asks about MY experience. But while *I* was not successful, there are PLENTY of bandsters who were, will be, and can be. To dismiss that is just asinine and credit must given where credit is due. Anyone who wishes failure on someone just because of their choice of surgery really doesn't understand the meaning of SUPPORT. I hope I never get so caught up in myself that I become one of those people.
Carry on Bandsters. We are on all the same journey to become healthier. We may have picked different scenic routes, but at the end of day, the destination is the same.
xox
Tammy
Admittedly, I hated MY band towards the end. I was MISERABLE. My misery is already documented on this board, no need to reha**** in public unless specifically asks about MY experience. But while *I* was not successful, there are PLENTY of bandsters who were, will be, and can be. To dismiss that is just asinine and credit must given where credit is due. Anyone who wishes failure on someone just because of their choice of surgery really doesn't understand the meaning of SUPPORT. I hope I never get so caught up in myself that I become one of those people.
Carry on Bandsters. We are on all the same journey to become healthier. We may have picked different scenic routes, but at the end of day, the destination is the same.
xox
Tammy
I'm selfish, impatient, and a little insecure. I make mistakes. I am out of control and at times hard to handle, but if you can't handle me at my worst...then you sure as hell don't deserve me at my best. ---Marilyn Monroe
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