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Topic: Help! Should Care Change?
I have a friend that is doing a study of pre- & post- care. His question is ... If you could, what would you do differently if you knew then what you know now?
Please be frank & brutually honest. For that reason, if you don't wish to post here you can email your responses directly to me at [email protected].
This is purely for research purposes, no names, or any other personal information would be used. He's interested in knowing what you would like to see change with regard to care... Body, spirit, diet, socially ... everything.
In advance, thanks for your help!
Colista
Topic: IMPORTANT: ALL MEMBERS
Everyone
We've had a number of hardware issues recently. You've probably experienced problems on the message boards with posts disappearing and reappearing. The problem here has been the age of some of our servers. We've recently had a number of server failures which have caused problems in the databases that support the web site. In addition, the older servers are slow. Our newest software is going to need better, faster machines. We can't upgrade the website until we've improved our servers. This process is ongoing and we've replaced a number of them recently.
Friday evening, the 9th of December at around 10PM Pacific time, we're going to replace one of our main servers. When we replace this one, it will be impossible for a period of anywhere from 5 to 20 minutes to post to any of the message boards. This is a very important change to support future upgrades, but also it will replace old hardware that has been prone to failure.
We know how much you depend on the boards to make contact with people who are helping you. For some people, they've become a life line ... a way to reach for and achieve a new life. We're committed to serving you as well as we can, but we sometimes fail in getting changes done cleanly and so cause you problems. We'll do our best to let you know when things are changing so you can be prepared. We're here for you and we hope you'll at least give us credit for trying.
We appreciate your patience as we work through this.
Amy Williams
Member Services Dept
We've had a number of hardware issues recently. You've probably experienced problems on the message boards with posts disappearing and reappearing. The problem here has been the age of some of our servers. We've recently had a number of server failures which have caused problems in the databases that support the web site. In addition, the older servers are slow. Our newest software is going to need better, faster machines. We can't upgrade the website until we've improved our servers. This process is ongoing and we've replaced a number of them recently.
Friday evening, the 9th of December at around 10PM Pacific time, we're going to replace one of our main servers. When we replace this one, it will be impossible for a period of anywhere from 5 to 20 minutes to post to any of the message boards. This is a very important change to support future upgrades, but also it will replace old hardware that has been prone to failure.
We know how much you depend on the boards to make contact with people who are helping you. For some people, they've become a life line ... a way to reach for and achieve a new life. We're committed to serving you as well as we can, but we sometimes fail in getting changes done cleanly and so cause you problems. We'll do our best to let you know when things are changing so you can be prepared. We're here for you and we hope you'll at least give us credit for trying.
We appreciate your patience as we work through this.
Amy Williams
Member Services Dept
Baby Blues
on 12/8/05 12:10 pm - Roy, UT
on 12/8/05 12:10 pm - Roy, UT
Topic: RE: Any Utahns around
Well, I'm not a guy but I do have the band...
The hardest habit to break was NOT DRINKING WITH MY MEALS. The easiest was giving up soda and anything else that makes me throw up. I'm not a huge water drinker (I know, bad bandster!) but I can drink about 12 oz of sugar free whatever about an hour before I eat my meal and I don't get hungry again until 3-4 hours after eating. I don't drink anything again until at least an hour after my meal either. Check out the lapband board to if you get a chance.
Hope this helps somewhat.
Tammy
Topic: RE: Any Utahns around
Chat away. You may want to come check out the men's message board. You can find it at http://www.obesityhelp.com/morbidobesity/amosforums/men/.
I had the Lap RNY. Biggest thing I continually need to work on changing is head hunger. I found myself really stressed over the last couple of days, and I really wanted to eat.
With the RNY (I'm 7 months out), I can drink about a cup of water in one sitting, with about 15 minutes between "sittings".
tj
Topic: RE: Any Utahns around
yep!!! I'm actually looking for more people that have had the surgery to chat with. Especially men. I'm self paying for the lapband. Curious to know what was the hardest habit to break and also the easiest. Curious to know how much water you can drink and how fast it empties the stomach. If you get a second to respond sure would appreciate it. Thanks Andre Smit
Baby Blues
on 12/7/05 4:58 am - Roy, UT
on 12/7/05 4:58 am - Roy, UT
Topic: RE: Any Utahns around
Everyonce in awhile. This board is usually quiet.
But I'm here now.
Tammy
Clinton, Ut
Topic: Have you made a USER NAME?
Many people don't realize or won't until they try to access their profile that you must now have a username. This is something new, unless you've just recently made a username, you don't have one yet. If you haven't made a username please take a moment to log out and create one. This can be done easily by following these steps.
***Keep in mind you must have your first and last name you currently use to log in to create your username.***
Make sure you are logged out first:
1. Go here: http://www.obesityhelp.com/login
2. Locate the box that says "Already a member?"
3. Locate the text that says "I am a member, but don't have a username. Click Here" and click on that link.
4. You will then be prompted to enter in your First Name, Last Name, and Password. These areas would be the current log in information that you have been using.
5. You will then also be prompted to enter in a User Name. This is the new part and will be unique to you. So please select the User Name that you would like to have associate with your account. Tip - Your User Name should be what you would want the public to see associated with your account
6. Then click the button that says "Create Username".
You will then need to sign in with your newly made Username and Password, instead of your First Name, Last Name, Password that you used to log in with.
Things to remember:
The user name is NOT what will show up on your profile page or on the message boards. (This will come in future updates) Once you've made your user name you can always change what's viewed from the message board or on your profile by logging into "my account" then going to "general info". Once in the general info area, the name that appears in the first and last name blank is what shows up on your profile and the message boards. You change it here and then "update". This is also where you can change your password by entering it in twice and update.
If you are unable to log in after doing the following please Email us for help.
Amy Williams
Obesityhelp Member Services
***Keep in mind you must have your first and last name you currently use to log in to create your username.***
Make sure you are logged out first:
You will then need to sign in with your newly made Username and Password, instead of your First Name, Last Name, Password that you used to log in with.
Things to remember:
The user name is NOT what will show up on your profile page or on the message boards. (This will come in future updates) Once you've made your user name you can always change what's viewed from the message board or on your profile by logging into "my account" then going to "general info". Once in the general info area, the name that appears in the first and last name blank is what shows up on your profile and the message boards. You change it here and then "update". This is also where you can change your password by entering it in twice and update.
If you are unable to log in after doing the following please Email us for help.
Amy Williams
Obesityhelp Member Services
Topic: OH -- Hot off the Presses
Have you received your new issue of OH Magazine? This special Family Issue features the personal journey of radio DJ Blair Garner on the cover. Readers will also learn how to break the family cycle of obesity written by our medical editor Dr. Terry Simpson. Do you have trouble making family fitness fun? Jeanna Waln lists ways to get out and exercise with the family. Is the family dog putting on some extra pounds? Find out what you can do to help your beloved pet by reading Nikki Johnson's article. It is a new year and a new you. Virginia Alexander lists six top fashion tips for 2006. So, if you are already a subscriber your magazine should be arriving any day and if you have not yet subscribed it is very easy to do. You can subscribe online at http://www.oh-magazine.com or call 1-866-297-4966. The cost is $25 per year for a bimonthly subscription.
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