GRRRR WHY ARE PEOPLE SO MEAN!

Ok...I now remember why I never go into the chat room on this website. People are so mean! I went into the chat room and people are talking about how stupid anyone who has VBG is. Um, HELLO? aren't we here to SUPPORT each other? I mean, really...does slamming people and putting others Down Really help? There are advantages and disadvantages to any type of WLS. Sometimes I'm Glad there is no support group where I live. I couldn't take this crap in person! At least online I can just go to another chat room. ok, I'm going to bed now.

TAMMY, HI! HOW ARE YOU? PLEASE DON'T LET THAT WORRY YOU. I ALWAY'S GET THAT TREATMENT ." YOU ARE GOING TO GAIN THE WEIGHT BACK". I LOOK GOOD. I DO NOT LOOK SICK. MY HAIR LOOK GOOD. I HAVE LOSS WEIGHT THE SAME AS THE RNY. AT THE SAME AMOUNT OF TIME THEY HAVE DONE ,BUT WE LOOK GOOD. FEEL GOOD. SO STAY OUT THE CHAT ROOMS. WE CAN CONTROL OUR WEIGHT LOSS BETTER. WHEN WE REACH OUR GOAL WE CAN CONTROL OUR WEIGHT LOSS. LOVE IT. LOVE GLORIA MOLAKE-89 LOVE THE VBG

Hi Tammy, Rarr!! Ignorance is hard to accept in any shape or form. No matter how you dress it up it still looks and smells like ignorance. Hope you gave them an earful. People should be more supportive. I have yet to experience that type of disrespect. I am sure that I will not appreciate it when it happens. I mostly don't go to the Chatroom. How is everything going? Did you do the race yet? How did it go? Etc. Etc. Best Regards Sharon -120

Hi Tammy, I have been to support group here a few times. (very few) There are people there who are several years post-op and have`nt gained their weight back. Anyone can, no matter which surgery they choose. But I`m not telling you anything you don`t already know. I am thinking about going to the one next month. I`m curious as to what it will be like without Dr. Hall. I am so glad when I see you on this board. We will be successful no matter what the naysayers think. Hang in there! And may we all run the good race without growing weary. It is so worth it!

Thanks for the support guys! Gloria- If I gain the weight back it will be because *I* choose not to stick to the diet- not because of type of surgery I had. The one thing I love about being VBG instead of any other surgery is that I can eat cake and NO dumping! I have not lost as much as some RNY people, but I was a lightweight to begin with. I guess I shouldn't fault people for their ignorance- it is not their choice. Sharon- I did do the race- I blew out my knee the day before, which made it even harder, but I finished. The officials tried to pull me out at mile 4 but I said no way (well, actually I said something 'slightly' different, lol. Now I'm going to rest for at least a month or until the bruising fades and the swelling goes down some. Then I'll start training for the marathon which is in only 367 days. Hi Janna! It's good to hear that Dr. Hall has successful long term post op patients that are still active in the group. Our 'support' group (we go out drinking and dancing) is keeping busy here! I can't wait 'till Friday! Tam

Tammy you are right when you say it is you who will choose to gain weight. I had my vbg 11-17-2003 and do no regret it one iota. I had people tell me I wouldn't lose as much and would gain it back. Those same people are gaining back their weight even after having the rny because they have not dealt with changing their lifestyles of eating. One has already stretched her pouch. I don't know how that affects you with your intestines cut but I am so happy with my vbg. I a m 4 lbs below my goal. I started out 257 and stay at 141 and 140. I am constantly aware of what I eat. I am not an angel all the time but I try to keep up on it. I also exercise at least 6 days a week. I hope my old picture doesn't come up I sent in a new one but I guess I will have to wait. Don't pay attention to those negative statements. Sometimes they are the first to go on the wrong road ahead.