What and why do you come to this board? Let's talk square biz yall.....

I come on BAF for support.  Although to some we get of track with the topics it all kinda relates we talk about life.  PLUS it's from a prospective I can relate too.    Some days I get different things out of BAF...whether it's a laugh, a prayer, the next new plastic surgery procedure, or a new protein drink it's all good keeps things interesting!!!!   Do I get offended by some of the things I read NO do I have to be involved in everything that's posted NO and that's one of the things I like about BAF....   I've never had expectations for BAF but did I think I would meet some really cool people hell no!!!

My dawg! Perfect explanation.

Hey Girl!!!!

Accountability, support, a few laughs and just to be plain ole nosy.

and what's your expectations (if any) from this board?  Are you looking for everyone to be happy go lucky and pat you on the back no matter what?  Are you looking for someone to say 'it's alright' no matter WHAT you do or say?


BAF has exceeded my expectations  the  knowledge from so many  different stand points  friendship,  encouragements, compliments, laughter, tears,  challenges,  meet & greets BAF news etc... to me its BLACK AMERICAN FAMILY  take from  it what you want...... there's something here for everybody
 

Hey (((((((((((MM)))))))))) ......this board has become a part of my life!!!.....it keeps me grounded......reminds me of what im not doin' right and what i am doing right!!!......it feels good to know that others are going thru the same thangs that i am.......knowing that i can't be perfect but i can continue to strive to be the best i can (for me) is a benefit within itself!!!!.......yep, i have issues....yep, ive fallen off and wished i could get back to where i was  but knowing that others are dealing w/the same issues gives me reassurance that im not the only one!!!.....the struggle w/weight will be a life-long journey and knowing i have the support of this board is a plus.....yes i luv the entertaining threads and some of the subjects (non WLS related) still apply to some of the same issues i deal w/daily!!!.....

Why do I come here? 

Interesting question.  I come here to share and gather info on my experiences, for entertainment and, sometimes, interesting conversation. 

What I find is that this board, for the most part, is like one large disfunctional family.  In most families, you have those who most people seem to love / respect without question, others who people seem to despise, that drunken assed uncle (or aunt) who has one Henny too many and wants to start much shyt, among other characters. 

While there are very few people here I've actually met (much less spoken too on the phone), those that I have met have been very instrumental in this endeavor (most don't know it, tho).

I've noticed, for sure, there are those who post whenvever they want a pat on the back,  someone to pray for them, or to whine about some man / woman/ whatever.  I don't blame them for that: people enter a board for whatever reason they are comfortable with.

Even those who lurk, its a matter of comfortablity, I guess.  For me, Its still information/entertainment purposes.

Why do I come here?

I am still pretty new and my RNY is scheduled for this Thursday, Jan. 15.  I came here looking for information on experiences with WLS from a Black point of view.  The doctors shared information from statistics but of those stats only a small percentage was of African American.  I know that we are all different but there are some things that respond differently on Blacks.  I guess I just want to read what others experienced so I can get an idea of what to expect.   That is what brought me here initially, what has kept me here is the camaraderie of all those who post.  I really enjoy the fact that we keep it real the good, bad, and ugly.  I'm here to stay.

Congrats on your upcoming day!!!  Hey - the 15th is my payday - so it's got to be good things happening that day!!!!  LOL 

Be sure to let us know how you are doing!!!! 

Hmmmm.....why do I come on here? I'm Addicted!!!!! LMAO

I come on here to laugh, poke fun, talk to my friends, get suppport, give support when I can, and insert a lil DS talk when I can lol. There are so many great people on this board that I have met or just know cyberly and each adds a lil something special to my journey. That I am greatful for.

No expectations and know For Sure that no one here is gonna play it easy with me, nor would I want them to. I have been offended a couple of times from things people directed at me but just like in real life.....everybody has thier own opinion and who am I to say they shoiuldn't be able to put it out there.

I have met so many people on her that I have made true friendships with and I don;t know what I would do without them.

Jeesh now you got me sappy!!!