POLL: How Many helped by DianaCox & Larra, etc?

Me too! But I confess to reading (and LMAO!) at the responses in a surgery war post. 

I remember reading some information Diana posted on the VSG board.  When I was denied for the VSG, I really thought about what she'd said (actually it wasn't her opinion, but a study she'd posted).  I was lucky enough to already be Dr. Husted's patient, so it was a super easy switch, and now I can't believe I thought the VSG would work for me long term.  I think it's probably a good choice for some, but I don't think I'm one of them.  I just wanted SO BADLY  to have a relatively simple intervention that would be effective.  Now I'm fully converted - did someone say bacon??

Definitely me!   They both are great. 

Diana may be blunt but I don't think she is to harsh. This **** is SERIOUS and if someone wants it sugar coated they need to see a different group. I have seen many helped by DIana (sorry I don't know Larra?) I'm not one to sugar coat either, it ****** me off. I am blunt and to the point so I like DIana :)

Hello,

I do not post much at all as I am researching and learning so much. I am a pre op and have been helped by Diana, Red and Stormy. I've also learned so much by reading posts from many others. I am grateful for people who have information and sites to visit for more information like Hayley, Lori, LeaAnn, Val, Kimberley M and many others. I may have questions post-op but I hope to have an uncomplicated, boring recovery.

These 2  ladies are special  to me. I don't know want to think of the mistake I could have  had done(RNY).
Larra took  the time to respond (PM) to a post I made and along with Diana's help I made it through the IMR and Kaiser was overturned (DMHC) I  will be  2 months out  7-15-09 !!!
 

Yep, lots of bad nasty vile evil (I know I'm missing some, but it is late) Renegades mentioned thus far!  Renegades put it out there; we can di**** and we can take it.  Believe me, being here every day isn't because I have nothing else to do with my new fine self --- I care.  It may be harsh and hard to hear sometimes, but it is meant to help / inform.  Maybe not the person it was directed towards, I am often writing for the sake of lurkers (as often times I have more than given up on the person I am responding to).

Diana & Larra are invaluable.  What they have done for pre-ops and those seeking WLS really can't be fully comprehended.  The hours & hours can be measured, but the impact on people in their post-op life, not so much.

I benefit from their knowledge, other Renegades knowledge, and a whole lot of people who are not Renegades --- I would not be as healthy as I am now without the willingness around here to provide information, in whatever form people want to provide it.  I can't dictate how it is put out there, but I can dictate how it is received by me.  I've never understood these people who can't read for content and get so offended by a perceived tone.

Dumb question...what is  "DS Renegade?" I have seen this phrase on people's signature lines for a while now and wondered.

I lurk a lot on OH and, after the Rants and Raves forum, your forum is the most fun!

Ann

Welcome to the board Ann!

In a nut shell, the DS Renegades are a select group of vocal/active DSers.

Thanks for the info (and visuals).

If I ever come over to the Dark Side, I will aspire to become a Renegade. Looks like fun!

Ann

  Link:  http://www.obesityhelp.com/forums/DS/3692519/Renegade/