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I received the following from Graceaga Alerteye. Is this a real person? Graceaga Alerteyes's Message: Okay Jaycee, some of us are wondering if you are for real...we left our state board because all of us have been under attack for one thing or another. We welcome you but this forum is pretty hidden. And we can't figure why your post was pulled... Grace Graceaga Alerteyes's Email Address: [email protected] My response . . . Hi. I am real. All 235 pounds of me. Let me see. I pinched myself and it hurt. I am real. I am so new to sites like this that I have no idea what 'state board' is. Also, I do not understand what it means to get pulled. And if someone pulled my post, I don't know why. Is that a good thing or a bad thing? If it was for something bad, what on earth did I do? Is there anything I need to do to show I am legit? Why would anyone join a morbidly obesity support group for any other reason than I am morbidly obese? I show 41 bmi . . . which is humiliating. Do I need to go elsewhere? Jaycee

Welcome Jaycee! Come on in and get to know us all and you will figure out why we are a little paranoid about the "meanies" finding us!!! Long story, but read the past posts and you'll get a good idea of what's gone on!! We all - for many different reasons - left the main message board for our state due to conflicts with other members, being ignored, judged and a whole slew of other reasons. We came here and all made the committment to support one another unconditionally - regardless of personal beliefs (religion, social status, etc). So far, we've done a great job - we just tend to get "excited" when someone new comes along because this board is kinda hard to find......How did you find it buy the way? just curious. I'm 9 months post op. have lost 108 pounds and am about 20 pounds away from my goal. I struggle every day (still) with my food addictions and having a place to vent is extremely important to my sanity!! These ladies here on this board have all been incredibly kind to me and helped me with so many problems........everything from depression and constipation to what to cook for dinner to kicking my butt when I need it! It's been my experience that finding TRUE SUPPORT like what I get here, is very rare. And like me, I think everyone is very protective of our little haven! I'll stop rambling now! Hugs, Kim

THREE QUESTIONS JAYCEE: Why haven't I seen you post on the BAMA board FIRST??? AND why haven't you posted ANYWHERE ELSE? WHY THE INTEREST BOARD? I think you need a better approach here... because it's not really working. And it's kinda childish, to say the least. If you ARE who you say you are then send me a picture. It will clear up ALL misconception and Doubt...

I found your posts...... http://www.obesityhelp.com/morbidobesity/member-interests/interest_groups/postdetail/1477.html?vc=0 #1477