OH YOU **** ME OFF!!

 I don't think they actually read the messages unless someone hits the "report" button, or that's my impression anyway, which is why I "reported" my own message so they'd know how I felt about it, and probably the only reason I got a response from OH on this thread.

Tami

Who are you referring to as "obvious psychos"?  I got the impression that Leslee was simply looking for help in setting up a slogan for her training program and was asking for feedback.  I pointed out that a word was misspelled and she was very open to it.  There were some that thought she was promoting a PRODUCT on OH openly attacked her, but since her product is her own knowledge and experience and limited to her town, that didn't seem likely.  Someone hit the mommy button and the thread was taken down...BY THE MODERATORS.  People need to remember that personal attacks can cause the moderators to remove a thread. 

Referring to psychos that stand out as psychos...lol 

I'm basically saying there's been numerous "rants" on these boards and the person(s) really should be banned.  It wasn't about this post, but the moderators.

I figured if they haven't been banned, everyone was safe

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 This whole situation is a pretty good indication that the only way to get OH to intervene is to hit the "report" button.  I know I've seen worse attacks on here than were made in the removed thread, so if that's the reason the thread was pulled, then we need to start reporting some of the resident "psychos".  Of course, if you're like me and have them blocked, that's not gonna happen!

Tami

I always try to get to the truth so I did some googling. :)

Here's what I found.

Pictures that are posted on this forum below.

http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/lesleeinglastonbury/

and this site of the same person.(see additional pictures of the site.


http://www.bodyproud.org/forum/topics/my-2009-transformation -2010?commentId=2315605%3AComment%3A234151

Unfortunately she didn't mention lap band(unless I overlooked it) and there was an issue with dates.

Anyways, just sharing.  Make your own conclusion.

and this in her recent posts replying to the post about 370 being too heavy for lapband:

LesleeInGlastonbury’s Posts Post Date 3/5/11 9:04 am
Topic: RE: 370 obs. doc says too obese for Lap-Band?

 Good to get everyone's opinions here but it can be information overload.

No matter which surgery you get you need to be mentally prepared to change your eating habits and put in some time exercising.  Weight loss surgery is a tool - not a magic bullet.  None of the surgeries help with "head hunger" and "emotional eating".  Generally you will need to go thru a Phych eval and perhaps additional sessions.  

My BMI was 38 and I lost 100 lbs in < year and have maintained for over a year with the Lapband. I like the band because its flexible - meaning you can add and remove saline to change how restricted you are.  It is the easies surgery with the least side effects (altho someone above disagrees).  Studies show that you will lost approx 55% of excess weight - so if you are 100 lbs over weight, you can expect to lose 50.  I lost 100% of my excess weight - but I cannot predict the future for me.  I do know of a friend with the band who got an infection from having a foreign object in her body and had to have it removed. so if you're prone to infection, stay away from the band.

Bypass - I know of many many people with the bypass - they lost fast very very quickly and all medical conditions disappeared almost immediately. However the weight loss stopped as quickly as it started and began to regain. Bypass is malabsorption and you may end up having a lot of vitamin deficiencies and feel tired/rundown etc.  Risky as well if you do take meds - due to malabsorption.  Also the rapid weight loss will result in a significant excess skin as you skin won't have the time to regain its elasticity.

The sleeve is a good alternative for someone who is infection prone and takes daily meds.  While a large percent of the stomach is removed you will feel full with less food - over time - IF you continue to overeat, you stomach can indeed stretch back to normal size. 

So long story short - there isn't a single weight loss surgery that will prevent you from eating cake and icecream - while you may not feel good eating them - it won't stop you.  Nor will weight loss surgery help you learn to cook healthy and read food labels and then make the right choices.  Weigh loss surgery will not drive you to the gym either.

So stick to the surgical facts -and depend on your doctor who is the expert and based on your profile select the right surgery for you.  Key is to find the right doctor!  Ensure they only perform WLS and that they are a Center of Excellence and they offer monthly support groups and will be there for you for post surgical follow ups. 

Hope that helps.

 Hey, if she's a troll, getting online to sell her fitness program, then she did her homework regarding weight loss surgery.  

I guess we'll know for sure if she's legit if she shows up in the Allergan ads that she mentioned.  I doubt Allergan would allow someone to participate in their ads if they didn't actually have the band!  

Tami

She's not a troll...she is still posting on other threads and being pretty helpful.  I sent her a PM suggesting she fill out her profile more completely and she replied that she didn't see a way to do that.  Lo and behold when I went to my profile, blog, story everything on the right 3/4 of the page is gone!  She seems like a nice person without an agenda, she is just new to the site.

 I know, I was referring to the other folks who implied the "troll" thing, not you.  I just responded to your thread about the blog, and hope that helps.

Tami

Tami, I usually give people the benefit of the doubt. I have PMed heand apologised to her for getting it wrong this time.

But, from her very nice reply to me and from another post of hers I have now read, she seems an intelligent lady and I am sure she understands why some people thought this was just an advertising stunt!

Kate