Followup: Thank you to all of you
Your support for my "Open Letter" post of yesterday has been overwhelming, and I thank you very sincerely.
I didn't post to get "atta girl" or ego strokes, although those were great to read. I posted to get my frustration out of me and to let OH know about the ongoing issues that are either being ignored or, in my opinion, unfairly and inequitably dealt with. It was good to hear that there were so many of you who feel the same frustration with and disappointment in what used to be a really terrific website.
What does or doesn't happen from here is beyond my - and your - control.
I didn't post to get "atta girl" or ego strokes, although those were great to read. I posted to get my frustration out of me and to let OH know about the ongoing issues that are either being ignored or, in my opinion, unfairly and inequitably dealt with. It was good to hear that there were so many of you who feel the same frustration with and disappointment in what used to be a really terrific website.
What does or doesn't happen from here is beyond my - and your - control.
Banded 10 years & maintaining my weight loss!! Any questions, message me.
I didn't post anything, but loved reading everyone's post. I loved that you did that. I support you 100%. 
I totally understand where you were coming from. Hope you stay and keep posting, because you have helped me alot. THANK YOU!!!!
S/N I tried to find you on facebook and I couldn't. Give me your FB name. I would love to have you as a friend...
Lynn
I totally understand where you were coming from. Hope you stay and keep posting, because you have helped me alot. THANK YOU!!!!S/N I tried to find you on facebook and I couldn't. Give me your FB name. I would love to have you as a friend...
Lynn
The best thing about the future is that it comes one day at a time...
I think OH might have gotten the message this time...what I don't get is why they don't enforce the current TOS and remove people who are so obviously f'd up more often???
I have actually started copying and pasting offensive posts that are directed at me on my blog and marking them private....that way when something comes up, the offender can be reminded of their history in a most accurate way...even if OH removes the thread.
When I joined this site 3 years ago, it was at the recommendation of my nutritionist...even she has noticed the increased level of hostility and lack of support shown by some members.
Thanks for sticking your neck out again...
I have actually started copying and pasting offensive posts that are directed at me on my blog and marking them private....that way when something comes up, the offender can be reminded of their history in a most accurate way...even if OH removes the thread.
When I joined this site 3 years ago, it was at the recommendation of my nutritionist...even she has noticed the increased level of hostility and lack of support shown by some members.
Thanks for sticking your neck out again...
6-7-13 band removed. No revision. Facebook Failed Lapbands and Realize Bands group and WLS-Support for Regain and Revision Group
I have actually started copying and pasting offensive posts that are directed at me on my blog and marking them private....that way when something comes up, the offender can be reminded of their history in a most accurate way...even if OH removes the thread.
Ooooooo! GOOD IDEA! ME STEAL!
Ooooooo! GOOD IDEA! ME STEAL!
Banded 10 years & maintaining my weight loss!! Any questions, message me.
Bette,
You do need to stay. After over 2 years off the boards and numerous problems, both band-related and otherwise, I can't tell you how important it was to me to come back to the Lapband forum and find at least a few familiar faces. The information that a successful bander who is several years out can provide to others is extremely important and without you and Kate, they're aren't many other voices out there.
And I do remember when OH would actually get rid of people who did nothing but cause trouble.
Shari
You do need to stay. After over 2 years off the boards and numerous problems, both band-related and otherwise, I can't tell you how important it was to me to come back to the Lapband forum and find at least a few familiar faces. The information that a successful bander who is several years out can provide to others is extremely important and without you and Kate, they're aren't many other voices out there.
And I do remember when OH would actually get rid of people who did nothing but cause trouble.
Shari
I evidentally "stepped on some toes" in my participation yesterday. I'm either blocked from viewing the failed band group.. or they went private.
Oh well, such is life.
Oh well, such is life.
Lisa
"God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference." Reinhold Niebuhr
"God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference." Reinhold Niebuhr
N.M. That's a shame! Like probably many happy bandsters, I went to read regularly because I like to know the good as well as the bad. Also, I like to know how old timers are getting on.
Is it going to remain a closed group? I never wanted to post - just read.
Kate
Is it going to remain a closed group? I never wanted to post - just read.
Kate
Highest 290, Banded - 248 Lowest 139 (too thin!). Comfort zone 155-165.
Happily banded since May 2006. Regain of 28lbs 2013-14. ALL GONE!
But some has returned! Up to 175, argh! Off we go again,
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