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There are good/bad, polite/rude people everywhere. There are also patient/impatient people. I agree there is no need for aggression and some posts go way beyond pleasant. But the trouble is that patience can wear thin and, on a bad day, people who have been posting here for years get exasperated! OK, best not to! But it happens.
the ask your doctor reply is not a brush-off; it is almost always to tell people that long-term wls people recognise that some problems should not be dealt with by listening to the opinion of strangers online.
And the written word does not convey emotion. Things can appear much harsher than the writer intended.
thus is a public forum; you will get answers of all types. Read what you choose! But remember that a post which may seem harsh might, unknown to you, be that way because the person asking the question has asked it time and time again, ignored the answers, had problems, come back to ask again. Many people take the time and trouble to look at the history of a questioner before replying and so take that into account in a way which might make the immediate reply seem harsh.
And people do get fed up with pleas to be "nice" as most prefer honesty to niceness!
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,
As I said previously I had good n bad experience. And if it doesn't apply let it fly. Obviously I will not ask a medical question of anyone here I am grown enough to know that. I wasn't just talking about my posts I've read post of other ppl asking questions n they get that response I see all the time. Once again if u don't have anything to say don't say nothing at all. That's my opinion n whoever don't like it it's to bad. I'm sure we come to this site for support n to learn about others experiences. I'm not here to judge no one.
Look, I'm sorry if you've had bad experiences here when you ask quesions. I try to be supportive and so do most of us who've been here a while.
Generally, if we (some of the longer term postops) say to ask your doc, it's because your question is raising alarm bells for us and we're concerned that you may need medical advice. None of us are doctors - that I know of anyway - and we have seen and heard enough here to know that only your doc or surgeon is qualified to give you a correct answer.
We don't want you taking medical advice from a bunch of strangers on an internet group and then having negative medical consequences. And believe me, it has happened.
Take care. I hope you hang around long enough to give OH a shot. It's a great place to land regardless of where you're at on your journey.
The OH community has so many members that have been around for quite some time. You've provided LOTS of information, education and support, and make the community what it is.
Please introduce yourself and update on how you're doing along with anything you'd like to share.
The ObesityHelp Conference 2014 is about education and information for living a healthy lifestyle with weight loss surgery. In addition to the Grad Panel Q/A, Professional Panel Q/A, Fashion Show, no charge professional quality Pixel Photo Booth pictures, free plastic surgery consults, a Meet & Greet and Keynote Speaker Graham Elliot, MasterChef Judge, here's the 4-1-1 on the sessions at the Conference:
● I'm Changing and I'm Perfect As I Am
● Dealing with uncomfortable food situations and social settings after WLS
● The importance of support on your WLS journey
● Reading Between the Labels: How To Outsmart Your Groceries
● How Much Does a Zebra Weigh? (Yes, you'll find out in this session)
● Re-Defining Success After Bariatric Surgery
● Six Steps to Success When Coping With Addiction after WLS
● What To Do After the Honeymoon is Over
● Exploring Your Reconstructive Plastic Surgery Options
● What To Expect When You're Expecting.....Surgery to Work
● Sex, Intimacy and Relationships after WLS
● How Yoga supports your WLS journey
From attending the Conference, you'll take away things you've learned that will help you live a healthy lifestyle, friendships that you'll have made, lots of vendor samples and a goodie bag, photos and memories that you'll cherish for a long time.
The countdown to the Conference is ON......buy your tickets now - you'll be glad you did!
Kim Gyurina, Event Manager
For OH community members celebrating the July 4th Independence Day...We hope you have a happy and safe holiday.
ObesityHelp had the opportunity for an exclusive interview with MasterChef Judge, Graham Elliot. This month marks his one year VSG surgery anniversary, and he's lost 150 pounds.
Graham is the Keynote Speaker at the OH Conference 2014. At the Conference, you'll hear his story and have an opportunity to talk with him in the question/answer part of his presentation.
With deep sadness........we honor Dr. Alberto Aceves.
