we are good. The problem with internet is we really can't see the non verbal ques that could tell us if the person is genuine or snarky. Sometimes -it may be nice to step back and ... try to be as positive as you can.

And "reading" that person response in a best possible way. I know that when things are not going good for me - I am see others laughs or smiles as an insult. As if they are laughing at me. Making fun of me.

You don't know if she edited the post because your response to her made her realized that took it the wrong way. I don't know that either. but -she changed it - so the message can be viewed as advice an not view as anything but that. Means - she cares.....

Some of us that are still posting and respond to people, most of us - we do that because we genuinely want to help. Either because we understand the struggle, or because we don't want others to struggle.

Some of us may think "I know it, and my way is the best way" Only to wake one day and realize, "Crap, I don't know it anymore". the longer post op I ma the more I get the "O crap.. not again..." things going.
Like now... If you knew my current diet as I am losing weight... you would think I am crazy. I am crazy.

But that just it. We all have our own path. we all have to walk it while we are being watched... and sometimes judged..

Be well.. be yourself. But if the path yo are not does not give yo results you like - consider changing your path.. You never know what can you find on a new way to your own personal goal...

I hope you have a wonderful Christmas... really do... HUGS.

Hi there, thank you for your input and sharing your experience on PB diet and providing your insight on why it might be hindering my weight loss. While I will not be going back to eating meat for personal reasons, this does give me a lot to think about on how I may need to adjust my diet and specifically my carb intake.

In terms of my response to the other commenter, I will share what I said to another user:

I do not think I'm an unreasonable person, but I personally found the user's original response quite patronizing, snarky, and a little mean spirited with insinuations about my approach to weight loss and lifestyle like saying "You can't expect surgery to be a magic fix for your bad eating" and bolding certain parts of their message.

The user edited out these parts and rewrote their response after I replied to that message.

That's my plan..to get as much information as I can and to see if I can be connected with others that have had the procedure. Since it has been around greater than 10 years I am hoping there has been some improvement.

I promise to report back after seeing him tomorrow ...no matter if it is good or bad news.

Snuggles43,

I am in the Maryland area also. Going to see Kumbhari at Johns Hopkins tomorrow concerning the same procedure ...super excited and anxious. Since you are 2 months out I was wondering if you could share how it is going with your weight loss? Are you happy with the procedure and results?

'Thanks....Veronica

Hi, I had RNY 2003 at 357 lbs, lost to 145 for about 10 years, gained back to 246 over past 4-5 years. Had Overstitch procedure March this year, lost 10 lbs and have gained back plus some. I had the procedure for same reasons of not wanting to go thru big surgery again, insurance would not cover that procedure so paid cash total approx $6500. I read the reviews that it was not effective but thought I would have no problem. Wish I would not have wasted the money. Thought I would share, not trying to discourage you but just be informed, I never felt any restriction from the first day of having it done. I was careful and stuck to diet also.