What am I missing?

So, i have been posting and researching and hanging around OH for around 6 months. I generally look at the message boards for diabetes, lightweights, RNY, and the main forum. Im missing stuff... where else should i be looking? Someone mentioned "angels" the other day and in all this time i had never heard of that. Someone else mentioned that major mom has a forum or blog or something? I tried to look at the plastics forum but i cant seem to get it to work right. Anyone have any advice..... how would i find this info? I feel like i have missed a chapter in a book! Lol

personally, i stay away from the main board.  They can get into way too much drama.  I read RNY and this one.  Used to check in on the low carb but it isn't very active anymore.  Mostly I hang out here, it is friendly and safe.

 I totally agree with you... I can name the people that seem to be so nasty... I don't get it.  I lurk over there but don't post much.  The RNY one CAN be that way at times also but it's a select few... IMHO.

I look through the main board, but rarely post there because of all the drama queens.

It sounds to me like you're looking at the main boards. The plastics board is picky - sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't.

As far as angels, there really hasn't been an explanation about them in a while. An angel is someone who will check in on you when you have your surgery, and report to the group about how you're doing. Some keep up the support phone calls, some may send care packages... it's all pretty variable. If there's someone you feel close to on the board, you just message them and ask if they'll be your angel. Major Mom can also let you know if there's someone you may want to consider.

I don't think Major Mom (Gina) has a separate forum or blog so much as she's kind of the "mom" of this board, so they may have been talking about us.

As Price said, this is pretty much the best board to hang out in! Somebody will know what you want to know, and nobody will bash you for asking!

There is a LW facebook page - maybe that's what you caught that Majormom was talking about... if you want to be added, let her know (I know there's others that can add you, but not sure who at the moment).

The plastics board I frequent on occasion.  Like to see what's going on.  But at this stage, not something you really have to be too concerned about.  After about 6 months and getting close to your goal, that's the time to start asking those questions. 

I stay off the main board too - UGH - mean people there.  I'm sure there are some nice ones too, but I don't waste my time.  Even the RNY board can get snippy at times too. 

You're doing fine.  Don't worry about missing anything, because after surgery you'll have another whole slew of questions to ask!

 Thanks for the info :o)  I can't seem to get the plastics board to work... When I go there, I can't see posts, just info about plastics...it's odd.

(I know there's others that can add you, but not sure who at the moment).

I'm one of the "others" that can add to the FB LW group.

Liz

Any lightweights who want to join the little Facebook LW group, please let us know. Anyone that is a member there and is your friend on Facebook can ask to have you added. It's a "secret" group on Facebook so nobody else can see into the group or see what you type there.

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 I woule LOVE to be included in this!  What do you need from me?

Sent you a PM.