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It is exactly these sort of posts that nearly took me off of OH forever, thanks to Yvonne and the other members of this group, I am thankfully still here.  I do still peruse the main board occassionally. I do have to say I find it so very interesting that many of  those that offer their strong oppinions usually have a private profile. Makes you wonder .........

I second that!    Big Hugs to all of you and your uniqueness!!!

Next time you see that you can PM the person offering them help and you can also invite them to our group.  I too would never speak to someone in that manner and cannot imagine living in a world where people talk to each other that way.  I have said many times that we are bonded by a common thread....the desire to be freed from our obesity.  Love and support is what we are seeking.  Fortunately now through the groups we can get that.  The situation is so sad.
hugs, Y

Thanks Yvonne, as usual you are my voice of reason :)  I don't know why I let myself get sucked in.  I really don't know though how someone justifies saying that to a fellow WLS patient.  If anything, we should be kinder to each other because of the potential health risks.  I wonder if she would even feel bad if that woman did drop dead.  Its insane.  I cherish life and I cherish my friends and family and I wouldn't say that kind of stuff to my worst enemy.  I would never tell someone to "eff off and die".  But you are absolutely right.  We have talked about it before, and there is a group of people who stand up for each other no matter what the person says.  I am sorry, but if you were spewing hate like these people, I would call you out on it.  Just because we had the same surgery doesn't mean I am going to stick up for you when you are being rude.  I'm of the opinion that there is a place for everyone here, no matter what surgery they had.  It doesn't matter to me.  We are all in the same boat.  I seen one just last night where "people of the same surgery" were coming out of the woodwork to pounce on some pre-op who posted something she heard about "that certain surgery".  They were not just correcting her, they were being downright mean in some cases.  I wanted to say something, but I knew it would make no difference.  I hadn't ever crossed paths with this woman I got into it with, and probably wouldn't have said anything if I knew she couldn't be reasoned with.  If I see that post again, I will send you a link.  It was quite ridiculous and it was totally a mob mentality.       

Thanks for the kind words.  It is such a cliche, but I just wish everyone could get along.  They will realize one day that life is too short for this non sense.  I mean honestly, in the big picture, was it worth it to talk to someone like that on a message board?  Just because they are unhappy they don't need to bring it on to others.  I really think some of these people go in with the intention of starting a fight, cause they get some sick pleasure out of it.  Oh well.  Thanks for the advice, it was much appreciated! :)