Commentary on the pro-RNY, anti-VBG vibe I've experienced on this site

Firstly, I have to say that I absolutely LOVE this site. Reading about everyone's real life experiences has been such an inspiration. But there's one thing I've noticed and I just wanted to put this out there. In many instances I've noticed a definite lack of respect for the very personal choices people make regarding the type of WLS they decide to pursue. To be honest, I'm really starting to believe that some of these folks are in the employ of the "Society for the Eradication of VBSs" or some other anti-VBG, pro-RNY group. LOL But seriously, some people seem very threatened (and I can't imagine why) by someone making a choice that differs from theirs. When I decided to pursue WLS, the first question I asked myself was WHO AM I AND WHAT AM I COMMITTED TO. There was no consideration for official statistics, someone elses experience, and certainly not someone elses opinion; that all came later. No one can tell me how successful or unsuccessful I'm going to be because they don't know me, and they don't know my level of commitment; there are too many variables to assume someone is just like you. So what I'm trying to say is when I ask a question about the experiences of those who've pursued the VBG (and I think I speak for all VBGers when I say this), I'm NOT looking for someone to tell me my choice is wrong and I'm certainly not looking for stats on failure rates, or anything else that constitutes the "official line" on VBGs (I've been to the same web sites and read the same information you have). What I'm looking for is support, good vibes, and an answer to the question I asked. Thanks for listening while I got that off my chest. :-) God bless.

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