Question:
Suggestion for Eric - sections within the site for ALL types of WLS

Eric, after the recent turmoil over the different types of WLS, is it possible to split the different types of WLS into different sections? I am really frustrated about the whooe thing, including the censorship, but I feel it is necessary for all of us (DS, BPD, RNY, VGB and even the MGB) to share information to new-comers. Instead of all things being lumped onto one board, how about different boards for each surgery type so that folks can get the PROPER support and get their questions answered accurately. Thanks for your time.    — Kris S. (posted on March 11, 2000)

March 11, 2000
Kris: I suggested this to Eric a week or so ago.. To have a page listing all the many different surgery types and the subsequent postings relating to that particular surgery. Then when someone asks for info pertaining to that surgery we as members can just direct them to that page.. No arguments, advertisements, innuendoes or nasty remarks.. Everyone on here was smart enough to get online I'm sure the capable enough to read for themselves about the mechanics of each surgery and the posts that follow on those pages. I even volunteered my time to help set that up. No one expects us members to agree on everything, we're only human and besides the sugeons can't seem to agree on which is best either so why expect us too.. I think it solely depends on the individual and their situation.
   — Victoria B.

March 11, 2000
Different sections of the site for different communities? Yep, I've had general plans for things of that nature for a while. Like a Men's forum. Or perhaps something for LAP people. VBGs are starting (I think?) to become less common, so, some special areas for that, etc. Also, all the geographic localization which is possible. In the mean time, I may as well get everyone's profile page to show what surgery type they had. That would solve the immediate need for knowing where people are coming from.
   — ericklein

March 11, 2000
Eric.... I am not sure how big your international community is, but just to let you know that the VGB is a hot thing over here in Europe right now. Very few places offer the RNY, except in the UK and to the best of my knowledge, Dr. Baltasar in Spain is the only one doing the BPD/DS in Europe, while Dr. Scorpinaro (italy) and another doctor in Antwerp, Belgium are doing the plain old BPD.
   — Kris S.

March 11, 2000
I am so happy that someone finally said this! I used this site to become informed when I started this journey and all of the support that came with it was indeed a blessing. Now 3 months post op with a DS, I miss the ability to correspond on this site. All too often all you see on the subject is bashing and negative comments. I wish that we all, no matter what procedure, would just see how it has helped us and comment on that fact....not bash another persons choice or situation. Didn't we go through enough of that when we were at our highest weights?!?!?! I would love an area for the different sugeries..let me know if anyone would like to know about my experience with the DS...I am here for anyone, as others where here for me!
   — Jackie S.

March 12, 2000
This was my suggestion to Eric awhile back in the "Do you want to volunteer section" I e-mailed this direct to Eric: I suggested a page listing all the surgery types & a concise description and definition of that surgery along with links to verifiable source of information (then include a small PIC of the procedure) then that "PIC" by clicking on it becomes the door that takes you to another page (the post forum) with all the members postings relating to their experience and knowledge about "that particular surgery type". I volunteered my time to help build these pages as I feel this is greatly needed to benefit all new members and undecided members on type of surgery they want to select and this may even attract more doctors to this site so they can input on the particular surgery they perform without fear on stepping on toes of another surgeon..
   — Victoria B.