Question:
Gratitude for the gift of AMOS

   — [Anonymous] (posted on November 7, 2000)


November 7, 2000
I too agree that AMOS has been a much need help to me also. I have not posted as much lately but I guess I have just gotten busy and to tell the truth I did not ost because I got so tired of the negativity here. But jst as you find it here you will find it other places as well. No one or one site is perfect but I think that some of us (thosesending the nasty email) forget that we are all here for one thing - and that is support. Wether it is to give it or to receive it. AMOS has help many people and will continue to do so. Just becasue you disagree with the policy here does not mean you have to bad mouth and insult the other members. Be an adult and move on. I will continue to be an ANGEL to those that need me and I will continue to provide all the information to others that I can. I just hope that those out there that are harbouring such ill gotten feelings will, as I said before, move on or GROW UP. Thanks to everyne for listening and Thank toy to ERIC for all he has done to help us. Without this site there are thousands out there like us that never would have even considered this surgery. YOU HAVE ALOT TO BE PROUD OF........and I am not afraid to post with my name.
   — anitawilson

November 7, 2000
I just wanted to say that I am very thankful for this internet site as well. I have learned so much from all of the people here. I have watched, like others, as some of us have moved on, become new people, created new lives for themselves, etc.,,,I am just plain thankful everyday for this site....It has really helped me stay motivated, and know that there are others out there that feel the same way.
   — twenc

November 7, 2000
I would love to express my gratitude for this site also. Tomorrow will be one year since I had my surgery and I know there are times I'd have not made it before surgery without the support and care of people on this site. I have made wonderful friends that have become like family from the chat room. I have gotten lots of knowledge from the Q&A. I learn from folks in chat and am now able to be a veteran who shares her experiences. I am thankful for Eric and this site. I'm glad that he has a heart for the obese, even though he is not obese himself, yet is willing to give up time, effort and money to a cause like ours. Thanks ERIC!! I also am glad to be a part of the volunteer team. I give back very little in return for what I receive!! I am so thankful for Eric and AMOS and all that work diligently to make it the best WLS Site there is!!
   — Denise S.

November 7, 2000
I am in full agreement with the anonymous poster! I have been on this site for nearly a year...and am very grateful for it!! It has gotten me through the difficult waiting period, and the surgery itself! I've met loads of great people, and don't know what I would to without this site at this point...or at any point! I got information on my doctor, insurance and the various surgical procedures. It is truly a lifeline for me. There are very few places on the net that people that suffer with MO can come together with such complete acceptance of one another. I for one, appreciate Eric's efforts on our behalf...Here's to you Eric!!
   — Statuesque

November 7, 2000
I also agree with this post. I've also found this site to be superior to any other in terms of the depth of information and the degree of peer support. <p>It is true that growth leads to split-offs. That does not have to be a negative thing. I've noticed that many of the people who have joined another site recently maintain good rapport with AMOS. I've also noticed that some have their own agenda and seem to think they can not build up without tearing down. I find that sad, mostly ego driven, and ultimately undesirable to their own goals. C'est la guerre, right? <p>Thank you Eric for all that you do.
   — Watcher L.

November 7, 2000
Ditto....I had my surgery on the 12th of October..I have lost 29 pounds..Praise the Lord! I thank Jesus everyday for this site and the friends I have made here. I am often asked and I'm just a newbie about WLS, this is my first and ususally my final answer...go check out this site! :-) I was getting a little weary of the whining...and griping also, but..I let it go...'cause sometimes you just have to! Much appreciation from someone (ME) who only discovered this site in late June and has already made it to the other side! God bless you Eric and everyone else here at AMOS! Sincerely, TG
   — Terri G.

November 7, 2000
ERIC I am posting to this to let you know how incredible this site and the chatroom has been for me. I came across this site about 8 months ago and read every profile that I possibly could. I started going into the chatroom to get more info and was warmly welcomed by everyone. It took me quite awhile to open up to people as I was so embarrased by my obesity. I lurked around gathering so much invaluable info and putting it into my WLS notebook. Everytime I jumped in with a question everyone took time to answer me and provide as much info as I needed. I actually made the call for my initial consult while chatting -- with all those people "holding my hand". Although I was a nervous wreck everyone supported me and helped me through it. Since then my chatroom friends have helped me through the waiting -- the dreaded waiting -- with all its emotional rollercoasters. The support, care, concern and info I have received have meant more to me than anyone could ever understand. In fact just a week ago I had a bit of a meltdown while in the chatroom as the waiting had become overwhelming, and my chatroom friends (Lynniemoo and DanaTX, in particular) sent me e-mails encourging me to come back to the room. I was so depressed as many of our WLS friends are at some point and my chatroom friends would not let me wallow in it. They pulled me out of it. I do not know of anyone else in my life who would have done that. Now, just today I got my approval and should know my date this week which will be sometime in January. I came into the room and shared this info and EVERYONE was so happy for me. Family and friends cannot relate or understand this WLS journey like my chatroom friends. Recently I have been able to "be there" for new chatroom friends in the same way that the long-timers have been there for me (Thanks Lynniemoo and Jacque). I have met people from all over the world and I know these people keep me in their thoughts as I keep them in my thoughts. It is comforting during this WLS process. THANK YOU ERIC for this site and to all who keep it going!!!! Leigh(NJ) aka
   — darcieleigh

November 7, 2000
I just had to let a post fly when I saw this. If it weren't for this website, I would have never known about WLS, let alone actually had the surgery. THANK YOU THANK YOU, to all the wonderful supportive members here, but a BIG thanks to Eric for having the courage to build a website for a group of people who REALLY needed it. As a direct result of this website, I have lost over 200 lbs due to WLS. I still have a ways to go, but I now have a life. I owe it to my surgeon, the people on this site, and to Eric. Thank you all...
   — Holly G.

November 7, 2000
DITTO all the good things said about AMOS and ERIC. If I hadn't happened onto this site I would not have found the answer to my prayers,the great doctor with lots of experience (Dr. Ferrari)and lots of new found friends with the same problems. I'm still in the process of getting the bypass surgery, but I log into AMOS daily! It is my life-line also and I have learned almost everything from this sight alone. THANK YOU ERIC!!! And I hope to send money soon.
   — [Anonymous]

November 7, 2000
I, too, have benefited enormously from this site. Although I already knew quite a bit about WLS, I learned even more from this wonderful place. The chat room and various boards helped soothe my preop jitters and calm my postop fears. It feels good now to help other people when I'm able to do so, the same way I was helped in the past and still am helped now. I want to thank Eric and all the volunteers on this site for all they do and all the time they put in and all the sweat they sweat ... LOL. My life is now a stream of endless possibilities! Open, transected RNY on 2/23/00, 150 cms. bypassed. Starting weight 325 ... now 194 pounds for a total loss so far of 131 pounds! YIPEEEE!
   — Martha O.

November 8, 2000
I am scheduled for surgery 11/17/00. I would have never made the decision to have this live saving, life changing surgery if I hadn't found this web site. I had the same outdated, preconcieved ideas about the often exagerated risks of this procedure. Hearing the truth from other people who either suffer from morbid obesity or have in the past helped me to decide that this surgery offered me the hope of being "normal" at least once in my lifetime. I can't thank you enough for the information, understanding and support. AMOS members are a uniquely caring and compassionate group of people. This web site has helped me tremendously.
   — Lynn T.




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