Question:
So you put your postings in as they happen or......

Do you write on your postings as they happen or do you keep a journal and then put them in? I am very much pre-op but I would like to post things as I think of them. Kind of like my own journal for everybody else to see.    — angela D. (posted on April 26, 2002)

April 25, 2002
If you are talking about the profile, I use it like a journal. I think they are a GREAT resource for pre-ops to really see what others have gone through. I have talked about pretty much every issue I've faced since starting my journey- good and bad. Plus it's a nice thing for me to look back at and see how far I've come in such a short amount of time. Good Luck to you. :)
   — Angela B.

April 26, 2002
I use my profile as a journal to post whenever I experience or think of about something related to WLS. It has proven to be a valuable resource for many pre-ops. I receive emails weekly regarding my journaling. It helps me to sort out the things I'm going through and helps others to know what to expect and hopefully give encouragement.
   — artistmama

April 26, 2002
I keep both a profile here on AMOS as well as copy the same thing to another journal (just in case one may get lost) as well as a list of my measurements pre-op (the day of my surgery) and every month on my anniversary date. I also keep in my profiles photos that are taken every month (I want to see the change). Tina Torrey, Spanaway, WA 08/28/01 60" distal RNY, 86 lbs gone forever!!
   — trtorrey

April 26, 2002
Many people use the AMOS journal as a regular diary, but I didn't want to take up too much room with my every day concerns. Many people end up having to make multiple profiles here because they run out of room. So I started a diary on www.diaryland.com, where you take take up as much room as you want. You can also then put the link on your profile or web site.
   — Jennifer Y.