Now your getting me thinking...although I have to say I am guilty of 'lurking' too...before I started posting. Is your thought that random people that have nothing to do with WLS are lurking?

OK ... I've been reading without a response too. Just reading your experience is so helpful to those considering or newer to the sleeve than you. I'm sure others are that way too, but I can totally understand your fear of creepy lurkers - just don't consider me one, please!

Now your getting me thinking...although I have to say I am guilty of 'lurking' too...before I started posting. Is your thought that random people that have nothing to do with WLS are lurking?

Yeah, the last part is more my concern. I really don't mind people reading my experiences, it's just kind of creepy with the anonimity of the internet.

Part of me thinks I'm just being a bit paranoid, then other part of me wishes people would just take the time to chime in especially if they are struggling, or maybe experiencing the same thing, and we could all learn and support one another.

OK ... I've been reading without a response too. Just reading your experience is so helpful to those considering or newer to the sleeve than you. I'm sure others are that way too, but I can totally understand your fear of creepy lurkers - just don't consider me one, please!

I promise I don't consider you one of the creepy lurkers. . .

ok I am guilty of lurking as well...I do find your story an inspiration to us all. I havent had my surgery so I use this website for information since I am still weighing my options. I must admit I do enjoy all the success stories. It reminds me to keep my head up during this long process. I went to my first briefing at wilford hall and I was so informed! It has helped me so much to read about everyones experiences. It will be awhile before I have my surgery so I just didnt feel I had anything to contribute. Thankyou for all your blogs you are an inspiration to all of us.

I would've done it too! You can never be too careful!!!

I just want to "chime" in also but only bc I get so much info from you Tiffy and being post op I need all I can get. I saw your other thread about putting it all out there in the open "confessions" and think that is the best one yet! I will be posting on that. Love it.