Hello, this is my first post but I have been visiting for quite a while each and everyday, sometimes more than once. This particular thread finally convinced me to introduce myself and maybe give my opinion as a newbie. I have never visited the "Rants and Raves" thread as far as I can remember. My reason being, just the name of it sort of turned me off. I didn't come looking for a support website to listen to this type of stuff but I think it is great of you to offer that type of an area for those that feel a real need to rant or rave.
The last couple of weeks this place has been a very depressing place to come to. But, I kinda got hooked when I first started "checkin in" because at that time I was finding so many interesting helpful posts. I was having a ball reading all your great posts and success stories!
If I did have a vote, I would vote to keep the Rant and Rave thread and somehow figure out how to remind others in a kind way that they may need to take their troubles there and maybe solve them or at least have a place to vent them.
I have not been banded yet. Unfortunately, my surgery will be under medicare and because of the many surgery requests, I don't even have a consultation with my surgeon until January 9th. I was told surgery possible in February I am going in for both my evaluations next Thursday in Reno.
Thanks for the opportunity!
Gail
