Why so many Pre-Ops in the Post-Op section?

[MLBL 2]

I think what the OP might have meant is a reply like "Gee, that's interesting but I don't know because I'm xxx from surgery." doesn't add anything to the thread.

[Cocoabean 430]

I think what the OP might have meant is a reply like "Gee, that's interesting but I don't know because I'm xxx from surgery." doesn't add anything to the thread.

What you say is likely the case, but as we know, threads wander around a bit. :w00t:

However, sometimes those posts will bump a post up so that others who might have missed it will see it and respond. I usually click on the new posts link and start at the top and work my way down.

[Amanda1982 142]

I my opinion if I’m having a problem post-op or pre-op, and someone just says….”I don’t have an answer b/c I’m not banded yet. But Good Luck to you and your journey” that’s still encouraging and positive. They might not be banded yet but maybe they have seen another post where someone has had the same problem and can direct you to the post or person. Not only that, it refreshed the Forum so other people can see it in the Latest Post section. I’m not banded yet but I’m I will continue to encourage and support even if I’m not banded yet.

Sorry if it frustrates you

[Tsaleen 1]

I have a tendency to agree with the poster. If you are pre-op maybe you shouldn't respond to post-op threads. It makes it look like there are informative responses in the thread but it's not the case.

Then again, some people don't like being the first to respond to a thread, so the unbanded response makes the thread more inviting.

When I was pre-op I kept the post-op trolling stealth!!

[DonTony 0]

Before I had surgery, I trolled the Post OP pages to prepare the next few weeks post op.

But most of the time, I just trolled and didn't post. I think the majority of pre ops do that. Others will make a post here and there.

But honestly. Even when I read someone pre op now commenting on the post op, is it a big deal? I dont bitch that I lost 4 seconds of my life reading a pre op's comment.

[WrenBird 11]

I wish I had've been on this website and read all of the problems before I got my surgery...Would've been better to know what to expect.