Some things I read here make my eyes roll...

[LipstickLady 25,682]

...and my hackles rise.

Seriously.

That back button. Sometimes I can't hit it fast enough.

[ProjectMe 909]

Sometimes I get that feeling...but then I check myself. Not everyone has received the kind of PreOp education I received. Not everyone reached rock bottom b4 having surgery. Not everyone has the time or the skills to engage in WLS research...ETC.

I am constantly reminding myself that even though we may have WLS in common, we are all on different journeys.

I have also learned about myself that it is fruitless for me to reply on certain topics. Certain topics really irritate me...so rather than post something that could be construed as less than helpful, I try to be disciplined enough to skip that post.

Edited March 21, 2015 by ProjectMe

[LipstickLady 25,682]

Absolutely. It's not the uneducated that gets to me.

[GreenEyes604 753]

Its not the uneducated that gets me either, its the downright stupid and ignorant comments that make me just shake my head and say, "To think you're the sperm that actually made it?"

[LipstickLady 25,682]

Ha!

[Bandista 7,466]

Moi. Aussi.

[shugal 48]

I hope I never post something stupid...

I have to agree with the Truths you posted under your names ProjectMe & Lipstick lady...they are very correct!

I never understood how the lapband worked before ( I won''t get into that it's in the past) lets just say I UNDERSTAND now.

It's all of the things you posted under you names and then some.

It was eye opening for me to understand it finally! that is is a tool to help me NOT a miracle cure. That I have to make a 110% lifestyle change for LIFE. I have to accept that I can never eat what I did before or even have as much liquids.

I understand all those things and I am willing to make the change for life.

If I should post something stupid ...do slap me one and let me know

I am only at the start of my journey so I'll liable to say something dumb..

Just go ahead and let me know if I do!! :-)

[LipstickLady 25,682]

I will. I promise.

That said, I hope if and when I do, someone calls me on it, too.

[emma4884 81]

Could I suggest that each of us pause and ask ourselves if my post is constructive, or is it likely to intimidate some members?

Edited April 1, 2015 by emma4884

[shugal 48]

LOL@ LipstickLady...gee thanks LOL kidding..pls do tell me if I do something dumb LOL

[LipstickLady 25,682]

LOL@ LipstickLady...gee thanks LOL kidding..pls do tell me if I do something dumb LOL

Fo'shizzle!

[B-52 7,113]

So tell me guys, or I should say Gals....am I allowed to eat pizza??? It's been at least a week since my surgery...

You have to admit though, if it wasn't so sad, it can be very entertaining and funny....

But like someone else said...there are areas I avoid...and as much as I hate to say it, it is the posts where people who just had surgery lurk....if I said anything they would just not get it, or accuse me of being insensitive.

[VSGAnn2014 12,992]

How did I miss seeing this thread?

From now on, I'm coming in here to vent and beat my head on the wall among friends.

[LipstickLady 25,682]

How did I miss seeing this thread?

From now on, I'm coming in here to vent and beat my head on the wall among friends.

Wait, what?!!!?!? You're not one of my many stalkers? I'm hurt.

[VSGAnn2014 12,992]

Of course not. You're too mean for me.