New Lap-Band Board Just Formed!

Ron Cusano · February 9, 2008

Come check it out and support us as we grow!

marieze · February 10, 2008

Just curuious...why did you start a new group? And, did this one not meet your needs? And, isn't it a little ackward (sp.) advertising it on another lapband board? Seems a little weird to me. This one is so comprehensive I can't help but wonder why you are doing this?

Marieze:confused:

Ron Cusano · February 10, 2008

To answer your question, there was a lot of drama, attacking and provocation taking place on an other board I belong to, and many folks were leaving. Before starting the new forum, which is a new alternative, not a replacement for any other forum, I posted and asked if there was any interest in it, and received an overwhelming response.

You asked if this board would fill the need, and to be honest I have used this board in the past and found a lot of the same here on different threads. Just my opinion.

kacee · February 10, 2008

Well, this isn't a "private club" for members only. We're all out here to get info and be supportive. I don't care whether I do it here or elsewhere. We should embrace anyone and everyone. Good luck on your endeavor, Ron!

MamaJava · February 10, 2008

I just visited your site and I'm confused about something...folks over there are talking about how excited they are to be on a drama-free board and whatnot. What drama? I've lurked here forever before I finally signed up after my surgery back in January. I've never seen anything horrible enough to cause the creation of an entire new site. Plus...a little drama is everywhere if the posters on your site are referring to receiving a disagreement now and then with a statement they've made. That's not horrible...that's human nature. It will happen on your board eventually as it grows also. You aren't free from "drama" anywhere in life. That's just my 2 cents as well. Good luck to ya, though! You website looks good.

marieze · February 10, 2008

Thanks for taking the time to answer my questions. I see what you mean by drama from another posters comments to me about a "private club". Don't exactly know where that came from; but I do see what you mean!

marieze

gkeyt · February 10, 2008

I don't think he was really referring to LBT as having all the drama...there is another "Well-Known Website" with forums for all kinds of bariatric surgeries, and their lap band forum is famous for its "drama" and negativity...I recognize Ron from there, and he's a good guy, he wouldn't post this here if he didn't think people would be genuinely interested.

Personally, I think it's great that there are lots of different options out there for people. The more info, the better. Of course, not all of the info you get on forums like this is really accurate or necessarily even helpful, but if you can pick through it all and find the gems, I think these places help people a lot. Good luck on the new forum, Ron!

Suzzzie. · February 11, 2008

I've seen drama - but it's between 3 LBTrs and their 'fake' profiles. I just laugh and move on. No drama on the real threads. Why would anyone leave LBT?!

Hastings · February 11, 2008

I tried to create a new account on the other forum, but I gave it five different user names and it says each one was already used. I doubt it. Can't make it work.