Should LapBandTalk have forums for OTHER Weight Loss Surgeries?

[Froggi 4]

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Anon poll, reply by choice

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[Chickie 15]

Yeah. If I ever lose my band, I am going to be sleeved, and I don't like the idea of being turfed out because I no longer have a band.

There is plenty of room for other surgery types.

[Jachut 487]

Yeah, I think so. Different strokes and all that, despite the potential for argument. I think its all about the struggles of losing weight as well as the mechanics of it.

[georgia girl 35]

I voted no. It's not that I don't want other WLS people on here, per say. I have nothing against people who have chosen other WLS options. To each his own. I have just read sooooo many posts here about OH and how WLS patients band together and gang up on one another. I would hate for this website to become divided that way. It's a scary thought really. By having all the different WLS on here, I could see how it might. I hope it doesn't because I really like the vibe of this website. I just don't like the "battle of the WLS" drama.

That's my only concern with other WLS forums being here.

[Miss Undastood 0]

I agree with georgia girl. I voted no for similar reasons.

[nina874 48]

I voted yes, for the same reasons as chickie!

[Gone4Now 4]

I voted yes...I think if something happens to my band, I'd like to still be a part of the LBT group. I don't think those groups should have a main focus, but I personally don't mind a group being on LBT for non-banders.

Then I read Georgia Girl's response and that made a lot sense. So, now I'm on the fence. Perhaps if there was a way to stop that before it begins, though I'm not sure how w/out seeming superior. (But face it...the band is superior..ha ha...ha....Okay, moving on.) But, maybe have it so that if any conflicts like that arise, the non-banding forums will be removed. ???

[chocolate_snaps 3]

No. Lapbandtalk, its kind of obvious what it should be about. However, I think that having a board for revisions to other surgeries for former bandsters is okay. If I lost my band I would probably want to continue my LBT relationships. But still, this is'nt ObesityHelp.

I personally came here to escape the confusion and broad topics of OH. Being equally inclusive to other WLSs is going to make that move pointless. I can barely take the HUGE increase in newbie traffic (sorry guys) and pointless groups and boards clogging up the "New Posts" page.

Sure it brings more traffic and that means ad revenue but that is what will certainly push me and others away.

Edited August 18, 2008 by chocolate_snaps
Excessive use of Certainly

[MacMadame 81]

You really are a trouble-maker, Froggi. Do you enjoy making people feel unwanted and defensive?

[JaimeSTL 4]

I completely agree with what Georgia girl said. When I joined LBT, I'd already been to OH and didn't like the vibe, the bashing, etc. I definitely don't want to see that kind of thing here.

Froggi isn't the only person who has questioned the addition of the forums for other surgeries. I can see a need for a revision forum, but not forums for each WLS on what is supposed to be a lap band specific board.

[Froggi 4]

You really are a trouble-maker, Froggi. Do you enjoy making people feel unwanted and defensive?

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This is a poll and it's opinions and it's anonymous. If you don't like it don't read it...simple as that. I made this poll because me and several of my friends on here (not being mentioned) thought it would be a good idea. I am allowed to do it...and it's in R & R. Like many have said in other threads...if you don't like it...don't read it.:biggrin2:

[Guest Leslie2Lose]

I too agree with Georgia, Jamie and chocolate. While I have nothing against those who have chosen a different kind of surgery, this is the Lap-Band Forum. I don't go to forums specifically for other weight loss surgerys (bypass, sleeve, etc.) and post about the band. While I can see the need for education, it opens the door for possible unwarrented and unwanted conflict. I also see the need for an area for Revisions.

I don't see where Froggi is purposely making trouble. She asked a question many of us (myself included) have been wondering as well.

[losingjusme 12]

i am going to say yes...

2 reasons ...

1 Alex - you know - the board owner - has already created them.

2 its nice to have a place where people who are having other WLS come to a (relatively) calm and supportive environment. LBT rarely has many 'flare-ups' and that's only when people post specifically to cause it. not that anyone on here would actually do that... :wink2:

[Froggi 4]

We all know Alex created them...doesn't mean people can't have their own opinions about them though. :wink2:

[luluc 6]

sorta on the fence.

off the bat - Yes, for several reasons mentioned (ie - revisions,etc.) but then i'm like hmm, GG makes a good point - especially after participating (bad me) in an RNY discussion and sharing my friends failed procedure currently looking for a revision. to get a smack down by an RNY person on a lapband board, well - i just disengaged & learned my lesson.

i have learned an awful lot about "other" WLS here, i wouldn't mind that feature staying but i' would have a hard time staying if this turned into OH - which i deplore.