Nicely said.....
This site is for education and encouragement to all who have undergone WLS.....there are many newbies, and many veterans....
The best advice anyone can give is to tell their own story and experiences...both Good and BAD....
I have learned more from reading people's hardships believe it or not....
I stayed away for a while....many people were being very closed minded, self proclaimed experts...telling people what they should and should not do....telling people
"This is the way it it is....there is no variation, regardless what others may say"
And yet you look at their profile and see their just starting out themselves....
When someone asks a question, for advice, and I an relate, I will ONLY respond with what I have found to be true, from my own experience, period.
If life were only that cut and dried....
What is true for one person, may not be true for the next person....why would someone get angry because someone else has a different approach?
And has the success to back it up?
For instance...the classic question is "How much CC's should I have in my band to make it work?"
And people would actually say what is acceptable and what is not!! How dare they!! What one person has and works for them can and will be totally different from the next....what is important is that the reader sees there are variations and sees what is, and what is not, working for everyone.
Great post Kime-lou. I've gotten myself in trouble a few times b/c of my need to defend who & what I believe in. I've apologized and learn to block.
Not only is the band a learning process, but learning social media is too.
Sometimes someone can be coming off as rude and uncaring when that is the farthest thing from that persons intent.
I personally get great joy sharing what works for me or things I've experienced. I would not be here if it was only to pick out ppls mistakes. That is not what makes me happy.
Thank you for reminding us all to live & learn in a positive way!
