TakingABreak

freaking guilty... sometimes I'm not paying close enough attention...

You aren't a rando, Magpie

talk to me after a few thousand posts/replies....

freaking guilty... sometimes I'm not paying close enough attention...

You aren't a rando, Magpie

talk to me after a few thousand posts/replies....

A lot of us ranting here about annoyances never answer the posts that annoy us, or doing so rudely. But rants and raves really need to remain a safe space for venting, appropriately, without a lot of moderation.

There are cases were it's just a mistake... but there are some folks that go to the depths of this site and necro a post from over 10+ years ago... that, is absurd.

freaking guilty... sometimes I'm not paying close enough attention...

You aren't a rando, Magpie

freaking guilty... sometimes I'm not paying close enough attention...

freaking guilty... sometimes I'm not paying close enough attention...

I expect MY surgeon gave me his number and the recording says it's no longer in service, should I go to the ER?

9 times out of 10, searching answers the questions being asked... that's why searching should be your first step in finding answers before posting. This way, the site doesn't get clogged up with the same questions over and over and over (which is exactly what's happening). Pretty sure most folks here (those of us that stuck around) are quite accommodating with providing answers, even to those questions asked a million times. I've been around, on and off, since 2011. I've seen the exact same question get asked more times than I care to count.

That said, this side of the forums (rants and raves section), and this thread (SMH), are *ALL* about venting frustrations.

Some of the most helpful people on this forum (it's actually a web forum that you can choose to access through an app) are participating in this thread and blowing off a little bit of steam, in between answering the same questions over and over again. It's in the "Rants and Raves" area of the forum, not on one of the main question-asking areas. I don't think they're doing anything wrong.
And I say this as someone who has just gone through the surgery, last week. I remember so very well what questions, issues, and concerns someone undergoing this surgery has--I'm still going through many of them. (Like will this dang gurgling ever stop because I feel constantly hungry? The answer, by the way--because I started researching before I let someone cut me, and I've paid attention, and I've done some forum searching of my own--is that it varies by person, but by the time I get to normal foods it should have settled down, mostly. If I'm lucky, it might settle down sooner.)
I'm (still) annoyed at all of the doctors who under-prepare their patients, but more and more, I'm noticing that people seem to want to have their own little thread about their issue, rather than just reading what's going on before they ask so they can participate in the existing threads about exactly the same thing, often happening at exactly the same time. (Which would, by the way, make every thread more valuable--more perspectives! more people encountering the same thing!) And when they get their answer, they don't always seem to acknowledge that the people who answer are volunteering their time, for free (or for very small incentives at the store, I guess, which is a really nice thing, btw), and on top of that maybe are also just random people who won't have all the answers.
(Sorry, Very Helpful People In This Thread, but you -- we! -- really are all just randos, at the end of the day. And until someone's read multiple of our posts, they are going to have a hard time pulling apart what is our own individual bias versus what is actually probably applicable to them. All the more reason people should do a little reading before they post.)

11 months post on 10/07
159-160 lbs (don't weight often so can't tell for certain)
About 1000-1200 cals daily
Lots of Fluids, LOTS lol
Intermittent fasting, (follow our thread!)
No more before photos, there is only the after party

Thanks!!! Learned to let go of the before photos from @AshAsh1 life changing...

Alright ya'll.
My new ones are....
I'm 2 weeks pre op and offer incorrect or ridiculous advice....
Also,
My program gives the only information or the only way that is correct to lose weight with bariatric sugery.

Agreed!

Yes, you most certainly can! Girl.. you should see some of the things I've bought recently. I'm very impressed with myself. I think I'm finally discovering my true style.

Girl, you look freaking awesome. I wish my stomach was as FLAT as yours... dang.... forget about the thigh gap... I still have a giant stomach roll. KILLING IT!

Yes, I'm super thankful that high waist bottoms are popular, and that shorts are an option! I don't know what I'll do for a top. My arms aren't super bad, but I'm self conscious still. This summer I wore a rash guard and longer shorts. Maybe I'll do that next summer too. Honestly, I like the rash guard because I don't have to worry about burning and reapplying sunblock. I did get comments from people who were like, "what are you wearing?!" "Are you swimming in that?" I guess people in these parts don't see rash guards very often.

Alright ya'll.
My new ones are....
I'm 2 weeks pre op and offer incorrect or ridiculous advice....
Also,
My program gives the only information or the only way that is correct to lose weight with bariatric sugery.

This post is such an accurate representation of why this surgery is only a tool. We can cheat and we can sabotage. Many people don't admit that they can just wait those 30 mins to eat more. Thank you for your honesty. I would have to agree with @Orchids&Dragons advice. The minute my food comes, I ask for a to-go box. I also clean up food right away after cooking. I've said this from the beginning, that its depressing to me to go out to eat because I get to enjoy 3-5 bites, and then I'm full. It's frustrating when you actually enjoy food, and perhaps like me, a foodie. I like to eat. I never ate because I was bored or because I was stressed. I actually LOVED eating. So for me, it's so much more mental than physical. I've had to overcome a lot of bad habits and mental struggles.

I can feel your frustration. It took almost 90ish pounds for my coworkers to start commenting. Now, my clients have really started to notice, but again 125lbs down now...