Musings

[HilaryInRC 116]

Deleted

[jenc87 60]

that you just scared all the newbies and the people that are even considering the band are now confused

[elcee 3,340]

I hate it when people do that

[Terry Poperszky 2,784]

And this is why we need a delete button

[Lapbandster 496]

What was the original post?

[HilaryInRC 116]

Sorry guys. Apparently the original post wasn't appreciated by a member. So, I deleted it in the only way I could figure out. It was a comical take on lap band struggles.

[jenc87 60]

you wrote down youre experiences and for people who have just had the band or are thinking about getting the band i thought it would be confusing for them since those r ur experiences and not everyone is the same but if you want to repost and tell them what you wrote i have no problem with that i just wrote down my opion that also required no reply or for it to be deleted best of luck

[laurigee 545]

Good or bad experiences should be encouraged! There are no experiences that are the same, whether they are good or bad!!! It's important to be educated on both when making an important decision! No one should ever feel they need to hide their story!

[jenc87 60]

true but i never wrote for it to be deleted or disregarded for that matter the issue still stands if i was about to get the band and a patient told me one of youre band struggles will be youre are going ro throw up constantly and never eat a hot meal ect... i would turn around and run educated or not those are for ppl to ask if there suitation is the same but like ive said feel free to repost

[HilaryInRC 116]

I have noticed a lot of anger from bandsters who don't get the whole story and feel "duped" as one bandster recently posted. People do need to hear the good, bad, and ugly to make an informed decision about the band. If people get scared about what the reality of living with the band is like, they might need to choose a surgery that is better suited to their needs.

That being said, I think you have a very good point about not wanting to scare the Newbies. Ultimately, getting the weight off and being healthy is more important than fear of puking. Newbies might be scared and not realize that, they might get overwhelmed, they might not have any surgery at all. So, I pulled the post down. I think there is probably a better way for me to share the realities of band life. Although, I did get a few chuckles writing it all out. No harm, no foul. Let's shake hands Jenc87 and move on. I look forward to seeing you around the forums. :-)

[jenc87 60]

thanks but im not angry or at ur post my fear was when we all first get our band all the emotions fears concerns pain and that might of just been me but i didnt want anyone to fear it or be confused by it living with the band is not easy when youre mind and body is changing along with it so dont mind if i do shake on it and see you around on the forum best of luck