I came to this site because I thought that this would be a wonderful place where I would be surrounded by a group of my own peers. I have posted many questions that I had questions about or had minimal knowledge on. I have received very good advice and some advice I thought sounded nice, I followed up with my doctor on. I mean it is awesome to get advice from others, but who knows what best for you besides the person who placed this remarkable tool inside of us??

We have all been forewarned about the dangers of not following the rules that was given to us. If you have orders from your doctor by all means FOLLOW THEM. Don’t take matters into your own hands and when something bad happens, you freak out.

Everyone has an OPIOION!! Do you have to agree? NOT AT ALL. Most people who do cheat their bands/themselves often look for confirmation from another person who will come out of nowhere and agree with them. I feel personally some question should not be asked on this site; especially ones that promote controversy in a bad way.

Example, I was just banded and I am hungry. So I ate some lunch meat.

You were advised against it but insisted on doing your own thing. How can you expect not to receive feedback with someone trying to make you accountable for your mistake? Not everyone is going to say something nice to glorify your wrong-doing. Before you judge a statement try to understand it for the other persons prospective. Let’s just go back to being helpful by sharing experiences that are helpful to one another. I am almost 90% sure no one on here is purposely being malicious but simply helpful.

Always remember, When you are typing it’s hard to tell someone’s tone. So when in doubt, just say thank you for your input and move one.

(I had to vent and I wanted to share with everyone. I don’t like seeing my friends being verbally attacked for stating an opinion. Sometimes you just have to learn how to AGREE TO DISAGREE. An opinion is like an Ass, Everyone has one and you are not always going to like sh*t it comes with. ) Have a nice night.

Very well said.

Tom, Toronto

Banded July 6 06

Wt. Loss: 160 lbs

Lol Ad, you're fiery today.

*smooches*

I'm known for being frank from time to time.

Well done. Couldn't have said it better

Soon we aren't going to say anything of substance because we may offend someone! If a blog bothers me I just delete it. Everyone has an off day once in awhile.

Owww dang I likey this afrienne lol bang on hun xx

Well said addrienne, and Joanne is right, if I don't like someone's blog, I either delete, or don't bother!

^5 Ad <hugs> my lil fiery friend ahhahah

Great post and I agree.

Everyone has an OPINION!! Do you have to agree? NOT AT ALL.

Everyone does have an opinion. Too bad everyone doesn't have common sense!!

This will not be a popular rant....

I'm sorry but when someone posts that they are just a week post op and they just tested their band by eating a large pizza and want to know if they are OK. Then I say let the b***h slapping begin. Not a good attitude I know but when you've read enough of these posts it can be frustrating. I usually sit back and shake my head at the ignorance and then I ask myself did the person not bother to educate themselves or was it the educators who failed them or are they just that out of control with addiction.

People who do not comply and are completely ignorant and are the ones leading to skewing stats as far as success vs. failure and doing a dis-service to themselves and the reputation of the band.

/End of rant

This will not be a popular rant....

Hi Jim, I really have to disagree with you. I think this is going to be a VERY popular rant. Well said! And Adrienne, the lunchmeat comment had me laughing so hard that now all I have to do is think of the word lunchmeat and that's it for me. My husband is calling down from his office, what's so funny? How to explain, but it's all wrapped up in that most predictable of human behaviors: stupidity.

I couldn't think of anything at the time. I was just annoied and lunch meat was the first food that popped into my head.

Hi Jim, I really have to disagree with you. I think this is going to be a VERY popular rant. Well said! And Adrienne, the lunchmeat comment had me laughing so hard that now all I have to do is think of the word lunchmeat and that's it for me. My husband is calling down from his office, what's so funny? How to explain, but it's all wrapped up in that most predictable of human behaviors: stupidity.

Jim Jim Jim.... Wow, you thief; those were some of my thoughts intermingled in that rant!

--hugs--

Occasionally I will read post to my hubby that the noncompliant bandsters make:

--- last night for supper I had fried pork chops, Mac n cheese, cornbread, corn on the cob, mashed potatoes & a jug of ice cold sweet tea. I chewed really well but i still occasionally felt that pain in my chest and took my time but it took me about an 1 1/2 hours to finish eating my entire meal. I am 1 month post-op and I thought this band was supposed to "make me eat less"? I tried it once, but i just can't live off of 2 cups if food.

First we were shocked & floored!

Then we just would stare at each other like "it's happening again, what is wrong with these people"!

Now, I just shake my head and say "well I guess they aren't as sick and tired of being fat as I am"!

--- hubby says if they would have dropped 10k for their band then maybe they would be more compliant, but that theory has also been disproven.

....carry on....carry on

Adrienne ... just look what you started!

---ROCK on girl, Rock on---

Just trying to spread a little LOVE..

Adrienne ... just look what you started!

---ROCK on girl, Rock on---

Some people are very passionate about their journey to weight loss and health. That's a good thing, because it promotes the motivation for success.

However we all realize that different surgeons can and do have different approaches to their treatment protocols they use for their patients. Different does not mean wrong.

I also am beyond weary when it comes to the poster who is freaking out about the possibility of damaging their band because they ignored their surgeon's instructions.

It is up to the Bandster to take the personal responsibility to follow their OWN surgeon's instructions. And if you fail to, take responsibility for your mistake. Then you should be honest with your surgeon about your lack of compliance.

None of us who post on this forum that I have encountered to date has the proper medical credentials to render any type of medical opinion. Apply that reality to your post before you post questions which should be directed to your own surgeon.

We are all supposedly adults, and as such we can/should act our age. We can agree to disagree in an appropriate manner without resorting to the childish behaviors we would expect from young children.