I was always surprised when people would tell me how they were discouraged or other people were unkind to them on this website. I never understood that until today. From now on I am sticking to family & my surgeon's office support groups. Since I am apparently too dumb to figure it out on my own, can someone please tell me how to delete my profile from here? Thanks.

I really want to post something, but I literally cannot say anything at all about anything....I'm sorry I stirred the pot in the other post and spoke my mind, don't know what I was thinking really...if I would have known THIS would have happened, boy I would have NOT posted anything at all. I do think there are certain ways to confront people, and it's hard for some to convey their message to particular people via the internet, so sometimes we have to curb our thoughts in to generally constructive thoughts to not provoke drama, or upsetting the other party. I honestly believe this all started over really nothing, and definitely should have never, ever turned out to be what it is right now.

Tough love doesn't work for everyone. Many of you, apparently think that if a person doesn't respond well to "tough love" that makes them a pansy, or a baby, which is pretty outrageous. If you're not my superior officer, or someone who's in a higher position than I, am I going to listen to you when you belittle me? Hellz naw. I'm gonna stare at you, laugh in your face and tell you to go pound dirt. BUT, it's the internet, a land of lost sarcasm and miscommunications. It just happens that way. It's all about ones ability to be personable, if you truly want to give your opinion on everything and not be so critical of every little detail and so "plain Jane" with things. I hope this wraps up soon, and gets put behind everyone because it's really tarnishing the reputation of those who are friendly and warm with other members. More especially since this thing is at the top.

Please be nice?

Whew! I was gonna join to get and receive support. However, after reading all the drama, I'm gonna pass. Maybe I'll start a "No Drama" thread.

Aussie Lady was right 'cept she said "ladies." Children is more like it.

No. There is a group that believes a method of transport between a thought, and its recipient is a single plan and cannot be altered or modified per each individual person that needs help. It's not that they're wrong, they're frequently right, but the issue is the way the perceive themselves to others, giving a negative impression. This is not what 90% of the people on this site are like. In my experience, most are very welcoming and warm, giving their experience and opinion in a calm, non threatening manner. It's just hard to not lose track of the message the others have.

I really want to post something' date=' but I literally cannot say anything at all about anything....I'm sorry I stirred the pot in the other post and spoke my mind, don't know what I was thinking really...if I would have known THIS would have happened, boy I would have NOT posted anything at all. I do think there are certain ways to confront people, and it's hard for some to convey their message to particular people via the internet, so sometimes we have to curb our thoughts in to generally constructive thoughts to not provoke drama, or upsetting the other party. I honestly believe this all started over really nothing, and definitely should have never, ever turned out to be what it is right now.

Tough love doesn't work for everyone. Many of you, apparently think that if a person doesn't respond well to "tough love" that makes them a pansy, or a baby, which is pretty outrageous. If you're not my superior officer, or someone who's in a higher position than I, am I going to listen to you when you belittle me? Hellz naw. I'm gonna stare at you, laugh in your face and tell you to go pound dirt. BUT, it's the internet, a land of lost sarcasm and miscommunications. It just happens that way. It's all about ones ability to be personable, if you truly want to give your opinion on everything and not be so critical of every little detail and so "plain Jane" with things. I hope this wraps up soon, and gets put behind everyone because it's really tarnishing the reputation of those who are friendly and warm with other members. More especially since this thing is at the top.

Please be nice?[/quote']

I am really trying right now. LOL. I say we start a new post & get it all bumped up so this one can get buried.

Thanks, Dee Dee. I'll stay ... if you will. I'd really like to stay. I'm pre-op so I have a lot of questions. If everyone will stop posting about this issue, stop explaining, re-explaining, clarifying & reiterating their position, stating & restating their opinion, being cerebral ... I'm in. If it STOPS NOW, I'd love to chat.

I'll start. I'm a senior who's been trying to get Medicare to pay for the Sleeve. I live in Dallas. Does anyone know anything?

Thanks' date=' Dee Dee. I'll stay ... if you will. I'd really like to stay. I'm pre-op so I have a lot of questions. If everyone will stop posting about this issue, stop explaining, re-explaining, clarifying & reiterating their position, stating & restating their opinion, being cerebral ... I'm in. If it STOPS NOW, I'd love to chat.

I'll start. I'm a senior who's been trying to get Medicare to pay for the Sleeve. I live in Dallas. Does anyone know anything?[/quote']

I have Medicare also although I am in New York state. I also have part C as opposed to just A & B. I had no problems getting approved though. Honesty the hardest part was getting all the pre-op testing that Medicare requires. My surgeons office was great. They gave me a list of the tests that I needed & had me sign a medical records release form. As my test results came in they were sent right to my surgeons office. They also have an insurance specialist. It was only about 2 weeks from the time my last test result came in to when I was approved.

Dede please don't ok? We have all of us had a bump or bruise here.. When I answered you that fist time remember? I said that I swore I would never post again but there I was doing it?

It was because someone attacked me. Well I didn't leave because I felt I need to Speak to you when I saw your post !! You will have insight to give others that is from your own unique perspective and this site needs you!

Laura

Thank you, Laura. You have always been very kind to me & supportive. Thank you.

Sassy, the only thing I could think of would be to contact a few local surgeons around here and see how well their insurance area handles medicare cases. It's likely some practice has had a lot of experience and knows how to word things and help to get approval. I'm in the Dallas area too, please do let me know if there's anything you need.

Is there a BLOCK button? If not we need one!

Whew! I was gonna join to get and receive support. However' date=' after reading all the drama, I'm gonna pass. Maybe I'll start a "No Drama" thread.

Aussie Lady was right 'cept she said "ladies." Children is more like it.[/quote']

http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com/topic/65823-a-thread-for-people-who-dont-argue-name-call-dictate-or-generally-just-be-nasty/

I tried to catch up on all the ins and outs and nuances of this thread but my male brain started over-heating and tripped a breaker which started a movie about fishing reels.

Thanks, all. Dee Dee - great idea to start a brand spanking new topic. What shall we call it?

Mark - Thanks for your offer to help. I really appreciate it.

Thanks, all. Dee Dee - great idea to start a brand spanking new topic. What shall we call it?

Mark - Thanks for your offer to help. I really appreciate it.

Sassy, here is a thread that I just started. I'm hoping that it will be encouraging & help people share & feel good. http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com/topic/70339-super-positive-sunday-love-your-sleeve-love-yourself/

Anyone looking for a more positive place today check this out http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com/topic/70339-super-positive-sunday-love-your-sleeve-love-yourself/

When I first was new on this forum I got reamed by hundreds of people because I posted something about drinking alcohol post op too early. I guess it was the way I put it that people didnt like. I was called an arrogant b***h , a troll, and even got hate emails. Things like that don't really bother me. I'm still here !!!i get a lot of great information on here andI really like this forum .I'm not gonna let those people interfere with my life. Stick around and don't sweat the small things

If you really want to delete your profile, why wouldn't you just research the FAQ's or logout and never come back!?? I'm calling you out on some passive aggressive behavior stuff.

If someone upset you, direct your comments to them and have it out! We are adults and this is a public forum. Obviously i don't want to speak for you or your motivations but I'm here to learn About myself from people like me, who are in the same/similar situation. I hope that people like Grace and others tell me straight. It's up to you what you do with it. Be hurt if you want, but say it and deal with it.

You know.. If this forum had a time out corner I'd put you in it... Shame on you for saying what you said the way you said.

*shakes head in disgust*