Hey out there,

Can we help each other and give more support? I know we can. Sometimes we are so busy leading our own lives we forget just how far we have come and what a difference we can make helping someone else who is just starting out. If people would take more time to think about ways they can make others feel good about their choices or answer some of their questions, or offer some support it might mean the world to that person. I know when I was starting I had some delightful ladies who were always right there for me—THANKS LADIES! I had a million questions, and they always answered all my questions. I had a million questions and they were always so nice to answer all of my questions.

Perhaps the best way is simply through sharing sincere compliments, answering the question that they are asking and do it sincerely. It just takes a few minutes to do this. How about looking for ways to compliment them on their success or their choice to have weight loss surgery? It will make both of you and the people reading these posts feel a lot better. You are all very important. Just because we make different choices doesn’t make us right or wrong.

You will find that I do reference that I went to Dr. Aceves. I do this because he is the only doctor I have knowledge about, and I feel he is a marvelous Doctor who cares genuinely about his patients. He has years of experience and you will find that anyone who has gone to him, feels the very same why I do.

So let step up and help the new people out there. How about being accountable and offering our expertise that we have developed on our weight loss journey? Some of us have accomplished our weight loss, and we have a lot we can share. I want everyone to be successful, healthy and ecstatic with their choice.

NEVER ever give up on yourself. Having Weight Loss Surgery was the very FINEST thing I have ever done for myself. You can and will be successful too! DO not give another day of your life away being overweight, fat, hefty, chubby, heavy, pudgy, stout, plump and obese. There are so many words I can say for fat, but we know all of them. How about you are unhealthy! It is your time to start living.

Hugs,

I agree....I am scheduled next week....we have a great support group here and I really enjoy this forum too...thanks

I agree every has a story and life experiences that can help.others. Honestly, this forum got me through some hard adjustment periods.... I will pay it forward by checking in to encourage others! Thank You for sharing!

You said it! Amen to that and hopefully everyone will make an effort.

let step up and help the new people out there. offering our expertise that we have developed on our weight loss journey?

Newbies et al

Suzanne is a lovely lady from sleeveland that lost 115 lbs!!! in 2008!!!!

proving that there is life after many years of WLS!!!!

what an inspiration she is!!!

periodically she"pops in", showing her lovely slim self

always smiling

she's a great role model!!!!

she was 62 when she was sleeved (I know she doesn't mind me saying her age)

i only mention her age to show "older" people (like me )I was 57 when i had WLS - that its never too late to start your new healthier, happier, longer life

people that have been sleeved a few weeks, months - we've all heard the same question comments from NEWBIES

they are repetitious - telling their poop stories LOL - hair following out - Protein shake problems, STALLS et al

they are good questions, we've said,asked them before - so now its the NEWBIES turn to ask them, since they never heard the answers

most of us can remember asking those questions when we were NEWBIES too

i know if 15 months ago i was referenced to use the search bar on hair, it wouldn't be the same as someone giving personal help on the board

(its true that after someone gives a response checking the search area is helpful)

so NEWBIES.............

here we are - ask away!!!!

any and all questions - go for it!!!!

just remember, another NEWBIE might just have asked that question ie yesterday, so you might not always get that personal response

i would like to also tell you NEWBIES when you introduce yourself - there are so many of you NEWBIES we don't get to individually welcome you

just know even though we don't address each and everyone of you

we all welcome you to the VSG board with arms open - on your successful road to "heaven" in sleeveland!!!!

Suzanne, thanx for reminding us that all of us are here requesting support

even when NEWBIES confess they ate something bad,,,,,,,

we need to be there for them - but we also need to tell them to knock it off!!! if they do something wrong!/silly like eating 4 slices of pizza PO day 4!!!!

not a good idea guys!!!!

so newbies try not to be offended if someone "unintentionally" might not show their best side with a reply

we're all usually the cream of the crop, here to help you the best we can

but remember we'll answer your questions to the best of our capability

but frequently you need/should check with your NUT/surgeon if its a more serious question about a possible leak, stricture et al

for many things you must seek your doc/Nuts advice

Suzanne, sounds like you are continueing to do great!!!!

thanx for stopping by!!! - would love to see you more often

welcome NEWBIES

kathy

Newbies et al

Suzanne is a lovely lady from sleeveland that lost 115 lbs!!! in 2008!!!!

proving that there is life after many years of WLS!!!!

what an inspiration she is!!!

periodically she"pops in", showing her lovely slim self

always smiling

she's a great role model!!!!

she was 62 when she was sleeved (I know she doesn't mind me saying her age)

i only mention her age to show "older" people (like me )I was 57 when i had WLS - that its never too late to start your new healthier, happier, longer life

people that have been sleeved a few weeks, months - we've all heard the same question comments from NEWBIES

they are repetitious - telling their poop stories LOL - hair following out - Protein shake problems, STALLS et al

they are good questions, we've said,asked them before - so now its the NEWBIES turn to ask them, since they never heard the answers

most of us can remember asking those questions when we were NEWBIES too

i know if 15 months ago i was referenced to use the search bar on hair, it wouldn't be the same as someone giving personal help on the board

(its true that after someone gives a response checking the search area is helpful)

so NEWBIES.............

here we are - ask away!!!!

any and all questions - go for it!!!!

just remember, another NEWBIE might just have asked that question ie yesterday, so you might not always get that personal response

i would like to also tell you NEWBIES when you introduce yourself - there are so many of you NEWBIES we don't get to individually welcome you

just know even though we don't address each and everyone of you

we all welcome you to the VSG board with arms open - on your successful road to "heaven" in sleeveland!!!!

Suzanne, thanx for reminding us that all of us are here requesting support

even when NEWBIES confess they ate something bad,,,,,,,

we need to be there for them - but we also need to tell them to knock it off!!! if they do something wrong!/silly like eating 4 slices of pizza PO day 4!!!!

not a good idea guys!!!!

so newbies try not to be offended if someone "unintentionally" might not show their best side with a reply

we're all usually the cream of the crop, here to help you the best we can

but remember we'll answer your questions to the best of our capability

but frequently you need/should check with your NUT/surgeon if its a more serious question about a possible leak, stricture et al

for many things you must seek your doc/Nuts advice

Suzanne, sounds like you are continueing to do great!!!!

thanx for stopping by!!! - would love to see you more often

welcome NEWBIES

kathy

Hey Kathy,

Thanks for all the nice words. And heck NO I don't mind you saying my age at all. I am proud to be the age I am. This surgery has changed my entire life. Yes I have lost this weight and kept it off. Best of all I am walking every day. Yes, I walk 7 days a week. In about a week, I will have walked for 9 months, and NEVER missed a day of walking. Yes, I walk in the rain. I won't melt, and it feels good to walk every day!

We are ALL out here to help and support you. There are NEVER any wrong questions to ask. Start asking some of us for help or send us your questions. We are here to be honest, cheer you on and support you in any way we can.

Hugs to you Kathy and thanks for all the nice words about me.

Suzanne

Thank you Susan and Kathy. AS A Newbie I truly appreciate your compassion, guidance, and most of all your patience.

I was reading a rant on here that made.me.nervous to ask anything and also look at those guys differently....but reading this is comforting....although i have utilized the search bar alil more I've noticed most finds are not recent some.are from years ago with 150 to 500 responses and it tends to go way off topic so u can never find what u r or.maybe looking for which was the reason i ask bc Im new it 2013 and i want the vets or ppl at the same stage as.me opinion thank you guys that are very patient kind and swent with the newbies such as myself...i really appreciate the support it def lifts.me up and means a whole lot!!!!

I was reading a rant on here that made.me.nervous to ask anything and also look at those guys differently....but reading this is comforting....although i have utilized the search bar alil more I've noticed most finds are not recent some.are from years ago with 150 to 500 responses and it tends to go way off topic so u can never find what u r or.maybe looking for which was the reason i ask bc Im new it 2013 and i want the vets or ppl at the same stage as.me opinion to be up to date......or i ask again so i don't have to look thru 500 pages for the answer... thank you guys that are very patient kind and swent with the newbies such as myself...i really appreciate the support it def lifts.me up and means a whole lot!!!!

I was reading a rant on here that made.me.nervous to ask anything and also look at those guys differently....but reading this is comforting....although i have utilized the search bar alil more I've noticed most finds are not recent some.are from years ago with 150 to 500 responses and it tends to go way off topic so u can never find what u r or.maybe looking for which was the reason i ask bc Im new it 2013 and i want the vets or ppl at the same stage as.me opinion thank you guys that are very patient kind and swent with the newbies such as myself...i really appreciate the support it def lifts.me up and means a whole lot!!!!<img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

Hi,

It is hard to know who to talk to. I was very lucky that I had two ladies who really helped when I was starting this journey. If you have any questions please feel free to send me an E-mail to Suzannesh@aol.com. If you send me a note I will also be happy to send you my phone number if you want to talk. You are doing all the right and correct things. I wish you great success. I am always here to help you in any way I can.

Hugs,

Suzanne

Hi' date='

It is hard to know who to talk to. I was very lucky that I had two ladies who really helped when I was starting this journey. If you have any questions please feel free to send me an E-mail to Suzannesh@aol.com. If you send me a note I will also be happy to send you my phone number if you want to talk. You are doing all the right and correct things. I wish you great success. I am always here to help you in any way I can.

Hugs,

Suzanne[/quote']

)) thank you suzanne!! I just may have to take u up on that! Its a scary yet exciting experience I will be sure to email u I kno I will be freaking very soon lol thanks again

Hugs,

Atia