Maybe I am the only one who gets my feelings hurt on these forums. Maybe its the hormones out of wack since surgery. Or maybe its the fact that I haven't been off work for 6 weeks and I feel so isolated, so alone. And this site made me feel so comforted. Like I had this big group of friends in the same boat as me. Tonight I guess some of the hostility is getting to me. It seems if you go against someone who's been here longer or sleeved longer than watch out. I may be newly sleeved but I am not an idiot. My opinions can have value too. Anyhow, just feeling alone and discounted. Thanks for reading.

Barbie... I've been a Nurse for 38 years and I've always heard the saying "old Nurses eat their young". I've lived my career with the philosophy that if we don't take care of each other, we can't take care of our Patients. I guess for some it's the same here. All I can say is take what you like and leave the rest. For the most part, I've seen a lot of support and compassion here. Those that are insensitive have their own issues. Just remember.... you can always scroll past a post. Don't feel bad..... we love you..... ((((hugs)))))

Yeah, I know that about nurses. I'm the one who willingly volunteers to mentor and train. Guess I sympathize with newbies. This has made me quite popular wherever I work because I am friends with everyone even those nasty people.

((((hugs))) I have notice certain people are very negative on this forum. Just remember its not you!! In my opinion we are all dealing with an addiction and probably are carrying around some excess baggage (emotional). I think that manifests itself differently in people. Some people can become defensive or negative as a consequence, but their comments are not a reflection on you. They are also on their own challenging journey! Keep being generous in your advice as there are so many people on here who benefit from it!

While you are entitled to your opinion, but just know that not everyone here is dealing with an addiction.

Hi I am new on this n I hope we can all get alone for the most part we all going thought the same thing are done went thought it all ready we all can Learn from each other that's why I am on here to get support from other people because I have no friend are family support besides my husband other in that so can we please come together be happy for each other

While you are entitled to your opinion' date=' but just know that not everyone here is dealing with an addiction.[/quote']

Hysterical that your name is VSG Addict

Hysterical that your name is VSG Addict

My name is Tiny One, not VSG Addict. The member status is VST Addict, not VSG. however, I never set the member status as VST Addict. Not sure if that's updated based on the number of posts I've made.

Omg. Come on you guys. This is what I'm talking about. Vst addict is 100 posts plus. Then it changes to something else every 100 posts. God, people can find anything to pick each other apart about not matter how ridiculous. Are we all hormonally imbalanced post op or some new sleeve induced psychosis?????? Sheesh!

I hear you NurseBarbie and I'm very sorry you feel hurt. As far as longest sleeved, I'm not even sure I comprehend why that is such a big claim to fame or basis for a power trip. No matter when sleeved, where sleeved, whom sleeved by we all share a common denominator.....,why sleeved. We are or were fat. We do or have struggled with obesity. We will or have sought the help of a surgeon for it. In other words, no matter who we are or where we stand on the road to the finish line we are all the same. None better than others. Your problems are our problems.

Omg. Come on you guys. This is what I'm talking about. Vst addict is 100 posts plus. Then it changes to something else every 100 posts. God, people can find anything to pick each other apart about not matter how ridiculous. Are we all hormonally imbalanced post op or some new sleeve induced psychosis?????? Sheesh!

Thanks for your support.

Nursebarbie, I am sorry you have had negative experiences here. Hang in there. You will become Internet friends with folks here over time and it will really make your journey feel as though you have company.

I hope so. Just hate to see people go after each other like a bunch of cannibals. Aren't we all in the same boat?

I understand about hormones! I had the sleeve 2 months after having a baby. I'd go from screaming to crying in about 2.7 seconds! As far as the forum goes, try not to let it get to you. Like everyone has said, it's their issue not yours. If being nasty makes them feel better, fine, just scroll on by and don't feed into it!

nursebarbie, try and ignore those with negative posts. there are so many others that have positive things to say. Im, still post op and get much more info from others can any support I can give, but I do see how some people are just abrasive in how they say things without any consideration to how others may feel. I find it disheartening that people have to write "please don't judge me," or "Go easy on me" on their posts when asking for support. After all, this is a support forum. I personally have enjoyed reading your posts.

Took an ativan last night and feel a lot better today. Haven't slept past 4 am in over a month. Sleep deprivation is a nasty thing.