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Joined a support group...left 3 days later...

Tate777

By Tate777, in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums

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Tate777    84

Tate777
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Oh my word! I joined a VSG group on Facebook the other day and I just left it. Good grief-- the petty arguing and immaturity there was TRAGIC. I am SO glad for this bunch of forums-- have been hanging around here for a few weeks and everyone has been polite and decent to each other. YAY. So, I think I will make this set of boards my main source of online support and I will be steering clear of the FB groups from here on out!

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HHHappy    225

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That is SAD!! This journey is hard enough without adding that type of "stuff"!

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Tate777    84

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Well, I had to remind myself that for many overweight folks, emotional issues are part and parcel of the problem, so the fact that there was rampant evidence of emotional disregulation and poor coping skills probably should not have surprised me. Oh dear-- that came out more condescending than I intended.... not sure how to say it any other way. Still I am glad for this forum. :)

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BigGirlPanties    957

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I have found this one to be one of the most supportive as well... one is all I need! Tho I do attend a monthly support group, and have found that to be very helpful for me as well... thanks for the info and good luck to you! :)

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Carlotta1    401

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We have different experiences with the sleeve surgery as far as recovery from the surgery, different paces of tolerating food the first month, etc. etc. we should respect all different views. But to actually demean, argue or get angry on a support site is totally uncalled for. It is not who knows more, who knows best.. It is our personal journey. I appreciate this website cause I witness compassion, sharing of personal struggles and triumphs, providing guidance to the newbies, etc. Tate 777, I am glad u found this website supportive. We can all be reminded that this website is not just about us..but for the good of the people who suffered most of their lives with a disease called obesity. Tate 777 welcome to bariatric pal". Let's leave all our egos away from this site.

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