Well, you are all just awesome. I have been on countless "diet" websites before and they are just awful (MFP is the worst). So many clique's and people who act like they're better than you. I have never before experienced an online environment that is so welcoming. Even when people disagree, they usually don't get catty or ugly. I think that speaks volumes to the nature of people on here. So, "thanks" to all of you. It gives me a warm fuzzy as I look forward to surgery knowing that you'll all be there for me, just like you are for everyone else.

Hey Bobbyswife, I see your date is coming up soon...it will be here before you know it!! You ready??

@@bobbyswife Your right everyone is so sweet and caring! You lose a part of your body and gain a whole extended family Just precious!!

I agree @@bobbyswife I followed the site for a while and I definitely knew once I was sleeved I would join :-)

Hey Bobbyswife, I see your date is coming up soon...it will be here before you know it!! You ready??

yes I sure am! I can't wait!

i agree! i do believe that this website is paramount for those who need that EXTRA support in a nonjudgemental fashion! awesome post, and here's to a new life for us!

There are awesome people and trolls on every site! I've found the WLS related forums on MFP to be GREAT! The general forums on MFP... Yeah. Best not to mention surgery there unless you want to get beat up. Lots of uninformed opinions out there!

Best of luck with your upcoming surgery! It's life changing in the best way ever :-)

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Yes, best of luck! We are all on the journey together, just at different points on the path. This group is very kind, supportive, and welcoming... Just what is needed when facing this decision and surgery. Knowing so many others succeeded and don't look back was so helpful to me. God bless you as you start this new chapter!

And they will kick your butt if you need it and then brush you off and give you a hug!

This is a great group! My experience with online groups is they are full of trolls and unicorns. I have a 10 month old baby, and am the women on the baby board, at least in the Dec 13 group..are nasty. I have seen some nasty things go down. It's so sad. I love how helpful, and compassionate everyone is on here.