I'm not looking to date but rather a nice "pen pal." Is that even what they are called anymore LOL. I'm looking for male or female friends that I can relate to during my weight loss journey. I was sleeved in May 2014. Almost at goal and feeling somewhat lonely as I don't have anyone in my circle of friends to communicate with. Not looking for a weirdo or someone to get a bunch of emojis from. Just some good and fun conversation. If you're interested in a "buddy" to have good,conversation I am too.

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Lol I'm just messing with you hello my name is Emma I got banded years ago and it never worked for me I'm not in the process of getting a revision to gastric bypass I have to lose 40 pounds and I'm at 16 down and I feel like I have stalled and it's so depressing how are you doing in your journey

Can I be friends?

We used to have a chat board here on Bariatric Pal. Many of us used to participate, but Alex got rid of it because he didn't see it was being used to his expectations...suggest to send a note to Alex and ask for it to be restored.

I can relate to what you're feeling. I was sleeved in September and I am now only 11 pounds from my target, but anxious to keep the momentum.

You can create a private email thread with anyone here and chat back and forth that way. You don't have to use the chat function.

I have the iPad version and cannot locate how to use a private chat. Can someone please share with me how to do that? The web version is probably easier to navigate. I'll check that out later. Thanks everyone! Happy to make new friends.

I have the iPad version and cannot locate how to use a private chat. Can someone please share with me how to do that? The web version is probably easier to navigate. I'll check that out later. Thanks everyone! Happy to make new friends.

Use the DM feature and just add who you want to the conversation. Click on the menu grid in the upper left corner. Then scroll down to message.

Or little envelope upper right corner of ipad.....

You can create a private email thread with anyone here and chat back and forth that way. You don't have to use the chat function.

Can I create a private email thread with the ten or twenty people who were regular at chat or is the function limited to one person?

I think you can. I'd like to be a part of that private chat if you would please.

You can create a private email thread with anyone here and chat back and forth that way. You don't have to use the chat function.

But doesn't that eliminate any growth in the discussion? Are you trying to keep people out? I would want to meet more people as a single rather than bar anyone