I promise! Use it and find the answer to your questions faster than making a new thread for a topic that has been covered 100 times.

People rarely use it. I used to suggest that and even provided a few links, but most people don't bother.

When people are starting to research, or are recently post op, their mental/emotional state is often such that they seek a custom answer that applies to them. In other words, even if you have a beautiful search function, many people are unlikely to use it because at that very moment they are feeling very unique.

the good news is that those very same people... a few months later can answer those same questions for the newest members! It seems to work.

To avoid burnout, I just won't open threads about:

- 3 week stall (good heavens has that topic been covered a million times or what!?)

- Gas/shoulder pain immediately post op

- Why I haven't lost 100 pounds in the first month ..okay, sometimes I can't help myself and try to bring a voice of reason.

I pick and choose which threads I reply to as well. If multiple people have responded I tyr to leave it at that.

@@CowgirlJane - "why I haven't lost 100 pounds in the first month" I don't know why, but this is hilarious to me. XD

Yes, but.........when can I have pizza & Snickers bars ?

I didn't intend to "turn mean". I remember what it was like. The fears, the history of failure (heck I'd even failed with a previous bariatric surgery!) . I had so much to lose, I too was at times scared that I'd miss the honeymoon period etc etc.

It is just very hard to give rational reassurance when people are in such a high state of anxiety.

Why do you feel you were unsuccessful at your first bariatric surgery attempt?

Yes, but.........when can I have pizza & Snickers bars ?

Or drink alcohol??

Lapband procedure is statistically not as effective over the long haul. So my #1 reason is wrong choice of procedure. #2 lack of education on managing hunger, food etc. #3 lack of support, especially when the side effects got unbearable and I had to have Fluid removed. #4shame and pride and blaming my fat self rather than seeking medical care. #5 not understanding the obesity disease process

Why do you feel you were unsuccessful at your first bariatric surgery attempt?

@@CowgirlJane Thank you for sharing! It is good to learn from others what to watch out for as you have gone down this path before many of us and I prefer to not learn the hard way if at all possible!

We've had a coffee thread like everyday. I guess that is an improvement from the alcohol thread every day.

I can't tell you how many times I've searched "constipation" looking for help. I even posted my own thread on the topic in a desperate search for help. Sometimes you just hope there will be a new revelation on the topic.

I can't tell you how many times I've searched "constipation" looking for help. I even posted my own thread on the topic in a desperate search for help. Sometimes you just hope there will be a new revelation on the topic.

Somehow I think that subject is unchanging, hence, nothing new to be said about it.

[Yeah, I get what you meant.]

Edited November 14, 201510 yr by WLSResources/ClothingExch

I promise! Use it and find the answer to your questions faster than making a new thread for a topic that has been covered 100 times.

To get people to search before posting the same old thing, you'd have to begin this topic anew daily.

I didn't intend to "turn mean".

Ay, ay, ay, if anyone bends over backward to be kind, supportive, positive when the eyes of strong men cross, 'tis you. "Turn mean?" You make me feel like an ogre when I so much as say to someone, "Your thinking is off."

I haven't posted a lot , but when I read it has the feeling of everyone sitting around talking asking questions and giving answers ( like we are all sitting together in person ) I think sometimes asking a question just hits at that moment and they ask.... I mean my neighbor had a gastric bypass last week and she let me go over and pick her brain and I didn't stop to search engine we just talked. I'm very excited that I'm getting the opportunity for the gastric bypass and I actually love reading as much as possible..... The same questions even lol that way they are getting drilled into my head lol anyway not ranting just my 2 little cents! Have a wonderful week all????????