It has been a really long day, followed by a dinner out with multiple margaritas, so I am ready post my first LBT Rants and Raves post.

I won't follow the herd anymore. Ever. I stopped doing that years ago when I realized that I made every decision based upon how I could make the most people happy (or prevent conflict). That's simply not healthy. And it takes all the fun out of life.

I hate absolutes. Absolutely hate them. I can't stand to lump a group of people together for any reason. All people at LBT are not sweet and perfect. All people at OH are not cheerleaders and ***** supporters. All Muslims are not extreme radicals. Not all of us Texas women are Southern Belles (ok so that one is debatable). All women are not subservient (ok I know you ladies agree with that one). We are all, quite simply, just people.

I don't want to be told I have to do something because it is the Christian thing to do. Are you my priest? My rabbi? My high priestess? Where do people get off on judging other people????? I don't freakin' get it. Each of us have own spirituality or lack of it. Each of us have our own moral core - although some are harder to identify than others. Don't attack me because I don't agree with you - hire a yes-man for that job - it doesn't pay enough for me to take it. And don't push your personal belief system off on me.

I like most people. Really I do. And I get along with most people. Some people just get to me, and I don't have to like them. There is no rule about that. There is only one person on my bad list at the moment, and if I ever get a personal apology that person will come off the list. You and I don't have to like the same people or have the same ideas to be friends. I prefer friends who are different from me. If I wanted everyone to be like me - well then I would become a hermit(ess) and just have ME for companionship.

I love our differences. I love the passion in which so many of us debate what we believe in. I just hate the herd mentality that says we all have to believe the same thing, or like the same people, or hate the same people....because ya know what? We don't. We are different. Our differences make us unique and teach us more about life than any book will.

And one more thing. I rarely drink and I really love Margaritas! :whoo:

Well, you know what they say, giving in to temptation is FUN!

I might have to indulge myself tomorrow. At least it takes my mind off food, right?

Hell. I was about to ask if I was the only one that didn't see Sandy's big long spiel of lies and BS on her profile. Then I looked at the bottom of the page. It wasn't scrolled over far enough. I need to go to sleep.

I understand completely.

Well, as they used to say:

"The truth is out there"

Unfortunately she still has a lot of folks on OH bamboozled

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Yeah, I saw it. Another load of fresh smelling BS. Amazing how Dr. Neal has a much different memory vs. the coat thief.

Not just Dr. Neal. His staff, including Michelle and Peggy have the same memories.

Unfortunately she still has a lot of folks on OH bamboozled

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One thing that I noted long ago was the rate of complications among her followers.

After all, sudden and unexplained restriction is what INAMED told me was the number 1 sign of a slipped Lap-Band.

I might have to indulge myself tomorrow. At least it takes my mind off food, right?

Hell. I was about to ask if I was the only one that didn't see Sandy's big long spiel of lies and BS on her profile. Then I looked at the bottom of the page. It wasn't scrolled over far enough. I need to go to sleep.

I think the funniest thing is that her profile was modified every time another lie was proven about her.

Not just Dr. Neal. His staff, including Michelle and Peggy have the same memories.

Funny how that works.

Sandy has never participated in fills yet she claims to have medical information about you that isn't true.

Just how does that work?

You know, if she had facts she'd use 'em. But the facts don't work for her so she creates whatever does work.

I'm interested in something.

Nancy, Chelle... what do you think about what Sandy did to Wendell? She made up information that was not factual, claimed it was medical information and passed it around via PM.

What is your take on this? I've been as sincere as I know how to be with both of you. I'm asking for the same in return.

Funny how that works.

Sandy has never participated in fills yet she claims to have medical information about you that isn't true.

Just how does that work?

You know, if she had facts she'd use 'em. But the facts don't work for her so she creates whatever does work.

I'm interested in something.

Nancy, Chelle... what do you think about what Sandy did to Wendell? She made up information that was not factual, claimed it was medical information and passed it around via PM.

What is your take on this? I've been as sincere as I know how to be with both of you. I'm asking for the same in return.

You will get non-answer answers.

You will get non-answer answers.

I don't think so. I have offered the infamous olive tree branch and I think I'll get the same in return.

I'm not looking for specifics on what Sandy did, we all know that already. I'm looking for Chelle and Nancy opinions on what was done.

I think I'll get honest answers. If not, I'll admit my error.

I might have to indulge myself tomorrow. At least it takes my mind off food, right?

Hell. I was about to ask if I was the only one that didn't see Sandy's big long spiel of lies and BS on her profile. Then I looked at the bottom of the page. It wasn't scrolled over far enough. I need to go to sleep.

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Ooh, what'd you say, what'd you say?!

I don't think so. I have offered the infamous olive tree branch and I think I'll get the same in return.

I'm not looking for specifics on what Sandy did, we all know that already. I'm looking for Chelle and Nancy opinions on what was done.

I think I'll get honest answers. If not, I'll admit my error.

I guess we will see.......

Ooh, what'd you say, what'd you say?!

The same thing I always say:

The truth.

I guess we will see.......

I think they are returning the olive branch.

We'll see.

Funny how that works.

Sandy has never participated in fills yet she claims to have medical information about you that isn't true.

Just how does that work?

You know, if she had facts she'd use 'em. But the facts don't work for her so she creates whatever does work.

I'm interested in something.

Nancy, Chelle... what do you think about what Sandy did to Wendell? She made up information that was not factual, claimed it was medical information and passed it around via PM.

What is your take on this? I've been as sincere as I know how to be with both of you. I'm asking for the same in return.

Oh please, ask me about something unrelated to Wendell. He knows darn well that I won't answer anything about him and he knows why. Please don't get me started or the dam will burst and I really don't want to go there ever again. I have put that chapter of my life behind me.

And I am trying to be as sincere as I can with you. Perhaps Nancy can answer this one. And I have no doubt people here will crucify me for my non-answer, but I truly can't go there again. Not in a public forum. Not in a PM.

And for the good news - if anybody here cares - I hit the Century Club finally - I am down 101 lbs!

Oh please, ask me about something unrelated to Wendell. He knows darn well that I won't answer anything about him and he knows why. Please don't get me started or the dam will burst and I really don't want to go there ever again. I have put that chapter of my life behind me.

And I am trying to be as sincere as I can with you. Perhaps Nancy can answer this one. And I have no doubt people here will crucify me for my non-answer, but I truly can't go there again. Not in a public forum. Not in a PM.

And for the good news - if anybody here cares - I hit the Century Club finally - I am down 101 lbs!

I think maybe what WASa is looking for here is a simple acknowledgement that this is unacceptable behavior. It does not make it anymore acceptable because it happened to someone that you have a negative history with. A lie is a lie. When someone represents themselves as a person with expertise in a field and continues to lie, those that know about it should not continue to promote that person as an authority. This goes beyond Wendell. She altered the text of an abstract that was published in a peer reviewed journal to make her point and posted it on OH. She made claims that RNY causes colon cancer and posted it on OH. By doing those 2 things totally unrelated to Wendell while posing as a nurse if she caused even one person to choose a surgery that was not the best option for them she committed a huge wrong. Right now on OH there is person soliciting her advice because she has an unexpected increase in restriction and had trouble drinking. As far as I know I was the only one who suggested she call her doc. That person does not need the advice of a liar, she needs to contact her physician and make sure everything is ok. I think it would be nice if some of the folks that created this situation on OH by promoting her in the past did the right thing by now by admitting the truth.