Want to be a part of this site

[toodlerue 432]

All of the above.
I read all of your posts. But sometimes I don’t have any/or I can’t remember what it was like 4 months out of surgery so I don’t say anything.

[Sleeve_Me_Alone 654]

19 hours ago, Pollito said:

How is Barination more tailored than this?

BariNation is a paid community. Its equal parts forum/social media and education. They have several support groups each week tailed for different needs (pre-op, post-op, regain, men's & women's, etc.), monthly presentations from experts (dieticians, therapists, and so on), and they do live and virtual meet ups. Its much more comprehensive than just a forum and, because its paid, there are ZERO keyboard warriors/internet trolls and everyone in the community is invested.

[Guest]

Fair enough. For $29 a month I'd really hope so.

[AnotherGuy 66]

Hey @thinblueline,

So nice to have you here. I am not the most active member of this forum, but I like to read the things you post.

I don't always reply to everything I read...sorry about that.

As always, good luck on your journey.

[thinblueline 63]

Toodlerue :

help me understand what you're referring to when you said you read all my posts the last 4 months i have only been on here about a month.

[liveaboard15 1,292]

25 minutes ago, thinblueline said:

Toodlerue :

help me understand what you're referring to when you said you read all my posts the last 4 months i have only been on here about a month.

you did not read her post correctly... Her post says "All of the above.
I read all of your posts. But sometimes I don’t have any/or I can’t remember what it was like 4 months out of surgery so I don’t say anything" She says she cant remember what it was like 4 months out of surgery... As in her surgery...

[planham 3]

Can someone give me some advice or information. I had Gastric Sleeve February 25th, so I’m about 6 wks out. My stomach always hurts when I eat it’s so uncomfortable. How long does that usually last? Any help would be appreciated

[KCgirl061 1,529]

24 minutes ago, planham said:

Can someone give me some advice or information. I had Gastric Sleeve February 25th, so I’m about 6 wks out. My stomach always hurts when I eat it’s so uncomfortable. How long does that usually last? Any help would be appreciated

Have you been having pain since your surgery or is this a recent development? It could be that your stomach is still healing and needs more TLC before it can handle the foods youre throwing at it. Maybe try going back to soft foods or even pureed for a week or so.

Also, you could be swallowing too big of pieces. Try slowing down and really chewing your food to that applesauce consistancy.

[Kia kaha 35]

On 3/31/2022 at 6:32 AM, thinblueline said:

I am wondering why it's so hard to be a part of this site I reach out to others and get no or barely any replies is it a big clique , it matters to me because I to am having gbs and therefore want to share... Have a good day

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Hiya, no need to feel blue 😊we are all here for each other in a variety of ways! I love reading everyone’s different stories about their experiences, we are all so different (and yet the same)😊

[Hop_Scotch 1,625]

I don't post a lot, but I do read a lot. What I have seen sometimes are new posters who post a lot and share a lot very quickly, then they disappear within a few weeks. In the meantime, people have equally shared their experience and invested a lot of time in reponding to the new poster. Next time round, another new poster who posts a lot and shares a lot very quickly and each time round, existing members are slower to respond.

Existing members are then waiting to see if the new poster is going to stick around, see if its worth engaging in a meaningful way. Particularly when the new member is posting a lot of personal info and asking others to exchange the same about them and/or asking questions that may take a lot of time to respond to.

Give it time, this may be an anonymous message board but some people still are still cautious and want to take time to get to know others in a basic way, see if they can relate to the person and their personal circumstances and/or their questions and if they do, then they engage in a more meaningful way.

A lot of people are short of time too, they like to come and go quickly and may respond to posts that do not require a lot of time.

[Tony B - NJ 641]

15 hours ago, thinblueline said:

Toodlerue :

help me understand what you're referring to when you said you read all my posts the last 4 months i have only been on here about a month.

With all do respect, you are very defensive and a touch confrontational in your responses. I experienced this with you a couple weeks ago. People are not going to respond if they feel they are at risk of being attacked for their opinion. You are from the Boston area it seems, as am I originally and I know that people from there can be a little pushy and argumentative so I get it. Chill out a little my friend.

[thinblueline 63]

Im sorry you feel that way but i am not at all defensive thank you.I think you are reading into my posts a little to much Keith, have a good day, i mean that i am really not being defensive.😎

Coop

[GradyCat 3,692]

It's not a clique but it's not a bunch of teenagers chatting either. We generally post a topic and people respond if it relates to them. It's different from other social media.

[Tony B - NJ 641]

21 minutes ago, thinblueline said:

Im sorry you feel that way but i am not at all defensive thank you.I think you are reading into my posts a little to much Keith, have a good day, i mean that i am really not being defensive.😎

Coop

You make my point for me with this post. YOU have a nice day, seems like you could use a good day.

[thinblueline 63]

i am not being defensive and it would make sense now i would be seeing i am being accused as such im trying my best to be a part of his site and now its going to be even harder to "belong " and who are we to make others aware of being of such behaviors we are all in this together right , anyway thats how i feel and i am entitled to this, thank you grady cat 🙂 for your support or makin it clear.