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    poet_kelly
    OH
    Member Since: 09/12/09
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    Have you checked out the RNY board here on OH?

    Kelly

    Disclaimer: I am not a doctor and do not play one on TV.  Any advice I give about vitamins or other topics is what I would do personally or what I personally believe.  Do not rely on it as medical advice.  See a health care professional if you want medical advice.
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    ephraimmeir77
    CA
    Member Since: 03/06/11
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    Wanted to agree with Kelly. The RNY board is generally (certainly not always) drama free. Much less anger and biterness over there. Spend most of my time and the RNY board and only come here when I want to see some crazy drama.
    Ephraim Osgood
                
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    Gypsyw0lf
    Regina, Canada
    Member Since: 11/18/11
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     I too pretty much stick to the RYN board.  Everyone is so helpful even when it's the same question asked over and over again 

        
         
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    MyLady Heidi
    Member Since: 07/30/04
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    Good Luck Melissa with your relosing, hey is that a word?  It should be, I stick it out here because it keeps me grounded, certainly it wasn't to make friends and form cliques.  That stuff isn't for me, I try to be kind and supportive and keep a postive attitude even when I am in a *****y mood.  I doubt I am always successful with that, but who is?  But I do care and hope that maybe just one person has benefitted from my help and my sticking around.
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    Marilyn101
    FL
    Member Since: 01/20/11
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    This site has been so helpful to me and so many others, I hope you stay and give it your positive outlook as that is why I come on here on a daily basis to get others opinion and give mine. We just have to respect each other opinions I do.
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    mommy2jude
    DE
    Member Since: 11/15/11
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    I had some negativity on another board like this, and a site thru FB that I joined. It was enough to make me think I shouldn't speak up because I would only be condemned, so I know what you are going thru. Here, I haven't experienced that personally, but I know what you mean. I think when some people are online they allow themselves to be whatever they want, even if that means being negative.

    I can do this...I know I can. It's just going to take time & patience.

    "Never give up on a dream just because of the length of time it will take to accomplish it. The time will pass anyway."


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    Amy Farrah Fowler
    City, XX
    Member Since: 01/08/08
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    there have always been wars and individuals that got snarky, but they were easy enough to navigate around for me. This is a whole new anger, much more prevalent across new and old and all groups. 

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    AnneGG
    Member Since: 05/31/10
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    No more crazy drama here unless something else clever gets slipped under the radar! Oh, I so want the Main Board to be a safe and supportive place!

    I think we all will make it that way!
    Anne
    "What the caterpillar calls the end of the world, the master calls the butterfly."

    "Support fosters your growth. If you are getting enough of the right support, you will experience a major transformation in yourself. You will discover a sense of empowerment and peace you have  never before experienced. You will come to believe you can overcome your challenges and find some joy in this world." Katie Jay

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    OntrackAgain
    Ashburn, VA
    RNY (03/06/12)
    Member Since: 01/03/12
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     Yes it is kind of sad.  I have been a lurker while doing my research and deciding which tool to choose if any.  My decision made and my surgery date is set.  I find myself doing a search on most of my questions rather than a new topic for just that reason!  

    Congrats on re-joining the LOSERS Bench and not all of us are hostile!


        
    To Whom Much Is Given, Much Is Required!            
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    He who can't be Named
    Member Since: 10/28/08
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    It is hostile here. This has been my home for 4 years, and since all the "bullies" left, it's somehow worse. 
    Some times dingle berries are the lowest hanging fruit.  
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    multiplepetmom
    Member Since: 04/26/08
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    On February 8, 2012 at 5:12 PM Pacific Time, First Name Last Name wrote:
    It is hostile here. This has been my home for 4 years, and since all the "bullies" left, it's somehow worse. 

    me, too.

    that's OK - I check back in her now & then and try to help people.


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    uticacute
    Utica, NY
    Member Since: 10/08/07
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    Thank YOu all for your positive responses!!! Together we can certainly make this the place it once was...and I will check out the RNY forum as well!!!!
    Melissa
    The journey of a 1000 miles begins with a single step!!!



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    macortiz
    MI
    Member Since: 12/08/10
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    I tried friending you Melissa, but it said you either didn't exist or are private.

    :)

    I'm a semi-lurker. I hang out all day while at work and hop around. I think there's hostility, but I also think there's a ton of information. I gained more (oop***** information from here than I did from any other source. I enjoy stalking Melting Momma and Bariatric foodie, and dig the comments from a slew of others.

    Just sayin...
    Catch me on FB 
    Follow me on twitter @macsjourney
    Follow my journey www.journeywithme.org


                    
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    M M
    Member Since: 03/08/07
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     I stalk Nik too.

    She likes it.
    melting mama
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    AnneGG
    Member Since: 05/31/10
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    I think people know where I stand about the Main Board given my repetitiveness.

    I am grateful the hatefulness is gone and won't be tolerated by OH.

    I like honesty and openness with posts, and I don't have an issue with negativity or healthy and hearty disagreement.

    But I will never put up with the abuse that was on here or anywhere I happen to be. Some things are just wrong. I used to be a social worker that had to go into homes and remove children, so I know that scene of needing to invade houses. It was enormously painful but necessary.

    I offer a heartfelt apology if I have upset anyone- I know many people disagree with me.

    I will do anything I can to support a healthy community here- I owe OH and all of you here for my post-op real education and support.
    Anne
    "What the caterpillar calls the end of the world, the master calls the butterfly."

    "Support fosters your growth. If you are getting enough of the right support, you will experience a major transformation in yourself. You will discover a sense of empowerment and peace you have  never before experienced. You will come to believe you can overcome your challenges and find some joy in this world." Katie Jay

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     Anne  I  agree  I am grateful the hate  is gone on the boards and Not tolerated too. I am  glad  the silly Surgery Wars are over too.  I await the day  the  same  standards  on the Boards cross over to the OH Chat Room , and  hate and abuse is Not Tolerated there too.  I will never agree  with the  abuse . I  also agree , I owe OH.com and many of the OH Members  so much  for all the education and support. This site is amazing , free  and  a gift to us all.   

      Anne, If I was out of line for using your name , please  accept my humble apology . I'm sorry I should have left your name out ....  What you endured was so Blatant  obvious  .. to bring to mind... hate and  abuse  was abundant along with  horrid personal attacks.  There was NO  call for any of it , no need  and went on far too long  to you and many others.  

     I  respect you , enjoy your posts . I applaud  and look up to you for what you  have  done to help things  change for the better, For helping to STOP  the hatefulness, abuse   and  personal attacks that went on.  Oddly  it  appeared  some of the abusers and haters  seemed to run  In a "pack" , unmercifully  they  would rip  some Posters  flesh , for  even posting  a mere . " Hello" . Some of us can Identify. 

    Thank you for  standing  up,  hanging in and  helping  it get better  for  everyone.  Especially for those  that  don't feel they can. Some aren't  strong enough  to  stand up against  "Haters", no less when they  run in "packs". Thank you for standing up for those that  don' feel they are "heard" or have a voice.

    Anne, from the Bottom of my heart , God Bless you. You were called to do what you do.   God Bless Eric for changing the Terms of Service and  for OH.com  for  trying to  create an atmosphere  where   members  can feel "safe". Those that never been torn to shred's regularly  may never get it ,I am  VERY Glad they  haven't been and don' get it. Until we walk in another shoes .. we don't some times.  

    Anne ,Thank You 
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    AnneGG
    Member Since: 05/31/10
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    Cat >^,,^< Lover, thank you so much for this, and for your support throughout- you are a love, and I have always loved your >^,,^<
    You may use my name anytime. I am honored, the way you use it.
    Anne
    "What the caterpillar calls the end of the world, the master calls the butterfly."

    "Support fosters your growth. If you are getting enough of the right support, you will experience a major transformation in yourself. You will discover a sense of empowerment and peace you have  never before experienced. You will come to believe you can overcome your challenges and find some joy in this world." Katie Jay

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     :)  ty  Your Prety Wonderful your self!  
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    M M
    Member Since: 03/08/07
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     Ditto, repeat, forever and ever, Amen.
    melting mama
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