My apologizes to this forum.  My intentions were never to get people all worked up.  I had assumed that since this is message board was for weight loss that I would be able to find support and friendship here.  I have found much info here, most of the support on threads I've read have negative intentions.  Thank you to  many of the posters that replied so I know that I am not alone with my comments.

There are certain posters that rarely have anything positive to say or if they do they just can't help themselves and add their own hurtful comments, pictures and wishing poor outcome for others.

 I have had my band for almost a year and doing well. ( sorry if that makes anyone angry).


Any newbies reading this... be careful not to get your feelings hurt if you post and feel attacked. To some, you are like fresh blood in the ocean and there are a few sharks in here !

 Stay strong and feel good with your decision and if  IF the day comes that you regret the decision... remember it was yours to make, just as it was every ones.

Again, I am sorry if I offended some... happy to point out weaknesses in others and thankful for the posters who saw my point.


Thanks

 Hey LuAnn, 

I hope you stick around because there is a lot of good information on the boards.  I think people were upset because they thought you were telling them to stay off the LB forum unless they were here to offer up positive experiences only.  Unfortunately, there is nothing in life hat is 100% positive, including gastric banding.  Those who tell you that you're destined to fail don't mean to be insensitive...they just don't know how to express themselves in a way that conveys their true message.

No apology is necessary....just stick around and hopefully we can all learn something.

Steph

 No apologies needed imho.  You voiced your opinion.  Everyone does.  Don't sweat it.  Stick around and find support from those you click with.  Even the ones you don't click with may be needed down the road ya know?  No one here has malice in their heart just like most people have a lot going on in their personal lives, so they take a break from here at times.  

I'm glad you are doing well!   I've only had my band for a few months, and I feel great about my decision.  I'm sure someone will reply to me and tell me that I will later regret it. That always seems to happen on here, especially from specific individuals.    Maybe I will, maybe I won't...but for now, I feel I made the right decision and I'm glad I did!!   You're not alone, and many people refuse to post on here because of the attacks.  I'm learning how to shut people out...

Nunnother... thanks for the kind words.  I am learning that same lession.  Glad you are here with me. 

 I'm just going to block you, so you don't have a negative experience. It's not you, it's just something I'm going to be doing from now on, so those that are having a positive band experience, won't feel as if I am dragging them down when I share my band experience.

Have a fantastic and wonderful band journey

Lisa