Topic: RE: Tips on HOW TO USE THIS BOARD EFFECTIVELY AND BE SUCCESSFUL I usually stay out of this mess or at least try to sometimes I can't help myself. Nana sometimes you have some helpful thing s to say but you shoot yourself in the foot often. All the good you have to share gets lost in the mess. I knew that if I was getting WLS it would be the band. I struggled with going through with it. However, I always wanted to see the goo, the bad, and the ugly. So I know what an happen (non-text book) what to look for, and to pray for those having a hard time. This board is for ANYONE considering lap band, who has it, had it, or is having problems with it ( and I believe most problems come from the band Not the person). All stories need to be heard. Some stories could be more about experience and less about bashing, I agree with that. Please use your block button and stop starting much of the drama. I look forward to your useful post and less drama (I hope).