When I joined this site almost 2 years ago it was such a blessing for me. I was truly addicted. I was on here morning, noon and night before my surgery, and probably a good 6 months post op. It was such a comfort to me to read about other peoples journeys and learn from them. I found about such great food ideas and the do's and dont's of this surgery. I mean the surgeon gives you a run down...but nothing like what you can get from others who have experienced it. I also met a few really great people on here and am so glad to call you friends and grateful that we get to spend alot of time together! For that...I am truly grateful I have found this site.

Here we are about 18 months post op...and I cannot believe how the California board has changed. I cannot belive the people who have no fricken life and thrive on causing drama and being plain shitty to others. This board is suppose to be for support, but has turned into a soap opera! I have been posting less and less over the last couple months...and now I am no longer gonna post at all. I guess I am letting certain individuals "win" but since they have pushed away many others off this site...it is nothing new. I have a life. I have a great husband, great kids, and a few great friends. I don't need to get bitched at by "annoymous" members because they do not like the responses I post. They are probably just jealous because they have such a pathetic life. So...I will "lurk" now and then just to check in on the progress of a few people.

Be careful and don't let the drama of these boards consume you...its not healthy!