Maybe this makes sense,,

LOL, I missed you so much!

I don't post to often, but I just have to reply to this one. I am 14 months  Post op. This board has helped me so much in the past year. I mostly just lurked, but  all the posts have helped me get thru  this past   14 mos.  Most      of us are         told what to expect and have diets we are to follow to get us thru the different stages of our wls. I know I did alot of research on wls before having this done.............. so I knew alittle about what to expect.  But when I had questions there was always someone here to help. i am not a tip toe around the tulips kind of person by no means.  All that know me know I always put my 2 cents in...... SO I too  find it soooooooooo  hard to shut up sometimes. If you are going to eat bad things and return to bad habits so soon after having surgery expect  to hear from others what you may  feel is rude, blunt or mean. But really all should be taken as someone trying to help you make better decisions. I believe if you come here post  a bad decision you have made and expect everyone to say ...   yea good for you   try harder next time  .... I really don't believe that is what this board is for. Most giving support here( in thier own way) are trying to help. If being blunt or nice or mean is there way  then so be it. But Please don't post  bad habits if you do not want to be told it was not the right thing to do. ok I said my peace.   DeAnn

Might I suggest this,,, I don't type exactly what is in my mind but pretty close. I leave off the things I think peopl already should know so,,, If you are having some issue with gas, stalls, foamies, spouse, being stuck then insert this at the begining of my reply -

"I'm sorry you are having this trouble. I might be able to help you. eventualy you will get through this so keep your head up and make it happen. Now,,,,,,,,," If you ate something you shouldn't have eaten instert this - "Wow!  I wouldn't want to be you in an hour! You'll feel better soon." When I answer someone who is having trouble of course I feel bad for them but my feeling bad isn't gonna help them. Take fro granted that I do and I will give you what I can. kp