Is there a thread on this site for folks that are serious about losing weight?

Is that BOOMER?  Yanno, your dog you named after the OP's ASS??  hehe!

LOL... No, if that was Boomer, he'd of been hacking up a hair ball from that NOOB about now. I just found these 2 at the Google Internet.

Oh it is ample all right!  But you can't have it no matter how much you beg sugur plum. 

. . . Um, if you don't like his recipe, how about you just don't make it?. . . 

That would be a novel concept now, wouldn't it, Sam?? 

I'm not 5 years out but 4 and at goal and loving it!  And, I would eat some of that, it's a matter of eating in moderation at this point.  While I was losing no I wouldn't of ventured there.

It's all about moderation, responsibility and what your body likes and dislikes. 

Have you had surgery yet?  Then by golly please be careful what you say now but in all honesty you might be eating your words.  I see it so often.

gnat,
I am having surgery on March 23rd and I have visited this site hundreds of times. I did not know that there was a Q and A section and I am sure a few other newbies don't know about it either.
I don't know if you remember how hard it was for you in the beginning to reach out for help? It's not easy! I know some of the complaints can get tiresome for you to listen to, but just ignore them if they irritate you. I know for a fact there are others out there who care and have taken the time to calm the fears of these newbies. Those people who do care and take the time to do this is what makes this website as great as it is!!
Thank-you to those of you that take the time and have hearts of gold!! You know who you are, us newbies really do appreciate all of you!!
Smile it makes people wonder what you've been up to...

What do you find so wrong with the recipe? People on Atkins that haven't had surgery would eat it. The one question I have about your post is who is the other side you think this guy is working for? Do you think there is a group of skinnies somewhere just waiting and hoping that people who had surgery to lose weight will gain it back?

I am saying this to all the newbies out there (both new to OH and new to surgery)---

1.DO YOUR RESEARCH on ALL of the SURGERIES! Figure out what it best for you and there is always someone on here to help you to figure out how to get the surgery you want.

2. Understand that until you have surgery, you don't have a clue what your in for. I made preparations, I had no sugar/low fat/low carb recipes ready to go, and groceries and so on--wasted all of it cuz I could tolerate any of it- still can't.---I mean sometimes water hurts my pouch.
3. Even if you think you know what "demons" you have- YOU KNOW NOTHING! They come from different places, and some are much harder to beat then you might think! (I quit smoking like it was nothing, hardly ever even crave a cigarette- but I will kick someones ass for a SF fudgescicle!

4.Please if something feels right for you, don't be scared, come on here and ask--This entire board (except maybe the R&R board) Is for learning and support and screw anybody that says "that question again" guess what I bet they have asked it of someone too!
 

5. Have a good attitude, if you are an asshole, people will treat you as such.