where did all the Veterans go?I

I cant find Nancy either.....she just disappeared.  I miss her.  maria

Hi Karen!
I think some of them just gravitated over to Facebook. I miss them.    Connie

Everyone went to the beach.  

Hi Karen!  I don't know if I qualify as a "veteran" at 2 years out but I'm still here!  

Here's my experience: as an early post op, I was here often. Then, I lost all my weight and really didn't see the need in my life for this website; I got involved in other sites surrounding my hobbies, family life etc. and drifted away. Then, I started having problems and regain and came back....and I've been here ever since. I really feel, for me, that when I start to FORGET I had WLS, that is when I get into trouble with regain. So I come here every day as a reminder.....and if I help someone thru one of my posts, that's icing on the cake!

Marilyn, I also need to come here often and keep myself grounded.  I like to post my food, and keep connected.  Learn something new everyday.  maria

I like coming here everyday for a lot of reasons. I do talk about eating issues sometimes, help a person out if I can, and I post links in my Clean Eating group but mostly I just come to socialize.

big, interesting group and a lot of folks I like. some drama when you want, easily avoided when you don't. what's not to love?

oddly, I do best when I "forget" I had surgery. not sure why. 

I also find I need to come to OH daily.  I don't answer many post especially when people don't go through a few days worth of posts to see if there question has already been asked or answered.

I miss those who were a couple of years out when I was first starting the process.

Welcome back.  If I were to take 3-4 months off OH, I'm afraid I couldn't keep "centered" about keeping my eating and behavioral habits in line.

since my DS, i spend more time EATING, AND I LOVE TO EAT

Thanks everyone  makes me feel better to know your  out there.