No sorry I was not. I did attend the meetings there until they ended. Did you ever go there ?

                                                                             Julie

Nicole, good to see you posting. I left this board because I was being trashed for no reason. I did not bother anyone but some people did not like things I said. It was amazing how so many posted here but I was the one certain people did not approve of. What a place to get support. I will never forget finding this board. I was so happy & felt for the 1st time in my life accepted. Wow did that change fast. I was judged because I did not have WLS , then I was diagnosed as being bipolar among other things. I just got hurt again & then the backstabbing began. It got worst when certain people had others not talk to me and even ignore me. I always tried to encourage & support others.  I hope others can find all the help they need in making the wls choice. Hope you are doing well. Julie

Cira, you are a Dear ! This was a great place at one time until drama & 2 faced backstabbers started showing their true colors. This is sad & it has hurt many people including me. It is sad that people can judge people who they have never even laid eyes on & then spead rumors about them. Sad they can never tell the truth about what they have said. I just hope they got enjoyment out of talking about me instead of their own crappy life. I wish you well on trying to get things back together. You have been a great supporter of me & have never turned your back on me.  Love, Julie

I hope that everyone is having a great day and enjoying the nice weather.   I am posting here hoping that somehow we can all get together and try to rebuild this forum with, support and caring for one another.  I know that there are many new members, old members, pre ops, post ops or just anyone thinking of having surgery that needs support in one way or another.

When I started my journey this forum was where I got most of my support and information.  I would like to pay it forward to those who needs the support.  I am now 4 1/2 years post op and I still need the support.


Please know that I am here for anyone that needs the support. 

Just putting it out there for anyone who would like to join me in helping the MD forum stand back up. With genuine support and no drama.

Remember to drink lots of fluids, take vitamins and never forget your protein. Walk if you can not exercise. Start small and build yourself up and know that we are all different in this journey. There is no picture perfect post op we all go through challenges and we hang on to others that go through similar journeys. 

Have a wonderful day on purpose.

Cira

Hi Barb,

I am sorry that this board has gone to the dumps.  Fortunately it really doesn't have to be that way anymore.  I came around a few times posted and not even receive a response sometimes.  I figured eventually it will change and the board will wake up again with nice, caring and supportive people minus the cat fights.

This Summer was a major challenge for me because I had my four grand children staying with me for the entire Summer. So that made *7* kids in this house every single day.  My oh my I thought I wasn't going to survive it.  lol  Online schooling support groups and 7 kids just about sucked the life out of me. So it really was hard for me to continue coming over here trying to offer my support.

But my house is almost back to normal and my kids are in school except my 3 year old and my 2 year old grandson.  So I only have 2 here with me during the day and today was a great day.  I needed the break big time.  lol   Hopefully, I can focus more on stopping by on OH to give support for those who need it and want it.

I hope and pray that all is well with you and that Irene did not do any damage in your area.  How are you doing? Tell me what have you been up to of late? Tell me how is your journey coming along. I am here for you. I am just an email or message away.   (email: [email protected])

Take care and stay in touch. 

Cira