So This Is What I Get For Being Nice. Very Long, But I Need To Rant & Vent A little
Anywho, if you want to PM me your address - I've been going crazy lately collecting samples and I have about 9 different kinds that I don't like/want (not including 2 chocolate ones, which I know you can't use), plus I have samples of PB2 and some vitamin samples I'll never use. The protein flavors are cinnamon roll, cinnamon swirl, vanilla almond, banana, iced coffee and so on - they are from a variety of manufacturers. If you want them, just PM me - don't worry about the shipping, it'll prob cost a just a couple of dollars anyway.
Don't give up on humanity because of one bad apple! We are not all that way! =)
To all the military families, I wanted you to know that I in know way think that this is how military families act. My ex-husband was a Marine and served in Desert Storm. My very first long-term relationship was with a man in the military. (he was an ass, but that's beside the point) I have nothing but the utmost respect for the men and women that serve our country. And respect for the spouses at home trying to keep everything together. Both, are incredibly hard and tiresome jobs.
Again, thank you to all. It's great to know there are so many people that are trying to keep up the integrity of this group.
I only strive to be, the kind of person my dogs think I am! 
Of the choices we are given, it's no choice at all....
-Patty Griffin
and you were to the point without being ugly. So, if there are those that know who it is then so be it. I have not had surgery yet and was actually wanting DS initially. So, I spent quite a bit of time reading on the DS forum. Let me make this clear... I can hold my own but like you have tried to make some positive changes in my life recently. I saw posts that I simply could not believe were posted on a site that is supposed to be a support site for WLS.In the coming weeks, I will turn to OH and this forum for advice, laughs, and whatever else. I appreciate the fact that you expressed yourself and did so tactfully. Plus, I like the fact that this group does have members that are truly SUPPORTIVE in every way. I also understand that it is not about the exchange but the promises and lack of respect you have received. A simple, "I am not sending it" would at least provide an answer but you have been ignored, which is pathetic.
Anytime you need to rant or rave let it fly
cause life is too short!!!Thanks for the kindness and sharing Anni!
Believe in yourself and seek clarity. Be your own advocate because it is your life and your body.
While I appreciate your help, I don't appreciate you confronting me in this way at all. For those of you that DID send me protein I've sent messages to everyone saying thank you. I apologize if you didn't get them. I get online on my phone so I'm not sure if that is the issue or what. I will go to my friend's tomorrow and get on her laptop so I can send the proper messages.
I hope you got whatever you needed to off of your chest. I do really appreciate what you sent and life has not been easy the past few weeks. Yes I took my daughter to the park. I had my friend go with me and play with her while I sat on a bench. I apologize if that isn't good enough for you. Your protein is on the way.
I just wanted to acknowledge your post, tell you that I feel for you. It sucks to be taken advantage of, to be used, and not thanked or repaid with kindness, and to have promised broken.
Take care,
Alissa
I would like to add that I feel bad that the person in question felt it necessary to delete her account. There absolutely was not a PM sent to me saying anything. If there had been this would have never happened. I would like to add that I never asked anything from her and waived the shipping fee that I asked. She was the one that offered to send me the protein. I did not ask her what she could do for me in return. That is why I was let down. She brought it up and she made the promise that was not fulfilled, which is why I even brought up all this in the first place. There's no need to make promises to people, that need to count on them, if you can't come through.
She said that she sent the stuff off today, enclosed $10 to pay for shipping, and sent me a PM. It's funny how she never got my messages, but had already sent it with some $ that I didn't ask for, today of all days, tonight of all nights. It seems to me that all of it is a result to what has happened here today. And trying to make everything right was just the result of being "called out."
Again, I am sorry that she felt the need to try and save face and then delete her account. Somehow, now I feel guilty and take some responsibility for it. Now somehow I became the "bad guy" in all this? I certainly did not expect this to take on a whole life of it's own, but what it is...is what it is. I can do no more, nor can I ask her to not delete. All she had to do was tell me in the first place that she couldn't do it. The end.
That's all I will ever have to say on this. Just that this whole thing was just a big mistake that led to an even bigger mess, that leaves me feeling like poo for trying to do the right thing and sticking up for myself by venting and getting all this off my chest. Again, I apologize to anyone that holds me responsible for this catastrophe.
I only strive to be, the kind of person my dogs think I am! Of the choices we are given, it's no choice at all....
-Patty Griffin
