Beth...honey...

[Guest guest]

Please know that this is my best attempt to be as sensitive to you as

possible. This is not a flame. I know you are experiencing complications, and

for that, I am sorry. But, we all understood the possible risks of this and

all other WLS's. I had minor complications that have resolved, thankfully.

This is a support group that also serves information purposes to some. But,

that is not the only function of this list. If one is seeking information,

they should start at clos.net, medline, medscape, etc. This list is not the

most extensive or comprehensive information source. This person can email

post ops whose addresses are listed on the MGB site. So, the guise of

information gathering is onion paper thin.

Allowing others to purposely disrupt this list is not acceptable and that is

why it is not tolerated. If one wants to engage in the negative

rhetoric...they should join MGB-TRUTH. Even though I found it to be deceptive

and divisive, someone else might find it helpful. I did not. So, I

unsubscribed there three or four weeks ago. So, there is nothing fishy going

on here. Many of us wish to be spared your compatriots' ill will. Those who

want to hear her can go to her list or website. No one is trying to keep

pre-ops in the dark. In fact, pre-ops should be required to use as a

contact, and to read her website. I read this list daily, even though I

rarely post. But, to pretend Dr R is doing a grave injustice by keeping order

on this list is utter nonsense. Neither is the place to try to gather tid

bits of information for insidious legal purposes. Allow counsel to exercise

their expertise.

Information is readily available for those who truly want it. Many want

access to this list to promote their agendas. That is their right. But, this

list is not the place for it.

I have read your anger and frustration, and often wonder how this list or the

post op list could still benefit you. You no longer require Dr R's

services...so I fail to understand your attachment to the lists. The lists

have probably outlived their usefulness to you as well. It is obvious that we

have all failed you in some way as well. So, if information is needed for

your friends, tell them to email me. I can give them a start to on their

research. They consist of web, library, and other misc. sources.

le

(Flo...was this post better...I am trying to keep my word)

- 70 pounds at five months post op.

23% body fat and teaching high impact aerobics three days a week

size 14...down from a 20/22

272/202/124 or 18% body fat...whichever comes first.

I will be getting voluntarity scoped at six months.