Question:
This site is great! (not a ?)

What I really enjoy about this site: The post-op pictures. They give me a visual of how great this deal can be. The monthly weight-loss info. It is amazing to see! Thank you all for continuing to answer questions and post information for those of us seeking advise! Caryn open RNY 10-16-03    — Caryn R. (posted on July 15, 2003)

July 15, 2003
Caryn- I agree with you 100%. I have found so much info. on here that I had 3 pages of questions for my surgeon at my first visit. My date is Aug. 20th. Best of luck to you!
   — Barbara J.

July 15, 2003
When I had surgery almost 3 years ago this was the only "serious" site dedicated to WLS. My surgeon's office offered no nutritional education (the hospital nutritionist told me to eat 1/2 cup of grits + 1/2 cup of oatmeal + 1/2 cup of green beans AT ONE MEAL on my first day home). My sister freaked out and said "Isn't that like 12 ounces??" The nutritionist flipped through some papers, shrugged her shoulders and said "That's what it says here" and turned and left. Then, they tried to feed me ham, scalloped potatoes and collard greens before I even left the hospital and when I told them I needed a liquid or soft diet they argued with me and wouldn't bring me another tray. If it hadn't been for this site my experience would have been much worse. The hours I spent scouring every inch of this site and every profile and every photo made all the difference in the world. I don't know where I would've been without it. Thanks to Eric, JC, Lissa, Kricket, Bob and everyone for a job amazingly well done!
   — ronascott