Question:
I have e-mailed or posted questions and no one has answered.Where is the support??
If anyone has any info on how Sherie Sloan is doing could you please update the info.I do not want to e-mail her family and ask questions if she has not improved.I would feel just terrible if I said something wrong.Also I have e-mailed a few post ops and have not had any replies.They say email and they will answer and support but this is a bunch of crock.I have had luck in the chat room only.WHERE IS THE SUPPORT WHEN YOU NEED IT??? — [Anonymous] (posted on August 7, 1999)
August 7, 1999
Sure sorry that you feel that way. Sometimes you don't get answeres
because no one has them. Or, the people who have them just aren't around
for one reason or another. A lot of the time I answer directly to the
poster's e-mail rather than post my answer. Have you given people that
option? In any case you seem to have found the answer - go to the chat
room. I'm pre-op, but I would be happy to share or comizzerate.
[email protected]
— Fran W.
August 7, 1999
I only answer questions I know the answer to or have had personal
experience with. I don't know Sherrie Sloan and I cannot provide info on
her. You post annonymously at least in this case you did, so I have no way
to email you back! If you've posted something that I have pertinent info
on, annonymously or not, I would've answered. I would think a sincere
letter to Sherrie Sloans friends or family would be welcomed, knowing
someone out there is thinking of her and them. But I'm afraid I've never
even heard that name until tonite. I'm sorry you don't experience the
support or answers you desire, perhaps you could tell me what you've posted
and not gotten responses to, and if I missed something, I could try to
answer it.
— Sherrie G.
August 7, 1999
P.S. I might also suggest that if the tone of your emails are anything
like the tone of this post, I would probably not respond.
— Sherrie G.
August 8, 1999
I would be happy to correspond with you. I have recently joined Obesity
help line and would be happy to give you advice ect. based on my
experience.
I had RNY surg 15 mo. ago and have lost 160# so far with 40 more to go.
I don't know if I had distal or proximal but I return to my surgeon this
Wed. and will certainly find this out.(just for a check-up-nothings wrong)
I have had a wonderful experience with my surgery and wt. loss. I would
be happy to fill you in if you are interested. I don't know the person you
were inquiring about-sorry, so I can't help you there. If nothing else, I
hope you know that others do listen. Good Luck and God Bless!!
Sincerely,
Jan Terry
— Jan T.
August 8, 1999
This is not a response but an apology.When I posted this I was quite
upset.I have had lots of help with my search on wls in the chat room and
all the question and answers.What does upset me is as I've expressed is
with those in this support group that are post op and have said they would
answer any e-mail.I have e-mailed those in my area to try to find out more
about the surgery and the dr.My area does not have any support group and
there are very few dr's that do this surgery.Also my family dr does not
agree with this type of surgery.So again I do apologise to those who post
questions and answer them.My posting was not meant for you.I just did not
want to name anyone, but those of you that do not respond to personal
e-mail and say that you would know who you are.Also Sherrie Garnett my tone
is not like that in my e-mail.I only want help and I thought I could get it
from my peers that live close to me.I do not mean to affend those of you
that help out in the chat rooms and in the postings.I'm sorry....I have
chosen to leave this group....I know I will get know where anyways.Thanks
to you all that have been here.Good luck to you all that are post op, and
pre op and to those who are considering.Bless you all.
— [Anonymous]
August 8, 1999
I do not know who Sherie Sloan is so I have not responded to your inquiry.
I have reponded to other questions in the past. I only respond to
questions I can answer.
I'm sorry you feel this is a bunch of crock. But if you really think about
it, it's not.
— Kathy K.
August 8, 1999
Hi my name is Penny. I'm really sorry you're feeling out there and alone. I
don't know about the person you are asking about. I did however want to
answer you because no one should feel alone on this net. I am a new
subscriber....been here about 2 weeks. I answer the questions that I have
an answer for. I posted a question the day I first found the net. Out of
the 500 or so "they" say are registered I only received 4 or 5
responses. My guess is that more people come onto this net looking for help
rather than being willing to give help. That's not a slam. It's just where
I believe a lot of people are in their healing process. The responses I
have gotten have been great and I enjoy reading and anwsering the questions
I can. You can e-mail me directly. I will answer you. I only have computer
access at work. So if it takes me a while to get back to you don't
fret....I'll be back.
— Penny W.
August 9, 1999
Hi, My name is Cheri and I would be more than happy to email you if I can
help in any way. I only had my surgery on June 17,1999 but am doing great
and am very glad of the decision to do this. Have lost 46 pounds in 7
weeks. I had RNY at UCLA in Westwood, California. Lets talk. See you
soon
— Cheri H.
May 17, 2002
Well I have my email address listed so if you have any questions or just to
chat, send me a buzz ok. I am sort of new here but I may be able to help
some. Sorry you have had a bad time here. Please give it another try.
— Debby M.
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