OSSG FAQ

Welcome to the Weight Loss Surgery Support Group (OSSG) Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ). This compilation is intended to provide valuable information to people who are looking into Weight Loss Surgery (WLS) for the first time. It will be a periodic posting on OSSG as well, it will be available on the web. This FAQ is a compilation of information from the OSSG.  Where possible I have given credit to the original author. If something you have written appears here and you were not give credit please e-mail me at chris@ultralink.com.  Similarly, if you have some information you think might be particularly valuable to preops and newbies please send it to me. This FAQ will be updated from time to time. Enjoy!

MISSION STATEMENT OF THE OSSG

The OSSG was started and is owned by Olwen Williams. The purpose of the
group is to provide information and support to people in their quest for WLS. The group provides support for all members throughout the process. For many people on the list WLS is a sane answer to the
battle of morbid obesity. It has allowed many of us to lose weight and
reclaim our lives. The goal of the OSSG is to provide ongoing support to anyone seeking of having undergone WLS. 

VALUABLE WEBSITES

OLWEN'S PAGE (lots of excellent links to everything you need to know about WLS) http//homepages.ihug.co.nz/~olwen

THE OSSG MEMBERS SECRET PAGES ( you need to have a password from Olwen to access these pages) There are lots of cool pics of members and their bio information.

WALTER LINDSTOM'S LAW SITE (lots of excellent information on fighting
insurance companies etc.) http//www.obesitylaw.com

OSSG LIST RULES

1. The purpose of the list is to discuss weight loss surgery and to
support people in investigating and undergoing weight loss surgery.  All  aspects of weight loss surgery, physical and emotional reactions are on-topic.

2. Subjects not related to weight loss surgery may be discussed, but
should be discreet.  Other people may have very different beliefs or
values to your own and you should be considerate to their beliefs. The
subject line should indicate that this is off-topic.

3. People may tell us things on this list that they do not tell their
family, employer or minister.  Respect these confidences.

4. Flaming on the list will be regarded as a serious breach of
etiquette.  Persistent offenders may be removed from the list.  Posting
private messages to the list to show others in a bad light will be
regarded as flaming.

5. The subject line should indicate what the post is about.  E.G. Women's problems, Insurance, Post-op Eating.

6. Some people have problems with strong language.  Let's keep the
language at a level that we would be happy using with our mothers,
grandmothers, or whoever you respect.

7. People whose mailboxes fill up will be removed, and may rejoin.

8. Above all else let's keep supporting each other, and have fun.