I've been spending a lot of time in Rants & Raves since I joined LBT, partly because it's fun, but also because for the most part it's very GLBT friendly. Unless I haven't looked in the right place, I don't think there's a support thread for us, so I decided to start one!

A little about me. I'm Eddie & I'm a 42-year-old Gay man. I have a partner of just over nine years (henceforth referred to as DH), a 17-year-old son and 16-year-old daughter. DH and I are stupid. Don't believe me, just ask our kids. DH has hypothyroidism and had not been able to lose any weight after his thyroid "went nuts" several years ago. I've just been overweight all my life. He was banded on 2/21/07 and I'm getting mine next Wednesday (5/16). I can't wait!

Anyway, I would love to hear from all the GLBT folks out there. Hopefully this can be a place for us to freely discuss our unique issues and get support we may not be able to get elsewhere.

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I'm a Kinsey 2

I must be a bad Gay - I had to Google that one! At any rate, welcome!

Oh my goodness, I found my other message board.

Hey Yenken, how you doing? And girl, we've got lots in common. Just tell my your LDR is interracial and I'll scream!

I'm the white part of lesbian LDR, she's in MI I'm in OH. We met when she was working here shortly before she was transferred back to MI three years ago. I'm also the girlier one!

Talk to me about doner insemination too. My five year old was conceived that way. And I'm not the bio mom. My very butch ex is. We split when Zoe was 1, but we co-parent very well together. To illustrate: Z wants to go to Disney and neither of us want to miss it. So we've decided all of us will go. Momma, Mommy, kid and our respective girl friends. That's some crazy lesbian "can't we all get along" stuff. Makes me proud.

Eddie- You rock for starting this tread! I'll take a flower arrangement too, if you're passing them out. I'll scrapbook for you in return!

OH Juli

Hey Eddie~ Thanks for starting this thread. I am Pamela, a lesbian from Palm Springs, CA. I have been w/ my partner (refered to here as DP) for 2 1/2 years. She lives 113 miles away, but we see each other EVERY weekend! She is in the military and will retire after 22 years in a year and a 1/2!!!! We are both fem, but I am VERY girly...total lipstick! :kiss2: She is the one I want to spend the rest of my life with, and we are very in love!

She is trim and has always been supportive of me. She was with me in pre and post op, at hospital, and took care of me for a week. I look forward to a long healthy life w/ her!

Anyway, gotta run but am glad LGBT ppl have there own place! I serve on a city board called SafeSchools for LGBT students! I must say, it is a great time to be alive!

I must be a bad Gay - I had to Google that one! At any rate, welcome!

OMG...have you seen Kinsey the movie???? Super hot Liam Nelson kissing the boys..

And I love the ladies.

OH Juli:

:omg: , I am so happy that you posted here. My LDR is the same race as me but this is just too cool.

We've talked about me having two kids with the second being from her egg. To actually know someone that has done that...:wow2: What did you do as far as the XY chromosome? Did you go through a sperm bank or knew someone?

I'm happy that you are able to work things out like that with your ex. I admire that.

Did I tell you that I'm so happy you posted here?

Pamela: Love what you're doing to help the kids! :clap2:

Lucy: :welcomeB:

MsDad: I must be a bad lezzy.:doh: Had to google that too!!! :noidea:

:rainbow: Rainbow Pride!!!

Yenken

Send me an email- juligirl01@sbcglobal.net

I wrote you this giant PM and it didn't go through....

I don't want to take over the board talking about gay girls making babies and the LDR stuff.

I'm so happy you're on here too!!!!

The only "bad gay" I know is Richard Simmons. I think you are fine, Ms Dad.

Hi Juli, Pamela, and Yenken.

Woohoo!!!So glad you made this thread. I am straight but was raised by my two wonderful mums. My mom is looking into getting this done. My other mom has never been heavy but is completely supportive. Having the band has been amazing and I am excited for all that are on their way to bandster land. Just want to say good luck Msdad, and it will be amazing to have someone that can help you. Someone that knows the ropes. I am excited to help my mom out. Oh, and Lucy there is so much love in this world, it is so sad people believe it should be limited to what they think is "normal". Wasabubblebutt, I am a hairstylist and makeup artist. Need help I got the goods sweetie.lol

Ok, is it just me or does the new LBT woman (scroll up) look like more than a little like Racheal Ray at first glance?? "How cool is that!" HAHAHA!! Sorry if you non-RR fans don't get that! BTW, I was walking down the grocery store aisle where all the oils, shortenings, etc are thoe other day and guess what I saw on the shelf?? Racheal Ray's EVOO!! (Extra Virgin Olive Oil) Again, if you're a non-RR fan, you'll just have to watch one of her many shows to understand it. Personally, I think her 15 minutes of fame is WAAYYY over...

OH Juli: I did get your PM and sent a realy long reply. I will email you next time.

Hedwig: Thanks for posting here. Congratulations to you with your banding. I hope everything works out whatever your mom decides. Also, its so great to hear of the support from your other mom.

MsDad: I don't watch RR but I'll have to catch an episode to see what you're talking about. You're also outnumbered by the lezzies and heteros. Where are all the other fabulous gay men??:noidea:

Rachel Ray...don't get me started on that topic. She drives me crazy! "How good does THAT look?"

MsDad: I don't watch RR but I'll have to catch an episode to see what you're talking about. You're also outnumbered by the lezzies and heteros. Where are all the other fabulous gay men?

I dunno, maybe I'm just too fabulous for anyone else to compete...

Morning All,

thanks for the welcome!!! This is a nice place to check in with! I feel welcomed here!

Have a great day!

Ok, is it just me or does the new LBT woman (scroll up) look like more than a little like Racheal Ray at first glance?? "How cool is that!" HAHAHA!! Sorry if you non-RR fans don't get that! BTW, I was walking down the grocery store aisle where all the oils, shortenings, etc are thoe other day and guess what I saw on the shelf?? Racheal Ray's EVOO!! (Extra Virgin Olive Oil) Again, if you're a non-RR fan, you'll just have to watch one of her many shows to understand it. Personally, I think her 15 minutes of fame is WAAYYY over...

I SOOOOOOOOOOO agree that her 15 minutes need to be over! You crack me up!