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.

Eddie,

Makes me very sad that there are still such narrow minded stupid people in todays world. Believe me we are the smart, articulate & good hearted ones !!!!

Love to all us terrific people !!!

Group Hug !

Who are these people that have/make the time to come out and protest the pride parade? I mean, I obviously know WHO they are, but seriously, get a life! You don't see me standing outside a church on Sunday morning with a poster that says "I don't like your closed-mindedness".

You don't see me standing outside a church on Sunday morning with a poster that says "I don't like your closed-mindedness".

I love that line Lucy.

I have not been to a Pride festival in such a long time, that because they are two and three hours away. Anyway staying home for the 4th then going camping on the beach for a whole week starting on Sunday got the trailer packed just about ready to go. Can you tell that I am excited by having the trailer ready to go? It is ready just about any time.

Anyway, everyone stay safe this week, and Happy 4th of July.

You don't see me standing outside a church on Sunday morning with a poster that says "I don't like your closed-mindedness".

Hmm, you're not trying to give me ideas are you Lucy?? :heh:

Anyway staying home for the 4th then going camping on the beach for a whole week starting on Sunday got the trailer packed just about ready to go. Can you tell that I am excited by having the trailer ready to go? It is ready just about any time.

Oh, I'm so jealous Dee. We're taking the MH out again this weekend, but a whole week on the beach tops that by far. Pack the sunscreen and have fun!!

Hiya family~

Wow...what a week. We are still going strong, but have a short break for the holiday. I will be picking up Susanne at the airport in 1.5 hours!!!!!!!! We spent about 4 hours together on Friday, before she flew home to Phoenix. So, since June 11, I've seen her for a total of 4 hours:eek:...no wonder why I am crabby. I have a major school project to do Thurs, and Fri morning, then...I AM DONE DONE DONE W/ THE COURSE WORK FOR MY DOCTORATE DEGREE. I can't believe that sentence. I have 2 chapters to write, before I finish my dissertation...holy crap...that is amazing! Anyway, that is my story. Susanne will stay w/ me in the hotel, since my roomies have gone back to Palm Springs for the holiday!!!

I hope everyone has a great holiday!

xoxoxoxox

I have a major school project to do Thurs, and Fri morning, then...I AM DONE DONE DONE W/ THE COURSE WORK FOR MY DOCTORATE DEGREE.

So will we have to start calling you Dr. Pamela??

Pamela-

That's freaking awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Congratulations for getting all that work done!

I hope you and your honey had a nice time together.

LOL Eddie, I wish I were a doctor already. No, I am hoping about December 07. It was supposed to be April 07, but I think it is July, and I am not there yet...but I am totally motivated now.

We had a great night, nice dinner, jacuzzi, quick shower then cuddle...just felt good to look at her. Have a great day!!!

:update: :update: :update:

Well as most of you know i started my new job may 29. the company i am working for has about 25ish employees that have had the surgery done so i knew i was a shoe in. well i know i cant miss work for 90 days right... well i now have a friend that i met on myspace that turns out is a nurse for a lap band doc at the same office everyone from my job has used! i also found out that they are open on tues at 8am... my shift at work starts at 9am. so my friend that works there told me that i should start making my pre op appts for tues at 8am that way i wont miss work and i can get them all out the way so that come end of aug when i hit my 90 days i'll be ready for surgery! so here i am.... next tues is my first appt!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i'm ecstatic. if i could do a cart wheel damn i'd do one! lol

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lol can ya'll tell i'm excited!?!?!?!

That's fantastic news Stevie! Very cool.

keep us updated!

Well as most of you know i started my new job may 29. the company i am working for has about 25ish employees that have had the surgery done so i knew i was a shoe in. well i know i cant miss work for 90 days right... well i now have a friend that i met on myspace that turns out is a nurse for a lap band doc at the same office everyone from my job has used! i also found out that they are open on tues at 8am... my shift at work starts at 9am. so my friend that works there told me that i should start making my pre op appts for tues at 8am that way i wont miss work and i can get them all out the way so that come end of aug when i hit my 90 days i'll be ready for surgery! so here i am.... next tues is my first appt!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i'm ecstatic. if i could do a cart wheel damn i'd do one! lol can ya'll tell i'm excited!?!?!?!

Hot damn!! You go girl!! You're gonna be in Bandland before you know it!

thank you!!! im so damn excited i could just piss myself! lol but i'll control it!

thank you!!! im so damn excited i could just piss myself! lol but i'll control it!

Eww. I'm not really into that. At least not with a girl... :heh:

lol i just laughed so damn hard!

Congratulations to Pamela AND Stevee! Woo hoo!