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,

You're funny!!!!!!!EEEEEEEEWWWWWWWWWWWW

I seem to be feeling a little speechless which is most unusual for me. :rolleyes actually sounds like fun, little messy.....but fun! ok, so my head is in the gutter........lol. really though, congrats to you both. :clap2:. Had my first fill monday. got a speech about the evils of popcorn, but otherwise it went well. what can WE have when the wife is having the evil pop??? I swear it is shear torture, please, someone just piss on me!

:whoo:Way to go Pamela and Steveee.:whoo:

This is me this morning. lol:ranger:, Putter still down at home so I check in at work.

Everyone have a good weekend, I will check in before I leave on Sunday.

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I seem to be feeling a little speechless which is most unusual for me. :rolleyes actually sounds like fun, little messy.....but fun! ok, so my head is in the gutter........lol. really though, congrats to you both. :clap2:. Had my first fill monday. got a speech about the evils of popcorn, but otherwise it went well. what can WE have when the wife is having the evil pop??? I swear it is shear torture, please, someone just piss on me!

:embarassed: So I guess I will answer myself, you guys all know I was just kidding?? right??? not about the popcorn, but ..... hope I didn't offend anyone. if so sorry! Have a great weekend.

Cheri,

Don't try to cover your kink up now. It's too late. We all know that you are a Golden Shower Princess!

I'd be surprised if anyone who reads this thread is offended. We scared them off a long time ago!

Don't you worry, you freak.

Hi All, My info was faxed to the ins.co this past Tuesday. I called them Friday and they said that they had received it, and that their nurses have to check a 5 year history. They said I'd have an answer in 5 to 10 working days. So I should get my yay or nay hopefully by the end of next week or so. I'm excited, but so afraid that I'll get denied. Guess I'll say my prayers! Thanks for listening.

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:embarassed: So I guess I will answer myself, you guys all know I was just kidding?? right??? not about the popcorn, but ..... hope I didn't offend anyone. if so sorry! Have a great weekend.

Sorry I couldn't reply to this one sooner. We had almost zero internet access where we were camping this weekend. If you recall Cheri, I'm the one who pretty much opened that door (I'll let you off the hook, Stevee). All you did was walk through it. Of course, if the comfortable shoe fits...

Sorry I couldn't reply to this one sooner. We had almost zero internet access where we were camping this weekend. If you recall Cheri, I'm the one who pretty much opened that door (I'll let you off the hook, Stevee). All you did was walk through it. Of course, if the comfortable shoe fits...

Thanks Eddie. I wish you could have too. Guess I fell in deep! oh my the junk emails I'll probably get now! No it's not a comfortable shoe, but it is a familiar one. that is why the ( :rolleyes) roll eyes was used in the first place. My very, very EX was into it and "freak" is very fitting there, but that is only one of the reasons why EX applys and I am certainly NOT into it. Really, can we just forget it! I really should not have opened up the old wounds, :cry

We don't do that weird stuff down under ! LOL

We don't do that weird stuff down under ! LOL

Whatever, Mark. That's not what you told me the other day... :heh:

Hey family,

Just checking in - no one's posted anything for a couple of days and I was just wonder how everyone's doing....

hi

been busy....

I'm doing great with the weight loss right now. Been riding the bike and just saw the surgeon. Still no fill.

He's asked me to speak at their cattle call orientation about having the band because I've been so successful! That's pretty cool, made me proud.

School is kicking my ass, the GF and I are doing great, my little girl is amazing.....

All in all I'm happy.

Hey evryone! I decided to jump on the bandwagon and join this thread. I am a 29 year-old perpetual college student saying hey to my brothers and sisters! I am glad to see a thread for us to support each other! I live in Virginia. LOVE MY BAND!! Just saying HOLLLLLAAAAAAH! have a great day!

Juli, that's awesome that you are doing so well without a fill!

Welcome, Kenti!

Things here are going okay. I've been STARVING recently (I have a 10cc VG band) and am looking forward to my first fill next week. I've been having ankle problems (since 2 years) and saw my ankle doctor today who told me to stop walking on the treadmill, which has been my main source of exercise. He did approve swimming, and my lapband surgeon also just approved me to get back in the pool, so I'm very happy about that. In fact, I'm going to go for a swim right NOW.

Later, everone.

p.s. I heard you guys down under are WAY kinkier than us Yanks. You can't fool me, I've seen Priscilla, Queen of the Desert and Heavenly Creatures

:whoo:Hi All-I found out today that I'm approved!! I'm so excited! I called and asked what I'm looking at as far as a surgery date, and it looks like the end of August. I was hoping for sooner, but I won't complain.:clap2: