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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Thats sweet thanks.

I look forward to getting to know you too.

We could keep each other motivated.

:crying:guess it really has come to an end. so sad,:biggrin: miss you guys

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.

why does this have to be about sex? The lap band is about weight.

Why does perversion always seem to pervail?

Just for the record, Jo Jo I've reported you for inciting a fight.

And to answer you idiotic question is that lapband is a tool one integrates into the life. Being lesbian isn't about how I have sex. It's about how I fit into the world.

The point being if I never had sex again, I'd still be a lesbian.

Please go to the forums where people discuss their differences, the people of color, the biker people, the christians etc and ask them to shut up because they are talking about life that indirectly relates to their success.

I don't care where you go, but please just go far far away.

Well said, Julie:thumbup:

Seriously, That guy sounds like he purposly sought out this thread to gay bash. There are so many areas of this site that I'm not into, but I'm not going to go there and post a hateful message.:smile:

Thanks Juli, You handled that well.

Hi guys and gals. Just wanted to say hello. And to tell you that I have finally made exercise a priority. Swimming. My gym has a pool. I'm not a graceful swimmer, but it's fun.

Though today I thought I was going to have to swim to work. We have 11,000 people in our schools here from New Orleans. So Shreveport is pretty crowded right now. Then of course he hear the grumbling about how crime is going to go up etc. It did rise slightly during Katrina, but for the most part the people from N.O just need a place to sleep and food, I can't believe how selfish people can be sometimes. when I get off work I'm headed to the shelter to donate wash clothes, towels, and old clothes. The weather here is scary but okay. We still have electricity and water which is awesome. Some trees are down, but the roads are clear. Last night I got NO NO NO sleep between my lab who was freaking out, the tin on my roof being slammed with debrie, and the thunder, but I'm alive safe and still have my home.

You guys take care of yourself, and don't let ignorant people bring you down.

Oh, and still smoke free! Go me!

Go you indeed.

I love how your joy comes through your post even while you are dealing with storms and selfish people and smoke free no less.

Rock on.

Thanks Juli.

newly banded on july 18, 2008

I go for my first fill in the morning...any advice. :thumbup: I have lost 43 pds counting the two weeks prior to the band...will I continue to loose like this?

good for you eddie! I have lost 43 and tomorrow is my first fill... :thumbup: I am so looking forward to my goal. Just to be able to see the results so soon is very inspiring.

are there any GLBT support groups in oregon? on line or ?

The weight loss slows down the closer you get to your goal, but you adjust. The expectation that I had for a steady 10 pounds a month were pretty silly with a little hind sight.

Good luck to you though. You're doing great. As for support for LBGT, I'd check www.stonewall.org or www.outinamerica.com

Thanks Juli, have you thought about running for office? I'd vote for you! got a way with words for sure:thumbup: I think we should give our :tt2: friend, JOJO a round of thanks though for getting our blood moving , a good old shot in the arm! (if not a shot elsewhere) I just don't understand the likes of such. glad we are still here......It's been a rough summer, going for a fill on the 15th and not looking forward to the lecture I'm sure to get. I was happy to hear from someone on here that a fill may be needed as time goes. I thought I had found the spot a while ago but looking back at my "stall" I'd say I'm no longer there. Love you guys!

Just for the record, Jo Jo I've reported you for inciting a fight.

And to answer you idiotic question is that lapband is a tool one integrates into the life. Being lesbian isn't about how I have sex. It's about how I fit into the world.

The point being if I never had sex again, I'd still be a lesbian.

Please go to the forums where people discuss their differences, the people of color, the biker people, the christians etc and ask them to shut up because they are talking about life that indirectly relates to their success.

I don't care where you go, but please just go far far away.

nicely handled, juli.

i haven't visited in awhile, but glad to be back with all you cool folks. have hit an annoying plateau this past month. have still been exercising regularly and keeping portions to a reasonable size, but i'm losing and gaining the same 3lbs.

also, i've been having a strange reaction to comments re: my smaller size. a co-worker was trying to compliment me in the elevator today and i was like, "yeah, i've dropped a few." she kept pressing by saying the difference was noticeable. frankly i just wanted to get off a floor early to avoid her chatter. it's not like i didn't think people would notice, but i guess i just never really thought about what to say to people. eg, at a recent birthday party, several people i hadn't seen in a year mentioned that i looked "so much smaller." my lame-ass response: "yeah, well, we all have our ups and downs." guess i've got some soul searching to do, as well as learning how to take compliments gracefully.

hope everyone is well. am so glad to see some movement on this thread.