Tuesday, February 8, 2011

Hi!

So here I am...blogging...and I'm a little unsure of how it will go. When my lovely wife Theresa started her blog I was indifferent to it mostly. It's dead brain time right? It was certainly not something I would ever do, or even consider.
But then I started reading her blog occasionally. I then started reading it daily with great anticipation,  never revealing my true interest. Jesus, now I am reading her followers, friending them on Facebook, and generally just being the creepy blogspot lurker guy.
What has struck me all this time.....are the common feelings, fears, doubts, and insecurities amongst all the WLS women. It has provided me a few more tools in my toolbox. You know, for those extra special guy moments when you really f&*% it up by saying something stupid and insensitive.
I used to think the things Theresa dealt with, or her issues with her weight were hers alone.....that would be a Fail.
I am banded in a sense and each day is a new learning experience.....some of those not being so easy for a guy.
I hope to blog regularly, not piss my wife off inadvertently, gain a few followers and maybe provide some insight into being the sorta significant other of someone with the LapBand.

I'm Listening.

21 comments:

  1. You get me...you may have to give up your man card!

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  2. No way he has to give up his man card!!! He gets a little mark in the top right corner, that's all! Fun post, I'm totally following!

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  3. You are precious!! Tess you got a keeper and he cooks!!

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  4. Feel like I already know you...and like you.
    I'm follower #5.

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  5. I love the concept! Charlie and another spouse of a banded lady were actually talking at a local bandster meet before I was banded about the lack of support and information for the partners of banded people!!

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  6. I should clarify - Charlie is my significant other!

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  7. Adorable! I look forward to hearing your side, and using it to relate to my hubby too! You two are precious!

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  8. YAY! Can't wait to see more posts from you on your perspective on living with a bandster :)

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  9. This is awesome! Wow your wife totally scored in the DH department!

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  10. I have photos of my wife bent over the sink barfing. If you have similar photos, you should share them online. Your wife would thank you.

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  11. oh my goodness....what a GREAT post. I have my husband reading as I speak. Don't be surprised if you get a whole passel of bloggy husbands.

    xxxooo

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  12. Love it! I'm excited to follow along.

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  13. I love seeing your point of view out there... I look forward to following. *Maria* or DiZneDiVa, blogger from "This One Time at BAND Camp..." mybigfatbandgeeklife.blogspot.com

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  14. I'm totally following! Love the post - and especially the idea of learning what it is like to live with a bandster!!

    I feel as though I know you!! Can't wait to read MORE!!

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  15. Great idea! My partner is very supportive too - but if he ever photographs me 'barfing' in the sink I shall post photos of him brushing his false teeth on my blog.
    Caroline

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  16. Sorry, no he doesn't actually brush his teeth on my blog - the screen would get in the way. He knows what I mean - AND that the photos would be X-Large...
    Look forward to reading what you have to say.
    Caroline

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  17. What a fabulous blog and fantastic idea! I can't wait to read more and I might send my hubby here - so that he can know he isn't alone!

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  18. My John will be so jealous!

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