Today was my monthly fill appointment. It occurred to me that many folks following my blog don’t know how the lapband works and what these appointments are about. Here is a brief summary. When they surgically placed the band, it was placed near the top of the stomach. This formed a small pouch on top the stomach that my esophagus empties into. The lapband slows…
is this so wrong?
Every time I see this commercial I just think it is so wrong. I am wondering if it’s my age. I am getting too damn old. LOL.
7 month lapband post-op report
This week I am 7 months post-op from my lapband weight loss surgery. The band and I are mostly friends most of the time. This past month I dropped another 5 pounds and weigh-in at 202 pounds. People say I am looking slimmer. I am finally admitting that to myself. I have been very critical of my weight and progress these past months. The fact…
Sunday Night Chicken Chili
After a busy weekend, I look for an easy recipe to throw together for dinner. Soups and chilis are one of my favorite dishes to prepare. I adapted this chicken chili from a recipe I got at a potluck party. It goes together in minutes and has a nice bold flavor. The beans and chicken give…
we’re getting married
On Saturday morning I popped the big question and asked Brett to marry me. Shocked and stunned… he said “Yes”! After 20 years, I figured it was time to validate our relationship. Brett has wanted to get married for many years. I have wanted to wait on the ELCA to allow civil unions. With the recent election, slow progress in the Church and the defeat…
the facts about the same sex marriage debate
I am concluding this week of posts about same sex marriage with what I consider the facts. It’s about the disdain for gay people. Arguments against same sex marriage are almost totally based on the premise that homosexuality is bad and that’s why same sex marriage is bad. In civil marriage, the government does not make a values judgement about the individuals being married. In…
does same sex marriage degrade the value of “traditional” marriage?
This point is a quite interesting argument of opponents of same sex marriage. How do you define the value of marriage? It is often cited that about 43-50% of heterosexual couples in marriage will be divorced sometime in their lifetime. Infidelity is often reported around the 15-20% range for heterosexual couples. 2-4 million women are victims of domestic violence every year. I don’t believe a…
is same sex marriage a civil right?
With Valentine’s Day approaching on Saturday, I continue my week of posts devoted to same sex marriage. As an avid reader of blogs and news web sites, I’ve spent the past few months reading the press after Prop 8 in California passed. An argument that I find intriguing is the assertion from Prop 8 proponents that same sex marriage is not a civil right. I…