MEN'S TOPIC FOR SEMINARS ** IDEAS WELCOME **

Greetings -=- I'm doing a segment at the Irvine OH Program April '07.   I've noticed since my LAP/RNY in November that we [men] are the minority in the offices and at support groups. Anyone else see this? My program is going to be titled "The Round Men at the Square Table" This is going to be a take off of the Miller High Lite commerical for MAn Laws.  What we will do is create our own MAN LAWS for WLS MEN. Another area I would like to work up is for support groups for men - an agenda that talks to the men and our issues. If  you are going to attend Irvine, join us as we create LAWS for men. Look forward to working with you on this new journey for me. From Ventura, CA KIM L. Highest weight 375 Surgery weight 11/22/06 - 348 Today 2/25/07 - 274 Some examples:

Some of the Man Laws we could discuss may include the following:

 

 

&        When attending a support group meeting, it is Ok to leave during discussions of female issues.

 

 

&        Is it acceptable for a WLS man to leave his fellow WLS men in order to leave with his woman after an event?

 

&        Is it acceptable to leave a meeting or event before it ends to beat traffic?

 

&        Can you put a lime or any other fruit in your drink?

No, fruit is completely off limits in drinks. If one was to put fruit in a drink, they might as well put a little umbrella in it and call it a "protein colada". Man Law: "Don't Fruit the drinks."

 

 

&        Is it permissible to hide your water or protein in the fridge so that others can't find it? 

No, "sharing is caring."

 

 

&        Of course, WLS man-laws have to do with that great trinity of masculinity - protein, water, and vitamins. Which means, really, how can they go wrong?

 

&        On a road trip, the strongest bladder determines pit stops, not the weakest.

 

 

&        Friends don't let friends wear Speedos. Ever. Issue closed.

 

Kim, Welcome to "The Men's Message Board!" A 'Couple of Thoughts' for your- "The Round Men at the Square Table"?-- http://obesityhelp.com/forums/men/a,messageboard/action,repl ies/board_id,5479/cat_id,5079/topic_id,3189221/  Drop back by here Tuesday Night for the "Online Men's Support Group..." Sort of a "floating poker night" for the Guys...

(Only adjustment to your "laws?" – Larry P. has special dispensation to wear the speedo, beyond that, the "law" stands…)

Drop by more often,,,, Best Wishes- Dx

I think we should revoke Larry P's speedo rights after his recent report that his nuts were taking a dip when he sat on the john.

Dave

Nothing quite like the "Unexpected Dip!" Best Wishes- Dx

Dx -=-  Thanks for the welcome!  I guess I should take some time to introduce myself.   So tell me about the game?  How much is the buy in?  Where do I go to get to this?  what time? See ya at the game! Kim in CA

Hello Kim

Me and my wife have talked seriously about attending the Irvine event. We started talking about going again yesterday. I was excited to see that they were going to offer something for just men. While I enjoy the levity part of your post are we going to talk about more serious issues. Like how do we deal with the loss of muscle mass, exercise, body images for men, how do we keep our junk out of the toilet, When we run how do we keep our belly flab from hitting us in the face? Just some food for thought. Im lookin foward to meeting everyone there. It will be the first event we have attended since our wls coming up on three years now. Thank you, Derrick

Derrick -=-

Greetings !  I saw your reply this morning, but was waiting to see if I could get some answers for you regarding other topics for MEN.  I'll try Tuesday to firm this up for you and the rest who would like to know.

My program is to generate interest in support groups and networking for MEN. 

Maybe Dx can offer up some of your topics on the chatroom in the next few sessions.

Derrick - did the both of you do WLS ?

Hope to see you at Disneyland, OPPS Irvine!

From Ventura, Ca

Kim L.

Hello Kim Yes we have both had wls. Together we have lost over 250lbs! thats a hole other person. I will try to be on tonite for the online support group but its the wifes birthday.lol About the (d) word we have already bought tickets. Were really going for the OH confreance......yea thats it!! Derrick