the Soaps have now jumped on the "Band" wagon!!

aubrie · April 10, 2008

I don't know how many of you watch the soaps..... My grandmother had me watch them with her when I was little (back in the 60s). Can you believe some of those same actors are still on there?????? :thumbup: So I still watch when I can.

Anyway..... On Guiding Light, they have written into the show that the character, Ashley, will be having Lap Band surgery. I think it's marvelous that they are covering this issue. I just hope they do it justice and don't make it look silly. Sometimes they take things seriously provide some education on certain topics and sometimes they slam things. I hope it's positive. I had to giggle though. I guess because of legal limitations, they referred to it as a (get this..) "GASTRO STRAP". :wink2: I do hope the writers consult with professionals and real people for their story line. The potential to help a lot of people is there. I hope they act responsibly.

carol422 · April 10, 2008

I watch Guiding Light too! I'm right with you on this one, if they do it right they will be able to educate a lot of people. I'm betting the actress already had it done because she looks a bit slimmer to me.

I started watching it in the 70's and then missed a few years in the 90's but I was able to pick up on it when I started to watch it again. This is the only soap I watch. There are soo many new people but I love that some of the old are still on or are mentioned on occasion.

Princessannod1 · April 12, 2008

I am also a GL fan grew up on the show watching it with my Mom since the mid to late 60 when I was old enough to understand the plots somewhat. But I think it is wonderful that Ashlee is getting the band. I was happy to see that they let her and Coop consumate their relationship preband. It shows that you don't have to be size 4 for a healthy and happy sex life. I am so happy for her and so far Elieen Wheeler is doing a bang up job with the story line. I can't wait to see how this plays out. I believe the actress has it in real life she has lost weight....Way to go GL