Question:
What sort of changes should be expected in personal relations?

I know this may seem odd. I don't want to make myself sound bad. What I would like to know is how does/has WLS effected your sexual appitite? And, how long before you felt like you could have sex?    — sweetglow (posted on January 23, 2001)

January 22, 2001
Oh...<whimper>> the lust for sex comes back and your self esteem will help that. Now...if I can only find my Prince..LOL
   — Courtrina Amur W.

January 23, 2001
In my experience my whole attitude is different about things, in general, for me sex is G-R-A-N-D! It helps that I truely love my husband, and that we have been together forever. My body is easier to move in now and I don't feel like a beached whale. And as for the second question- I don't remember how long it was after my surgery, I do remember we just took it slow, so not to cause any pain, there were 2 creeps at the hospital that yanked me up out of bed the 1st night and popped a stitch or 2 on the inside and that was truely painful and slowed me down abit. Good Luck to you...
   — [Anonymous]

January 23, 2001
Sex drive is great! At least not any worse than pre-op, and probably better because you can move around better and have more energy. My husband and I waited three weeks after my Lap RNY to actually have intercourse, but "fooled around" a little before that. I was ready after two weeks. Well, felt like I wanted to anyway! ;-) Just have to be careful about your incision, and your stomach. Just find a comfy position and enjoy!
   — [Anonymous]