Question:
Men, this question is for you...It's about post-op sex drives

My fiance is scheduled for RNY (hopefully Lap.) surgery soon. He is an amazing man in every respect and I am thankful for him each and every day. I've lost about 1/5 of my body weight over the past year, not from surgery -just working hard and finally finding what works for me. My sex drive is over the top now. He, however, pre-op, isn't quite as randy. He has been assuring me that once he's had surgery, his drive will return to where it once was years before he gained so much weight. My question to you gentlemen is this, will it? (I know that each person is diffferent, etc.) I've read the messages of similar questions, but most of it seems to do with women who have lost their drive, but I haven't seen many repsonse (if any) regarding men and their drives. Any information you can offer would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!    — [Deactivated Member] (posted on March 30, 2006)

March 29, 2006
Most men report it turns them on big time:) This info less from men than from their spouses complaining he is like a teenager... So I tend to believe them. If your spouse is having troubles do have him check with his PCP. Honestly being MO can cause physical troubles getting the parts to engage, being too short:(
   — bob-haller

March 29, 2006
His sex drive will return in about 3-6 mo. But it will really pick up around about the year mark. I went form have sex once a week to 2 times a day 6 days a week. Sunday is a day of rest for football & basketball. It's almost like im 18 again instead of 37 yrs old. http://www.obesityhelp.com/morbidobesity/members/profile.php?N=M1074091340
   — emaniel

March 29, 2006
Just remember that men's fertility increases with pronounced weight loss.
   — SteveColarossi

March 30, 2006
As my Momma always told me -- Be careful what you ask for; you just might get it! ;-)
   — [Deactivated Member]

March 30, 2006
I am one year post op and within 10 pounds of my goal wheight. My sex drive is about the same, however, my outlook on myself has increased. The "fat pad" down below has decreaased which makes the appearance of my manhood look quite a bit larger than I had ever remembered, hence the renewed outlook. It really depends on the individual and take into account his age, that really does have a great deal on the sexual appetite.
   — candaon1

March 30, 2006
Once the adjustment to having had surgery is over and he's not feeling as tired, I will pretty much guarantee that it will come back big time. Just make sure he gets all his protein and vitamins and, well, as someone else said - be careful what you wish for! I think you will be pleased, suffice it to say. Try to be understanding while he's going through his adjustment period.
   — j_coulter

March 31, 2006
My wife claims that is has (sex drive) increased. I can physically do "it" better, easier, with less hassle. More intimate contact. Yes, it is better.
   — Steven K.

April 2, 2006
Oh it'll return all right... and with a vengence ;-)
   — Harry King