Question:
Sexual urges

Has anyone experience that after weightloss surgery your sexual urges has decrease.    — yvettetas (posted on January 27, 2008)


January 27, 2008
YES! I thought I was the only one. I asked my doctor about it and he looked at me like I was crazy. I guess it's more common to be the opposite. I had the band placed last May and I just don't have any desire. I feel bad for my husband, but I just don't want it at all. What's up with that!?!
   — Tamjpjb

January 27, 2008
Yep. I have no desire to have sex with my honey. I started before surgery and now - zero desire - in fact I am probably in the negative. Haven' seen the doc yet - in between insurance. One insurance to Cal-COBRA to another insurance and of course - no one seems to want to move quickly. So after 2/1...it's off to the doc I go. Good luck.
   — jammerz

January 27, 2008
I used to have a high tolerence . now my husband is saying he misses it. now i have no desire. what can i do. i trying to force myself to be, but its not there. i have to pretend now ,that i have urges in order to satisfy my husband.
   — yvettetas

January 27, 2008
at first but mine has increased.
   — obx100

January 27, 2008
I'm in the same place. I was very voracious prior to my late 30's...couldn't get enough sex. Then the weight really piled on and by the time I had my surgery my desire was nil. Now, after losing 67 pounds since July, and being 3 mos. post-op now, I still have no desire. I can't even get THAT excited about time alone with my spouse...and he's a great guy. It's sad. I tried just putting my mind into it...but that didn't work either. I just don't have it in me any more. I wondered if it's hormones, age, as I turned 40 in August, or what it is. I'm to the point where I want a sex elixir..smile....something that makes me hot for my honey! SMILE... good luck sweetie...if you get an answer...let me know....and just know you're not alone dear! Hugs...Cheryl
   — Cheryl K.

January 27, 2008
I've listened to dozens of bariatric patients at support groups mention this. Many suffer from a diminished sex drive intially. But your body has just had a major trauma--surgery--and this may throw your natural feels to a non-nomral state. But, most of the women also say the urge comes back after a few months, and many say it's increased. WARNING: your fertility is greatly enhanced as you loose weight. My surgeon warns every woman that her chances of getting pregnant are at a peak a few months post op. So remember this. I know of at least 3 women who got pregnant after surgery--and 2 of them had been trying to have children for years.
   — Dave Chambers

January 27, 2008
The weight loss and just feeling great about myself has made all the difference. SEX IS GREAT.!!!! HAVE FUN. MY HONEY AND I MAKE SURE WE HAVE DATE NIGHT. Plus sugar free syrups and sugar free cool whip. fun play..... GO HAVE FUN. RELAX.!!!
   — purplepassion555

January 27, 2008
Prior to the surgery, it was difficult to get into the mood for various reasons, but after the surgery there has been a tremendous increase in desire for more sex and in other areas ;-). Give it some time, and then watch out....
   — Roberto S.

January 27, 2008
Ok I read where the urge for sex comes back. But I am 7 1/2 months out and 135 lbs down and I still have no desire what so ever for it. Before surgery I always wanted it. How long does it take to get the desire back. I have a great hubby and I am really scared he will go look else where. If we do anything it takes forever for me to get in the mood or as someone else posted, I have to fake it. You are not alone but I wish I had answers!
   — nellienormand

January 28, 2008
I've experienced the same. I have a big decrease in libido since surgery. Any experts out there who can shed some light upon this, please reply. I'm 7.5 months post op and still waiting for lightning to strike.
   — Anna C.

January 28, 2008
ah yes....same exact problem...just add that i'm 42 perimenopausal and on anti-depressants so i have a double whammy! will my sex drive ever come back or should i just join a nunnery? lol
   — lizzie42

January 28, 2008

   — rina_mo




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