Other Non-Scale Victories - it is good to be healthier!

[Cyxelsid]

** WARNING - EXPLICIT CONTENT **

So, I put the warning up there, because one of my non-scale victories is my sex life, and I am sure there are those that would rather not think about that!

I met my wife three years ago, after I had lost 100 lbs on a medically supervised weight loss program in 2016. I was still over weight at 240 lbs, but I was feeling better than I had since high school. And after coming out of a 15 year relationship, with no sex for the last 5 years, let's just say, I was ready to go. And so was she. Our sex life was vibrant, active, and a joy of exploration.

Over the next three years, I slowly put that 100 lbs back on. As a result, my physical activity and energy slowly dropped off as well. Not to mention our ability to explore new things, and do things neither of us had done before. Neither of us really noticed it due to the gradual nature of the change, and she would NEVER have said anything if she did notice. So we just kept moving along.

But now, after dropping 53 lbs post surgery, I noticed this morning that things are changing again. Not only do I have more energy, but I am more flexible and more importantly, I can SEE what we are doing. That was a big surprise for me. I have spent the majority of my adult life working around all this extra that that I was carrying with me. And it was amazing to see that changing right before my eyes.

Other things that are better now that I am shrinking... I fit into smaller spaces, like behind the wheel of my Corvette, and into airplane seats. Maybe someday I will comfortably be able to use an airplane bathroom! That will make longer travel easier, and maybe we can take that trip to Europe?

I also have way more energy already, and don't need coffee to get moving. (I actually don't like coffee much anymore. I occasionally have a black espresso, with a touch of sugar in it. And that has a strong, 8-10 hour effect on me now. Before I was drinking 8-10 cups a day just to keep moving, and it was loaded with creamer and sugar.) I have a standing lunch meeting with a friend every week, and I shocked him today by suggesting we go to a local park and walk, instead of going to lunch!

And what about bending over??? Oh my... I forgot how nice it was to bend down and tie my shoes, or pick up something I had dropped! I am an environmental consultant, so sometimes I have to go into the field, where I need to change my shoes to my steel toed boots. THAT ordeal has become SO MUCH easier.

I am only down to 295 lbs (as of yesterday), down a total of 53 lbs in about 7 weeks post-op. I kind of remember what it was like at 248 lbs, three years ago. Now I am looking forward to that, and maybe even 215 lbs. My body type will likely not let me go lower than that (I'm Scandinavian and most of the men in my family are larger guys, even the normal ones.), but If life is this good now, I can't wait to get down to that. My friends and I are even planning a trip to Disneyland to see the new Star Wars park. Maybe I will even fit on the rides!

Thanks for all the support everyone, this group has made this journey so much better!

 

[Bill S.]

Hi Cyxelsid ! I’m thinking that maybe this post should be in the men’s only department but I want to ask you a question. How old are you? and did you get your libido or mojo whatever you want to call it back when you lost weight.Do you take any pills like viagra ? just wanted to know . I’m 67 I guess when your old like me you loose it unless you take a pill or something. But I read that if you lose a lot of weight which I have that your sex life comes back to life if you know what I mean? Especially n bariactric patients . Well that hasn’t happened to me my sex drive is better but still can’t do the job .Maybe like I said its an old age thing

 

[Badgy]

I'm looking forward to seeing things again, that's for darn sure.

 

[Cyxelsid]

How old are you? and did you get your libido or mojo whatever you want to call it back when you lost weight.Do you take any pills like viagra ?

Hey Bill,

Maybe you are right about where I posted this, but I don't know how to move it.

I am 45 years old, and I tried Cialis years ago, but it didn't do much. My libido, or at least my desire for sex, was always good, but my performance was not. That is changing as I lose weight.

 

[Bill S.]

Mm 45 I think I lost mine about that time when I was way overweight. Haven’t seen a change since I’ve lost a lot though so maybe it is my age

 

[Cyxelsid]

It is also very soon since you lost your weight. Give yourself time and be patient with your body.

 

[Bill S.]

Thanks . Was kinda thinking that too

 

[Cyxelsid]

I'm looking forward to seeing things again, that's for darn sure.

I get ya Badgy!

 

[mmitti]

Gentlemen, thanks for being brave!

 

[Brenda2010]

** WARNING - EXPLICIT CONTENT **

So, I put the warning up there, because one of my non-scale victories is my sex life, and I am sure there are those that would rather not think about that!

I met my wife three years ago, after I had lost 100 lbs on a medically supervised weight loss program in 2016. I was still over weight at 240 lbs, but I was feeling better than I had since high school. And after coming out of a 15 year relationship, with no sex for the last 5 years, let's just say, I was ready to go. And so was she. Our sex life was vibrant, active, and a joy of exploration.

Over the next three years, I slowly put that 100 lbs back on. As a result, my physical activity and energy slowly dropped off as well. Not to mention our ability to explore new things, and do things neither of us had done before. Neither of us really noticed it due to the gradual nature of the change, and she would NEVER have said anything if she did notice. So we just kept moving along.

But now, after dropping 53 lbs post surgery, I noticed this morning that things are changing again. Not only do I have more energy, but I am more flexible and more importantly, I can SEE what we are doing. That was a big surprise for me. I have spent the majority of my adult life working around all this extra that that I was carrying with me. And it was amazing to see that changing right before my eyes.

Other things that are better now that I am shrinking... I fit into smaller spaces, like behind the wheel of my Corvette, and into airplane seats. Maybe someday I will comfortably be able to use an airplane bathroom! That will make longer travel easier, and maybe we can take that trip to Europe?

I also have way more energy already, and don't need coffee to get moving. (I actually don't like coffee much anymore. I occasionally have a black espresso, with a touch of sugar in it. And that has a strong, 8-10 hour effect on me now. Before I was drinking 8-10 cups a day just to keep moving, and it was loaded with creamer and sugar.) I have a standing lunch meeting with a friend every week, and I shocked him today by suggesting we go to a local park and walk, instead of going to lunch!

And what about bending over??? Oh my... I forgot how nice it was to bend down and tie my shoes, or pick up something I had dropped! I am an environmental consultant, so sometimes I have to go into the field, where I need to change my shoes to my steel toed boots. THAT ordeal has become SO MUCH easier.

I am only down to 295 lbs (as of yesterday), down a total of 53 lbs in about 7 weeks post-op. I kind of remember what it was like at 248 lbs, three years ago. Now I am looking forward to that, and maybe even 215 lbs. My body type will likely not let me go lower than that (I'm Scandinavian and most of the men in my family are larger guys, even the normal ones.), but If life is this good now, I can't wait to get down to that. My friends and I are even planning a trip to Disneyland to see the new Star Wars park. Maybe I will even fit on the rides!

Thanks for all the support everyone, this group has made this journey so much better!

Congrats on all this, I'm so happy for you.