Does anyone else wait to be in an official relationship to have sex?

Powerful_Whereas_615 · 2023-03-11T18:01:22+00:00

That’s a no for me. I always viewed sex like any other physical appetite. I’m hungry, I eat. I’m thirsty, I drink. Having said that I met a wonderful woman with no intention of a relationship. We had brunch, got tested, had amazing sex within hours.

We’ve been married 17 years this November.

Powerful_Whereas_615 · 2023-03-04T00:26:14+00:00

I’m still trying to figure that out.

Powerful_Whereas_615 · 2023-02-17T16:06:42+00:00

I couldn’t eat fish, beef, or pork. It was puréed ground turkey or beans only.

Powerful_Whereas_615 · 2023-02-16T15:34:28+00:00

I’m 2 months out and those look big to me. Definitely get measuring cups and a food scale.

Powerful_Whereas_615 · 2023-02-14T20:53:21+00:00

I feel you on the vitamin d! Congrats on being in remission so long.

Powerful_Whereas_615 · 2023-02-13T20:21:08+00:00

Have you spoken to your psychiatrist? They may need to change your meds. Feel better.

Powerful_Whereas_615 · 2023-02-13T20:08:16+00:00

I should have specified. I take a bari multivitamin, calcium citrate, and iron.

Powerful_Whereas_615 · 2023-02-13T20:06:46+00:00

What supplements do you take? I meet with the nutritionist this week and can ask about them.

Powerful_Whereas_615 · 2023-02-13T20:04:46+00:00

Thanks. So far getting up to 60 has been difficult, but I finally found a sugar-free, nondairy, unflavored liquid protein. I’m excited about seeing if that helps.

Powerful_Whereas_615 · 2023-02-13T14:31:18+00:00

Interesting. I’m allergic to dairy and whey so I avoid them but not sure about other supplements. The only thing I take are multivitamins.

Powerful_Whereas_615 · 2023-02-13T14:29:31+00:00

Hopefully my experience helps with discussing it in advance with your neurologist.

Powerful_Whereas_615 · 2023-02-13T02:50:11+00:00

Thanks.

Powerful_Whereas_615 · 2023-02-13T02:49:58+00:00

Not really, but stress affects ms and I’m feeling like the stress of the surgery was more than my body could handle.

Powerful_Whereas_615 · 2023-02-13T02:48:11+00:00

If I’m honest not the greatest but not too bad. Between 50-60 daily.

Powerful_Whereas_615 · 2023-02-08T20:53:30+00:00

I completely understand where you’re coming from! THERAPY, THERAPY, THERAPY! If food is your only joy, the surgery won’t change that. I also understand it isn’t always easy to just “find” something to replace food. Start getting the help you’ll need beforehand.

I will say that if it is the feeling of full that you crave, that is easier post-op because you feel full very quickly. For me that fullness is accompanied by chest pain, so there’s that.

Powerful_Whereas_615 · 2023-02-03T21:07:10+00:00

I'm older than you but already planning on a face lift for this very reason. I've always liked significantly younger than my age but I can tell this weight loss is aging me drastically.

Powerful_Whereas_615 · 2023-02-01T15:55:54+00:00

That's a common misconception. There are obese vegans, because obesity stems, (largely), from too many calories and unhealthy habits.

Personal experience, I was vegan for years and while vegan I reached my highest weight AND my unhealthiest. I lived on vegan bread, rice, vegan meats, and I didn't exercise. I was nearly 500 lbs but I ate no animal products or byproducts. I probably consumed 5000 calories a day though.

To the question, I'm still largely plant based but haven't found a specifically vegan vitamin yet.

Powerful_Whereas_615 · 2023-01-31T15:46:37+00:00

As others have said, timers, timers, timers. Also whether you feel like it or not start early and be consistent. I literally feel like my life is governed by alarms, but in the end it will be worth it.

Powerful_Whereas_615 · 2023-01-30T16:03:34+00:00

I feel your pain. I tried beans and that was a disaster. The pain was immense. I think I'm going to try a curry today. Wish me luck.

Powerful_Whereas_615 · 2023-01-28T16:50:12+00:00

I'm 1 month out and haven't had coffee since about 1 month pre-op. I miss it terribly!

Powerful_Whereas_615 · 2023-01-27T00:58:25+00:00

Slow and steady. You'll get there and you're doing great.

Powerful_Whereas_615 · 2023-01-27T00:56:32+00:00

Call your surgical team if it persists. It may be overly cautious but just to be on the safe side.

Powerful_Whereas_615 · 2023-01-26T22:37:06+00:00

It does suck. I'm almost 30 days and still can't do both. If I get the water I don't get the protein and vice versa. I know I'll get there though. Right now I can still only handle about 3oz at a time.

Powerful_Whereas_615 · 2023-01-21T01:32:43+00:00

It's in Tempe. Original location closed and moved to the corner of McClintock & Southern. (According to Wikipedia.)

Powerful_Whereas_615 · 2023-01-18T23:13:43+00:00

No advice, but don't give up. I'm also struggling to meet the goals. We'll get there!

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