Huntingnurse 510 Posted December 28, 2013 I took a new selfie recently. I need to take a full body one though. Down 130 since surgery. Hot Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kiap82 239 Posted December 28, 2013 Does anyone have any suggestions on when to start dating after the sleeve? I dated quite a bit before and didn't have much trouble with my confidence, I figured they liked the fat me or they didn't. Now since deciding to do the sleeve, my confidence is way down and I'm wondering how to explain the scars and future saggy skin. I'm only 11 days out but just wondering if anyone has any insight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tallysfunny 363 Posted December 28, 2013 Date whenever you want. If anyone you meet can't handle it then they're not for you. The way I see it, if they can't handle me at my worst then they sure as hell don't deserve me at my best. Booyah!! And I started dating someone 3 months ago. He accepts me for who I am and views my struggle and journey as a thing of strength and beauty. As should you and anyone else that wants to be in my life. Love yourself first and everyone else will follow. 1 JeanZ_RN reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nurse_B 270 Posted December 31, 2013 Just found this forum. Sleeved December 2nd. So looking forward to getting back in the dating game, I'm sick of being single! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mzlo1971 6 Posted December 31, 2013 I am definitely a single sleever! 1 Susysleever reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sheilarae 84 Posted December 31, 2013 I'm 7 months out and have been single a long time. Also "old". 62, but I teach 4-5 year old kids so you'd never know it! Wouldn't know how to act on a date but I'm interested in meeting new people. 1 JeanZ_RN reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JeanZ_RN 378 Posted December 31, 2013 Another single sleever here, in the Dallas TX area. I'd love to be in a relationship again, but I'd really like to just skip the dating part - so uncomfortable! LOL! No, seriously, I'm eager to have my first date in years, just hope I remember how to act. When I get a bit closer to goal I'm going to sign up for www.loveafterwls.com. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
britt2415 17 Posted January 13, 2014 Im also singleeee and was just sleeved 3 weeks ago! Hoping to lose most of my goal weight by summer, we shall see Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A.c. Nelums 11 Posted June 14, 2014 I want great conversation, someone who understand what I say, who understands I can't eat much of nothing...who I can go dancing or walking with...hopefully, something that will develop into a life time of happiness Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
karen44 24 Posted June 17, 2014 I am curious how dating will be different. I'm only 5 days post op. So no lunch or dinner dates for me! Anyone want to go out for a Protein drink? It could last all night! Karen 2 Butterflyhigh and msfitn2014 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A.c. Nelums 11 Posted June 17, 2014 My Protein Shake diet would last 2 and a half hours... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oak Park Lorena 162 Posted June 17, 2014 I am curious how dating will be different. I'm only 5 days post op. So no lunch or dinner dates for me! Anyone want to go out for a Protein drink? It could last all night! Karen Hey Karen, I became single about 4 months before my surgery and started dating about 1 month post op. I did and still go on lots of dinner dates. I usually order either just an appetizer or an entree that I know will be okay to take home as left overs. Sometimes I tell my date about the surgery, other times I don't. My experience eating out on dates, or just eating out with friends, is that no one really notices what you are and aren't eating. If you're self-conscious about it, unless you point it out to people, they just don't seem to notice! Also, a lot of my dates are happy to finish my food for me Good luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lylabelle 257 Posted June 17, 2014 I'm glad someone revived this thread!! Hey veterans. If you are getting updates let us know how is gone!! I'm am probably most worried about future sagging skin - I plan to me half my surgery weight size some day. I know I'll do plastics, but I don't want to wait years. I'm only 18 days out, and probably won't date until I'm about 40 more pounds down, I know my self confidence will go up then. Single mom, so dating is hard enough to begin with. Anyone ever get bitter at first that men didn't want you bigger? I'm finally for the first time, not worried of I find someone smaller what will happen when I gain the weight back, that is so freeing knowing I can keep it off this time!! Come on singles. This is an older thread but let's find the new singles and vets who want to chime in their experiences! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PRINCESSM 210 Posted June 17, 2014 Heck yeah im bitter about men not wanting to date a fluffy chick. However in my last relationship my partner had gained so much weight that he didnt want to work, parent, do fun things, have sex, do chores. Nothing. So I can finally see a good reason not to date someone who is less active than yourself... leads to a lot of fights and heartache. And im not THAT active. Its odd for me to think about how after surgery and weight loss that i will be one of those people who is looking for an active person to date. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A.c. Nelums 11 Posted June 17, 2014 I dont know weither to be flattered or insulted, it's like guys are talking to me know since I've lost some weight...where as before, I didn't get attention...WTF is wrong with men?!?!? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites