Well, after 3 years on my own following the break up of a 30 year relationship, at the weekend I finally got naked with someone I have lusted after for years....

He didn't run away screaming at my wrinkly, saggy bits. I took my clothes off - ALL OF THEM!!!! And the world didn't end, he didn't laugh and I didn't die of embarrassment.

Something for me to add to my list when people ask how my sleeve has changed my life - I can do naked :-)))))))

Sorry if is is tmi, but I actually never thought at 52 that I could throw my clothes off with such abandon and without stressing -oh how I love my sleeve!

Edited December 17, 201312 yr by Indigo1991

I need a cigarette!

You go ladies! That is awesome Indigo, CGJ and everyone!

Absolutely loved and laughed this was a great thread...

Woohoo you go girl!!! =)

As a man who has had WLS, I just wanted to share that the confidence thing happens to men as well, and losing almost 70 pounds now has had a positive effect on my confidence when it comes to getting naked. I once read an article that said for every 35 pounds a man was overweight, he lost one inch of length down there. Having now lost almost 70 pounds, I am happy to report that losing the weight has the opposite effect, which has me feeling much more confident as we can get into other positions that my wife likes that we could not before.

Lmao BrantS1976!!!!!!!!

Great post, so pleased for you and your wife... lets hope your confidence keeps, em, "growing" :-)))))

This is one of my all time favorite threads and I hope it stays alive for a long time!!!!!

This is one of my all time favorite threads and I hope it stays alive for a long time!!!!!

Can't imagine why? lol

I was even looking at V-day outfits!!! Roarrr lmao!

I was even looking at V-day outfits!!! Roarrr lmao!

Go Sophie!

Omg I love your story, especially since I don't have the nerve to look at myself naked! Good for you!

AR40, not sure I like looking at me either - but it didn't put off the one now referred to as the Naked Hottie, lol!!!!

Well, after 3 years on my own following the break up of a 30 year relationship, at the weekend I finally got naked with someone I have lusted after for years....

He didn't run away screaming at my wrinkly, saggy bits. I took my clothes off - ALL OF THEM!!!! And the world didn't end, he didn't laugh and I didn't die of embarrassment.

Something for me to add to my list when people ask how my sleeve has changed my life - I can do naked :-)))))))

Sorry if is is tmi, but I actually never thought at 52 that I could throw my clothes off with such abandon and without stressing -oh how I love my sleeve!

Had my first post sleeve tryst and immediately thought of this thread! It was a revelation to just enjoy and not be constantly thinking about my body!

@@Indigo1991

Hi....we have about the same amount to lose. How long did your doc recommend for Pre-op liquid diet? Mine said between 7-10 days.......trying to decide what to do.

FedUpWithBeingFat, sorry been off the site for a while - probably too late for an answer - but will give it to you anyway, lol! I did 14 days but not on a liquid diet. It was a food plan designed to shrink my liver...

Hope you are already well under way with your weight loss already :-)))

Hi all, thought I would give you a wee update on my post...

The Naked Hottie is no more but that's ok. He still has a very important place in my new post-sleeve life...

I have been out on a few dates since, but yet to find someone special. But the big news is that I have increasingly become like catnip to younger men! Yes, I am now normal sized, so I dress better. And I like myself, so there's a positive vibe coming from me.

But apparently, according to the one who's pursued me for the last few months (ex model cutie), it's my attitude that's doing it - I am fun, interesting and full of life. Who'd have thought it ha ha ha!!! Flattering as it is, I am still resisting as there's younger than me -and there's waaaaaaaay too young.

But the smile on my face says it all.... :-))))))