Sheesh, I had my band on Sept. 11th. I had no real restriction until around Thanksgiving after my second fill. Almost immediately (a week or so) I started to have an increased sex drive!

(I am not talking about an addiction transfer to uncontrolled sexual behavior). I also have had almost a complete irradication of the residual mild depression that my Lexapro and the "inner work" that I do had not yet seemed to affect.

It is probably not from my thinking having changed so much from weight loss, I have lost about 20 pounds, but big deal. And it is not from exercise, which I have experienced when I was younger and trained in body building for a couple years. I am not doing any intense exercise yet.

So I am thinking that the change in diet, i.e. a radical drop in fat consumption and simple (refined) carbohydrates (not sugar, I am not much of a sweets eater) and a switch to a high quality liquid Vitamin supplement called Source of Life, High Quality Protein supplement powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury, and Wheat Grass daily is a big contributing factor.

I am 46 and just figured, oh I just am not as into sex as I used to be... But it is changing and I find it remarkable to start to realize how much nutrition might have to do with Sex Drive and Depression. I have always been told this, but of course, I know everything and didn't believe it, really. Until I started to experience it..

:clap2: WOULD LOVE TO HEAR YOUR EXPERIENCES!

I started my pre-op liquid diet today (surgery is friday). I told my husband this morning that to keep my mind off of food in the evenings we are going to have to have lots of sex! He said, "No problem".

He has his first consult on Jan 4 with his lap band doc. Hopefully he'll get schedule for surgery early February or sooner. We've already discussed how much better sex is going to be when I loose 60 pounds and he looses 100!

Rabbits is right! :clap2:

I thought that I was the only one feeling like this. For a man of 50 yrs old I should be loosing my sex drive, but that is definitely not the case. I am driving myself crazy!

Unfortnately my wife who had surgery the same day is not having the same effects.

I don't know what to do. Sex is all I seem to be thinking about. Everytime I see a woman that is the first thing that comes to mind. I guess that I should be happy at least that it is what I think about when I see women and not men if you know what I mean.

I guess that I will have to keep taking matters into my own hands if you know what I mean.

John

John

ROFLMAO till i Pee!

I love this thread. Y'all are cracking me up. Definitely something to look forward to.

I know of what you speak.

I went from 'could'a been a nun' to 'Got my Sexy Back'.

I read somewhere that not only is it the benefit of feeling better slimmer, but there are actually hormones releases in the fat stores that increase our sexual desire.

Can't remember where I read it, but I believe it. This can't all be in my mind.

Ok now I am feeling more out of place than ever. It seems like it is just women that are getting there groove back. What about the guys out there? Am I the only one. I am starting to feel like a pervert feeling like this.

John

It is so funny, with my first husband I hated sex and with my husband now, I have been a horny little girl since day one, and that was ten years ago.. I'm always ready to get the nasty going..

I know of what you speak.

I went from 'could'a been a nun' to 'Got my Sexy Back'.

I read somewhere that not only is it the benefit of feeling better slimmer, but there are actually hormones releases in the fat stores that increase our sexual desire.

Can't remember where I read it, but I believe it. This can't all be in my mind.

Sounds like a good explanation to me. For a good time, Shop at your Fat Stores. :omg:

It's not even funny...

I consider it a workout...

Oh, and the positions....just imagine!!!

Rain

Your hormones might be a little out of wack, too, Lovingwhatis. If it is really bothering you perhaps you should find a good Naturalpath (sp?) in your area who can check your homone levels. My sex drive gets kicked into overdrive around my period. A male friend of mine says my sex drive mirrors a man's at that time. I was told that my testoserone is a bit too high. The Dr wanted to take care of that issue but I say no way! As long as I'm not growing facial hair I'm ok with it! LOl Or maybe you are just feeling better about yourself because you are eating better. Feeling better = feeling sexier. Or a combo of things. If it isn't a problem then roll with it!

Oh I have no problem with it. It rocks. Hubby loves it too!

(and I have always had the pre-menstrual and pre-ovulation increase in sex drive, too) Just wanted to see if others were having the same cool experience. I am convinced that the change in diet is a huge impact. I haven't lost a lot, so I really think that it is due to in large part to the fact that I am not self-medicating anymore with nasty food. It was the last addiction I let go of, and it was easier than I thought.

And Hormones.. those little devils, thanks for the information! at 46, the peri-menopause experience is creeping in for sure. I won't use synth hormones tho, I agree with you - the homeopathic remedies I use, like Sepia for hot flashes and Black Cohosh help more for me. Others seem to be really helped by the synthetics.. I love all our options!