So, who's been dating? How's it going for you?

I used to date fairly regularly via dating websites, including the BBW sites.

I'm trying to dedide whether to start being more proactive again in dating sooner or later. I kind of have this idea that I'd like to be at or near goal weight and in better shape before putting in effort again.

Thoughts? Comments?

Surgery program starting weight: 337 (April 5, 2012)
Day of surgery weight:

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Got my sleeve on Tuesday, discharged late yesterday afternoon. Besides a little soreness, I can't really tell I even had it done.

For anyone who is looking at having surgery in Colorado, Dr. Frank Chae is a great surgeon to check out: National Bariatric Center Head Surgeon: Dr. Frank Chae

I had the choice of two surgeons through my HMO. I went with Dr. Chae because he has a ton of experience and procedures under his belt. He also doesn't take shortcuts: he oversews

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I would like to hear from those who had severe sleep apnea and had the surgery.

Did your apnea go away or at least get better?

Have you received any sleep studies to confirm?

I hear a lot of anecdotes about apnea resolution, but there are also articles that say there is some misinformation about sleep apnea being "cured": http://www.reuters.com/article/2008/...96402420080829

So, we're all adults here, right? Maybe not. I don't mean to offend anyone, but I would like to hear back from other people who already had the surgery, have a partner who had the surgery, etc.

After losing 50-100 pounds or more, what were the effects on your sex life, libido, and penis size?

The last one is obviously for the guys (unless some of the people on here have partners who've had the surgery). And I'm not asking about a literal growth in the penis, obviously,

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I'm having VSG July 17. I know all of the basics, as many of us do -- at least as much as we can know before going through it.

I am looking for any tips, hints, tricks, etc, like
- what to buy and what not to buy
- what to bring to the hospital, and what to leave at home
- how long those of us who live alone will need care from family
- anything you did after that you regret
- if you knew then what you know now...
- what you would have done

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