Does anyone know if the RNY takes away impotence?
Why would it? I read a news story that obese men actually performed better and held up longer than their thin counterparts.
But since sex is mostly in the mind- feeling better about one's self would probably make one perform a little better.
If though the impotence is caused by blood pressure medicines weight loss may help reduce the need for those medicines.
JB
But since sex is mostly in the mind- feeling better about one's self would probably make one perform a little better.
If though the impotence is caused by blood pressure medicines weight loss may help reduce the need for those medicines.
JB
I don't know of any reason why it would take away impotence. It would depend on the cause of the impotence. If it is a mental block or something, maybe it would help if the guy were to become more confident in himself. However, if it were a medical issue, such as a blood flow problem, then I think medical intervention might be necessary.
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No weight loss surgery, by itself, can "take away impotence".
Impotence can be caused by physical reasons, mental issues or a combination.
As an example, diabetes can cause an inability to function, and losing weight will not necessarily cause this to "go away". The damage to the nervous system, or the vascular system, could easily be permanent. There are other physical problems that can cause impotence, and they would need to be addressed by a physician.
Mental issues will also not be addressed at all by an RnY (or any other wls). As an example, if a person became obese because of a fear of intimacy, or to not be attractive, then this would not be helped by having WLS. Instead, the person would likely find another means of expressing this, in another unhealthy manner. An issue such as this should be addressed in therapy.
There is no simplistic answer to your question. It all depends on what has caused the impotence, and how much the person involved really wants to lose their impotence.
Impotence can be caused by physical reasons, mental issues or a combination.
As an example, diabetes can cause an inability to function, and losing weight will not necessarily cause this to "go away". The damage to the nervous system, or the vascular system, could easily be permanent. There are other physical problems that can cause impotence, and they would need to be addressed by a physician.
Mental issues will also not be addressed at all by an RnY (or any other wls). As an example, if a person became obese because of a fear of intimacy, or to not be attractive, then this would not be helped by having WLS. Instead, the person would likely find another means of expressing this, in another unhealthy manner. An issue such as this should be addressed in therapy.
There is no simplistic answer to your question. It all depends on what has caused the impotence, and how much the person involved really wants to lose their impotence.
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High Weight 412 lbs. Date of Surgery 360.5 Present 170 lbs
High Weight 412 lbs. Date of Surgery 360.5 Present 170 lbs
I do agree that in and of it's self WLS will not undo impotence. Impotence like obesity has many root causes depending on the individual affected. I know that obesity can depress testosterone level which can effect sexual abilities and thqat weight loss can many times improve those levels. wieght loss also improves ones self image and therefore will tend to improve phycological issues.Every case should be evaluated on an individual basis. Speaking only for myself I find that I am now much more interested than I was for a long time.
Hope my response has helped you some.
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