Yeah I'm talking to a man from a dating website. I gained weight from my back injury and meds. I haven't been with anyone since I've gained the weight. I understand where you're coming from.

But you seem really intelligent and interesting. There's more to us than our weight. I'm taking my dating this man as practice. I really do like him, but it might not work out. So instead of getting my hopes up I just see it as practice.
I hope you have fun on your date.