Question:
How long has anyone had to wait to be intimate with their spouse after surgery?
I will be asking my surgeon this question but wanted input from other supporters of WLS. — Loretta J. (posted on July 8, 2002)
July 8, 2002
My surgeons answer is when you feel most comfortable. For me it will
probably be a few weeks since I will not be able to sleep in my waterbed
for a few weeks. Ask your doctor they are the most helpful in answering
this question and believe me they have been asked, as it is a normal part
of our lives. God Bless.
— Becca K.
July 8, 2002
My surgeon also said any time you feel up to it. For me, I tried at about
2 1/2 weeks out, and it was a little painful. At three weeks it was much
easier, and now at four weeks relations are almost normal. Just take it
easy at first. =)
— Jennifer Y.
July 8, 2002
I only waited a week. I had Lap and healed pretty quickly. My Dr. said
whenever I felt up to it.
— Debra P.
July 8, 2002
What ????????? We were supposed to wait ????? ;)
— Beffy W.
July 8, 2002
My surgeon said 2 weeks and so that's exactly how long we waited. No
problems as long as he doesn't lean on your stomach or put his weight on
you. Have fun...
— cjabates
July 8, 2002
I am going to get REAL so beware. When you feel up to it go ahead and
enjoy yourself. Just be careful if you choose to have oral sex. Between
the taste of semen and the possible gag post-op oral sex is not pleasant
until you get used to it again.
— Erika B.
July 8, 2002
My surgeon also said whenever I felt like it. It had open RNY on 6/12/02
and had sex about 2 weeks post. I healed up quick and had no problems. To
be frank, when my husband was on top, I just had to remind him not to lay
on my stomach! :)
— emilyfink
July 8, 2002
Lap 4/4/02...we waited a little over a week...about 10 days. I have to
agree that as long as he does not put alot of pressure on your stomach, you
will be fine. Be Creative!!
— Maria A. M.
July 9, 2002
My surgeon said to wait until I was home from the hospital :-)
— mom2jtx3
July 9, 2002
Sex?? Whats that??? You mean we are supposed to HAVE SEX??.hmmmmm I must
think about this for a while...LOL whos got the time now with all of the
new energy???? hehehehe
— Tina S B.
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