Question:
when can we have sex after we have the gastric bypass surgery?

when do u think it will be the right time to have sex with ur partner aftr having surgery ? (gastric bypass) and when do u think it is the right time to see the gyn? for a complete exam? after the surgery?    — PATRICIA A. (posted on March 22, 2004)

March 21, 2004
It depends on whether you had Lap or open. I am sure that there are restrictions with open but with lap it is as soon as you feel up to it. For most of the peole I know that was a couple of weeks. Just be careful and start slow and if you are in discomfort stop. I would imagine the same would be true of the Gyn.
   — Carol S.

March 21, 2004
I had Lap RNY surgery on 9/11/03, had my JP drain removed on 9/22, and I think we had sex the next day. It was fine, we just took it easy and gentle. I saw my ob-gyn in November, as I was overdue for a yearly at that time. No problems with the exam or anything like that. Best wishes.
   — Carlita

March 22, 2004
As soon as you feel like it.
   — Elizabeth E.

March 22, 2004
I had open, it all depends on when you feel like you can....lol I didn't have any restrictions though.
   — Saxbyd

March 22, 2004
The day I got home from the hospital. I spent 2 nights there.
   — Carla S.

March 22, 2004
I am having surgery (lap RNY) tomorrow and was reading through the info my doctor gave me. It said to wait at least 1-2 weeks.
   — Christine S.

March 22, 2004
I had open RNY and in the discharge instructions I got from my surgeon it said 3 weeks. Just take it slow and easy. As far as seeing the gyn, I imagine it would be the same, a few weeks after surgery, check with surgeon to be sure.
   — Kris T.

March 24, 2004
I had rny about a year ago and I remmenber my husband asking the doc how long before we could? the doc told me when ever and what ever was comfertable for me. We were back in the swing of things at 1 week and a half.
   — Jodie S.