Question:
I was too embarrassed to ask the doctor.How soon post op to have sex?
— MariaRN (posted on September 2, 2007)
September 2, 2007
My doc said 6-8 weeks, but i had sex around the 4th week and had open RNY
— tiffany E.
September 2, 2007
Doc never really gave me any restrictions. I think I felt up to it around
4-5 weeks-ish.
— jammerz
September 2, 2007
doc told us -- when we felt like it -- you can't do any damage -- except
the jiggling of the belly might be uncomfortable -- and it might even make
ya feel better :)
— RCassety
September 2, 2007
Why on earth would you be embarassed to ask that question, hes like any
other dr. Its like any other major operation, usually 6 weeks.. Good luck.
— sfitch0750
September 2, 2007
our surgeon said wait till you get home, nurses come in so often.
— bob-haller
September 3, 2007
My Dr. actually told me wait three weeks...really wasn't up to it then it's
according to how you feel....
— MsGriff07
September 3, 2007
I like what Bob said. My husband and I waited 6 days. You cannot hurt
yourself so it is what ever is comfortable. Christine
— Christine M.
September 3, 2007
2 weeks according to my Dr.
— Julie H.
September 3, 2007
Go Bob go!!!
— tazthewiz23
September 3, 2007
It has been 4 months since my surgery. When I came home I had drain tubes
in for a week. So I waited to have sex about 9 days. Good luck with your
surgery. God Bless, Vanessa
— Vanessa Dates
September 3, 2007
Great answer Bob...I know those Nurses can be very pesky!!....LOL...Thanks
everyone for your imput!
— MariaRN
September 3, 2007
I snicker when I read this question, That was the first question my
husband asked the doc at the first consult! ROTFLMAO!
Doc told his as soon as I felt like it, we could go for it! I'm having
Lapband Oct 17th.
— M_J_
September 3, 2007
my doctor told me 14 days
— Alvernlaw
September 3, 2007
After my first RNY, it was 1 day. (Had a private room.) After my revision
last month, it was 4 days. The medical advice I got was "as soon as
you want". There are lots of positions and activities that don't
require anyone on top of your tummy. Good luck
— AnninTX
September 3, 2007
as soon as you can without pain! unless of course you like pain!
— LouAB
September 7, 2007
You should wait until drains and sutures are removed and the incision is
healed. Incision should be healed.
Try to avoid anything that puts pressure or stress on the incision...
don't let your belly hand down, use pillows for support and try to avoid
having any pressure or weight on your belly.
Other than that, whenever you are ready and comfortable, go for it. If you
do start to feel pain, then taking a break would be an excellent idea.
Best wishes.
— mrsidknee
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