Question:
Sex After Surgery
I am scheduled to have the Gastric Bypass Surgery on Monday 11/26. I was originally gonna have the lapband but decided against it and will have the bypass. My question is how soon after the surgery can I resume relations with my boyfriend? Just curious. Thanks Edna — ednamjr (posted on October 20, 2007)
October 20, 2007
Each person and each person's doctor is different. I was told to wait a
month until I was able to go back on birth control. Seeing as you're not
suppose to get pregnant until atleast 18 months for most doctors I think a
month was safe bet. Don't be embarrassed to ask your doctor though, I'm
sure you won't be the first or last person to ask. :D Good luck on your
surgery as well!
— Zandra C.
October 20, 2007
yeah I agree most Dr.'s are diffrent mine said 2 weeks.
— sabrina S.
October 20, 2007
Mine was 14 days.
— Alvernlaw
October 20, 2007
At least wait until you're out of surgery!
— pooch
October 20, 2007
When I checked out of the hospital after RNY, my hubby was the first to
notice that next to Sexual Activity the IMMEDIATELY box was checked!
— stacyface
October 20, 2007
Are you having lap GBS or open? It probably makes a difference. We waited
3 days, but my hubby is fixed, so I didn't have to worry about birth
control. I would suggest avoiding acrobatics until your incissions are
closed though. When in doubt, ask the doc or his nurse if you're
imbarassed.
— [Deactivated Member]
October 20, 2007
I agree with the others. My doc said to wait 'til you get home. I think it
was about a week for us.
— Christine M.
October 20, 2007
Depemds on if you have a private room or not...LOL but seriously you won't
feel like it for a week or so. But then all this new energy you will be
having...better tell boyfriend to use this time to rest up while he can!
— muffin1837
October 20, 2007
My suggestion would be that your surgeon is the best one to answer that.
Congratulations on your upcoming date!
— obeseforever
October 20, 2007
mine gave us no restrictions -- as soon as we wanted to and felt like we
could handle all the jostling around -- good luck :)
— RCassety
October 21, 2007
Every doctor is different. I had open RNY and the instructions said no
intercourse for 3 weeks.
— Kris T.
October 21, 2007
my doctor advised 2 - 4 weeks after surgery. Please make sure you check
with you doctor. I had my surgery on 9/28/07. I had the gastric sleeve
and my husband and I were able to have "fun" 2 weeks after
surgery. It also depends on your incisions, etc., but don't push it and
make sure you discuss it with your doctor prior to your surgery date and
then again after your surgery.
— jinamos
October 21, 2007
I think it depends on if you have the laproscopy or open surgery. I had
open and the doctor told me approx. 6 weeks. My incesion was 7 inches so
to be quite honest I didn't feel like doing anything but protecting my
stomach. At least for 6 weeks, It all depends on the doctor, and most of
all how you feel. good luck
cindy who
— cindywho
October 22, 2007
My doctor told me to waits 2 weeks or until I felt like it. Good luck!
— barfiep01
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