Question:
how long do you have to wait before you have sex, after surgery? Is one position

better than another?    — Vanessa Dates (posted on December 25, 2006)

December 25, 2006
from what i understand if you feel like it, it's ok. there is no reason you can't have sex execpt for soreness/pain.
   — RNlvnCARSON

December 25, 2006
I had laproscopic RNY and was told to wait 2 weeks.
   — Jenn F.

December 25, 2006
For me it was about a week (5 of those days was spent in the hospital). I didn't have any restrictions and used my comfort level as a guide. Obviously you don't want to do anything where you are compromising your incision and sure don't want anyone laying on you. If the spirit moves you and you feel up to it just let your pain level be your guide. Your muscles are going to be sore but you will be able to tell if you are in pain. If so STOP! You'll be surprised at how creative you can be if properly motivated LOL! Good luck.
   — Kellye C.

December 26, 2006
Wait until you get home from the hospital.
   — koogy

December 26, 2006
I had open RNY, and my post op instructions said 3 weeks.
   — Kris T.

December 26, 2006
Susan Kennedy had the best answer thus far....LOL.If the mood hits you and you're in any discomfort, you may want to try taking something for pain,just prior to the event. You don't want to be in the middle of things and discover you can't sucessfully/comfortably complete your task.
   — purnellj

December 27, 2006
Your sex organs are nowhere near your surgical sites, so you can have sex whenever you want to, but be careful to keep weight off the site and don't do anything to pull on your wound.
   — Novashannon

December 28, 2006
My doctor said 3 weeks after surgery. 3 weeks it was my husband was counting the hours lol.
   — BrendaBoo