Question:
How Long Post Op Before Sex Is Okay?

I JUST WANTED TO KNOW HOW SOON AFTER SURGERY WILL YOU BE ABLE TO MAKELOVE WITH YOUR HUSBAND? DOES IT DEPEND ON HOW YOU FEEL OR DO YOU WAIT TO YOU SEE THE DOCTOR (SERIOUS QUESTION NO PLAYING AROUND) THANKS    — D. WILLIAMS (posted on June 30, 2003)


June 30, 2003
Well I suppose that depends on the type of surgery you had but my doctor advised me to wait until my 6 week check-up. I had Open RNY in September 2002. IMHO, it's best to contact your surgeon's office for any particular questions you may have since they are the one's who know exactly what the surgery entailed.
   — Robin L.

June 30, 2003
I'm 10 days post-op, and I did ask my doctor the same question and his reply was, "As soon as you get home if you want, as long as your not to athletic and don't swing from the chandelier." I was surprised he said that but he really got me laughing after a remark like that, so was he and his nurse. But still haven't felt that I was physically able to make love to my husband yet. I'm Glade he's a patience man. LOL.
   — jen091172

June 30, 2003
At my 2 week check up I asked the same question, and she said as long as he did all the work she had no problem with it. Good luck!
   — Patra R.

June 30, 2003
I'm 6 weeks post-op. I didnt really feel up to it until 5 weeks. I never actually asked my Dr when. I've been through other surgeries,( Hysterectomy, gall bladder, c-sect) and was always told " when YOU feel ready". So. I was ready at 5 weeks. :-). Good luck to you.
   — KellyJeanB

June 30, 2003
Ummmm, I never asked my doctor. I just did it. I think the idea that we couldnt do it drove my hubby crazy. We did it about 5 days post op. I had open VGB so we were VERY careful.
   — S A.

June 30, 2003
My doctor gave me medical clearance at three weeks. I know all doctors are different.
   — Kelly P.

June 30, 2003
I'm just 2 weeks post-op and hubby and I had sex yesterday and it was great! I had an open VGB. I didn't ask my doctor. I just went with what felt right for me.
   — Terri G.

June 30, 2003
Hi... It depends on how you feel. Don't try too soon, give your tummy time to heal... but you are the best judge of when to get romantic again! :~) Trust me... a few weeks of weight loss, and hormone release from fat... you will be "randy" in no time! LOL!! I was really very sick prior to wls, so it took me a while longer than most... I was about eight weeks out... but I was "randy" long before then. It just hurt too bad to do it. SO, if you do try, be prepared not to follow through, just in case! My hubby is 12 months out, I am 18 months out and we are just... highly romantic! ROFL! Good Luck, and don't worry! It will happen quicker if you don't push it! :~)
   — Sharon M. B.

June 30, 2003
Hi. I think I was a miracle case (no pain meds/ home from hospital in 36 hrs).....had sex 4 days post op....no problem
   — Debby M.




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