Question:
Okay everyone, what about sex after the operation?

I have not had my sugery yet, but I am wondering. How long after the surgery do I have to wait before having sex? I hope this question didn't offend anyone. I just am curious.    — [Anonymous] (posted on December 10, 1999)

December 10, 1999
I think personally you should see how you feel... it took meself about 3 weeks before I felt comfortable. you can also speak with your Dr. and see what he/she says about this as well. with anything, you need to test the waters and see how it feels with you.
   — [Anonymous]

December 10, 1999
Hi, it was recommended by my doctor to wait four weeks to have sex. I believe it is up to you though, on how you feel after surgery.
   — Sarah D.

December 10, 1999
I waited about 6 weeks after surgery simply because I had an open incision (about 9 inches). No problem!
   — charlene M.

December 10, 1999
I'm not being flippant, and it's a rhetorical question only; but what kind of sex were you referring to? I have vague recollections of my wife being intimate with me in aa "spoken" sort of way when I was still in the hospital... otherwise it was just the morphine, again. Can't tell for sure what happened. When I ask my wife about she just smiles.
   — [Anonymous]

December 10, 1999
Hi. I think it is a valad question. I can only say that for me it was about one month, but for some it may be sooner. I think if it hurts, stop. Good luck!
   — Dori H.