Hello all,

I was banded on 6/22 and had a pretty rough start. However, since a week has gone by, I am feeling much better and my incisions seem to be healing well. Now that I'm feeling more like myself again, my husband has been giving me the "eye" and I know that he wants me as soon as I feel up to it. My questions for all of you is how long did you wait to have sex post-op? My doctor's instructions are to wait three months to do anything "rough", but I'm just talking about having normal sex. :nervous I don't want to take any chance that my port incision will open up, so I'm thinking that I need to wait at least three weeks. Any thoughts?

Thanks in advance,

Linsey

Interesting question. My surgeon's instructions are that we can resume sex in 3-5 days, or when we feel like it. I'm thinking that I'm not going to feel like it in 3-5 days!

I waited about 1 1/2 weeks. I had no pain from the incisions. Guess it comes down to position as well. Go for it.

Give it up, Linsey...just be careful and no hanging from chandeliers!!

Carrie

7/25/05

I had no set date on when I *could*, just when I felt up to it. By day 6 I wanted to - but I waited for 2 weeks and we were just careful. Some positions are better than others - use your imagination and have fun with it, but don't get carried away!! (doctors orders....lol)

Kristin

I was told nothing strenuous for 2 weeks, so that's what I waited for sex.

Give it up, Linsey...just be careful and no hanging from chandeliers!!

Carrie

7/25/05

Now you tell me.:faint:This is the funniest thing I've read today.

I waited 2 wks and would have waited longer b/c of port pain, but I was getting tired of the whining from my DH. Really, it was more begging than whining and after all the support he gave me and continues to give, I just couldn't say no any longer.

As soon as you're comfortable with it -- anywhere from 3 days to 2 weeks is fine. It's kind of weird the first time because you're very aware of your port.

My surgeon had no restrictions when it came to resuming sexual activity. He basically said that when I'm ready to go for it.

I do recommend placing your hand firmly over the port incision site while in the missionary position. You'll understand why if you don't. :grouphug:

Have fun!