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All depends on how you feel. My surgeon said as soon as I felt up to it. My surgery was open, I went back to work after two weeks and I believe it was about two weeks for my hubby and I.

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I did it 3week out I thought I could handle it wore me out!!! Lol but once your soarness go away you will ok

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1 week just be very gentle :) with your body.

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Ask your dr. And listen to your body.

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You can have sex when you are comfortable enough to do so. They say to be very gentle though and not to do anything too wild haha. Also it is important that you use birth control because you become very fertile after surgery. My doctor recommended not to plan pregnancy until at least 18 months past surgery date. Generally, I think it's about a year at least. If you become pregnant earlier, it can cause complications.

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I would wait at least 4 hours. :D

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I am a month out and I still haven't had sex, my poor husband. I haven't for 3 reasons...1 I'm terrified I will hurt since I still have some discomfort, 2 I have now been on my period (first one in 17months) for almost 2 weeks, & 3 I'm scared I'll get pregnant. My surgeon says not to get pregnant for 18-24months because there could be some complications.

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I waited one week.

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I had sex 1 week after surgery just be very gentle and used protection because you are very fertile. Welcome to the losers bench.

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Agreed, I don't remember how long We waited but we just took it slow and steady to be sure it wouldn't be uncomfortable. As everyone said, be super careful and protected !

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Just as soon as you're comfortable. My husband and I were together maybe 3 days later. Just be sure to be gentle

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