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Sex after surgery

Sex is not as enjoyable as it was before my weight loss. Some areas have no feeling, sore pelvic bone, and low sexual drive. Anyone else have this problem?

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  • No, this is a doctor's appointment immediately! Good luck. Ph.D JD Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N910A using the BariatricPal App

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    It's not just pain management, it's your incisions. Consult your doctor. You risk opening your incisions if you do too much physical activity too soon. Sex affects the stomach muscles and that affects

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Sex is not as enjoyable as it was before my weight loss. Some areas have no feeling, sore pelvic bone, and low sexual drive. Anyone else have this problem?

No, this is a doctor's appointment immediately! Good luck. Ph.D JD

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Sex is not as enjoyable as it was before my weight loss. Some areas have no feeling, sore pelvic bone, and low sexual drive. Anyone else have this problem?

If you are less than 4 months out, I wouldn't worry about it. You have undergone a major surgery!

If it has been longer than 4 months, then practice might help!

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I'm 3 month post. Guess it's a call to the dr Monday

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Did anyone receive any guidelines on when sex is "safe" after surgery? I am one week post-op but can't wait to get back to it.


I was told 3 weeks but I believe that is primarily for to pain management. If you feel up to it and are careful (and your partner will be careful too) I think you be fine.



It's not just pain management, it's your incisions. Consult your doctor. You risk opening your incisions if you do too much physical activity too soon. Sex affects the stomach muscles and that affects your incisions.


Your body and emotions go through a lot of changes. So do your hormones. Relationships change as well. Give it time.


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Did anyone receive any guidelines on when sex is "safe" after surgery? I am one week post-op but can't wait to get back to it.




My surgeon suggested 2 weeks post-op. My sex drive is through the roof. I am 2 weeks today, and have my 2 week follow up tomorrow. I'm still having a lot of tenderness on my right side, so I don't want to aggravate anything until then.

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Did anyone receive any guidelines on when sex is "safe" after surgery? I am one week post-op but can't wait to get back to it.




No. But , i did after 1 week and no issues. Just didnt get too crazy.


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