ok, so.... anyone told how long to wait to resume sex? or any tips? i mean, well, you know what i mean...

certain position that didnt hurt your stomach? i have been thinkin, and for right now, missionary would be out...lol...please dont be offended! this might could be a kinda fun thread??!!??

Hmm... I think I waited like 2 weeks or so. DH was a little afraid to touch me before that, and although I recovered quickly, my port (in the middle of my abdomen) stayed sore for a while. It's been a while since I was banded, but I do remember sticking to either "doggy style" (I hate calling it that) , where we're laying on our sides, or me on top backwards. These seemed like the least likely to irritate my port area.

i was wondering about doggy style, (and i hate callin it that too!), i didnt know if it would be uncomfy, w/ my belly being sore, and then hangin (yucky mental pic for ya there, sorry), ya know? good to know it worked for you. i was thinkin the on our side thing would be good.

i guess i will let ya know what worked tonight tomorrow.

If the belly hanging bothers you, just bend over a couple of pillows. Hmm, I think I've suggested pillows - in the context of sex - a few times today. Seems they're a cure-all. Anyway - that will take the hanging pressure off of your belly, while still giving you a soft way to support it.

I wondered about that as well So thanks for asking and of course thanks to all who shared their stories. I will get all I can before my band on 10/30/07! And I am sure after a while he will not be able to keep his hands off this great new me (here's hoping:whoo:

Doggy seems to be the less invasive for me too when it comes to band discomfort. I don't like the name either, but it is what it is. I don't like the position because we can't kiss or look at each other, but.. its one of my favorite 'feeling' positions :guess and it doesn't bother my port at all.

I've never liked being on top, and I know he hates that, but anytime I'm on top my mind is just going 'I'm going to crush him'. He says I'm not, but if that's all I am thinking I can't get into it. Bending over stuff (variation of doggy) is always nice too. Like kitchen table, counter, couch, etc. Oh.. and being on top in a recliner is good too. Doesn't hurt the band and for my insecurities, I hold onto the top of the recliner and legs on the arms.

Yeah, if you come to my house be careful what you eat off of. :whoo:

Aww Faith.

OK ladies, and funny its all ladies replying to this thread, I think.... anyway for me it was 5 days, and the variation we chose was for me to lay on my back with my butt on the edge of the bed. It worked well for us, but our bed is 4 feet off the floor, but the concept is good. No pressure on the abdomen. And if any men are looking at this thread, my hubby was banded earlier than me, and it was the same position, about 5 days post op also. Hope everyone is enjoying their journey and their successes. Keep up the good work.

DAMN!!! My doc said I had to wait 6 weeks!!! Whats up with that!!! Have enough for me while your at it!! :think

I waited 3 days...It was my birthday...No problems at all!

I would maybe try it from Behind ? so that you are on your knees and your tummy is not touching the mattress ? I hope that this helps you : )

I say go for it why wait. I held off for about a week, and I think that's because the pain medication had me asleep the first week

You go girls, do what feels natural and what feels right for you and your body.

I was told to wait till I was discharged from the hospital.

I was told to wait till I was discharged from the hospital.

LOL!! Can't go scaring the candy stripers!

I was told to wait till I was discharged from the hospital.

Chickie that is too funny!

i waited 8 days... and i guess the built up tension got to us.. lol... i was sore in my port area because ill be honest that wasnt what i was thinking about! we did it in the car with him on top, and yes it was rowdy... hope i didnt flip my port or anything stupid like that!