Just curious, so ahhh, I was wondering, how long did people wait to get back in the saddle after surgery? I am being banded on 4/7. I am a guy so the male prospective would be helpful.

You might want to ask this in the guy's area. I think many of our guys tend to hang out there and not venture much into Estrogenland.

The paperwork from my MD says 2 weeks post surgery.

Christine

When it doesn't hurt and you want to!

When it doesn't hurt and you want to! :teeth_smile:

Yep I so Agree:blush:

And if it was my guy that had the surgery, there are positions that would require him to not move at all.....:rolleyes2:

Hi, I'm a woman but may be able to shed some light anyway as my husband is a male. (: Technically you could have sex probably the day after surgery. But I don't think even a man is going to want to do it that soon!!! But there is no reason for not having sex. The main problem after surgery is your port incision and port area are sore and very tender. Some modifications are necessary to be comfortable in every situation (sleeping, sitting, and sex) so as long as you can make the modifications necessary to not be too uncomfortable, you should go for it. Remember, though, this IS major surgery and there is some discomfort.

I think I only waited about a week and a half. I know the doctor said when you feel up to it you are ready. There is no restriction as long as you are careful and feel well.

i am a banned man, and was bannded 12/4/07, and and it was about a week after surgery i was able to feel up to hopping back in to the saddle, but with in a couple of days, my wife was able to pleasure me in different ways :thumbup: if ya know what i mean, and that is better than any pain meds i think:thumbup: but thats just a guys perspective, hope this helps, :w00t:

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unfortunately, I don't have a wife that will pleasure in that way. So, it was about a 5-6 days when I get better...BUT T.O.M came upon us ARRRR.. But, I have to say. My wife had RNY 12/19/07 and I was Banded 1/28/08.. together we have lost 80lbs and that is the size of a 10 yo!!! Sex after is sooooooooooooo much better now.

very informative posts, thanks. Glad to know the wait will be short. One thing I can't live without for long.