I was wondering how long after the surgery you can have intercourse? Do you even feel like it? Usually it's 6 wks. Is it longer for the lap band?

I could not wait longer than 3 weeks lol, But he was careful. I still have some discomfort, but you just have to explore different positions that are comfortable.

We waited 3-4 weeks and we did it from behind. lol. not to be too graphic but i didn't want him laying on my belly. After 5 weeks it was fine though any way we did it.

I wasn't told I had to wait at all, just take care not to pull stitches in the incisions, and not to take all his weight on your abdominal area.....and if it hurts stop!

I don't remember an exact count of days, but it wasn't long....I felt fine, so that wasn't an issue.

Besides, it is good exercise!!!

Kat

We waited about 10 days, I think. We were just really careful as to not put any pressure on my tummy or port area.

The booklet my Dr. gave me at pre-op, said no "rough sex" for 3 months. He said we can have sex as soon as you feel up to it - be careful and nothing "rough"

I wonder if his definition and my definition is the same!

My doc said nothing strenuous for 2 weeks, so that's how long we waited.

I only made it 3 days lol

We waited a couple weeks. I just avoided his weight on top of me for a while. I have to say though, after a loss of 50 pounds, this whole thing gets WAY better!!! *wink*

My doctor said wait 8, we waited 10 days :thumbup:

The booklet my Dr. gave me at pre-op, said no "rough sex" for 3 months. He said we can have sex as soon as you feel up to it - be careful and nothing "rough"

I wonder if his definition and my definition is the same!

I think I would have to ask for clarification on that one! :thumbup:

We waited until I got home from the hospital. :thumbup: That was the day after surgery. I was totally fine--no problem, had very little pain, just kept weight off my incisions. I went for a walk later that afternoon. I actually came home from the hospital with a LOT of energy for some reason, and that seemed like a good way to spend it. YMMV of course.

Wow! You really did have an easy time with surgery, huh?

I wasn't told I had to wait at all, just take care not to pull stitches in the incisions, and not to take all his weight on your abdominal area.....and if it hurts stop!

I don't remember an exact count of days, but it wasn't long....I felt fine, so that wasn't an issue.

Besides, it is good exercise!!!

Kat

Good exercise but it should last at least 45 minutes longer to get the benefit of it!!!!!!!!!!!

Wow! You really did have an easy time with surgery, huh?

Well, it wasn't too bad! I really wasn't uncomfortable until post op day 4...there were no shenanigans then!

A week - a very long week!