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Alright, so I am not sure about how appropriate this is to talk about, but my fiance and I had a serious discussion about how long we will have to go before we can be intimate after my surgery. Now I know this is personal and I am not asking for details, just wondering what sort of wait period people needed to take. Thanks for the info and hope I didn't offend anyone.

Shannon

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Hi shan, My doc went over this with the support group. You can start exercising 8 weeks out after banding. This includes what your speaking of, just go at a slow pace at first then build up to what your use to. Your incisions will tell you if your able to go the whole way.

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HAHAHAHA...8 weeks without sex. I think I would have killed somebody. We waited a few days, Shannon. As long as you don't go buckwild, you should be okay. Sex does not have to be strenuous if your partner understands they have to do a little bit more of the heavy work for a bit.

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LOL!! Steph co you are too funny!

Every doctor has a different rule about this. My discharge instructions suggested a one week wait!

You will know based on how you are feeling. But yeah, just don't go buckwild!

~C

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My instructions were, do it when you feel up to it. So we waited about one week. Just be careful, dont overdo it and everything will be fine.

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8 WEEKS?? :) Oh hell no!!! I am with Steph, someone would have been severely injured. My doc said when we felt up to it as well. I believe we waited about 10 days. Then we were just careful to not have dh put any pressure on my tummy or port.

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Thanks so much you guys. I was so nervous about asking! Yea the thought of waiting 8 weeks made me a little weak in the knees, too long, but I guess it will be like most things, when the body feels better I will know. But really glad to hear there were no firm restriction. My fiance and myself thank you all!!! :)

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I think I waited a week to a week and a half. Just depends on when you feel like it. The only problem I had was a little port pain, you might just have to get a little creative with your position(s).:)

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LOL -- there are other things you can do to help DH/fiancee/boyfriend out while waiting that week to 10 days til you feel up to it. :)

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Too funny. I think we waited like 2 days. We also only waited 3 days after I had a c section with our son. I'm glad to know that I am not the only one who doesn't want to do without!!

Get ready Shannon, I have found that the more weight I lose, the more sex we have!!! We won't be able to get out of the bedroom before I am at goal.

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LOL, renewedhope, that's great to know! Hopefully ours will get MUCH better after I lose some weight and gain some confidence.

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Alright, so I am not sure about how appropriate this is to talk about, but my fiance and I had a serious discussion about how long we will have to go before we can be intimate after my surgery.

As soon as you are married. :blush:

OK I couldn't help myself... LOL

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Maybe you get on top initially? His weight on your port area may be a little sore. Believe me, he won't argue. I waited about 10 days or so. the improvements in the bedroom as you lose weight are immeasurable. Trust me. You have something to look forward to.... LOL

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