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How soon post-op did folks resume regular sexual activity - specifically, intercourse?

I find my constitution is a bit unpredictable day to day and too much err.. movement.. can bring on nausea.

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my doctor told me as soon as I wanted to. so, if nausea makes you not want to - then wait a while. or look for a time of day when you are not feeling the nausea. :D or you may find that you and your partner prefer gentle rather than vigorous for a little while and that's fine, because it's all good, eh?

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Your body will tell you when you are ready !

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My incision sites hurt for several weeks so me and my gf had to enjoy low impact closeness at first. I'm a month out now and I'm finally feeling back to normal. I had a little longer recovery though since I had my lap band removed before I had the sleeve.

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Omg I'm sick of waiting but I can't even sleep on my side without pain let alone be on all 4's lmao

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I waited two weeks

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After one week I was having sex. Gentle and slow, but still good. Two weeks out and I'm good. My sex drive feels like it's increased as well with this surgery.

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Righto! Thank you all for sharing your (very private) experiences :)

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I think it was after 3 days. Nothing too strenuous and we were careful not to hurt my incisions.

It was suggested to go for it when I felt ready or wait at least 2 weeks to be on the safe side.

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Yeah, pretty much what everyone else is saying. Very carefully after 4 days, then back to normal after about 2 weeks.

We're depriving out bodies of food. I draw the line at sex. :)

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Yeah, pretty much what everyone else is saying. Very carefully after 4 days, then back to normal after about 2 weeks.

We're depriving out bodies of food. I draw the line at sex. :)

Damn straight, especially in that adolescent phase with the hormone dump.

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Omg I'm sick of waiting but I can't even sleep on my side without pain let alone be on all 4's lmao

Close to TMI, but if you want to share pictures, feel free to PM ;-)

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