male only Hey Guys!

[EvanescenceFan 0]

A personal question here! I was banded yesterday the 15th and I forgot to ask my doctor, but how soon can I resume having sex? Also what about driving? how soon can I resume driving?

In terms of fitness, anyone here who has lapband performed has managed to get their skin tight just on exercise alone? I've read some people have a Tummy Tuck and what not, but anyone here achieved it through exercise alone?

Thanks in advance for any responses!!

[plain 12]

Hi there fan. I was driving within 4 days (that's when I went back to work). Sex took a little longer (i think maybe I went 1-2 weeks). My doc told me to let my body be my guide.

[cheshire.allan 0]

i had my band fitted on the 12th june and can not sit down liedown so sex is out the window for about 2weeks,

and for driving just be carful as you need to take 10days for you try and drive again.

alan

[mediummike 0]

Agree with Plain. You're body will let you know. I was driving within a couple of days - couple of weeks for sex. In terms of firmness, I guess im too old and lost too much too quickly (the last two not being bad things!), as i am saving for a tt....

[BillOh 15]

Well, I used the band as an excuse for her to be on top for a month. I drove in about a week.

[EvanescenceFan 0]

Thank you all for your responses! I was actually driving perfectly today, lol I seem to be healing rather well... now I am about to transition back to the Protein Shakes and start on baby foods... as for sex... I can't pay attention to my body because it would already want it! lolz... but how badly would it be?

[plain 12]

Thank you all for your responses! I was actually driving perfectly today, lol I seem to be healing rather well... now I am about to transition back to the Protein Shakes and start on baby foods... as for sex... I can't pay attention to my body because it would already want it! lolz... but how badly would it be?

If you can perform the requisite movements (or have your partner pamper you a bit) without pain, then go for it. *TMI alert - I'm a "missionary position" kind of guy, and it took a week or so for my core to feel "back to normal" enough to have sex. Your results may vary :sad:

Edited June 19, 2009 by plain

[ksill18 0]

Well, I used the band as an excuse for her to be on top for a month.

DAMN i should have done the same thing....but why stop at a month??? i would have said well now that i got the band put in that is probably the norm position hahaha.:sad:

[bigbelly 0]

my doc said about 6 weeks for both.

[EvanescenceFan 0]

my doc said about 6 weeks for both.

Wow 6 weeks... I'd go crazy but then again all in the name of health... much luck!

I'm pretty much back to my normal activities... not over doing it though.

Quick question... anyone consider hiring a personal trainer to tone up and build muscle? if anyone has you're input will be greatly appreciated!

[bambam31 168]

my doc said about 6 weeks for both.

Six weeks??? Dang...

I could have drove the next day and done some "driving" if you know what I mean inside of a week. Both items are definitely labled, "Your Mileage May Vary...."

Brad

[jonsjourney 0]

DAMN i should have done the same thing....but why stop at a month??? i would have said well now that i got the band put in that is probably the norm position hahaha.:wink::tt2:

My wife only likes it when she is on top. I didn't realize that was an issue for all you guys.:crying:

[incredible_shrinking_man 0]

drove after 2 days, sex after two weeks. must admit i was kinda sore around my port after the sex.

[shangefan 193]

I got home from surgery in the evening and drove the following day. Actually, I walked around in the mall with my family. I had surgery on Wednesday and went back to work on Monday, but I could have gone sooner probably.

[btrieger 21]

I planned on driving 20 miles to the hospital; having my surgery and driving back home.

I have a sneaking suspicion that that is not going to happen.