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devsc95

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Sex during recovery.
« on: March 23, 2011, 10:37:35 am »
How long should you wait to have or try to have sex after surgery?

Brewers7

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Re: Sex during recovery.
« Reply #1 on: March 23, 2011, 10:44:02 am »
You should ask your doctor, but my guess is that if you are well enough to ask this question, you are good to go.
Translab surgery 12/15/2008 followed by CSF leakage repair and 3 additional surgeries for MRSA of the brain (NOT typical) SSD,  facial and vocal cord paralysis, numerous reconstructive surgeries, Transear 12/2010

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Re: Sex during recovery.
« Reply #2 on: March 23, 2011, 10:50:47 am »
thank you a fast response

Cheryl R

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Re: Sex during recovery.
« Reply #3 on: March 23, 2011, 10:55:26 am »
Could depend if you are male or female.     Just no straining!
Right mid fossa 11-01-01
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Re: Sex during recovery.
« Reply #4 on: March 23, 2011, 11:19:59 am »
A very relevant question. I haven't had the guts to ask myself. Has anyone asked their doctor, and what was the reply?

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Re: Sex during recovery.
« Reply #5 on: March 23, 2011, 12:16:53 pm »
Kenneth,
    I was told to avoid chandeliers.  Just kidding.  I did not ask.  I did complain once that my feeding tube was not very sexy.
Translab surgery 12/15/2008 followed by CSF leakage repair and 3 additional surgeries for MRSA of the brain (NOT typical) SSD,  facial and vocal cord paralysis, numerous reconstructive surgeries, Transear 12/2010

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Re: Sex during recovery.
« Reply #6 on: March 23, 2011, 12:32:44 pm »
Yeah if the timing feels right!  >:D All the power to ya!  8)
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Diagnosed Dec 21, 2010, 1.75 x 1.75cm plan is for retrosigmoid removal scheduled for June 15th at MGH by Dr Barker & Dr Lee. Putting off so I may enjoy my sons senior year varsity hockey, lacrosse seasons and graduation. That and our annual trip to Cancun in May.

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Re: Sex during recovery.
« Reply #7 on: March 23, 2011, 02:06:52 pm »
Hey, a question I have definitive response for! When I was released at the end of my two week stay in ICU, I was told "three weeks before engaging in any sexual activity to avoid creating pressure in your head."

Now, whether or not that is anything more than my doctor's judgment and recommendation, I don't know.

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devsc95

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Re: Sex during recovery.
« Reply #8 on: March 23, 2011, 04:54:36 pm »
Got an answer from my doc who said it would be "ok" as long as you don't over do it.

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Re: Sex during recovery.
« Reply #9 on: March 24, 2011, 11:44:55 am »
OMGoodness - I thought it was NEVER...you mean you can have sex after surgery?  Don't tell Dave... >:D

K   ;D

JK since I had all my girlies AFTER surgery!   ::)
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Tod

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Re: Sex during recovery.
« Reply #10 on: March 24, 2011, 11:55:19 am »
Now THAT's funny, I don't care who you are!

-tod
Bob the tumor: 4.4cm x 3.9cm x 4.1 cm.
Trans-Lab and Retro-sigmoid at MCV on 2/12/2010.

Removed 90-95% in a 32 hour surgery. Two weeks in ICU.  SSD Left.

http://randomdatablog.com

BAHA implant 1/25/11.

28 Sessions of FSR @ MCV ended 2/9/12.

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Re: Sex during recovery.
« Reply #11 on: March 24, 2011, 12:06:53 pm »
It depends if you have a private hospital room or not. LOL
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Re: Sex during recovery.
« Reply #12 on: March 24, 2011, 12:07:22 pm »
Kay,

I thought you said the stork brought your girlies?   ;)

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Re: Sex during recovery.
« Reply #13 on: March 24, 2011, 12:12:07 pm »
Figured Lori and kaybo would have fun with this one.   I do think these girls need to do a standup routine at the next seminar.  They are natural born comedians, and I do mean this as a compliment, girls...really.     

Good question...never saw it on here before...to be back on topic....

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Re: Sex during recovery.
« Reply #14 on: March 24, 2011, 12:28:29 pm »
Kay started it!   :P

And I just know Phyl is sitting on the edge of her seat just waiting......and when we least expect it....WHACK!  Ruler to the knuckles!   :o

Lori
Right 3cm AN diagnosed 1/2007.  Translab resection 2/20/07 by Dr. David Kaylie and Dr. Karl Hampf at Baptist Hospital in Nashville.  R side deafness, facial nerve paralysis.  Tarsorraphy and tear duct cauterization 5/2007.  BAHA implant 11/8/07. 7-12 nerve jump 9/26/08.