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Going for a trip.
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10-30-2006, 06:23 AM
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Posts: 19
Hysterectomy: September 14th, 2006
Surgery Type: TAH
Ovaries: Kept 1 or both
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Going for a trip.
Hi Friends,
I am nearly 7 weeks post operative. I am going for a business trip for 10 days, long flights. I think i need to go to the doc before all this. I want to know is it safe to have sex after 7 weeks? Such mixed opinions i am confused. Any diet restrictionss, i feel very full as though i have overeaten. Any suggestions friend?
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10-30-2006, 08:55 AM
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Posts: 2,554
Hysterectomy: April 17th, 2004
Surgery Type: TAH
Ovaries: Kept 1 or both
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Going for a trip.
Opinions really don't count, regarding when it is time to be able to be sexually active again..............It is safe only after healing of the vaginal cuff is confirmed, which can only be done as part of a pelvic exam. Most women are physically ready at the 6 week mark, but many are not.
Your doc may also have ideas for exercizing your legs during long flights, to help prevent complications...........postop, or not.
As far as the diet..........I had no restrictions.....related to the surgery, anyway. If you're having digestive concerns, your doc can help you there, too.
Good luck with your trip, Princess. Please don't forget to continue the pampering, even while working. ............. s...Deb
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10-30-2006, 11:00 AM
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Posts: 635
Hysterectomy: October 3rd, 2006
Surgery Type: LAVH
Ovaries: Kept 1 or both
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Going for a trip.
Some people are told they can have sex after five weeks. Others after six. Some doctors make others wait till 12. YOUR doc needs to check you. See how your healing has gone. It is VITAL you see your own doctor before resuming intercourse. I have read so much about the vaginal cuff and tears and infections and such, that there is NO WAY IN HEAVENS NAME anything is going inside of me before the doctor checks and makes sure I am healed. You would be VERY WISE to see your doctor and make sure you are cleared before having intercourse.
And one other concern,,,, what if you have sex before you are cleared and it creates a complication. How quickly would that ruin your trip if you spent your time in the ER?
I hope you are cleared by your doc. And I hope you have a great trip.
But please, don't do anything until your doctor gives you the go ahead. It really CAN be dangerous to your healing if you do.
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