When can I have sex after surgery?

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No, this isn't the place for lighthearted banter; I need actual answers, not jokes. A week ago, I underwent reconstructive surgery to fix the scarring left behind by an appendectomy. It was necessary because everything was a mess due to a surgeon’s error during my initial appendix removal. The doctor who operated on me last week ended up excising everything—skin, subcutaneous tissue, muscle, and the peritoneum—before closing the wound in two layers. He didn't use stitches on the skin; instead, he used medical adhesive strips.

So, here is the question: how do you actually get these strips off, and does it hurt? Also, when is it safe to be intimate with a partner without risking my recovery?

Rebecca Gomez75 said:👋
No, this isn't the place for lighthearted banter; I need actual answers, not jokes. A week ago, I underwent reconstructive surgery to fix the scarring left behind by an appendectomy. It was necessary because everything was a mess due to a surgeon’s error during my initial appendix removal. The doctor who operated on me last week ended up excising everything—skin, subcutaneous tissue, muscle, and the peritoneum—before closing the wound in two layers. He didn't use stitches on the skin; instead, he used medical adhesive strips.

So, here is the question: how do you actually get these strips off, and does it hurt? Also, when is it safe to be intimate with a partner without risking my recovery?

You're thinking about sex before you've even recovered...🙄
Just wait until everything settles down from the surgery and heals up properly...

Jerry Lee32 said:You're thinking about sex before you've even recovered...🙄
Just wait until everything settles down from the surgery and heals up properly...

I’m not talking about sex here, though that's good to know. I suppose I'm just wondering if it might help me feel better—like preventing my muscles from seizing up entirely. Am I being naive? No, I'm simply asking. I have no idea when this whole situation actually settles down.

Honestly, you’re probably better off just checking in with your doctor about when your next follow-up should be. They’re the experts on this stuff, so they'll give you the best call on when to head back in for a checkup...

It usually takes about six weeks, though if the incision isn't major and there aren't any stitches involved, you might be able to get back at it sooner.

Hey everyone!!

So, I had my appendix removed about 9 days ago, and I just finally got the stitches pulled out today!

Now I’m wondering... am I actually cleared to have sex with my partner yet????

If anyone knows, please help a guy out???

THANKS!!!!

Chris Wright48 said:Hey everyone!!

So, I had my appendix removed about 9 days ago, and I just finally got the stitches pulled out today!

Now I’m wondering... am I actually cleared to have sex with my partner yet????

If anyone knows, please help a guy out???

THANKS!!!!

Just hang tight for another week, then don't go doing anything wild—keep it gentle and slow. 😉

alright then!

it’s not like I'm in a massive rush 😛 I can afford to wait a bit!

thanks for the heads up on this one!!!