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kraynok2

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Re: Sex during recovery.
« Reply #30 on: March 25, 2011, 02:07:46 pm »
K,
  I loved your story  ;D  I had actually done a search on this after my surgery and there was a thread on here from long ago.  Most people said to check with the doctor.  I think a lot say to wait 6 weeks like with other surgeries.
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Re: Sex during recovery.
« Reply #31 on: March 26, 2011, 04:53:58 am »
Quote from: Kaybo on March 24, 2011, 07:31:44 pm
Phyl~
you are just watching it because you KNOW it will give you some laughs... ;D ;D ;D ;D

K   ;D

OH, I'm getting those, trust me! :)

My understanding is to avoid the "brain strain" but unsure for how long.  Since each surgery is unique to each AN'er, please follow dr's orders when it comes to this topic.

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Re: Sex during recovery.
« Reply #32 on: March 26, 2011, 07:21:40 am »
Well, I'm glad the other 2/3 of the trio chimed in with some witty things to say, because I'm at a loss here.  Yes, it's true - happens even to "wordy" Jan every now and then ;D

When I was diagnosed with my AN, sex was THE last concern I had.  Probably says a lot about me - but there were just so many other issues in my life at the time. 

I had just been granted sole physical and legal custody of my children, been through a long, costly, nasty divorce, and ended my marriage of almost 22 years.  I thought my life was going to get better - and instead I was told I had a tumor in my head  :o

My biggest concern was would the tumor kill me - in other words, was it cancerous - and my second thought was how am I going to emotionally, physically, and financially support two 10 year-olds (that incidentally the stork didn't bring) if I don't come out of this "intact".

Looking back now, I wish one of my main concerns would have been how soon can I have sex.

So to those who find this a big question, ask your doctor - and more power to ya!

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« Reply #33 on: March 27, 2011, 01:53:00 am »
I'm surprized so many didn't have it addressed by their doctors. I know my doctor definately told me in my hospital discharge info.. I wonder what that says about me?!  ???

Anyway, I was told 6 weeks. In reality... 4.
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« Reply #34 on: March 27, 2011, 12:55:53 pm »
I don't remember feeling the urge after my main surgery...probably due to csf leak, but I was pregnant one month after my CSF leak surgery!!

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Re: Sex during recovery.
« Reply #35 on: March 29, 2011, 10:56:01 pm »
Well now I know truth and only hope my husband does not check this post !!!!  No, really !!  :)   Seriously, I think each one is different. With my head pain "it" was the furthest thing from my mind and most days still is. I do have to say,my head is killing me right now because of all the laughter :) Sometimes it is the best medicine and tonight the pain was worth it. Better not let my husband see that either :)
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Re: Sex during recovery.
« Reply #36 on: March 30, 2011, 06:10:05 am »
kz -

After my surgery, I bought a shirt that says "Not tonight dear, I had a craniotomy". (that cafepress website has a whole section of brain surgery stuff - very funny!).  I wore it when I had my 7/12 surgery - the nurses got a good laugh.  Almost as good as the shirt I wore in the hospital after my AN surgery that just said "Balance" on the front.  Gotta entertain the staff.   ;D

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Re: Sex during recovery.
« Reply #37 on: March 30, 2011, 06:15:25 am »
Aren't you the super-funny one, Lori!?!  Too bad I didn't think of anything like that...wonder if they would've had that back in the dark ages when I had surgery?

Although I am still not sure about whether this was a legit question or not, it sure has been fun...   ::)

K   ;D
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Re: Sex during recovery.
« Reply #38 on: March 31, 2011, 01:50:39 pm »
I think it was a fair question.  But thanks for giving this ol' girl some giggles.  Susan
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Re: Sex during recovery.
« Reply #39 on: April 03, 2011, 11:51:02 am »
I got some written info on my up and coming nose job and there is to be NO sexual activity for a minimum of 2 weeks after surgery.  Also no bending and no lifting so; I guess laundry, cooking, cleaning bathrooms, vacuuming, dusting are out of the question.  WINNING  >:D  Oh what a girl will do to out of her domestic duties!

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Re: Sex during recovery.
« Reply #40 on: April 03, 2011, 06:48:09 pm »
Anne Marie,

Maybe you can cross out the 2 and change it to 4 weeks.   ;D

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Re: Sex during recovery.
« Reply #41 on: April 04, 2011, 09:02:15 pm »
Just spotted this thread and what a hoot. we have some raunchy women on this forum i must say!

Down under, we don't worry about the pain, we just go for it! Must be all those Tim Tams - extra special side effects those Tim Tams have.

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leapyrtwins

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Re: Sex during recovery.
« Reply #42 on: April 08, 2011, 07:03:10 am »
Quote from: Larry on April 04, 2011, 09:02:15 pm
we have some raunchy women on this forum i must say!


Now, now.  No need to call Kaybo, Lori, and Phyl names LOL

Jan  >:D
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Re: Sex during recovery.
« Reply #43 on: April 08, 2011, 10:42:20 am »
Oh, whoops...what's this I tripped over? 

Oh, just Jan's halo....again..... :P

Lori :P
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