Social Activities

Social activity should be limited while the patient is uncomfortable. A good general rule of thumb is that patients should avoid any physical activity (including sexual activity) that causes discomfort. There is no set time table for resuming strenuous activity or having sex – just avoid activities that cause discomfort – but as a general rule of thumb for most patients, it takes approximately three months for the tissues to feel relatively normal. Basically, most patients find that they can return to normal activity as the discomfort of the operation fades away. Office work can usually be resumed within 2-3 days of surgery, but the patient should expect a six-week delay before returning to sexual activity, physical labor or strenuous exercise.