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« on: December 26, 2008, 09:51:50 AM »
Okay, I was just reading the "Sex while on dialysis" thread and it modivated me to ask my question regarding "sex after transplant".

I'm almost 7 weeks out and I feel great!  Physically I know having sex won't be an issue.  My concern (and question) is that I'm doing the CMV IVIG treatments and I'm wondering if my husband should use a condom until I'm done with the treatments?  He's had a vasectomy, so that's not an issue.  I'm just wondering if we should take extra precautions until the IVIG stuff is done?
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« Reply #1 on: December 26, 2008, 09:59:06 AM »
I'd check with your doctor, but my take on it is that you will be sharing germs with your spouse anyways, and so their clean practices arre about your spouse not getting infected, because if they are, you will be too.

Now, if he has  a cold, I would hold off until he is recovered, but that goes for kissing, holding hands and other contact as well
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« Reply #2 on: December 26, 2008, 11:18:28 AM »
I asked the transplant clinic folks and our primary care physician about this following Stephen's transplant.  The answer I got from both sources is that Stephen has already been exposed to all of my germs, so intimacy is not an issue. I was worried because I occasionally get a little cold sore on my mouth and Stephen has never gotten one (33 years of exposure).  Apparently even this isn't an issue as he has already have built up immunity or resistance long ago.  If you catch something new, they recommend avoiding contact.   But, even with that, I have had two colds this fall, including sore throat and cough and Stephen did not get sick. 
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« Reply #3 on: December 26, 2008, 01:28:22 PM »
So it should be okay without protection?   I will definitely check with my transplant doctor, as well.  Thanks so much for both of your responses!

I've gotten cold sores my entire life.  My husband had never had one, but since being married to me he's had maybe three, but never at the same time as me or even shortly after.  His have been at just random times.  I haven't had a cold sore in a few months.  I'm not looking forward to my first one post-transplant.  Even if it just lasts one day longer than normal THAT'S TOO LONG!

Thanks again!
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Feb 13, 2008 - Activated on "the list".
Nov 5, 2008 - Received living donor transplant from my sister-in-law, Etta.
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« Reply #4 on: December 26, 2008, 03:25:35 PM »
you should probably ask the clinic, just to be sure.
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« Reply #5 on: December 26, 2008, 04:56:23 PM »
hmm sex while on dialysis
sex after transplant


I'm envious there's so much sex going on!!! lucky bastards!!!!!  :rofl;
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« Reply #6 on: December 26, 2008, 06:20:28 PM »
I looked that treatment up again.  From the manufacturer's website "CytoGam® (cytomegalovirus immune globulin intravenous (human)) (CMV-IVIG) is an intravenous immune globulin enriched in antibodies against cytomegalovirus..."  Presumably this is making your body better able to fight off CMV and not making you more susceptible to anything.  This is where we could use a few thoughts from Stauff...
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« Reply #7 on: December 26, 2008, 06:59:06 PM »
I wa looking at the binder book my transplant center gave me and on the section of sex, it states to wait at least 6 weeks post transplant and to use protection. However it doesn't say if this is for married couples or not. I would think it would just better to be safe than sorry if you do decide to since your stillon your honymoon with your transplant. Once your medications are tapered off and settled down after the one year mark, then ummm hat's off. :shy;

Then again I'm not married or dating, so I might be being over cautious  and not wanting to put the kidney at risk. So go ahead and enjoy life while you can. Just wait till your off the IV line like they said in the "Sex While On Dialysis" thread.
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« Reply #8 on: December 26, 2008, 08:02:45 PM »
Quote from: kellyt on December 26, 2008, 01:28:22 PM
So it should be okay without protection?   I will definitely check with my transplant doctor, as well.  Thanks so much for both of your responses!

I've gotten cold sores my entire life.  My husband had never had one, but since being married to me he's had maybe three, but never at the same time as me or even shortly after.  His have been at just random times.  I haven't had a cold sore in a few months.  I'm not looking forward to my first one post-transplant.  Even if it just lasts one day longer than normal THAT'S TOO LONG!

Thanks again!
        Kelly,  YOu probably won't get a cold sore taking the IVIG.  That's an antiviral, and the cold sore is a virus.  One benefit!!! :clap;
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« Reply #9 on: December 29, 2008, 10:52:38 AM »
I saw this thread and had to comment.  It made me think of the old joke about the pt asking the doctor if he would be able to play the piano after surgery.  And the doc saying "sure", then the pt saying, Great...because I couldn't before!
Sex after transplant?!?!  Wooohooooo  where's the line?   :shy;
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« Reply #10 on: December 29, 2008, 12:33:29 PM »
Quote from: Wenchie58 on December 29, 2008, 10:52:38 AM

Sex after transplant?!?!  Wooohooooo  where's the line?   :shy;

Apparently there is a line next to the Sex while on dialysis :rofl; :rofl; :rofl;

Gotta love classic jokes.
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Diabetes -  age 7

Neuropathy in legs age 10

Eye impairments and blindness in one eye began in 95, major one during visit to the Indy 500 race of that year
   -glaucoma and surgery for that
     -cataract surgery twice on same eye (2000 - 2002). another one growing in good eye
     - vitrectomy in good eye post tx November 2003, totally blind for 4 months due to complications with meds and infection

Diagnosed with ESRD June 29, 1999
1st Dialysis - July 4, 1999
Last Dialysis - December 2, 2000

Kidney and Pancreas Transplant - December 3, 2000

Cataract Surgery on good eye - June 24, 2009
Knee Surgery 2010
2011/2012 in process of getting a guide dog
Guide Dog Training begins July 2, 2012 in NY
Guide Dog by end of July 2012
Next eye surgery late 2012 or 2013 if I feel like it
Home with Guide dog - July 27, 2012
Knee Surgery #2 - Oct 15, 2012
Eye Surgery - Nov 2012
Lifes Adventures -  Priceless

No two day's are the same, are they?
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« Reply #11 on: December 29, 2008, 02:39:02 PM »
Whew hew... something to look forward to!!  Ha ha!!
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« Reply #12 on: December 29, 2008, 04:21:08 PM »
If you weren't getting any before the transplant, does this mean you automatically get some?  :clap;
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« Reply #13 on: December 29, 2008, 04:30:46 PM »
Omigosh.....I certainly hope so!   :rofl;
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« Reply #14 on: December 29, 2008, 04:40:11 PM »
Which line is shorter to wait in though?  :rofl; :rofl;

Is there a speed pass for the amount of time you have been without? :rofl; :rofl; :shy;
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Diabetes -  age 7

Neuropathy in legs age 10

Eye impairments and blindness in one eye began in 95, major one during visit to the Indy 500 race of that year
   -glaucoma and surgery for that
     -cataract surgery twice on same eye (2000 - 2002). another one growing in good eye
     - vitrectomy in good eye post tx November 2003, totally blind for 4 months due to complications with meds and infection

Diagnosed with ESRD June 29, 1999
1st Dialysis - July 4, 1999
Last Dialysis - December 2, 2000

Kidney and Pancreas Transplant - December 3, 2000

Cataract Surgery on good eye - June 24, 2009
Knee Surgery 2010
2011/2012 in process of getting a guide dog
Guide Dog Training begins July 2, 2012 in NY
Guide Dog by end of July 2012
Next eye surgery late 2012 or 2013 if I feel like it
Home with Guide dog - July 27, 2012
Knee Surgery #2 - Oct 15, 2012
Eye Surgery - Nov 2012
Lifes Adventures -  Priceless

No two day's are the same, are they?
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« Reply #15 on: December 29, 2008, 04:54:17 PM »
Quote from: kitkatz on December 29, 2008, 04:21:08 PM
If you weren't getting any before the transplant, does this mean you automatically get some?  :clap;

I want that call even more now!!!!!!!

 :shy;
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25/7/2006: Started hemo 3x/week 5 hour sessions :(
27/11/2010: Cadaveric kidney transplant from my wonderful donor!!! "Danny" currently settling in and working better every day!!! :)

BE POSITIVE * BE INFORMED * BE PROACTIVE * BE IN CONTROL * LIVE LIFE!
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« Reply #16 on: December 29, 2008, 06:55:10 PM »
Quote from: RichardMEL on December 29, 2008, 04:54:17 PM
Quote from: kitkatz on December 29, 2008, 04:21:08 PM
If you weren't getting any before the transplant, does this mean you automatically get some?� :clap;

I want that call even more now!!!!!!!

 :shy;

 :rofl; :rofl; :rofl;
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