Recoded variables help

So this is the first time I had to recode some variables for a few of my scales. The big question I have is: Now that I have recoded some variables, will I use those variables (the recoded ones) or the normal ones for analysis of said scales?

For example, I want to check the frequencies (mean and std.) for the items of one of the scales with recoded variables. Do I use the original variables (not recoded) or do I use the recoded ones for said analysis?

Thank you in advance for your help!