Stacey627 0 Posted April 23, 2010 Hi all - after surgery - when you can start driving the car? i have to figure out if I need to have someone pick up my daughter after school. Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HappyMom 1 Posted April 23, 2010 I was able to drive two days after surgery. I was told that I could drive only after I had been off of the prescription meds for 12 hours. Good luck with your surgery! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stacey627 0 Posted April 23, 2010 Great - thanks for letting me know! I see 31 lbs down for you - that is wonderful - congrats! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Froggie D 1 Posted April 24, 2010 I was banded April 7. My doctor said not to drive on pain meds and it was fine as long as I could twist my body to be able to see. I could do that day two. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elcee 3,341 Posted April 24, 2010 I drove the next afternoon. It was only to the school busstop which is about 3.5km away from home. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
addelapp5 0 Posted April 25, 2010 My surgeon requires all of his patients to stay overnight after surgery. I definitely would have been able to drive home from the hospital the next day if needed but I'm really glad I didn't have to. I had some super bad side effects from the anesthesia for about 4 days after surgery but was driving after that. If I were you I'd definitely make arrangements for someone else to pick up from the bus stop for you, just to be safe. You can always call them and cancel if needed. Better to be safe than sorry! Good luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lhkoxendine 0 Posted April 25, 2010 You will not be able you drive for 3 to 4 days!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoiaRox 430 Posted April 25, 2010 I had my surgery on a Thursday, had a friend drive me home the 2 hours back home...I slept...drove to the store the next morning. As long as the pain meds are out of your system, you're fine to drive :eek: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Liftingchic 0 Posted April 26, 2010 I was allowed to drive while i was still on pain meds and I did though, I just didnt feel like my reaction time was as good, So i wouldnt risk it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PuppyBandit 2 Posted April 26, 2010 A few years ago when I had a surgery, I was told not to drive for at least 3 days after you are put under for any surgery. The meds to knock you out are extremely strong your reflexes are not normal. So even though you may feel like driving, I wouldn't for 3 days at least. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites