Driving after surgery

[deleteme 176]

When did you all drive again? One of my kids was asked over for a play date tomorrow. I had surgery on 6/20. I haven't had any meds for awhile now.

I don't remember any orders from my doc on how long to wait before driving.

[kll724 3,055]

I was lazy, I made folks drive me for about 2 weeks.

[laura.nix20 1]

My doctor had me be off pain meds for at least 24 hrs before I could drive!

[drehn88 251]

As soon as you are off the pain meds you should be able to drive no problem.

[TattooBeauty 47]

learn from me! as long as you're not on pain meds, you're good.. just be careful when turning around while backing up! not a good feeling if youforget you just had surgery! lol

[Toddy 758]

My surgeon said I could drive as long as I had been off pain meds for 24 hours.

[deleteme 176]

That's what I was figuring. I've not taken any pain meds since Friday morning. I quickly realized they did nothing for the pain (gas) I was experiencing! Haha!

Great point about turning while backing up!!

Maybe it will help me feel even better by getting out?

[Sharpie 3,306]

You might check with your Dr. to make sure it's okay... I didn't drive for a week or so...