How soon can you drive?

Ruby Band · July 6, 2006

Hi, everyone. I am being banded on Monday and my kids will have schedules to keep later in the week. I am wondering how long it usually takes to feel comfortable doing short errands.

Thanks,

Mary (Ruby Band)

Mvpo8961 · July 7, 2006

My doc told me most of his patients start driving in 3 - 5 days. Myra

socalgal3 · July 7, 2006

Personally, I drove home the day after surgery and I have a stick shift! I was fine.

Ruby Band · July 7, 2006

Thanks so much! This will be my first surgery and I really didn't know.

Mary

juliegeraci · July 7, 2006

Just a few days...you should be fine.

beachgirl · July 7, 2006

Good luck Mary,

I'm being done on Monday as well in Mexico. I wish you an uneventful surgery and a speedy recovery.

Hugs,

Sherri

mousecrazy · July 7, 2006

I was driving about 4 days after surgery. Probably could have in 3, but why push it? Remember, each person is different, so judge for yourself.

sleepyjean · July 7, 2006

I didn't drive home after the surgery, but I did go out later to get my pain meds and didn't have a problem. Yes, I was in pain, but it was no different than driving with a stomachache or a headache.

Ceparano · July 7, 2006

My doctor didn't allow me to drive for 2 weeks. I must admit I could have driven after a week but my seat belt would have killed me rubbing my incisions. I wish you the best with your surgery. You'll do just fine.

Roberta

princess_n_thep · July 8, 2006

I "could" and did drive about 3 days after surgery. But I wasn't really "comfortable" driving until about 7 days. Short trips were okay (grocery store, pharmacy, school, etc) but driving out and about for the heck of it was out of the question until about 10 days after surgery.