How Soon Until You Can Drive, Mow The Lawn, Light Housework?

[Jafter 11]

I was wondering how long do you have to wait until you can drive, mow the lawn, or do some things around the house. I know the first couple of days you have to rest try and get up about every 2 hours and walk around a bit. But how long until you can actually do stuff. I think I will go crazy just sitting and watching tv or in front of my computer. I am getting sleeved on Wednesday and was just curious. I have taken off 2 weeks from work to recover and then the 3rd week I will be working half days. HELP.

[Bsleeve 7]

I was at the gym 5 days after surgery! Had surgery on Tues April 3 was out of hospital that Friday and by sunday was working out. I feel great! You have to listen to your body and you will know when it's time!

[IowaAndy 95]

I waited a week until I drove and that was just local. I live in a condo so did not have to worry about the lawn but I would say a month and listen to your body. As for house cleaning it depends on what you mean. Anything that does not require any heavy lifting would be fine. I would be careful with vacuuming as you use a lot of stomach muscles. I guess trial and error would be a good rule of thumb. If it hurts then stop.

[rodswife 155]

My doctor said no lifting over 10lbs or strenuous activities for 4 weeks.

[ProudGrammy 8,322]

I was wondering how long do you have to wait until you can drive, mow the lawn, or do some things around the house.

hmmmmm, i'm 4 months post op - still haven't told my DH i could do some cleaning only kidding,

truth is you probably should wait a bit, if you are really sore or just too tired, you should not vacuum and all that good stuff, relax, get some rest, let others take care of you for a bit ,remember you just had major surgery..

You'll know when you start to feel better, just use your common sense.

kathy

[Cherrybomb 54]

I drove and did LIGHT housework at Day 5. I was told not to do any lifting of anything more than 5 pounds until cleared by the surgeon. My first post-op appointment is at Day 20 so it will be at least until then.

The only kind of exercise I was told I could do is walk.

[B~Happy 4]

I am 5 days out today and took my girls to the movies that is 2 miles away and was fine. My doc said not to drive until I am off pain meds and feel strong enough to stop car in an emergency.

The housework is going to be put off for. Bit, little to do with surgery, lots to do with me being lazy.