suthern_girl2012 5 Posted May 7, 2012 When did you start driving? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kimmy*custis 276 Posted May 7, 2012 Well, I drove before I was supposed to. I got bored a week out and drove to the store a couple times just to get out of the house! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
suthern_girl2012 5 Posted May 7, 2012 That is how I'm feeling Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AliveAgain 283 Posted May 7, 2012 Doctors and nurses told me 7-10 days was best, and longer if I could do it. The first few days the CO2 and anesthesia are getting out of your system, as well as any pain meds from the hospital or at home. Then it's more about your abdomen since you actually use some of those muscles to control your legs. You may have delayed reaction times or just end up hurting yourself if you have to brake hard or drive stick. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NancyJerry 139 Posted May 7, 2012 Day 8 was my first follow up appointment. I could drive after that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
legal loser 77 Posted May 7, 2012 I was allowed to drive once I was no longer on pain meds. I had surgery on a Tuesday and drove on Saturday with my mom as a passenger. On Sunday I went to a bridal shower on my own. Just follow what your surgeon tells you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheetsin 714 Posted May 7, 2012 I could start when I was off pain meds. Which was pretty much the next day. I actually started when I could comfortably turn to check the lanes around me. B/c of the painful incision on the left side I think it was just under 2 weeks. I just answered this exact question in another thread so I know a search will yield some results. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheetsin 714 Posted May 7, 2012 Here it is, you'll find more info to help: http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com/topic/37685-what-were-your-restrictions-after-surgery/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
