Driving

[suthern_girl2012 5]

When did you start driving?

[kimmy*custis 276]

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!

[suthern_girl2012 5]

That is how I'm feeling

[AliveAgain 283]

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.

[NancyJerry 139]

Day 8 was my first follow up appointment. I could drive after that.

[legal loser 77]

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.

[Wheetsin 714]

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.

[Wheetsin 714]

Here it is, you'll find more info to help: http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com/topic/37685-what-were-your-restrictions-after-surgery/