When Did Y'all Start Back Driving?

[ThickChocolate 2]

I'm 9 days out and tired of being in the house...when did y'all start back driving and having sex??

I 'm proud to say that Im down 12 LBS in 9 days....

[kia 8]

Well I had my surgery on Monday, July 2nd and I am about to take a small drive to the pharmacy. I think I will be just fine if I do some old lady driving...LOL!

[bee0927 12]

Hello , first of all congrats on your loss... That's awesome..: I was advised by my doc that I can start driving after I am no longer taking pain meds and I can turn around to look behind me while seated in the car... As for sex they said 2 weeks however I say when u feel comfortable ... I would def wait at least 7 -10 days . ; ). Best of luck!!!

B

[Gene1970 179]

1 week out

[ThickChocolate 2]

Thanks ....for the tips it help:)

[AliveAgain 283]

I waited about a week to do short distance drives to the store, etc. They usually clear you when you've been off pain meds for 36-48 hours. But my doc advised against too much driving b/c braking for a sudden stop can put a lot of pressure on the abdomen, more than you realize. Plus, it was pretty uncomfortable to sit for long periods of time for me.

Congrats on the weight loss!

[Nate 292]

Doc cleared me to drive the day my drain came out.

[keldolbeth 262]

Like bee, my doctor said drive once I'm off pain meds and am comfortable turning around to back out, look in mirrors, etc. However, I've been getting light-headed occasionally, just from lack of calories and Protein, so I've chosen not to drive too much. I did drive my mom and I to my one week post-op appt but had her drive home. Yesterday I drove my car for the first time since surgery (6/25) and was fine for the hour trip back to my apartment.

My CNP told me I could have sex whenever I felt up to it, just to be mindful of my incisions. Well, at 10 days post op today, I'm actually going to see a "friend" in a bit... I'll report back! lol

[Meli01 53]

I drove 2 days after surgery, a very short drive to take my daughter to school. The 3rd day after surgery I drove about half an hour on some errands. You should be fine as long as you aren't taking any pain meds.

[aliandrews 98]

Driving was 2 days after leaving the hospital and sex was 2 weeks later.

[pkehrer 79]

I have been waiting to drive, but I think I'm going to venture out on my own starting tomorrow. I feel like I'm more than capable to drive safely. As for sex I waited 7 days, I just couldn't do any more than that. Just take it easy haha.

[kia 8]

I took my first drive today and it was fine. I am three days out. Not ready for sex yet...

[GivingItMyAll 168]

I was just cleared today to drive (1week out). I was originally told 2 weeks. I was going a bit stir crazy. Lol

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