Satchel 42 Posted January 6, 2013 How long did it take before you were give the okay to drive again, or was it primarily when you were given the okay to go back to work? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CJsmom84 90 Posted January 6, 2013 They said as soon as I want using pain meds and felt up to it....one week for me ) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mi2sc 38 Posted January 6, 2013 After I had been off pain meds for 48 hours and could twist easily... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cataro 39 Posted January 6, 2013 I started driving about a week out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jules55 23 Posted January 6, 2013 Off pain meds. Mine was 6 days post op. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheGamer 406 Posted January 6, 2013 As soon as I was off pain meds, I was cleared to drive. A suggestion, get a small pillow to put between the seatbelt and your stomach. It really irritated me the first few driving days. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ms.AntiBand 2,984 Posted January 6, 2013 I drove home from airport which was day 4. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Satchel 42 Posted January 6, 2013 Good to know. Thank you for your responses! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites