Bward 5 Posted December 24, 2012 Question: how soon did you drive after surgery? Also how soon did you or your dr said you could return to work? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lolawaiting 83 Posted December 24, 2012 Mine just says no driving while on pain meds Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mom2lucky (suznc) 81 Posted December 24, 2012 My doc said same about not driving on meds. I never took anything for pain once I left recovery room but didn't feel like driving Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mom2lucky (suznc) 81 Posted December 24, 2012 Didn't finish thought.... Waited until day 5 to drive. I will be out 6 weeks because I have the vacation/sick time to cover but most folks seem to go back to work as early as 1 week. 2 weeks seems to be the average. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
babygirl901 173 Posted December 24, 2012 The day after discharge Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blue Chevy 15 Posted December 24, 2012 I was told to wait at least 1 week to drive, but if I was still on pain meds to wait until I didn't need them anymore. Going back to work really depends on your job. Because this is an abdominal surgery, things take much longer to heal inside than they do on the outside. As well, you're re-learning how to eat and drink. They like you to learn this before heading back to the daily grind. 1 PhotoChic reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
worm2872 635 Posted December 24, 2012 Two to three weeks seems to be the average. I suggest three if you can or more. It is so much better to get your food straight at home. Good luck Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MalyssaSue 65 Posted December 24, 2012 I didn't go home with pain meds so i returned to work and drove with in one week. I felt great! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kimmyk 20 Posted December 24, 2012 My doc said I could drive once I was off pain meds which was about 4 days. I was off work for 2 weeks but the doc said I could have another week if I wanted. My work doesn't get done if I am not there so I went back. The hardest part about going back to work so soon is the eating and watching others eat normal food while you are still on liquids and soft food. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bakawaka 108 Posted December 24, 2012 Question: how soon did you drive after surgery? Also how soon did you or your dr said you could return to work? I went back to occasional work at two weeks and full time at three. I really needed three weeks but I had low Iron levels which decreased my energy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrsblues 81 Posted December 24, 2012 You want to make sure that you aren't having bouts of low blood sugar, or weakness. Both could seriously impair your ability to react. Wouldn't plan on any big days of driving just start slowly with short errands. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vicki Loichinger 444 Posted December 24, 2012 I waited about a week and a half before I drove. Only then cause I wasn't taking any pain meds and the trips were very short. I don't work outside the home. But if I did I don't think I would be quite ready to go back yet., I will be three weeks post op Wednesday this week. But gauging how I am doing if I had to go back to a job probably Next week I would feel up to it. I am already doing more and more things around the house. So I think it depends on your job. Making sure that you have a plan for eating and drinking while you are at work and getting your Vitamins in. Make a schedule and stick to it so you don't become dehydrated or miss your vitamins. Get your Protein in so you will have some energy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mom2lucky (suznc) 81 Posted December 24, 2012 I was told to wait at least 1 week to drive' date=' but if I was still on pain meds to wait until I didn't need them anymore. Going back to work really depends on your job. Because this is an abdominal surgery, things take much longer to heal inside than they do on the outside. As well, you're re-learning how to eat and drink. They like you to learn this before heading back to the daily grind.[/quote'] This is why I'm waiting 6weeks to go back...well that & the holidays. Luckily someone is covering some of my work but not all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stellar313 26 Posted December 24, 2012 I was told about a week for driving, if off pain meds. They said to sit in your car and slam on the break to make sure you can do it witthout pain. I took 6 weeks off because I could. Short term disablilty and FMLA. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites