Hassan_AZ 7 Posted August 1, 2015 Hello fellow sleevers. I just got mine 4 days ago, recovering well, discharged yesterday. I drove a short distance this morning to nearest clinic to get my daily "anti clot" shot, felt very weak and not focused (but made it safely). Any idea when I can drive with confidence again? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
treed 9 Posted August 1, 2015 I was told I was allowed to start driving ASAP as long as I wasn't on the pain medications I'm 2 days out of the hospital and 4 days post op Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shustar 395 Posted August 1, 2015 I drove 4 days after surgery from San Diego to Scottsdale, AZ which was about 6 hours. No problems. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hassan_AZ 7 Posted August 1, 2015 Thanks Treed for advice. July 29th too? I was discharged July 31st (extra conservative doctor, didn't let me drink a sip of Water till 2 days post op). Good luck with your recovery. In all fairness I'm drinking well, keeping fluids down, and pain at this stage is negligible. Thank you Shustar! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icandoalthingsthruchrist 9 Posted August 1, 2015 I agree with Treed. As long as you feel comfortable and not on meds, I think it's ok. I was driving 3 days after surgery. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
treed 9 Posted August 1, 2015 I drove today and was fine. Just avoid for sitting for a long time in the car lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
majorsmama 91 Posted August 1, 2015 I drove at 3 days post-op. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rln52 136 Posted August 2, 2015 Avoid prolonged sitting in car. Like a trip. Blood clots are always an issue. Driving to Errands or MD appointment should be fine if you feel GOOD. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LipstickLady 25,682 Posted August 2, 2015 I was driving 48 hours after surgery. As soon as I was no longer taking pain meds for 24 hours, I was cleared. Don't drive until YOU feel comfortable, though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
naturegirl 320 Posted August 2, 2015 I was sleeved on the 21st and started driving on the 26th, but only in short distances around town. Just in the last few days I've driven farther than 5 miles from home as I had been feeling dizzy and weak from the surgery. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim in Utah 25 Posted August 2, 2015 I was sleeved on a Thursday and drove on Saturday. Drove two hours on Sunday. No issues. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hassan_AZ 7 Posted August 2, 2015 I was sleeved on a Thursday and drove on Saturday. Drove two hours on Sunday. No issues. Thanks Jim and everyone who encouraged me. I drove to work today (4 days post op) and it was just fine (I worked shorter hours, not fully there yet). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
