Driving

[M&S 15]

How long after surgery were you comfortable/allowed to drive again?

[Sharon1964 2,530]

I was allowed to drive home from the hospital (I didn't do it), because I had not had painkillers in over 4 hours.

I was okay to drive within another day or so after leaving the hospital.

[Daveo 485]

I only took a week off of work so I drove after 7 days. I work about 1/2 hour from my home so it wasn't too bad and all freeway.

[Dub 9,922]

The folks that were in our final surgeon's workshop asked him this question and told us that typically his instructions are to allow a couple days for the meds to clear out and to not take your post-op pain meds when driving.

[Asweethotmess 8]

I waited until 8 days post op, but I'm a wuss. I had alot of discomfort still until yesterday.

[M&S 15]

Thanks everyone! Love hearing from people who have gone through this as opposed to just medical options ????

[Ilovecats1985 100]

My dr said 7 days. However I was driving by day 4 Bc I was off pain meds and didn't see any reason not to.

[Daveo 485]

@@Ilovecats1985 I like your screen name. lol

[Ilovecats1985 100]

@@Ilovecats1985 I like your screen name. lol

lol thank you! I am the 30 year old crazy cat lady!

[Daveo 485]

@@Ilovecats1985 I'm the infamous 39 year old crazy cat man! hahaha

[Ilovecats1985 100]

@@Ilovecats1985 I'm the infamous 39 year old crazy cat man! hahaha

You are a rare gem my friend!

[Daveo 485]

@@Ilovecats1985 I'm the infamous 39 year old crazy cat man! hahaha

You are a rare gem my friend!

Haha yeah I have found that out. lol

[Ilovecats1985 100]

@@Ilovecats1985 I'm the infamous 39 year old crazy cat man! hahaha

You are a rare gem my friend!

Haha yeah I have found that out. lol

How many do you have? I have 3 in my house and one stray I take care of outside. I keep pushing for a fourth in the house so my boy will have a buddy. The two girls are so mean and bitter all the time. Lol!

[failmenot 16]

I went back to work at 5 days post op that was my first day driving and I did fine.

[Mistie 201]

My doctor said whenever I felt like it. I hear often that you need to be off pain meds at least 24 hours. I waited 6-7 days, however, because of feeling weak and lightheaded.