Driving

[aharrison48 7]

I'm 2 weeks post-op. I was told that I couldn't lift anything over 10 lbs . When can I drive?

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[LittleBill 2,231]

I was told I could drive about five days after surgery. The best answer though, is to check with your doc if it is at all possible. Things to consider are how you are healing, whether you are taking narcotics or not, how you feel overall, etc.

The 10 lb limit drove me nuts, as I am used to lifting 60-80 lbs with one hand. But I behaved myself. As irritating as it was, it was less so that popping open an incision.

[WantToDanceAgain 30]

I was told a week of not driving

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[genn 460]

I was told as long as I was off pain meds for 24 hrs I drove 4 days after surgery. But ask your surgeon to be safe every surgeon is different.

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[Mindy78 372]

I was told after first post op visit which was a week after discharge. I was also told it was because you may not get enough Water in and be dehydrated which could make you pass out.

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I was told as long as I was off pain meds for 24 hrs I drove 4 days after surgery. But ask your surgeon to be safe every surgeon is different.

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Was also told that as well but didn't take pain meds after hospital

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[Raechel 75]

I was told after you're off pain meds. But I was off of them before I even left the hospital and was driving before I was even a week out...not advised! I could do it but I know I shouldn't have been. I definitely felt different. I would give it at least a full week of not 2.

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[BrookeTiffani 54]

I was told as long as not on pain meds. Tried driving bout a week out and was fine. Hurt getting in and out of car so i didnt drive again for a few days

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