When did you start driving

[shericrazylady 113]

Just curious Im not on any medication just panadol when I need it! And that's only once a day maybe just in case. When did you start driving after surgery?

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[Introversion 1,876]

My surgery was a same-day procedure 2+ years ago. I drove myself to the hospital in the morning, had the surgery, and drove myself home late that night after discharging from the hospital.

In essence, I was driving within hours after having undergone weight loss surgery.

[Joann454 1,329]

I could drive as soon as I was off pain meds, but I didn't drive for about ten days because I didn't have anywhere to go [emoji4]

[Navigating the Wilderness 824]

As far as driving a car it was 7 days, but I suspect it could of been sooner. As far as my wife, I was driving her crazy before I even left the hospital.

[mustanglauri 15]

I drove to my follow up appointment 2 days later but, I had zero pain meds.

[Pescador 1,374]

I was 67, stayed at the hospital 8 hours for the sleeve, took one pain pill at home, and drove to the store the next day. I drove 20 miles to the mall 3 days later, and walked around the large mall. I have never needed anything for pain since, four years ago now.

Edited July 1, 2017 by Pescador

[shericrazylady 113]

Thanks guys on way to mall ATM partners mum is taking us tho hahahaha will get some much needed walking in I feel great beside emotional! No prescribed pain meds or anything

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[rainyann 118]

I think 3 or 4 days later... I was not on any pain meds

[greensleeves 20]

had surgery on a friday, was driving that monday. just had to wait until nausea subsided.

[hmills653 365]

I waited 3 weeks to drive, but I had my husband to run and get things for me and my mom drove me to my appointment.

[MrsDiva21 3]

I drove a week post op. I made sure to wear comfy pants the first few weeks.