Driving

[Melodie Silva 2]

How long did you wait after surgery to drive your vehicle? I am curious since I'm a Lyft driver. Surgery is on Monday. Would like some info. Thanks

Sent from my LGMP260 using BariatricPal mobile app

[Bryn910 519]

If you’re not taking pain meds it should be ok. Not long distance at first cause you do want to make sure you’re still moving around

[Matt Z 4,140]

21 hours ago, Melodie Silva said:

How long did you wait after surgery to drive your vehicle? I am curious since I'm a Lyft driver. Surgery is on Monday. Would like some info. Thanks

Sent from my LGMP260 using BariatricPal mobile app

Yeah the driving thing is all about the medication and less about the surgery itself. That said driving around after surgery sucks.... both of my surgeries I avoided the car for a good 2 weeks, avoided driving for 4 weeks total.

[J San 1,072]

I wasn't given any restrictions on driving. I would say if your not given any be your own judge. If your off the pain meds and not feeling any dizzeness/lightheadedness your probably good to go. Take a quick trip in your neighborhood and see how you feel, the soreness may effect you. Just be cautious and good luck. Make that money!!!

[Simpson062681 25]

My doctor said as long as I was off pain meds, I could drive..

[Frustr8 7,886]

Better not tell me to drive, I don't have a licence. Can I convince the Ohio State Highway Patrol that i am weaving done,the road,on Doctors Orders? Bet they may have heard that one before!🚘LOL!

[NYJenn 1,463]

6 Days

[Melodie Silva 2]

Thanks everyone

Sent from my LGMP260 using BariatricPal mobile app

[J San 1,072]

Funny but I am 14 days post op and although I was given no restriction I havn't driven yet. My wife is a teacher so she is home for the summer. Without even thinking about it she has been driving everywhere. I don't think I would have an issue driving but sure is nice to have a chauffeur.