Driving

nat36 · February 27, 2008

Just wanting to know how long until you can drive after surgery? Dont know if I should fly or drive to Perth from Geraldton which is about 4 hours away

She Smiles · February 27, 2008

I couldn't have driven myself the half hour drive home from the hospital the day after surgery, even as a passenger I was a bit of a mess still and every bump in the road hurt. I think I drove on about day 4 or 5 to the local shops, walked around for about half an hour and was too exhausted to drive home. Luckily hubby was with me and drove home. I think a 4 hour drive straight after surgery (even as a passenger - unless you have GOOD pain meds) might be a bit ambitious.....

AUSSIECHIK · February 27, 2008

i was banded tue 26th n every bump hurt as said above.. i dont think ill be driving till another few days

nat36 · February 27, 2008

Thanks girls, I kind of knew what the answers would be but I hate the thought of being incapacitated and not being able to do for myself. I guess I will book the plane flight.

striver · February 27, 2008

i drove day 7 and it was fine. that is a long way to drive though take someone with u if u can

regards

M:thumbup:

cheza · February 27, 2008

Have u got a date for your op ?

and who is your Dr who will do the op ?

Chez:rolleyes2:

nat36 · February 28, 2008

Have u got a date for your op ?
and who is your Dr who will do the op ?

Chez:rolleyes2:

I have a date for the 19th March with Dr Watson in Perth. I am going down on Tuesday the 4th for an initial consult. I think I will fly. I have to go by myself my DH will be working so I just want to get home asap.

cheza · February 28, 2008

I am flying in on the 4th from Esperance ,going to the Rod Stewart concert on the 5th ,my Mum fly's in on the 6th from Sydney and I am to be banded on the 10th at Bethesda by Tony Kierath .

I thought you could have been the same day as me !!

I am really starting to get the jitters and questioning myself if I am doing the right thing .:blushing:

Are you staying down till the op or flying back ?

Hope to hear back soon ,Cheza

AUSSIECHIK · February 28, 2008

drov today day three post op only bout 5 mins down the rd and bak and omg it hurt..

not going to try again for A WHILE..lol

nat36 · February 28, 2008

I am flying in on the 4th from Esperance ,going to the Rod Stewart concert on the 5th ,my Mum fly's in on the 6th from Sydney and I am to be banded on the 10th at Bethesda by Tony Kierath .
I thought you could have been the same day as me !!

I am really starting to get the jitters and questioning myself if I am doing the right thing .:blushing:

Are you staying down till the op or flying back ?

Hope to hear back soon ,Cheza

I seen Rod Stewart last time he was here it was a great night.

I am flying down Tuesday morning seeing Watson Tuesday afternoon, unfortunately cant get a flight back until Wednesday night (I tried for Tuesday night but no go)

I will go back in 2 weeks have op Wednesday and hopefully will be home on Thursday and recovering over the easter break and back to work. Am I hoping for too much?

I have not had any second thoughts yet I cant wait, I have a teeny tiny hesitation that I am saying goodbye to food as I fondly know it but its a small price to pay to wear beautiful clothes and feel good about myself. Its a big step and Im probably going to wonder what the heck I am doing as the day approaches but nothing will stop me.:wub: :lol: