Driving

[kimr 37]

how long after your surgery were you able to drive?

Thanks

Kim

surgery 9/15

[ohfudgebunny 0]

I was told to wait at least 3-5 days, and that I had to be off of the pain medications.

[Malisafos 0]

I had sugery on a friday and drove home from my daughters on Sunday felt ok but not the best the drive was 2 hours long

[Mim 0]

Well, my doctor did not give me any restrictions and I drove my son to school the next morning.....not that I wasn't sore.....and I discovered just how many stomach muscles are necessary to get in/out and apply the brakes......but as long as you're not still on painkillers (I switched to Tylenol as soon as I got home)....you should be able to drive very quickly.

[ParrotheadCathy 0]

Surgery on Tuesday, drove on Wednesday. But, I never took any pain meds. That would be a deciding factor, and I probably wouldn't try driving in heavy traffic the next day.....

[tlhamilton 0]

I drove the second day after, but I also had to stay overnight 1 night. Surgery on a Monday drove on Wednesday.

[RestlessMonkey 7]

Well it's been a year and I can still drive. (j/k)

Once you're no longer taking narcotics, unless your doc advises otherwise you should be ok to drive. Unless it is an emergency I'd give it a few days, just for the comfort factor.

[Mim 0]

Well it's been a year and I can still drive. (j/k)

:biggrin:.....giggle.....:ohmy:

[elcee 3,341]

I drove the day after. It was only to the school busstop and back but I felt fine. At first when I asked the Doc he said this could be a bit early but to go ahead so long as I felt fine. I drove as soon as possible after my 2 caesars as well and had no problems. I went back to work about 6 days after the LB surgery and had a round trip of 90km. I felt fine.I think the main thing is to only do as much as you are comfortable with.

I also have an automatic car so that may make a difference.

[kimr 37]

Thanks everyone!