How many days post-op were you able to drive??? I am having my lap band placed this Thursday and am taking 2 days off from school will have to go back to school on Monday when were you allowed or able to drive again?

Surgery was on Thursday I drove to work on Monday!

How many days post-op were you able to drive??? I am having my LAP-BAND® placed this Thursday and am taking 2 days off from school will have to go back to school on Monday when were you allowed or able to drive again?

Are you a Teacher? So am I. I think the driving restrictions are because of the pain medication your doctor prescribes. I was prescribed Hydrocodone which clearly states not to operate heavy machinery after taking it. I guess if you aren't taking any meds 2 days after surgery you should be ok to drive. The restriction is due to the pain medication

Edited August 23, 201015 yr by losethemess

I drove two days after as well.... I made sure that the pain meds had cleared my system and was just using liquid tylenol at that time

i was told i could drive as long as i wasn't on the pain meds.

I had my surgery on the 19th (3 days ago) and I drove today. I did not take my pain meds today so when I came home I really was uncomfortable and could not wait to take them.

The driving restriction is associated with your pain medication; if you're on pain medication you shouldn't drive. I drove the day after my procudure, I found it helpful to carry a towel in the car, I folded it and placed it over my belly...its to limit your discomfort of the seatbelt and driving over bumps.

Edited August 23, 201015 yr by healthyhappyme2010

I went shopping about 18 hours out and then took the dogs to the dog park.

As everyone else has stated; as long as you're not taking the pain meds, you'll be fine.

I didn't take any pain meds. I was out driving the very next day.

With the laprascopic (sp?) procedure the restriction is due to the meds. If you are opened up, I think it is bit longer depending on the healing/size of incision.