Hi, everyone. I am being banded on Monday and my kids will have schedules to keep later in the week. I am wondering how long it usually takes to feel comfortable doing short errands.

Thanks,

Mary (Ruby Band)

My doc told me most of his patients start driving in 3 - 5 days. Myra

Personally, I drove home the day after surgery and I have a stick shift! I was fine.

Thanks so much! This will be my first surgery and I really didn't know.

Mary

Just a few days...you should be fine.

Good luck Mary,

I'm being done on Monday as well in Mexico. I wish you an uneventful surgery and a speedy recovery.

Hugs,

Sherri

I was driving about 4 days after surgery. Probably could have in 3, but why push it? Remember, each person is different, so judge for yourself.

I didn't drive home after the surgery, but I did go out later to get my pain meds and didn't have a problem. Yes, I was in pain, but it was no different than driving with a stomachache or a headache.

My doctor didn't allow me to drive for 2 weeks. I must admit I could have driven after a week but my seat belt would have killed me rubbing my incisions. I wish you the best with your surgery. You'll do just fine.

Roberta

I "could" and did drive about 3 days after surgery. But I wasn't really "comfortable" driving until about 7 days. Short trips were okay (grocery store, pharmacy, school, etc) but driving out and about for the heck of it was out of the question until about 10 days after surgery.

You are safe to drive as soon as you are out from under the influence of the anesthesia and pain meds. Everything else is just comfort.