I'm 9 days out and tired of being in the house...when did y'all start back driving and having sex??

I 'm proud to say that Im down 12 LBS in 9 days....

Well I had my surgery on Monday, July 2nd and I am about to take a small drive to the pharmacy. I think I will be just fine if I do some old lady driving...LOL!

Hello , first of all congrats on your loss... That's awesome..: I was advised by my doc that I can start driving after I am no longer taking pain meds and I can turn around to look behind me while seated in the car... As for sex they said 2 weeks however I say when u feel comfortable ... I would def wait at least 7 -10 days . ; ). Best of luck!!!

B

1 week out

Thanks ....for the tips it help:)

I waited about a week to do short distance drives to the store, etc. They usually clear you when you've been off pain meds for 36-48 hours. But my doc advised against too much driving b/c braking for a sudden stop can put a lot of pressure on the abdomen, more than you realize. Plus, it was pretty uncomfortable to sit for long periods of time for me.

Congrats on the weight loss!

Doc cleared me to drive the day my drain came out.

Like bee, my doctor said drive once I'm off pain meds and am comfortable turning around to back out, look in mirrors, etc. However, I've been getting light-headed occasionally, just from lack of calories and Protein, so I've chosen not to drive too much. I did drive my mom and I to my one week post-op appt but had her drive home. Yesterday I drove my car for the first time since surgery (6/25) and was fine for the hour trip back to my apartment.

My CNP told me I could have sex whenever I felt up to it, just to be mindful of my incisions. Well, at 10 days post op today, I'm actually going to see a "friend" in a bit... I'll report back! lol

I drove 2 days after surgery, a very short drive to take my daughter to school. The 3rd day after surgery I drove about half an hour on some errands. You should be fine as long as you aren't taking any pain meds.

Driving was 2 days after leaving the hospital and sex was 2 weeks later.

I have been waiting to drive, but I think I'm going to venture out on my own starting tomorrow. I feel like I'm more than capable to drive safely. As for sex I waited 7 days, I just couldn't do any more than that. Just take it easy haha.

I took my first drive today and it was fine. I am three days out. Not ready for sex yet...

I was just cleared today to drive (1week out). I was originally told 2 weeks. I was going a bit stir crazy. Lol

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