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Driving After Surgery

hey guys can anyone help? how long after surgery could you have driven? (not doctor recommendations) but rather when did you feel like you were coherant enough to be driving & up to driving without being a danger on the road? anyone actually drive themself home from hospital?? Any answers would be appreciated :)

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      Maybe you could find a surgery buddy in your area either from this site or a support group in your area. If you live in the Dallas area I would be willing to drive you

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    Maybe you could find a surgery buddy in your area either from this site or a support group in your area. If you live in the Dallas area I would be willing to drive you :)

    I am in the metro Phoenix area and would be glad to drive you!

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    hey guys can anyone help? how long after surgery could you have driven? (not doctor recommendations) but rather when did you feel like you were coherant enough to be driving & up to driving without being a danger on the road? anyone actually drive themself home from hospital?? Any answers would be appreciated :)

    I started driving day 7! No pain meds on board.

    I thought about the air bag and I. Am short so I just alittle further back ! (lol)

    The hospital would not let me drive myself home!:( too sore! Iv pains not a good idea:)

    Good luck !

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    Base on your Doctor Name you live near Perth, WA

    I would be glad to help but I live in NJ.

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