I'm 5 days post op and bored outta my mind. I'm tired of being at home alone. I think I'm going to try and go to the mall or movies or something. How soon were you able to drive post op? I'm no longer on any pain meds. Just taking Tylenol.

I was told by my Doc to wait 10 days to drive :/ is there anything close by? A park you could walk to?

I had to get out too, but I was really sore after driving at first. Then you have to be off pain meds at least 24 hours to drive. But let some one drive you first. Then walking is great.

I was told about 5days. And I wasn't taking any pain meds. I did and still get bored staying at home.

I was allowed to drive a three days after surgery, I was off pain killers

Oh no pain meds. Well I agree that getting out is good too. I walked 4 blocks day4 and went shopping by week one. I just was slightly weak and dehydrated but it got better.

Good luck

Hi there maybe you can take car service to and from the mall.

Thx for the great ideas.

If you get to the mall be sure to go to Macy's, Dillards, or whatever and go to the rack with your goal size. Pick out some nice stuff and tell them, "I'll be back!"

I understand I was bored with a capital B as well.

The day after my 1 week post op appt., I drove to the support meeting. I didn't do much more unless I absolutely had to go out. I was very weak. No pain meds had been taken since the Saturday before so I was good.

^{I was told as long as I'm not on pain meds I could drive!}

I was told as long as I wasn't on pain meds it was okay--but to be really, really careful bc an accident very early post-op could rip your stiches and/or staple line. That sort of freaked me out, but I had to be at a meeting downtown 1 week post op and I did fine. I was more worried about my stomach making crazy noises around other people or getting sudden diarrhea at that point but it was okay. It felt good to get out, too.

Awesome feedback. I'm going to to bust outta this joint soon enough.

I drove on day 4. I had TONS of energy and was in no pain at all.

I drove right away but took no pain meds.