Driving?

[LizC 48]

My surgery date is May 28th, will I be able to drive by the 31st?

[ShrinkingBiker 121]

See how you feel.. I think my doc said wait a full week. If you are on pain meds still then they suggest waiting a full 24 hours after the last dose you take. I didn't drive for about 10 days after, but could have after probably 5ish.

[Veruca Salt 31]

Hi ShrinkingBiker, it is Veruca. You can start driver as long as you are not on pain killer anymore.

[punzel426 19]

I was told no driving for 2 weeks. I would say no matter how you feel you should not. You will definitely still have open, healing wounds and GOD forbid something happens while u driving u can get really hurt. That's just my two cents, better safe than sorry!!

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[Sdunn1980 33]

My doc said 1 week. Not because I would be unable to drive, but because if there was an accident and your steering wheel and air bag hit your stomach it could cause serious damage to your surgery.

[Itsme! 98]

I was sleeved on 5/1 and driving by 5/3, so yes it's possible.

[Mickie Vest 29]

I was sleeved May 7 and driving by May 11th. That was when I no longer needed pain meds all the time. If you have to take pain meds you shouldn't drive.

[JProx 161]

I was a week after I stopped my pain meds. And I drive a semi for a living.Good luck and prayers!