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I was allowed to drive home from the hospital (I didn't do it), because I had not had painkillers in over 4 hours.

I was okay to drive within another day or so after leaving the hospital.

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    I only took a week off of work so I drove after 7 days. I work about 1/2 hour from my home so it wasn't too bad and all freeway.

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    The folks that were in our final surgeon's workshop asked him this question and told us that typically his instructions are to allow a couple days for the meds to clear out and to not take your post-op pain meds when driving.

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    I waited until 8 days post op, but I'm a wuss. I had alot of discomfort still until yesterday.

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    Thanks everyone! Love hearing from people who have gone through this as opposed to just medical options ????

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    @@Ilovecats1985 I like your screen name. lol

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    @@Ilovecats1985 I'm the infamous 39 year old crazy cat man! hahaha

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    @@Ilovecats1985 I'm the infamous 39 year old crazy cat man! hahaha

    You are a rare gem my friend!

    Haha yeah I have found that out. lol

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    @@Ilovecats1985 I'm the infamous 39 year old crazy cat man! hahaha

    You are a rare gem my friend!
    Haha yeah I have found that out. lol
    How many do you have? I have 3 in my house and one stray I take care of outside. I keep pushing for a fourth in the house so my boy will have a buddy. The two girls are so mean and bitter all the time. Lol!
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    I went back to work at 5 days post op that was my first day driving and I did fine.

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    My doctor said whenever I felt like it. I hear often that you need to be off pain meds at least 24 hours. I waited 6-7 days, however, because of feeling weak and lightheaded.

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    @@Ilovecats1985 I'm the infamous 39 year old crazy cat man! hahaha

    You are a rare gem my friend!
    Haha yeah I have found that out. lol
    How many do you have? I have 3 in my house and one stray I take care of outside. I keep pushing for a fourth in the house so my boy will have a buddy. The two girls are so mean and bitter all the time. Lol!

    I just sent you a message, I'm sure others might not enjoy cat talk. lol

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