How long till you could drive?

mandi78 · September 16, 2007

I read a thread where someone said they could not drive for 5 days after surgery. Is this the norm? My surgery is on a Thursday and I was planning on going back to work the following Monday. I do commute 25 miles to work. Is 4 days too soon?

Chris61 · September 16, 2007

Our doctor will not let us drive or go back to work for 7 days. Once we see him after 7 days he then will let you go back to work and drive.

Michee · September 16, 2007

I was banded on August 15. I had no restriction about driving, although I certainly wouldnt have wanted to drive the day of surgery. I had surg on Wed and was driving on Friday. I think the no driving is more about the medication. I was given liquid codiene, but of course did not take it once I started driving.

Probably best to check with your own clinic though

Kimmie · September 16, 2007

I had surgery on Friday...took the tylenol with codiene Friday night, and that was it. I'm going to see how I can drive around the subdivision today, and then if I'm ok...gonna drive myself to work tomorrow.

chrisks13 · September 16, 2007

I had no driving restriction either. Banded Thursday... and drove on Monday.

Amber · September 16, 2007

My surgeon told me that as long as I wasn't on any pain meds and felt I was alert and quick enough to respond as usual then I could drive when I felt ready to. I had surgery on 9-11 and drove on 9-14. Good luck with your upcoming surgery!!