Hi everyone!

Just curious on how soon after surgery were some of you able to begin driving again ?

I'm currently at stay at home mom but I do a lot of driving on a day to day basis.

Having my surgery in 1 week.

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I was told I would be cleared at post op appt. However- I am 5 days post op and haven't taken pain meds in 2 days. I am up and moving fine- other than constraints of the drain. I am picking my son up from school today

I was asked to hold off for seven days. Didn't have an issue driving once I started.

I had a prolonged hospital stay because of some complications, but I drove myself about 1 week after surgery. The main reason they didn't want me driving was if I was taking my pain meds. Physically it didn't bother me getting in/out of my van at all. The biggest thing is simply wearing down quickly and the lack of energy. I was stir crazy and wanted to get out of the house but found that I couldn't go out for very long without running out of steam.

My doctor said as soon as I stop taking the pain killers which was quick because I only took them for two days. You'll know when you feel up to it.

24 hours after your last dose of pain meds

Thanks everyone !

Once you can do an emergency break without pain here. Insurance can be void if your drive under influence of meds etc and against medical advice.

I was told I would be cleared at my 10 day appointment. I live alone and I refuse to ask someone to leave work to drive me to that appt (I'm way too independent and stubborn). If I feel okay and am off pain meds I may be a rebel and drive before cleared. 10 days seems crazy, especially when everyone else pretty much has the "after pain meds" rule.

I was cleared after: no meds for 24 hours & good range of motion without twisting.


You will feel it trying to back up!