hi

did anyone drive home from hospital after having band

sandra.......

You mean, right after the surgery or the next day? You aren't driving anywhere that day! I belive you would be impared under any country's laws. Some doctors don't want you to drive for several days.

Riding as passenger, is a different story

i am on my 9th day after surgery and just drove for the first time yesterday...there was NO WAY i could have drove my self home from the hospital(not that they will even let you i dont think) i had enogh trouble just getting in the car!

hi

thanks forgot to ask doc when i could start driving

sandra..........

I drove myself home the day after surgery - 3.5 hours of driving. I did have my mom with me though so I could of stopped and switched drivers if need be.

T

Big T, you are too brave! I didn't drive for just under two weeks (but I had a little trouble during weeks 1 and 2, had help, and really didn't have to drive). Looking back on my day after surgery, I was pretty loopy. My sister kept asking me stuff...where's your ID? I don't know. Where did you put your money? I don't know. Do you have the boarding passes? I don't know. I thought I felt okay, but I wasn't!!! I wasn't putting my children in a 4 ton minivan with me behind the wheel at 50mph, or any speed!

Call a cab!

I had surgery at 7:30, had to be at hospital at 5:30, so I drove myself to the hospital, but my DH drove me home. Drove myself to the store on Wed. Doctor said not to drive for a week, but I didn't have any problems and I drive a SUV. My mom who is 73 had her surgery on a Thursday and drove on Sunday. I think it's up to the individual.

I drove myself home from the airport on day 3, a 6 hour flight followed by a 2 hour drive, and I was fine. I too had my mother along and could have had her drive if need be.

and I drive a SUV...

Yikes

1 And that is supposed to make me feel better in my little Saturn? Look out!!! It's Pat! She just had surgery 4 hours ago and is ready to kill for a cheese burger!!!! AAAAAAHHHHHH!!!

Well at least I wasn't on my Harley. That could have been a little dangerous, I would have pulled every stitch loose just sitting it to an upright position, darn thing's heavy. Gosh, I wish I could eat a cheeseburger, oh that would be soooo good. I'm still kicking myself for not having that as my last food before surgery.

Gee I wonder which one of us getting the better gas mileage?:rolleyes

:guess someone with a Prius???

I think legally you can't drive for 24 hours after general anesthesia.