How soon to drive?

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How quickly after surgery did you drive? I'm just trying to cover all bases before surgery Tuesday and pre-arrange carpools for my DD's activities.

Thanks!

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Banded 9/12/06
2day Pre-op -3
Week 1: -9
Week 2: -4
Week 3: -3
Week 4: -2
Week 5: -1
Week 6: -1
Week 7: -1
Week 8: +4 (vacation)
Week 9: -4 (first fill 1.5cc / 4cc band)
Week 10: -1
Week 11: +2 (Thanksgiving)
Week 12: -3
Week 13: -2 (second fill .5cc)
Week 14: -0
Week 15: +2 (Christmas)

I *think* the dr wanted me to wait 48 hours before driving... it mostly pertains to the possible reaction to anesthesia.
And I was groggy for approx 3 days afterwards...
so I would find car pooling help for at least 3 days post op. You may need a week, just depends!
Best bet would be to ask your surgeon.

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July 5, 2004
248/172/150 -76

it was about day 3 I was back in the saddle for short errands....and 1 week to a 1/2 trip to another city....no real problem, it was just nice to NOT deal with the traffic etc......

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"Carpe mañana"
*Oldtimers posse: surgery 12/21/04*

My Quest is Victory over the Dragons of Habit, Gluttony, Sloth, Desperation...

My dr. told me to wait at least ten days. If I was still taking the pain medication after ten days, then I had to wait until after I was off the pain meds. This was the longest 10 days of my life.

I agree with Paula...two days should be sufficient. With the disclaimer about pain meds...everyone reacts differently to those so you'll have to see if you're even taking pain meds and how they make you feel. Ask your doc to be sure what he/she recommends. Physically though...I was able to drive after the second day.

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Starting Weight February 2006: 392
Current Weight: 217
Total Lost Since February 2006: -175
Banded April 2006

I was driving 3 days post-op.

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Elisabeth :)

Highest Wt 440 lbs, Banded on 3/30/06 (351 lbs)
Dr. Geiss, NY
5/25/06 1st (1.5 cc in an 11 cm VG Inamed Band)
6/21/06 2nd, (2.5 cc) 7/20/06 3rd, (2.0 cc)
9/07/06 4th, (0.3 cc) 10/18/06 5th, (0.3 cc)
12/7/06 6th, (0.5 cc) 1/4/07 7th, (1 cc)
2/13/07 8th (0.2 cc) 3/26/07 9th (0.3 cc)
5/7/07 10th (0.25 cc - total of 8.85 cc)

My surgeon had me on a one week restriction from driving. After that, as long as I was off the pain meds, I was free to drive again. That worked out for me fine, because I didn't feel like going anywhere for a week anyways.

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Banded: 4/28/06-Dr. Herrera-Jacksonville FL

I drove 2 days after operation, where I think I shouldn't. Every bump on the road hurt my incisions. I guess it all depends on how you feel

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Dr. Frering - Lyon France
02/22/06
:hippie:
Start weight :130 kg -- 286 Lbs
Currently : 105 kg -- 230 Lbs
Goal :60 kg -- 132 Lbs

I drove about 4 or 5 days later. It didn't hurt at all.

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Betty

Surgery/Oct. 18, 2004
-92 pounds!




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