Driving???

by LuciaH 11th March 2014, 10:20 am

Hi ladies, I have a dilemma! My 1week post op appointment with the nurse is on Friday. Hubby can't take me as he is snowed under at work. My 2 besties can't takes me either as both have things on that they can't get out of. My mum is away on business and my mother in law can't take me as she has her shop to run. I am stuck, do I risk it and drive myself or do I change the appointment to next week at some point?

My surgeon said no driving for a week so it will be a week so should be fine?!? But not sure I want to drive that far incase anything happens and I panic and then can't drive home.

Soooo confused as to what to do. X

by tinkerbell24 11th March 2014, 11:03 am

give the nurse a call and ask you dont want to go driving there cause a problem and it void the aftercare, is there no way you can get there on a train etc xx

by **Charlii** 11th March 2014, 11:28 am

Agree with Tink, give them a bell to be sure. Do you drive manual or auto? Because theres always the chance that you wont be physically ready yet either. How far is the clinic?

by Galeforce1 11th March 2014, 11:30 am

Just make sure you check with your insurance that you will be covered to drive some insurance companies won't cover for a period no matter what the op is, which reminds me to ring mine :-) xx

by tinkerbell24 11th March 2014, 11:55 am

yeah my insurance is 2 weeks from minor surgery and 6 weeks for major surgery xx

by Princess_x 11th March 2014, 12:27 pm

I wouldn't risk it this early. Get a taxi? not sure how far away it is, but can't really put a price on your healing x

by Sahara1981 11th March 2014, 12:44 pm

I started driving at 12 days with an automatic and every speed bump pot hole hurt. Not to mention any duel carriage ways or big turns and yes my car has power steering.

I wouldn't have been able to drive at 7 days. Well that's my opinion anyway x

by LuciaH 11th March 2014, 12:56 pm

Thank you for your replies. The clinic is 1 1/2 hours away so now way of getting a taxi, and it's in the middle of no where to get a train. I drive a manual and would have to drive on the motorways, and to be honest I don't feel that I would be ready to drive that far.

I think I will call the clinic and rearrange the appointment for next week.

by Sahara1981 11th March 2014, 1:03 pm

Wow yeah I wouldn't have been able to do that. I ached from a 10 min drive getting kids to school.

How are u feeling now?? X

by LuciaH 11th March 2014, 1:08 pm

I am feeling not too bad, Have not had any pain killers today as the side pains and arms pains have gone. Incisions are itching a little but nothing major and generally feeling ok. But don't think I could manage such a long drive though. Xx

by Sahara1981 11th March 2014, 1:23 pm

That's great! It gets easier day by day I almost feel normal x

by Princess_x 11th March 2014, 1:24 pm

Eek, no definitely too far for a taxi! rearranging the appointment would be best then x

by Lily26 11th March 2014, 1:49 pm

I started driving at 10 days and felt absolutely fine, I think everyone feels different. Maybe take the car for a 5min drive down the road and see how you feel first? If your surgeon said a week them surely that won't effect your aftercare? I'm not sure really! Hope you sort it out Hun xx

by Lily26 11th March 2014, 1:51 pm

Just seen how far away it is, i agree the best thing would be to re arrange Hun, I think you'd be fine to drive half an hour but after that long you're body might get tired (especially after the gas it's still recovering from) and you could get sore and wouldn't want to feel stuck xx

by Lily26 11th March 2014, 1:51 pm

by tinkerbell24 11th March 2014, 1:55 pm

I had to get to newcastle and manchester but thankfully I could get the train then a 5 min taxi ride to each

if everything is fine then id def liek you say rearrange xx

by LuciaH 11th March 2014, 2:15 pm

I have had a look at the trains, and it will take over 3 hours each way and 3 changes too, seems like a real pain in the bum.

I am going to call the clinic and see if they can change my appointment. Xx

by tigertonix 11th March 2014, 2:22 pm

I personally would change my appointment if i was you, honey. It sounds like you feel you're not physically ready to drive yet and if it's longer than a 10-15 minute drive away then it may be risky. You don't want to strain your chest muscles at all or do anything to jeopardise and prevent your healing. You have to remember that you're still so fragile and early on in your recovery so i think you should ask for a later appointment. This way you'll have peace of mind that you're doing everything you can to take care of your boobs and you'll also have support from your husband or friends.

I hope you're okay, honey!! I hope you get it sorted! Take care xxxx

by tinkerbell24 11th March 2014, 2:56 pm

yeah Lucia I know that train journey time too well with all the travelling to see surgeon, post op and pre op and then to get check up and reops etc

hoping you go it changed xx

by LuciaH 11th March 2014, 3:56 pm

Thank you all for your replies. I don't feel ready to drive that far and possibly damage my new babies. I have phoned and rearranged the appointment for Monday morning and my best friend is going to drive me there.

Tink, it must have been such a nightmare having to travel loads for your appointments.

All set for Monday now. Xx

by tigertonix 11th March 2014, 6:39 pm

LuciaH wrote:Thank you all for your replies. I don't feel ready to drive that far and possibly damage my new babies. I have phoned and rearranged the appointment for Monday morning and my best friend is going to drive me there.

Tink, it must have been such a nightmare having to travel loads for your appointments.

All set for Monday now. Xx

Oh I am glad! That's great news, honey, and you've definitely made a wise decision there! :) Monday's still really close as well so it's not like you've had to postpone your appointment for ages :)
Your boobs will thank you for the extra time to fully heal uninterrupted..
Good luck with your appointment on Monday! I hope it all goes perfectly xxxx

by LuciaH 11th March 2014, 6:47 pm

Thanks sweetie, I have changed the clinic too as they could only give me a really early apt in Bromsgrove for Monday but the other clinic is still just as far to travel so wouldn't have felt comfortable driving there either.

Monday is not long to wait, and I can't wait to actually see my incisions. Xx

by tigertonix 11th March 2014, 8:47 pm

LuciaH wrote:Thanks sweetie, I have changed the clinic too as they could only give me a really early apt in Bromsgrove for Monday but the other clinic is still just as far to travel so wouldn't have felt comfortable driving there either.

Monday is not long to wait, and I can't wait to actually see my incisions. Xx

No problem! :)
Aww I'm sure they'll look fab! Let's hope they've completely healed.. don't worry if they haven't though as my left incision took 4 weeks to fully close up xxx

by LuciaH 11th March 2014, 8:50 pm

I cant wait to see them, I have no bruising at all which is nice. I am not worried if they have not healed properly yet, they will when there ready to. Going to take a photo of them when the nurse takes my dressings off. Xx

by tigertonix 11th March 2014, 8:53 pm

Ohh that's amazing! I had no bruising either which I was very surprised about - It's nice to know my surgeon didn't beat me up a lot haha. Ah I'd love to see how your incisions are doing :) You'll have to let us know when you put the pics on xxx

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