How soon did you drive?

by Becky59 8th March 2015, 5:41 pm

Hi all
I'm currently 5 days post op and go back to work thurs (9 days post op) but need to drop kids to childminders weds! How soon did you start driving again? Have more movement in my arms now but still achey! If my op hadn't of been cancelled first time roubd, I would have had a full 17 days before driving but as op was tues, didn't get the extra weekend days etc!

by Emmapinder1983 8th March 2015, 5:48 pm

I drove 3 weeks after my ba, I was ok, just a bit sore putting it into 5 gear. You'll just have to have a go and see how you get on hun x x

by Becky59 8th March 2015, 5:58 pm

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by Emmapinder1983 8th March 2015, 6:05 pm

That's fine hun, how are you feeling? X x

by **mrsball** 8th March 2015, 6:59 pm

I drove around 2 weeks post op.

You must be able to perform an emergency stop, and maybe see if you're covered by your insurer .

The usual is around a week however for some it can be nearer 2 or 3 x

by Gembo 8th March 2015, 7:00 pm

I have the same problem 5th gear is a bugger ! I drove at two weeks post op very small distances and making sure I took a route I didn't have to reverse etc . Three weeks post op and well away with driving now! In fact collected a new car yesterday and had two hour drive home

by twinkleroo 8th March 2015, 7:01 pm

I drove at 3 weeks, it was quite uncomfortable with some gear changes & my arms ached a bit. X

by anneritchley 8th March 2015, 7:55 pm

It was 3 weeks for me. I struggled with the handbrake and changing gear. Xxx

by Becky59 8th March 2015, 8:10 pm

Ooh! Hadn't even thought about the hand brake! It's those little things like opening jars, wiping surfaces etc which you really notice! Thanks ladies! Will see how it goes weds and if my 2 year old takes bribes to get straight into the car seat himself rather than playing about!
[You must be registered and logged in to see this link.], feeling better everyday! Just achey in the morning and at the end of the day when I've done too much! Luck though as have showerproof dressings so have been able to shower from day 1! Would feel awful if I couldnt! Xx

by Gembo 8th March 2015, 8:11 pm

In my car there is a way of getting it into fifth gear I have to do a little trick with the movement on the gear stick but I've only been driving 2 mins down the road to save me walking in the rain. No parking etc as that hurt to turn at two weeks and the handbrake hurt abit too.

by Princess_x 8th March 2015, 8:17 pm

3 weeks for me. 9 days is a bit too early, you could damage yourself x

by Mammamia 8th March 2015, 8:30 pm

I drove after 1 week per my surgeons advice but I found it uncomfortable so I didn't drive again for a further week. That said, the journey was an hour long so perhaps too long (my surgeon knew). Just see how it goes, take your time, and listen to your body!

by anneritchley 8th March 2015, 8:38 pm

I really noticed the pot holes and the dropped manhole covers when I was just po xxx

by **Charlii** 8th March 2015, 9:16 pm

Legally you can't drive until 48hrs after GA, or until you're able to perform an emergency stop. After that, it's up to you and when you're comfortable to. For me it was 3wks, but only because I didn't have to until then. It'll be easier if you have an auto, and 5th will be a bu99er for a while if you don't. Maybe try a small drive around the block to make sure you're able to cope without hurting yourself

by Firecracker71 8th March 2015, 9:34 pm

It was 3 weeks for me as well hun and as anne said, you are suddenly SO aware of potholes! x

by Becky59 8th March 2015, 9:55 pm

Thanks ladies! We'd I only have to drive 5 mins up road so will gauge how it all feels for the next day!

by Princess_x 9th March 2015, 9:24 pm

You would be better off walking then x

by Becky59 9th March 2015, 10:39 pm

It's a very steep hill and if have a buggy that way!! Would otherwise!

by laurajc84 10th March 2015, 8:53 pm

I was told I couldn't drive for 7days but I went back to work on the 5th day an it was manageable but 2 1/2 wks post op an its fine now :-) xx

by going4it 10th March 2015, 9:14 pm

Good luck with the drive tomorrow. Will you let us know how you get on as it's driving that's concerning me too. I have a 30 min drive to work down country roads xx

by Boobies2be 10th March 2015, 10:09 pm

I drove at 2 weeks I think. I might have managed sooner I'm not sure as I didn't try. Like others have said, it was the gear change that I found difficult, but I have armrests in my car which gave my gear changing arm a support which did help massively x

by Princess_x 10th March 2015, 10:15 pm

Taxi / friend x

by Becky59 10th March 2015, 10:25 pm

Hi @goingforit! Managed a short drive to childminder and bribed 2 year old to get into car seat himself! Worst was reversing and reaching back for seat belt! Found driving the way you do with your car test the easiest rather than crossing arms! Longer journey thurs x

by going4it 11th March 2015, 7:35 am

Haha that's funny about your 2 year old. I've got one too so would have to do the same with him! Glad it wasn't too bad and thanks for letting me know xx

by sarahlou222 11th March 2015, 10:28 am

Becky I'm glad to hear it went well and your little one was able to jump into the car seat :)

I got back in the drivers seat today... Barely anyone in the office so no one to pick me up.
I was told if I couldn't drive then not to worry about coming in, since I had it booked as holiday anyway.
Only 5 miles but all through narrow villages and up hills.

Seat belt was fine, Gears were fine, my gear box is quite smooth so I had no problems there.
When turning a sharp/long corner you cant put one hand over the other. lol Becky, you made me smile when I read you said that as well. Really do have to 'feed' the steering wheel around.
I reverse parked (have a phobia of going in forwards) and I could feel muscles pulling put no pain.
Thankfully I have an auto hand break, I think that would have been the worst bit..

So all in all... we're back in the drivers seat!!

And maybe I will get home this weekend fingers crossed

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