when can you drive after having BA?

by twig21 3rd June 2013, 3:40 pm

Hi

Just wondering how soon after a BA can you drive?

Thanks in advance

by Redtulip123 3rd June 2013, 4:02 pm

You should probably check with your insurance company. I drove after about 10 days but some girls drive sooner than that. For me I wanted to leave it as long as possible and didn't need to drive earlier than that.

by Lisa34 3rd June 2013, 4:47 pm

It usually about 7-10 days. But whenever you are able to comfortably able to do an emergency stop! And as redtulip has said check with your insurance company, as some have different rules regarding driving after an op. I drove at day 9, found 5th and reverse gear a nightmare for a few weeks lol x

by RayRayT 3rd June 2013, 5:43 pm

I was told 2 weeks by my surgeon and I'm still finding revering and driving a longer distance uncomfortable. X

by jenniferrf1 3rd June 2013, 6:05 pm

I'm a bit worried about this.... A few girls I've seen have said the struggled with the gear stick etc, I'm hoping my boyf will be the driver for a while :) xx

by Daisydee 3rd June 2013, 6:33 pm

I drove exactly 1 week after my op, reverse and 5th gear was a little tricky at first but its only because for a week you avoid using your arms too much!! But take it easy and see how you feel, you may be fine or you may want a few extra days.
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