Driving

by angelslice 27th October 2009, 1:05 pm

Hi girls, how long was it before you drove?

I popped round the shops last night in the car but it was really uncomfortable, I can reach my arms up over my head ok but things like manoevering and using the gears and handbrake were quite painful and this was only 2 mins from my house.

I'm due back at work tomorrow and I'll be 7 days post op. Someone has offered to cover my shift and I'm unsure whether to take her up on it or not. What are your thoughts?

Thanks xxx

by MarieMc85 27th October 2009, 1:18 pm

Hi,

I waited until 9 days post op to drive, but tbh I didn't need to drive anywhere before then!

I was fine driving but putting the car into reverse and parking and putting the steering wheel onto full lock was a bit painful, but not too bad. It was bearable.

xxx

by staci_x 27th October 2009, 3:07 pm

I've been driving today and feel fine!! Have been careful to feed the wheel and take it easy but not had any problems/pain!x

by Drofty 27th October 2009, 3:33 pm

it was 11 days until i drove and it was fine exept for putting in 5th gear. it still is a bit awkward but is getting better. it's just the seatbelt that annoys me and all the bumps in the road which i notice alot more now i've got boobs =)

by angelslice 27th October 2009, 4:29 pm

Great! Thanks girls, I've had a day of doing nothing today just taking it easy so I should be ok for tomorrow xx

by Jessica 27th October 2009, 6:47 pm

Eeeew, I remember the dreaded 5th gear - made my muscles do strange things, made me feel sick! :eek:

Funny though, I don't remember when the feeling went away - it just sort of faded away. Must have been when I was driving about two weeks. xx

by misf1 27th October 2009, 8:04 pm

My only advice would be to drive like a learner driver, feed the wheel. Reverse gear I had to use 2 hands.

by ejk1 27th October 2009, 8:21 pm

Im still feeding the wheel and im 7 weeks post tomorrow - o dear!!xx

by pinkbabe 27th October 2009, 10:58 pm

I drove at 10 or 11day PO. dont think I could of drove before that and I had overs xx

by ***Sally*** 28th October 2009, 9:44 am

I think I drove at about 10 days when I had unders but I drive an auto which is so much easier. No fifth gear!!!

by fluffy_bunn1e 28th October 2009, 9:52 am

agirl who had her op same day as me was told not to drive for a few weeks,eek, but being a non driver im not sure, i suppose its just what you are comfortable with, if it feels ok then do it , if not dont xxx

by Crystal 28th October 2009, 11:47 am

Im just over 2 weeks post-op but i drove the other day & really struggled the same as you & also my stitches are really painful when i move so im leaving driving for as long as possible!

by gotsomeboobs 28th October 2009, 8:36 pm

I think I drove at about 11 days, I tried earlier but it was too painful and was a danger to myself and others on the road LOL!!!! Feeding the steering wheel with two hands, attempting to reverse and going about 30mph lol felt like I was back in my driving lessons. They recommend waiting to drive till your 2 weeks post op, to give your body the rest it needs to recover from the trauma its been through hun. Just try not to over do it xxx

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