how long before you can drive
For lap surgery, I've been told 2 weeks and you must be off all pain meds. The 2 weeks is because you are still getting the anesthesia out of your system.
Susan (AKA bilsrib)
300/135/135 - Plastics February 2008 - Dr. Lois Wagstrom
P E A C E - It does not mean to be in a place where there is no noise, trouble, or hard work. It means to be in the midst of those things and still be calm in your heart.
Two weeks for my open DS...FYI..I get my staples out and my driving back tommorrow...Going nuts after 16 days....LoL
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I think it depends on the surgeon and how well you are doing. I was released to drive after 8 days on my first post op appointment. He knew I was off painkillers since the Thursday after my surgery, and everything went well. Now granted, I have no need really to go driving atm, but it's a godsend when my wife has to work and I will have to go to the next week's appointment. So, it will be way over 2 weeks before I venture out of the house
Rob
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