Millchops Posted September 9, 2012 Report Share Posted September 9, 2012 Hi, Just wondering when everyone drive for the first time after their BA. I'm 6 days post op and on Tuesday I have a PS appt and also I will have to pick up my 4 year old from kindy. Do you think it will be ok to drive by then? My Ps said whenever I can hold the wheel with both hands without pain and turn the wheel with ease. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz68 Posted September 9, 2012 Report Share Posted September 9, 2012 I would like to know this as well!! I may have to get myself to my 1week PO appointment and really dont want to have to catch the bumpy train!! haha hopefully i will be able to organise a lift but would still be nice to know! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freidabc Posted September 9, 2012 Report Share Posted September 9, 2012 hi ladies I started driving about 1.5 weeks post op (an automatic). I think if you are off the pain meds and feel like you can do sudden turns if needed you should be ok to drive. Everyone's different though! I got a lift to my 1 week post op appointment - I was still a bit stiff and sore (and it was about a 25min drive to the appointment). I drove myself to my 2 weeks post op appointment no problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz68 Posted September 9, 2012 Report Share Posted September 9, 2012 Thanks freidabc! there is also some info in this thread: http://www.plasticsurgeryforum.com.au/forums/showthread.php?3204-What-to-expect-1-Week-PO-Swelling-Sounds-Movements Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbe91 Posted September 10, 2012 Report Share Posted September 10, 2012 I started driving at 1 week, i didn't feel comfortable moving my arms too much though, so i kept them pretty stiff, and turning the wheel was really awkward, it wasn't painful or anything though, and i kept my driving short, only 10min trips max. At 2 weeks i did the 3hour drive home and that was fine though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bex31 Posted September 10, 2012 Report Share Posted September 10, 2012 I drove at 1 week also..... Was a bit weird driving for the first time, was very cautious & alert lol A short drive should be fine, I drove about 10mins to go shopping lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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