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Author Topic: driving?? purplelisa12 Member # 13618 posted                    Ok, so I drove yesterday for the first time. (7 days post op) I did ok. I did feel some twinges when applying the brakes but otherwise, it felt ok. Luv2BDagain Member # 13481 posted                    Oh the things we take for granted...until we can't have/do them. I am a side sleeper, but I was only comfy sleeping on my back with a pillow under my knees post op. I so cherish sleeping on my side with my best friend (my pillow) or on the other side with my DH. God bless, Denise Jan, RN Member # 10035 posted                    Purplelisa, we recommend waiting approximately 5 days before driving yourself following surgery. You should not drive while taking prescription medication and should be comfortable in your response time in applying the brakes,etc. Some women are ready sooner than others. Anne367 Member # 12141 posted                    Depends on you really! I was driving 3 days after surgery cause my sons had no other way to and from school! I was in pain but nothing huge that aleve or motrin didn't help! SweetHappiness Member # 13645 posted                    DOnCA~~too funny about laying on your side! I remember shortly after my surgery I thought it was a milestone to sleep on my side!! lol JoAnna H, RN Member # 13658 posted                    Very good question purplelisa12! You should avoid driving while taking the prescribed narcotic pain reliever for post operative pain. Narcotic pain medications, like Vicodin which both Dr. Berger and Dr. Monteith commonly prescribe, decrease pain by blocking the pain signals to the brain. Thus, your reaction time can be delayed. Another thing to consider is the legal aspect. Driving while taking a narcotic is considered driving under the influence and may get you a ticket! Hope that helps answer your question! purplelisa12 Member # 13618 posted                    I have only taken one vicodin so far. ( 1/2 the night after surgery, and 1/2 the next night.) Aren't we suppose to sleep on our sides, because I've been doing that also? I feel very good, and only take a couple motrin if I need anything. I didn't want to drive too soon, but its hard to wait to do everything until hubby comes home from work to drive me. Luv2BDagain Member # 13481 posted                    Pain meds and driving just don't mix. I stopped pain meds day 4 post op, however I didn't drive until 6 days post op. I still have a little soreness inside, but it isn't debilitating. I even rolled over on my side to sleep 2 nights ago! LOL Denise TR:5/13/09 aliyahsdream Member # 13556 posted                 I think that after you are off the pain killers you can drive. I drove today for the first time and it has been 9 days since my TR. purplelisa12 Member # 13618 posted                    Is there any limitations on driving after TR?? I don't see that anywhere.

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