Lap Band & Driving

crcp21
on 8/18/09 8:04 am - Newark, DE
Hi All,

Does anyone know how long I can't drive after a lap band surgery?  I took off 5 days of work but want to make sure it will be okay to drive after that.

Thanks
Liz R.
on 8/18/09 8:52 am - Easton, PA
You'll be fine - I was driving 4 days after Lap RNY. The general rule is 24 hours after stopping the pain meds and when you feel ready.
bethmal
on 8/18/09 10:15 am
RNY on 12/26/17
I had surgery on Monday came home on Tuesday and drove on Wednesday.  I probably shouldn't have and it was a bit uncomfortable but I had to go to my neice's recorder concert - lol.  I didn't take any pain medication after leaving the hospital.  What did Dr. Boe say?

You can't measure your achievements with someone else's yardstick!

Revision from lapband to RNY 12/26/17 with Dr. Caitlin Halbert

HW 260 SW 248 CW 154 GW 145

Gallbladder removed 9/18

Beth

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