Brachioplasty- how soon can I drive afterwards??
BigCityGirl
on 12/8/09 4:24 am - San Diego, CA
on 12/8/09 4:24 am - San Diego, CA
I drove two days after surgery - back to the clinic for a check up. After the first 48, I didn't need any narcotics. The pain was not a big problem.
Surgeon: Joseph Grzeskiewicz, M.D., F.A.C.S.
La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery Centre
La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery Centre
I'm currently "out" 7 days from a full brachio and I wouldn't want to drive yet! Although on very little pain meds now, if I were driving and had to make a sudden turn or correction, I don't think I could. I would think two weeks after surgery would be far more reasonable and safe. And I don't understand this driving for many hours shortly thereafter. We're supposed to keep our arms elevated with pillows 24/7 - aren't we? To lower the swelling is the purpose, which is important for healing.
Thanks for all the replies. I'm not planning on driving any long distances. I just want to be able to drive to Wal Mart or Starbucks, which are about 3 miles from my house (and my mother and I live together so I know she'll be driving me CRAZY and I will have to get out of the house!!)
I am having an extended brachioplasty- from elbow to underarm. My surgeon usually likes to stop about an inch or so from the elbow, but he said to give my arms a better shape, he'll probably go to the elbow. Which is fine by me. I'd much rather have the scar than the skin (pics posted on my profile page). And I'm not sure when I can afford to get my breasts done, so I'm glad he's getting the little pooch of backfat next to my underarms.
So excited!!!!!!!!!
Laura
I am having an extended brachioplasty- from elbow to underarm. My surgeon usually likes to stop about an inch or so from the elbow, but he said to give my arms a better shape, he'll probably go to the elbow. Which is fine by me. I'd much rather have the scar than the skin (pics posted on my profile page). And I'm not sure when I can afford to get my breasts done, so I'm glad he's getting the little pooch of backfat next to my underarms.
So excited!!!!!!!!!
Laura
Laura in Texas
53 years old; 5'7" tall; HW: 339 (BMI=53); GW: 140 CW: 170 (BMI=27)
RNY: 09-17-08 Dr. Garth Davis
brachioplasty: 12-18-09 Dr. Wainwright; lbl/bl: 06-28-11 Dr. LoMonaco
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