Question:
How soon after Laporscopic Rny can you drive?
— MISSY Y. (posted on August 7, 2004)
August 7, 2004
My surgeon says once were off the narcotic pain meds completely. If the
anthestic muddles your mind its best to wait till that goes away too. For
ME it was less than a week.
— bob-haller
August 7, 2004
I drove at exactly one week...for my one week post-op follow-up. My
surgeon lifted ALL restrictions off of me at that time, including driving.
— [Deactivated Member]
August 7, 2004
I waited 2 weeks. My husband was home with me so I didn't need to drive. I
probably could have sooner if I needed to. The pain meds as mentioned are
a big factor. No one should be driving under the influence!!!
— Fixnmyself
August 7, 2004
I was told I could drive home from the hospital if I wasn't on pain
medicine.
— mrsmyranow
August 7, 2004
As with other surgeries, in theory you could drive home from the hospital
if you were not on pain meds. However, I was told that you should be
comfortable enough pain wise, to be able to stop short (jam on the brakes)
or make a really quick reaction if needed. I was in no shape to do that on
my way home LOL!!!!
— Fixnmyself
August 7, 2004
Our surgeon told us that we could drive as soon as we were no longer taking
any pain medications. For some of us, that was three days, for others it
was approximately a week. Best wishes!
— Diana T.
August 8, 2004
I had an open RNY on a Friday, and drove on the following Wednesday.
Usually its when you are no longer on pain meds. To be safe ask your
doctor!!!!
— jennap
August 8, 2004
Check with your auto insurance company. Each company has a specific length
of time you must wait after surgery for your insurance to cover you while
driving. The length of time required by your insurance company is probably
NOT the same length of time required by your surgeon.
— ** Judy **
August 9, 2004
My doctor said at leasst one week, and that I should also be off pain meds.
I drove for the first time 12 days after lap rny. I didn't need to drive
before then because I was staying with my parents until day 10.
— juvpd
August 9, 2004
My doctor said at leasst one week, and that I should also be off pain meds.
I drove for the first time 12 days after lap rny. I didn't need to drive
before then because I was staying with my parents until day 10.
— juvpd
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