Question:
How soon can you drive after a Lap RNY??

I was wondering how soon you are able to drive after a Lap RNY. (under "normal" circumstances) This will help in my planning my post-op care.    — Patti S. (posted on August 18, 2000)

August 18, 2000
My lap RNY was on Tuesday, discharge on Thursday, driving short distances to run errands on the following Monday, and back to work full-time the Wednesday after surgery. You would need to be at a point where you were off all pain medication before driving. Good luck!
   — Diana T.

October 29, 2001
i was 3 days post op when i took the wheel...i did fine...my hubby was with me just in case...but i also was not on meds at all...so it depends....be careful !
   — LIZZY G.

July 7, 2002
I had my lap rny last Monday, July 1, 2002, and was discharged four days later. Chose not to drive that day, but started driving on Friday. Sort of regret that, because instead of relaxing and recouperating, I've been busy running around. It would have been better for me to just relax and stay put.
   — Jayson L.

December 18, 2003
I was allowed to drive as soon as I was off the narcotic pain meds. I had several complications and was cleared to drive about 2 weeks after surgery but then had to go back on meds for a while and drove about 3 weeks later. What a feeling of freedom! I hated being dependent on my hubby to drive me everywhere!
   — Laurie L.