Driving after ba girls?? x

Ok well as most of you know its taken me slightly longer to get over this than most…feel like a bit of a moaner at mo…

i’ll be 2 weeks post op tomorro and have just driven to the local shop for 1st time, yes i know…1st time! lol didnt feel confident at all, felt like it was pulling at my left side when i changed gears etc, and when i was sterring… just did not feel comfortable…

from what ive seen most people start driving again after a week!!! did it feel like this for any of you? I’m back at work tomorro and now i dont know whether to risk it or not! or whether to get someone to pick me up?? x x x

hi sara.i had my ba on wenesday but i had to start driving today as i had to take my son to school and i hav just droped my daughter off at nursary now and i know how it feels to drive with PAIN:cry:.
i did not hav a choice to rest but if u hav rested for 2 weeks thats great.
if u r still finding it painful to drive and u hav sombody who can giv u a lift then WHY NOT…….

Ahhhh Sara, I felt like that the first few times I drove my car, I drive a little Puma which is also a pain to get in and out of. I leant back to get my seat belt once and felt something tear! I caused the tiniest stretch mark and that was about about 2 weeks post op. It will get easier, I did drive after a week but it wasn’t comfortable xx

I’m having my op tomorrow and have to do the school run next monday so I’ll only be 5 days post op, not looking forward to that x

If it makes you feel better rio, I had a 40 mile round trip, everyday, to go to work. Its not too bad, just a little uncomfortable the first few times x

S i should be ok to drive then? just dont want to do any harm or risk anything…might try to get a lift form someone at work just incase, oh i dont know!! haha but thoguht i should be ok after 2 weeks to drive x x

hi everyone will be having op on 30th oct have four little ones so am worried about driving as well have an automatic so may be easier but am busy now try
ing to get this down from attic (xmas decs etc) just incase i’m too sore afterwards. Am worried about whole thing and excited as well any info would be great just hope i get the look i want. Am also worried about how to get there am going on my own but will be picked up if anyone has any help please, please let me know i’ll be comming from south wales and will be getting admission time next week thank you Grace x

hi there, i have driven myself up to london today to have my surgery and i am planning on driving tomorrow(wed) think im nuts but im a busy mother of 2 and figure if i can give birth and have a caesarean then i can anyhing,, will c how i fell maybe im being a little optimistic!!

Your driving tomorro after having ur ba a day? Your mad hun!! sorry but i wouldnt even risk it…you prob wont be insured either as you’ll still have the anesthetic inside you for a couple of days…you wont be able to move your arms about too much either, really wouldnt bother taking your car or risk driving hun…also if your by yourself they wont let you home, x

i agree with you sara theres no way theyll let virish drive home if shes on her own.you need someone with you for 24 hrs when you get home so driving will be out of the question.

OMG i don’t think that would be a good idea, i drove at 8 days (only for 5 mins up the road) and although i felt okay, i definately couldn’t have driven a long way! I’m sure the surgeon would not recommend it either!

I drove 5 days after my ba, and OMG what a weird feeling it was like being a learner all over again (very achy & sore as well)…..feeling better now after couple of days. Think its because u feel so stiff after ba, and its amazing how many muscles u use to drive. x

I’m finding it difficult to organise p.up but when i asked helen my patient-cordinator she said definately NO you will not be insured should anything go wrong and also they will not release you without someone being there – even though i hate having to rely on anyone I do think it would be wise.

oh my goodness driving the day after, you cant move let alone drive, i did not drive for 2 weeks n then first day was horrible, i wanted to cry, a tip for you girls, pop a pillow in front of your chest so the seat belt does not rub on them..x

oh i’m glad u said that adele, obviously as you know i’m 2 weeks today and found it hard to drive yesterday!! at least i’m not the only one ;~)) xx

it gets easier, i promise..x

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