how soon after gallbladder removal can i drive?
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You may be able to drive after a week or so if you are not taking strong pain drugs (narcotics) and if you can move quickly without being hampered by pain if you need to react in an emergency. Don't do any strenuous activity or lift anything heavy for at least a couple of weeks.
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Post-Surgery In general, you'll want to avoid driving a car for at least six to 12 weeks, or until your doctor has indicated you no longer need to wear a sling. Driving with one arm is unsafe, and the shoulder that underwent surgery shouldn't be moved too far away from the body.
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Activity. Please refrain from driving for 1 week after your surgery. After one week, you can resume driving and most activities. Refrain from vigorous activity (running, golf, exercising, horseback riding, motorcycles, bicycling however, for six weeks after surgery to give yourself time to heal.
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No, not until the anaesthetic has worn off. It is also not recommended that you drive any significant distance for the first couple of days after surgery. How much pain should I expect after surgery? This depends on individual patients, but the surgical site may feel uncomfortable for a couple of days.
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Generally, you should be OK to drive if you can make an emergency stop without discomfort in the wound. Some people are able to drive about 3 weeks after the operation, but it may be sooner or later than this depending on how you feel.
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You should not drive any vehicle (including riding a bicycle) for at least 24 hours after a general anaesthetic. We do not tolerate people driving with alcohol in their blood. Similarly, you should be certain that all sedative drugs have been eliminated from your body before attempting to drive.
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Most men can start to drive a few weeks after surgery. You should avoid heavy lifting for several weeks after surgery. It usually takes about six weeks for most men to feel back to normal. This page provides general information about what you can expect in the first hours and days right after surgery.
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Don't drink alcohol or drive for at least 24 hours after surgery. You can bathe anytime after surgery.
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Typically patients stay in the hospital overnight after surgery and then need to recuperate at home for a month before returning to work. Most men can start to drive a few weeks after surgery. You should avoid heavy lifting for several weeks after surgery.
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Generally, majority of our patients here at our practice find themselves not requiring pain medications between 1-2 weeks following surgery. All things considered, you are totally safe to drive once you're pain-free and feel like driving yourself.
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Driving is allowed almost immediately if the surgery is LEFT-SIDED, and the car is an automatic. Driving for RIGHT-SIDED feet will take anywhere from 2-6 weeks, and will depend on the individual. It is not recommended to drive while wearing the post-op shoe.
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You should not drive for 24 hours following a surgical procedure. Your ability to drive depends on the abortion procedure that you choose. Most patients that choose a non-surgical procedure are able to drive after their appointment.
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When intercourse is resumed, remember to consider contraception. You may drive within 10 days after leaving the hospital. Do not drive if you are taking narcotic pain medication (Percocet, Vicodin).
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Driving and Flying Please check that your insurance policy does not prohibit you from driving for a longer period, following general anaesthetic or surgery. Based on Civil Aviation Authority guidance we recommend at least 48 hours before flying after keyhole surgery or 10 days after an open surgical operation.
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You may drive 3 to 5 days after surgery if you are not taking pain medication. Please call the office prior to, or immediately following, your surgery in order to schedule a postoperative appointment. This should be scheduled 7-10 days after surgery.
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You can resume driving when you can bend your knee enough to get in and out of a car and control the car properly. This is usually around 6 to 8 weeks after your surgery, but check with your physiotherapist or doctor whether it's safe for you to drive.
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Walking short distances for exercise is acceptable. Do not drive for at least 5-7 days after surgery or within 24 hours of taking any prescription pain medication. After 2 weeks, you may jog, ride a stationary bike, flat surface bike, or low resistance elliptical trainer. Do not lift anything greater than 25 lbs.