Driving after surgery

[Dawn]

What is the general rule about resuming driving after surgery? Is it a shorter time frame if it's your left knee? I am trying to map out help with family and friends and going to PT.:pzld:

 

[Texas]

My Dr said 6-8 weeks, but it depends on you..Some drive earlier..Just be careful. If you have the helpl I would take it for awhile...After PT in the begining is a lil tough, so I would take the ride. Take your pain medicine to !!!!!!Good Luck, stay safe...

 

[Jamie]

You definitely should not be driving as long as you are on prescription pain meds. And that can be a long time or a short time...everyone is different in their healing. For planning purposes, you might want to arrange for 6-8 weeks of not driving. You have to be able to react quickly in the event of emergency and to not be under the influence of drugs.

 

[Gringo]

the left knee made it tougher in my case. Big heavy Land Rover clutch pedals to push. But it's manageable after five weeks today!