Guest guest Posted August 12, 2005 Report Share Posted August 12, 2005 this afternoon 345 is my 2 week check up- i cant believe its been 2 weeks since surgery!!! anyway- when i drive, im still uncomfortable (not to drive) but the sensativity in my belly, the seatbelt pushes even in driving 15 miles, i switched positions so many times, like every 5 min adjusting the seat, or leaing forward like a grandma driver, or putting my chair all the way upright... im thinking of a pillow, and wearing a tight shirt to hold my belly area...but i have to drive 100 miles to fremont, and back - im not wimpy, but it just feels funny, and to sit in that position for 100 miles im worried--- can anyone relate to this feeling im having-- sarah castro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 12, 2005 Report Share Posted August 12, 2005 I was told not to drive for 6 weeks! So, I suspect you would be uncomfortable. I did have an open RNY, and I do have a shift transmission in my car, but even so, I think 2 weeks is too soon! Just sharing my experience. Pat Open RNY, 9/21/04 -121 Quoting sarahbear74@...>: > > this afternoon 345 is my 2 week check up- i cant believe its been 2 > > weeks since > > surgery!!! > > anyway- > > when i drive, im still uncomfortable (not to drive) but the > > sensativity in my belly, the seatbelt pushes even in driving 15 miles, > > i switched positions so many times, like every 5 min adjusting the > > seat, or leaing forward like a grandma driver, or putting my chair all > > the way upright... > > im thinking of a pillow, and wearing a tight shirt to hold my belly > > area...but i have to drive 100 miles to fremont, and back - > > > > im not wimpy, but it just feels funny, and to sit in that position for > > 100 miles im worried--- > > > > can anyone relate to this feeling im having-- > > > > sarah castro > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 12, 2005 Report Share Posted August 12, 2005 I drove at 1 week post-op and I remember being a little uncomfortable because everything pushed on the incisions. I recall unzipping my pants while I drove and putting my seatbelt really low. Dr. Baggs said you can resume driving when you are no longer taking narcotic pain meds and I only took those for 3-4 days. That's the only reason they don't want you driving. Tina > this afternoon 345 is my 2 week check up- i cant believe its been 2 > weeks since > surgery!!! > anyway- > when i drive, im still uncomfortable (not to drive) but the > sensativity in my belly, the seatbelt pushes even in driving 15 miles, > i switched positions so many times, like every 5 min adjusting the > seat, or leaing forward like a grandma driver, or putting my chair all > the way upright... > im thinking of a pillow, and wearing a tight shirt to hold my belly > area...but i have to drive 100 miles to fremont, and back - > > im not wimpy, but it just feels funny, and to sit in that position for > 100 miles im worried--- > > can anyone relate to this feeling im having-- > > sarah castro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 12, 2005 Report Share Posted August 12, 2005 , I had some weird feelings too when in the car at two weeks. Is there someone that can drive you so you can recline your seat and relax? I was driving myself around by 2 1/2 weeks. It is amazing what a few more days will do for you. You had lap done right? It might feel weird, but you will be okay. I think if you sit on a pillow that might help in the shock absorbtion from the road as well? Good luck! At least you are going to a fun appt! 2 week post op! Way to go! Kay > I was told not to drive for 6 weeks! So, I suspect you would be uncomfortable. > I did have an open RNY, and I do have a shift transmission in my car, but even > so, I think 2 weeks is too soon! > > Just sharing my experience. > > Pat > Open RNY, 9/21/04 > -121 > > > > > Quoting : > > > > this afternoon 345 is my 2 week check up- i cant believe its been 2 > > > > weeks since > > > > surgery!!! > > > > anyway- > > > > when i drive, im still uncomfortable (not to drive) but the > > > > sensativity in my belly, the seatbelt pushes even in driving 15 miles, > > > > i switched positions so many times, like every 5 min adjusting the > > > > seat, or leaing forward like a grandma driver, or putting my chair all > > > > the way upright... > > > > im thinking of a pillow, and wearing a tight shirt to hold my belly > > > > area...but i have to drive 100 miles to fremont, and back - > > > > > > > > im not wimpy, but it just feels funny, and to sit in that position for > > > > 100 miles im worried--- > > > > > > > > can anyone relate to this feeling im having-- > > > > > > > > sarah castro > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 12, 2005 Report Share Posted August 12, 2005 HI there is a clip that you can get at Kragen's or any of the auto parts stores to adjust your seat belt away from your sensitive area. I still have a problem with the seatbelts and use it. I also have a small pillow that is use to keep the seat belt in check. Ramona Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 12, 2005 Report Share Posted August 12, 2005 I had LAP, and I drove less than a week after the surgery without problem. (However, I borrowed my ex-husband's automatic car, and gave him my stickshift...figured the clutch might get a little fatiguing.) Robynn booklady@... wrote: I was told not to drive for 6 weeks! So, I suspect you would be uncomfortable. I did have an open RNY, and I do have a shift transmission in my car, but evenso, I think 2 weeks is too soon!Just sharing my experience.PatOpen RNY, 9/21/04-121Quoting :>> this afternoon 345 is my 2 week check up- i cant believe its been 2>> weeks since>> surgery!!!>> anyway->> when i drive, im still uncomfortable (not to drive) but the>> sensativity in my belly, the seatbelt pushes even in driving 15 miles,>> i switched positions so many times, like every 5 min adjusting the>> seat, or leaing forward like a grandma driver, or putting my chair all>> the way upright...>> im thinking of a pillow, and wearing a tight shirt to hold my belly>> area...but i have to drive 100 miles to fremont, and back ->>>> im not wimpy, but it just feels funny, and to sit in that position for>> 100 miles im worried--->>>> can anyone relate to this feeling im having-->>>> sarah castro>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 12, 2005 Report Share Posted August 12, 2005 Sorry , I spoke too soon. I hadn't seen your post, and I thought you were just asking if it's ok to drive. Didn't mean to be insensitive to the fact that you were physically uncomfortable. I went on a trip to Central Coast California when I was two weeks out. I didn't drive, but was very uncomfortable in the car that long. (6 hours due to traffic). I brought my teddy bear, and that helped...and we got out and stretched a number of times. But I was beat and exhausted and sore afterwards. Take it easy on yourself! RobynnTina wrote: I drove at 1 week post-op and I remember being a little uncomfortable because everything pushed on the incisions. I recall unzipping my pants while I drove and putting my seatbelt really low. Dr. Baggs said you can resume driving when you are no longer taking narcotic pain meds and I only took those for 3-4 days. That's the only reason they don't want you driving.Tina> this afternoon 345 is my 2 week check up- i cant believe its been 2> weeks since> surgery!!!> anyway-> when i drive, im still uncomfortable (not to drive) but the> sensativity in my belly, the seatbelt pushes even in driving 15 miles,> i switched positions so many times, like every 5 min adjusting the> seat, or leaing forward like a grandma driver, or putting my chair all> the way upright...> im thinking of a pillow, and wearing a tight shirt to hold my belly> area...but i have to drive 100 miles to fremont, and back -> > im not wimpy, but it just feels funny, and to sit in that position for> 100 miles im worried---> > can anyone relate to this feeling im having--> > sarah castro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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