Lumpectomy and driving

I drove after about two weeks. I think it depends how you feel in yourself. I didn’t need to drive but just ventured out for a quick trip to supermarket and it felt good to be back to normal.

Can’t say much about lumpectomy, but I had a mastectomy on the Thursday and was driving on the Saturday, complete with drain )! I don’t remember being told not to drive, but I guess it depends on how comfortable you feel and if your having loads of lymph nodes removed (I believe that’s the most uncomfortable aspect of it, I only had one removed), but obviously can’t say! I’d just use your intuition. Best of luck on your journey xxxx

I think the reason they say not to drive is in case you have to do a sudden stop like in an emergency, that would not be great for your wound after surgery.

Hi I had a lumpectomy two weeks ago and drove today and felt fine .. no problems at all .. best of luck tomorrow , it’s not as bad as you think it’s going to be ..

pink Betty x

True! Also a good idea to check your insurance because I believe if you’ve been instructed not to drive they can use that as a get out clause! Blimmin insurance companies will find any excuse they can! Best of luck with the surgery  xx

Hi Jesse,  I didn’t have that restriction and was driving about 3-4 days after surgery.  Don’t think as strict here in US.  Dr said to do what I felt I could but no heavy lifting.  I was not taking any medication so felt fine.  Each person is different and if your surgeon said 7-10 days that is his preference and it probably works good for him.  Good luck Jesse on your surgery.

Barbara

Thanks all, I think I’ll just see how it goes, I’m hoping to feel okay in a few days but if I don’t feel right I simply won’t even attempt to drive.

I think I’m having that last minute brain rush of questions! 

Yeah free to fly!!

Barbara