Driving

Hi Mark24682744

I can't help with your question as I haven't had this operation but I noticed that your post hadn't had any replies yet. Responding to you will 'bump' it back to the top of the discussion list where it'll be more easily seen.

When I had a different operation my CNS told me that I shouldn't drive until I was well enough to be able to do an emergency stop without it hurting me. If you don't get any replies here your CNS should be able to give you some advice.

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Hi Mark24683744,

 I had a open total kidney removed they told me I would be able to drive once I got the emergency brake stop test without it hurting me, I should think that you will know when you are ready, how is it when you are being driven are you sore going over holes and bumps in the road.

Hi Mark24682744,

I have researched the subject of driving after an operation quite extensively.  It would appear that DVLA will not allow you to resume driving until someone in your treatment team has made a clinical decision that it is OK.  I wrote to the DVLA on the subject and they then wrote to my consultant.  I have had another letter from DVLA today saying that they had not heard from my consultant so they have again chased it up with him.  I fear that the return to driving is more dependant on the depth of the consultant's in-tray rather than any physical tests.

All the best,

Mike

Hello Mark

I struggled being a passenger, with bumps and potholes in the road. I used a cushion over my tummy for extra padding where the seatbelt lay.

I asked my consultant 6 weeks post op and he gave me to go ahead to drive.

8 weeks post op I am comfortably travelling 20 miles without any concerns or discomfort.

I would recommend a practice run on quiet roads, as I did.

Hope you get your confidence back and only drive when you know it's right for you.

Let us know how you get on. Everyone is different.

 seatbeat

Hi carney I'm 55 and I'm under Manchester royal . But I'm from wigan .the 1st consultant wanted to just watch it .I wasn't really happy with that.my partner said to him what if you watch it for ten to fifteen years mark would be 70 and would you not want to operate then .is answer was ,maybe if his health is worse I wouldn't. He really got on my nerves.