I am having my thyriod removed on Tuesday 9th April at Ninewells hospital. I have 2 children on school holidays and was wondering how soon people started driving after surgery?
According to the NHS website, you are not allowed to drive for 48 hours after a general anaesthetic.
However on top of that, you're not going to be able to turn your head to check your blind spot for at least a week after. You're also not going to be able to support your head for too long without getting really tired or sore for about the same time.
So for that first week after surgery, I'd try and arrange some playdates for your kids where they are picked up and taken places by others if they need to get out of the house. After that, it's very much a play by ear thing as everyone heals at different rates.
Lass
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I have no medical training, everything I post is an opinion or educated guess. It is not medical advice.
I was told not to drive until after my stitch was removed one week post surgery. I felt fine by that point. Anybody having a neck dissection might want to leave it a bit longer.
Basically until you have full movement in your neck so you can easily look over your shoulder to check the road, it's just not safe to drive.
Best wishes
Barbara
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