How Soon After a Tummy Tuck Can U Drive a Manual Car( Stick Shift)?

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I have a Toyota corolla car and its manual

Kurtis Martin, MD · Answer

You will get many different answers from many different surgeons. I would follow my PS's advice. I usually let patients drive soon after surgery but would wait a couple of weeks for a stick shift. I worry that you could pull on your internal suture line.

Lewis Albert Andres, MD · Answer

Thank you for the question! Certainly, discuss this with your plastic surgeon, as answers will vary among surgeons.  I typically say that whenever you are not taking narcotic pain medications and when you feel like you are strong enough to turn the steering wheel suddenly if needed, then you may resume driving. If you meet those requirements, take short trips around your block with somebody and see how you do. Best wishes!

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

Thank you for the question.It would be best to address specific questions regarding your recovery with your operating surgeon since he/she knows you and the planned procedure ( and is responsible for all aspects of your care). My routine may not be applicable to you and could potentially be  confusing. Having said that, most patients ( assuming they are off “mind altering” medications and can respond to an emergency quickly) are able to drive 2 to 3 weeks after tummy tuck surgery.  Best wishes.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD · Answer

I would permit my patients to drive a standard transmission as soon as they felt comfortable doing so in my own practice. Your particular situation is the province of your own surgeon.

Jeffrey Zwiren, MD · Answer

Driving after surgery requires that you be off of pain medication and feel comfortable making the motions required for driving.  In general this may take 7 to 10 days.

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Answer: Return to driving a standard transmission after abdominoplasty on your surgeon says it's okay.

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