Can I take a long drive 2 weeks post-op from getting breast implants?

As long as you are off narcotics and muscle relaxants, I don't see why you wouldn't be able to drive.  My patients are usually back to driving in just a few days.  I would suggest checking with your plastic surgeon, but I think you will be just fine. Have fun!

Thank you for your question.  If you have already been driving and you are completely off all pain medication you should be fine to drive at this point for that amount of time.  It might be a good idea to take a break at least have way through to give you body a rest and walk around to get some blood flow.  If you have concerns regarding anything or your recovery it is best to check with your doctor for further advise.If you want more informaiton regarding breast augmenation and recovery, you can download a free copy of my Breast Augmentation Planner at ABetterBreast.com.Best of luck.

If you are already driving without problems and not taking narcotics or muscle relaxants then this should be fine. Always check with your plastic surgeon for the best advice.

The first several days can be very tender with pain and my thought is I do not want a patient to have a wreck and possibly injure someone due to the fact she could not properly drive because of the limitation due to pain. I  tell my patients they can drive when they are off pain medication and feel comfortable driving. I have many patients that return to work the 3rd day after surgery. I think at 2 weeks a 5 hour drive will be doable…but you might have increased tenderness after the drive especially the morning after. Best of luck!

I can't think of any reason that you would not be able to ride. The only restrictions at this point are really upper body pushing/pulling assuming you have had a normal recovery. Best of Luck!

I would suggest asking your surgeon for advice.  I prefer that my patients not travel for at least a month. You may find that you will be quite tired after a five hour drive just two weeks from surgery.

if you are two weeks postoperatively after a breast augmentation and you are off of all narcotic pain medication then it's reasonable to go for a long distance drive. Always consult with your surgeon prior to doing so. Typically my recommendations are no heavy lifting anything heavier than 2 pounds for six weeks.

Yes, if you are off of your pain medications and have been driving , then it should be fine.  You aren't doing any heavy lifting, pulling, or pushing, until 6 weeks at least, so just let someone else help you with your luggage. 

Thank you for your question.  If you are able to do all of your normal activities of daily living and are currently driving to work, etc. without difficulty, it should be no problem for you to make this drive.  However, without knowing your exact history, you should speak to your surgeon, just to make sure that there were no specific contraindications to you driving this far at this stage in your recovery.  Best Wishes and Happy Holidays!

At 2 weeks post-op, you should be able to make the trip -- as long as you are able to return home or seek medical attention in Phoenix in the unlikely event you experience any late complications (e.g. delayed hematoma).  Best wishes.