I would like to drive to visit my family which will be a 5 hour drive. I'm wondering if this is going to be alright just 2 weeks post-op from having breast my breast implants? I've been driving myself and am feeling alright -but wondering if 5 hours will be overdoing it? I'm not taking any narcotics/meds for pain anymore so I'm clear-headed
Answer: Is there any risk in driving long distance 2 weeks post-op? 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!
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Answer: Is there any risk in driving long distance 2 weeks post-op? 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!
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December 22, 2014
Answer: Can I take a long drive 2 weeks post-op from getting breast implants? 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.
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December 22, 2014
Answer: Can I take a long drive 2 weeks post-op from getting breast implants? 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.
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December 21, 2014
Answer: Breast Augmentation and Driving 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.
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December 21, 2014
Answer: Breast Augmentation and Driving 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.
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December 22, 2014
Answer: Long drive 2 weeks after breast augmentation 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!
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December 22, 2014
Answer: Long drive 2 weeks after breast augmentation 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!
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December 21, 2014
Answer: Driving after breast augmentation 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!
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December 21, 2014
Answer: Driving after breast augmentation 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!
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