Driving Question

stardust317

My ob totally dropped the ball on post csection recovery. All I was told was pelvic rest for 6 weeks. No lifting restrictions or anything. I've been trying to take it easy and not lift anything heavier than LO. I m going to call the office tomorrow, but I was wondering how long you were advised not to drive. Thanks!

SarahP15

I was told not to drive for 2 weeks. 

mle929

I was also told 2 wks.

leneae10

2 weeks.  But, I cheated.  My baby was in NICU and I drove at 1 week. 

lwogsland

2 weeks or as long as you're taking narcotic pain killers if thats longer than 2 weeks.

Shouldn't lift anything greater than 10 lbs for 2 weeks

l_elizabeth

2 weeks, but my OB told me if I'm feeling ok (and have eased up on pain meds), a week is fine. I drove after 6 days and was totally fine.

ambs21

They forgot to tell me about the no driving thing, too, and I was driving after a day or two at home.  I wasn't taking the pain meds anymore, so I figured it was fine.  When I went to a 2 week post-op check-up, my Dr. said I could drive again.  I was like, well, that's good since I drove myself here!  I think it's typically 2 weeks though!

scuba2011

I was told I couldn't drive while on the narcotic pain pills. I was able to minimize the discomfort with Tylenol and ibuprofen so I didn't take the stronger pills. I drove to the grocery store for the first time about 6 days PP.

mrsw23

Two weeks, or as soon as you can push the pedals without pain.

hafenton

I actually don't remember my doctor telling me not to drive but my mom kept saying it because she had 3 c-sections. so i didn't drive until after my 2 week appointment.

Melzig76

I was told 6 weeks when I had DS...which was forever! I hope it has changed and is a shorter time now.

pepomntpat

I was told not to drive until my f/u appointment at six weeks. I didn't drive, but that was because DH always drives when he is home anyway and it was fine. I think if I'd been home alone I would have found that needlessly restrictive.  I think as long as you aren't taking pain medicine anymore you are usually good to go.

sarahandeddiejune212008

No driving for 2 weeks.  I was also told to not lift anything more than 10lbs and to avoid stairs.  I was only allowed to go up and down the stairs once a day.  I was also told not to walk more than a 1/2 mile a day.

ChiTown Bridget

No driving for 2 weeks

aubreyalise

ditto the 2 weeks. my OB said that until i felt comfortable slamming my foot on the break if needed, then no driving. i don't think i drove myself anywhere until closer to 4 wks.

magdalina.h

My ob doesn't do the postpartum care, the hospital did. The nurse told me no driving while I was on pain meds.

ejagk

I was told no driving for 2 weeks, then to take it easy after that for a week or so.

mdotm0904

i wasn't given a time limit. she said not to drive until i was completely off the narcotic pain meds (motrin & percocet) and once i could quickly slam on the brakes w/o pain in the abdomen. So it was about 2 weeks for me when i felt comfortable enough to drive

(and i kinda had no choice because my mom went back to work and if i didn't drive myself, i'd be stuck in the house lol)

annabelle.27

They never told me I couldn't drive. I started driving myself around at 5 days pp and felt fine to do so.