For those who had c-sections...

The Original 2nd-time-around Posted: Nov 11, 2004 09:39 PM

For those who had c-sections...

how long is it that you cannot drive for?

kptoys Posted: Nov 11, 2004 10:18 PM

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supposed to be 6 wks but i was driving 3 weeks later with no pain

IrishTracy Posted: Nov 12, 2004 07:47 AM

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Yep, 6 weeks. It will be the LONGEST 6 weeks of your life.

IrishTracy Posted: Nov 12, 2004 07:49 AM

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Posted by kptoys

supposed to be 6 wks but i was driving 3 weeks later with no pain

It's not about pain it's about 'God forbid' you get into an accident. Your body isn't healed you can end up opening all your wounds.

Jenn524 Posted: Nov 12, 2004 09:18 AM

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Really 6 weeks? I thought they told me 2-3 weeks. I've been driving for the last week...

kptoys Posted: Nov 12, 2004 09:53 AM

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Posted by IrishTracy

Posted by kptoys

supposed to be 6 wks but i was driving 3 weeks later with no pain

It's not about pain it's about 'God forbid' you get into an accident. Your body isn't healed you can end up opening all your wounds.

I mentioned the pain aspect because I couldnt lift my legs very high at all for the first couple weeks.

Kris Posted: Nov 12, 2004 09:55 AM

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6 weeks for me. And though it was torture, I was glad I waited.

Jenn524 Posted: Nov 12, 2004 10:58 AM

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Posted by IrishTracy

Posted by kptoys

supposed to be 6 wks but i was driving 3 weeks later with no pain

It's not about pain it's about 'God forbid' you get into an accident. Your body isn't healed you can end up opening all your wounds.

But then shouldn't you not even be in a car?

bride082003 Posted: Nov 12, 2004 11:41 AM

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I was told at my 2week appointment it was now okay to drive. I think if you are still on any meds also affects how long.

michele31 Posted: Nov 12, 2004 03:01 PM

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6 weeks of no driving.

Mindy0247 Posted: Nov 12, 2004 04:49 PM

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I was told 6 weeks at first, but at my 2 week check up the doctor said I can drive if I have to, so I did.

chmlengr Posted: Nov 12, 2004 04:52 PM

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My doc told me 2 weeks. Its because he didn't want anything opening up the incision. I was driving after about 3 weeks.

Teri Posted: Nov 12, 2004 08:50 PM

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6 wks?! I was told 2 wks, and that was only because of the pain meds....I was really drugged. (not like I really went anywhere for the first 6 wks anyway!)

Jenn524 Posted: Nov 13, 2004 01:17 AM

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I actually called my doctor today and while I had the office on the phone I asked them about driving. They told me it's ok after 3 weeks if I feel comfortable with it.