Out and about today!

Well, today was 13 days since my TAH. I was stark raving crazy looking at the same 5 rooms so out I went with my Dad (who lives with us). I had a pedicure, stopped by the drug store and then we ate Mexican. Didn't get too tired, but after a nap noticed I was really aching so took a nice pain pill. Is this pretty par for the course at this point? I'm free to drive tomorrow, but am a little afraid...did anyone else wait longer than two weeks to drive?

Didn't it feel good to get out? I overdid it the first time I went out and was sore the next day. It will get better. I waited longer than two weeks to drive. It was almost three weeks before I drove by myself. I was still pretty sore and just didn't feel comfortable about it. Listen to your body. If you're not comfortable with it, wait a day or two.

Hi Otessa, its great to hear you got out and treated yourself...wow..you go girl...and as for driving, i drove from day 4, i didnt have a choice had to get kids to school. I did ok, the hard part was getting in and out of the car, and be careful of the steering wheel...IT BITES.....lol Just take it easy it IS all par for the course....hugs to you

Hi Lisa,
It's been 17 days for me and I still haven't driven yet. I've gone out in the car a few times with someone else driving. I think I will wait the full 3 weeks because I don't feel comfortable yet, I will just go on a short drive on Monday to see how it feels.

My Dr. didn't release me to drive until the 4th week, but I had to before that. I just went slow (in Houston????) and tried to take it easy. I noticed that I needed a pain pill after more than a couple of hours out. I learned the hard way that when I overdid it, I paid the next day!

TAH & BSO

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Originally Posted by otessa Well, today was 13 days since my TAH. I was stark raving crazy looking at the same 5 rooms so out I went with my Dad (who lives with us). I had a pedicure, stopped by the drug store and then we ate Mexican. Didn't get too tired, but after a nap noticed I was really aching so took a nice pain pill. Is this pretty par for the course at this point? I'm free to drive tomorrow, but am a little afraid...did anyone else wait longer than two weeks to drive?

I had my TAH on the same day you did. I drove 1 mile out and back yesterday (I did a few trial runs in the driveway with the clutch and brake pedal). I drove slowly. To be honest, getting in and out of the car is the hardest part. I am not going to drive again for a while because I have a sore area (feels like a burning softball on my left side)...I didn't aggravate it by driving, but by getting in and out and wearing a seatbelt.

Andrea

I had a LSH on 7/24/06 and yesturday was my 1st time driving. It was only a couple of miles from my home and my DH instisted on coming with me to make sure I was ok. Today I did a couple of errands with my DS age 6. Well everything went fine, the only problems for me were trying to find something to wear in public that looked ok with out it rubbing or touching my tummy. Then getting in and out of my car which is a SUV. The seat belt I can not use because of where the lower strap crosses my waist ( I did try). It did make me feel human and independant again. When I got home I was exhausted and it seems when I start to ache I walk like I'm pregnant. Very flattering!!! My advise, take a small ride. Enjoy the indepenance and the scenery, even if it is only to the end of your street and back. Do it for you and your mental well being!!!

Hello,
I started driving at day 10, I just had to, it got so depressing just waiting for friends to come and pick me up, friends have been few and far between since the operation, so it felt great to drive myself around, getting in and out of the car is the worst part, but it was so good for my morale that the discomfort was worth it!!!!!

Erichmindy,
Haha! I can relate to the "pregnant shuffle!" I started driving 7 days out (very short trips around the neighborhood - 2 miles at most)and yes, getting in and out is the worst! I use a rolled-up towel between my belly and the belt - that helps. I went to the movies today, and I have to say after sitting for 2 hours I felt I needed a crane to lift me out of my seat when the end credits started rolling! Did the "pregnant shuffle" all the way back to the car. But I felt so great to be out in the grownup world, eating popocorn with a dear friend, that the discomfort has become a sidebar to my life. My life takes beginning credits now.