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02-04-2008, 10:40 AM
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For those who have had a two- or three-level lumbar procedure, how long was it until you could drive short distance, like 10 minutes or less?
Thanks!
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02-04-2008, 01:27 PM
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Kirk
I have Prodiscs at L4/5 & L5/S1 and drove at three weeks but only short distances. My surgeon told me he had no problems with me driving as long as I could do an emergency stop. I only did short distances though. Good luck with your surgery. Lynda
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02-04-2008, 03:29 PM
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Kirk:
I was naughty. I had my surgery on November 4th, 2006 and arrived home on November 18th. As soon as I got home I started driving right away. Within less than a full month it was Christmas time and I drove over 500 miles one way to our family's in Minnesota. Then I drove my Mother-in-law wherever she needed to go for the whole two weeks we were gone and then I drove over 500 miles home. If you are in good shape let your body do the talking within reason. I was never one to follow the doctor's orders too well. Terry Newton
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02-05-2008, 04:50 AM
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Kirk, I have 3 lumbar Prodiscs, and I did not drive for at least a month. After that, just very short distances.
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02-07-2008, 12:09 AM
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After my disc replacement and fusion I was driving to the local shops (10-15 mins) at about 3 weeks much to hubby's horror!
My instructions post-op were if it's comfortable it's OK. MY car's auto so if you're driving a manual (stick) it might be different. The biggest problem....getting in and out of the car. A plastic bag on the seat to swivel on helped. Another thought...if you"re on strong pain meds it's not advisable to drive.
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