Driving after BA - JustBreastImplants.com Forums - Breast Augmentation, Breast Implants, and Plastic Surgeons

DEE4 · 08-30-2008, 11:34 PM

How soon can I expect to be able to drive after my BA?

wantinmesumtatas · 08-31-2008, 12:04 AM

I drove 2.5 hours to my po on day 12. It was a little awkward but I managed. I think there have been others who were driving by like day 2 or 3! They are much braver than I, or course, I didn't have any where to go until my po so it wasn't a big deal!

Nuby · 08-31-2008, 10:45 AM

I just drove for the first time yesterday! I am sure I could have driven much sooner, somewhere around day 7 or so. My PS said no driving until 48 hours after you stop taking the hardcore meds. That being said, hubby and I do darn near everything together anyway, we even work very close to each other so it was really easy for me to let him take the "reins" for a while. Everyone is different, but I would say start with short distances for short lengths of time. I can't imagine trying to drive myself home the first few days after I returned to work, I was so sore by end of day.

TammieS · 08-31-2008, 10:46 AM

I drove the 2nd day post op. but i wasn't on any pain pills by then....a little stiff - especially when I looked over my shoulder to change lanes or when I was turning - but not unbearable.

Jen_St.Charles · 08-31-2008, 11:23 AM

I drove 3 days after, but it is different for everyone. I had an awesome recovery. My PS said no driving for 2 days due to the general anesthesia. Good luck!

jen9259 · 08-31-2008, 11:37 AM

I started to drive 4 days after my surgery. My PS said I could as long as I was off the pain meds. It was a little uncomfortable and the seatbelt annoyed me being across my chest. I still drive with the seatbelt under my chest.

ArizonaMom1973 · 08-31-2008, 12:19 PM

I drove on day 7, but very locally. I also felt my reflexes were shaky. On day 8, my mom drove me to the PS office to get the steri-strips removed, but I drove home. By day 10 I was much more comfortable to drive and run a few errands on my own.

circusgirl · 08-31-2008, 12:33 PM

Hi - I had my BA on a Wednesday and was able to drive by Saturday - not a long drive though, just to the local store! By that Monday was driving to/from work again though that first week back wiped me out...

Jerarose · 08-31-2008, 12:41 PM

I couldnt drive the first few days because of the meds, but Im planning on driving to my PS this tuesday, exactly one week after my surgery

Blvd756 · 08-31-2008, 12:48 PM

I waited two weeks, but probably could've driven by day 10. I was really sore up until that point. I had no idea how much you use your chest muscles while driving until now!! I am still a bit tight after driving at day 17! I normally have to massage them a lot afterward to help loosen them up again.

sparkles73 · 08-31-2008, 03:12 PM

it's recommended that you wait about 2 weeks after a surgery to drive without any major complications. keep in mind however that everyone heals differently and that if you ask your ps, they should give you a proper time frame.

AllyKat8 · 08-31-2008, 03:40 PM

I drove 2 hrs to my PO on day 3. It was do-able, but I would reccomend waiting until day 5, then you should be A-OK....your body will let you know

Principessax · 08-31-2008, 11:08 PM

I drove on day 7 to my post op follow up (it was Tuesday) and from day 8-10 drove home/work (Wed-Friday). Did not drive the following weekend at all. I was so tired and it actually hurt to move my arms as well as to have the seatbelt on my boobs.

iwantboobies · 09-01-2008, 03:43 AM

I drove on day 2. They'll hurt when you make a turn.

Midwest Cutie · 09-01-2008, 08:25 AM

I am 5 days post-op and headed back to work tonight so I have to drive. I'm kind of worried about it. Good thing I work close by - less than 10 minutes away.

SexyWS6Mama · 09-01-2008, 09:02 AM

Following week after BA. But it still hurts when turning the wheel. So turning corners and backing out of the driveway are the hardest.

08-30-2008, 11:34 PM	#1
DEE4 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Mary's Harbour Posts: 16 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Driving after BA How soon can I expect to be able to drive after my BA?

08-31-2008, 10:45 AM	#3
Nuby 1 loving husband, 1 skilled PS, 2 fabulous boobs later... Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: North Carolina Posts: 716 My Mood: Thanks: 85 Thanked 370 Times in 305 Posts	I just drove for the first time yesterday! I am sure I could have driven much sooner, somewhere around day 7 or so. My PS said no driving until 48 hours after you stop taking the hardcore meds. That being said, hubby and I do darn near everything together anyway, we even work very close to each other so it was really easy for me to let him take the "reins" for a while. Everyone is different, but I would say start with short distances for short lengths of time. I can't imagine trying to drive myself home the first few days after I returned to work, I was so sore by end of day. __________________ Boobies arrived 08/08/08 - wahoo!!!! Silicone, Overs, 421cc, Moderate Plus Pre BA - 36B Post BA - 36DD/34DDD

08-31-2008, 11:23 AM	#5
Jen_St.Charles Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: New Port Richey Florida Posts: 164 My Mood: Thanks: 150 Thanked 71 Times in 55 Posts	I drove 3 days after, but it is different for everyone. I had an awesome recovery. My PS said no driving for 2 days due to the general anesthesia. Good luck! __________________ Live Simply. Love Generously. Care Deeply. Speak Kindly. Leave the rest to God! BA Date 8/14/08 Weight: 160 Height: 5'7" Pre BA: 36 A (saggy) Post BA: 36 D Frankenboob!!!! 600 Moderate Profile Saline Unders

08-31-2008, 11:37 AM	#6
jen9259 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Gilbert, Arizona Posts: 84 My Mood: Thanks: 49 Thanked 30 Times in 30 Posts	I started to drive 4 days after my surgery. My PS said I could as long as I was off the pain meds. It was a little uncomfortable and the seatbelt annoyed me being across my chest. I still drive with the seatbelt under my chest. __________________ BA/BL June 18 2008 Mentor silicone unders 375cc Pre BA small B Post BA 32DD www.justbreastimplants.com/Cohen/

08-31-2008, 12:19 PM	#7
ArizonaMom1973 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Scottsdale, Arizona Posts: 216 My Mood: Thanks: 63 Thanked 66 Times in 60 Posts	I drove on day 7, but very locally. I also felt my reflexes were shaky. On day 8, my mom drove me to the PS office to get the steri-strips removed, but I drove home. By day 10 I was much more comfortable to drive and run a few errands on my own. __________________ ~~ArizonaMom1973~~ BA June 25, 2008 with Dr. Robert Cohen 34AA to 34 baby D Mentor silicone gels under 400cc's 5'8" 128 lbs www.justbreastimplants.com/Cohen/

08-31-2008, 12:04 AM	#2
wantinmesumtatas Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: West Virginia Posts: 132 Thanks: 78 Thanked 41 Times in 36 Posts	I drove 2.5 hours to my po on day 12. It was a little awkward but I managed. I think there have been others who were driving by like day 2 or 3! They are much braver than I, or course, I didn't have any where to go until my po so it wasn't a big deal!

08-31-2008, 10:46 AM	#4
TammieS Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Posts: 337 Thanks: 234 Thanked 124 Times in 116 Posts	I drove the 2nd day post op. but i wasn't on any pain pills by then....a little stiff - especially when I looked over my shoulder to change lanes or when I was turning - but not unbearable.

08-31-2008, 12:33 PM	#8
circusgirl Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Annapolis Maryland Posts: 52 My Mood: Thanks: 13 Thanked 23 Times in 20 Posts	Hi - I had my BA on a Wednesday and was able to drive by Saturday - not a long drive though, just to the local store! By that Monday was driving to/from work again though that first week back wiped me out... __________________ 5'6" 122 lbs RC 29 pre BA: A post BA: measuring a C at this point ... 270s filled to 300 L 290 R Allergan MP Saline BA 8/20/2008

08-31-2008, 12:41 PM	#9
Jerarose Trying on bras cured my boobie greed Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Garden Grove, California Posts: 223 My Mood: Thanks: 93 Thanked 77 Times in 69 Posts	I couldnt drive the first few days because of the meds, but Im planning on driving to my PS this tuesday, exactly one week after my surgery __________________ 5' 7-1/2" 140lbs 24 y/o pre-op: 34A post-op: measured at one month DD!!! surgery date: 08/26/08 500ccs HP cohesive-gel silicone under muscle areola Dr. Christopher Verbin Torrance, California

08-31-2008, 12:48 PM	#10
Blvd756 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: California Posts: 1,099 My Mood: Thanks: 821 Thanked 512 Times in 412 Posts	I waited two weeks, but probably could've driven by day 10. I was really sore up until that point. I had no idea how much you use your chest muscles while driving until now!! I am still a bit tight after driving at day 17! I normally have to massage them a lot afterward to help loosen them up again. __________________ 5'4", 118 lbs Pre BA- 34 B Post BA- 32 DD at the moment TUBA incision/saline full unders/mentor mods 375 cc's f/t 425 cc's in both breasts www.justbreastimplants.com/Kim/

08-31-2008, 03:12 PM	#11
sparkles73 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: California Posts: 81 Thanks: 4 Thanked 37 Times in 33 Posts	it's recommended that you wait about 2 weeks after a surgery to drive without any major complications. keep in mind however that everyone heals differently and that if you ask your ps, they should give you a proper time frame.

08-31-2008, 03:40 PM	#12
AllyKat8 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Alexandria, Virginia Posts: 204 My Mood: Thanks: 88 Thanked 92 Times in 69 Posts	I drove 2 hrs to my PO on day 3. It was do-able, but I would reccomend waiting until day 5, then you should be A-OK....your body will let you know __________________ www.justbreastimplants.com/DeWire/

08-31-2008, 11:08 PM	#13
Principessax Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 36 My Mood: Thanks: 17 Thanked 14 Times in 13 Posts	I drove on day 7 to my post op follow up (it was Tuesday) and from day 8-10 drove home/work (Wed-Friday). Did not drive the following weekend at all. I was so tired and it actually hurt to move my arms as well as to have the seatbelt on my boobs. __________________ Previous size: 36B (wrong band size) Post BA size: 34DD Going for: 420 cc Implants: Saline Incision: Periareolar Location: Partial unders Waiting for D&F!!!

09-01-2008, 03:43 AM	#14
iwantboobies Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Los angeles Posts: 17 Thanks: 1 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	I drove on day 2. They'll hurt when you make a turn.

09-01-2008, 08:25 AM	#15
Midwest Cutie Believe! Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Midwest Posts: 258 My Mood: Thanks: 62 Thanked 105 Times in 89 Posts	I am 5 days post-op and headed back to work tonight so I have to drive. I'm kind of worried about it. Good thing I work close by - less than 10 minutes away. __________________ ~ 5'4 ~ 115 lbs ... Pre BA = Full C cup w/ Mild Ptosis ... Surgery Date - August 27, 2008 350 cc Mod Plus Silicone Overs w/ Full Anchor Lift Post BA = 34 DD

09-01-2008, 12:08 PM	#17
Anjeliq

09-01-2008, 09:02 AM	#16
SexyWS6Mama Miss Wakeboarder Join Date: May 2008 Location: Central Texas Posts: 1,085 My Mood: Thanks: 245 Thanked 290 Times in 255 Posts	Following week after BA. But it still hurts when turning the wheel. So turning corners and backing out of the driveway are the hardest. __________________ Wakeboarder with Bewbies now!!!!! BA: June 9, 2008 Pre BA: 34A (not full) Weight: 150 lbs (athletic) Height: 5'7 Ribcage:31 Post BA: 34B 286 cc Natrelle Silicone Gel Unders Style 15 Mid-range profile Re-do BA: Dec. 15 2008 Going for 350-400cc?? Unders. Mid-profile. Removing scar tissue and going bigger!