Hey everyone!
I'm 8 weeks post op and doing very well. I have two random questions for you.
1. when did you start driving post-op, and were you completely off your meds? I am only taking hydrocodone 1 every 6 hours, but I am not sure if it's a good idea to be driving while taking it. The problem is if I wait, I won't be able to drive for another few months, I don't think I'm quite ready to get off all meds altogether. I have a lot of residual nerve pain that will take some time to heal (judging from my previous surgeries). I don't need to drive very much, but it would be nice to be able to run to the grocery store 5 mins down the road for basic necessities at this point. Anyway, just looking for advice.
2. when is it okay to stop doing the "log roll" to get out of bed? I've accidentally caught myself a few times sitting up the normal way and it didn't hurt. But I don't want to do it before I should. I know that's a weird question but I just figured I'd ask the experts lol
Thanks so much for all your kind words and support! You all have been an encouragement to me through this journey, and I appreciate you all SO much!
I'm 8 weeks post op and doing very well. I have two random questions for you.
1. when did you start driving post-op, and were you completely off your meds? I am only taking hydrocodone 1 every 6 hours, but I am not sure if it's a good idea to be driving while taking it. The problem is if I wait, I won't be able to drive for another few months, I don't think I'm quite ready to get off all meds altogether. I have a lot of residual nerve pain that will take some time to heal (judging from my previous surgeries). I don't need to drive very much, but it would be nice to be able to run to the grocery store 5 mins down the road for basic necessities at this point. Anyway, just looking for advice.
2. when is it okay to stop doing the "log roll" to get out of bed? I've accidentally caught myself a few times sitting up the normal way and it didn't hurt. But I don't want to do it before I should. I know that's a weird question but I just figured I'd ask the experts lol
Thanks so much for all your kind words and support! You all have been an encouragement to me through this journey, and I appreciate you all SO much!
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