Guest guest Posted March 29, 2007 Report Share Posted March 29, 2007 How did you determine when to return to driving -- The PT person said (off the record of course) that I could start driving but probably shouldn't drive for long periods in heavy traffic -- which probably defines all of Los Angeles driving except at 5 AM -- My leg tends to get stiff/uncomfortable if I sit for an extended period of time. Did you venture out with a friend -- go for an errand. It's been 3 weeks out and I am also cleared to walk around without the walker -- the PT told me to let pain and fatigue be my guide -- astounding how out of shape I am Helen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 29, 2007 Report Share Posted March 29, 2007 10 days !!! I cheated too... but at the third week. I bow to you...lol In a message dated 3/29/2007 4:16:50 PM Pacific Daylight Time, RainbowFarm@... writes: I was driving in 10 days (had to get a blood test, and no one was available), but not for long periods. I live where there is "no" traffic, compared to LA, even in rush hour!! See what's free at AOL.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 29, 2007 Report Share Posted March 29, 2007 I was driving in 10 days (had to get a blood test, and no one was available), but not for long periods. I live where there is " no " traffic, compared to LA, even in rush hour!! Barb Young, THR 2-13-07, very active 63 years > How did you determine when to return to driving -- The PT person said > (off the record of course) that I could start driving but probably > shouldn't drive for long periods in heavy traffic -- which probably > defines all of Los Angeles driving except at 5 AM -- My leg tends to > get stiff/uncomfortable if I sit for an extended period of time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 29, 2007 Report Share Posted March 29, 2007 If you can hit the brakes hard in an emergency without pain and ruin it is ok to drive. Not on pain meds either. Deb > > How did you determine when to return to driving -- The PT person said > (off the record of course) that I could start driving but probably > shouldn't drive for long periods in heavy traffic -- which probably > defines all of Los Angeles driving except at 5 AM -- My leg tends to > get stiff/uncomfortable if I sit for an extended period of time. > > Did you venture out with a friend -- go for an errand. > > It's been 3 weeks out and I am also cleared to walk around without > the walker -- the PT told me to let pain and fatigue be my guide -- > astounding how out of shape I am > > Helen > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 29, 2007 Report Share Posted March 29, 2007 With the right leg I couldn't drive till my 6 weeks checkup. On the left leg I was oked to drive at 2 week checkup. My doctor told me when I could return to driving. Pat Return To Driving > How did you determine when to return to driving -- The PT person said > (off the record of course) that I could start driving but probably > shouldn't drive for long periods in heavy traffic -- which probably > defines all of Los Angeles driving except at 5 AM -- My leg tends to > get stiff/uncomfortable if I sit for an extended period of time. > > Did you venture out with a friend -- go for an errand. > > It's been 3 weeks out and I am also cleared to walk around without > the walker -- the PT told me to let pain and fatigue be my guide -- > astounding how out of shape I am > > Helen > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 30, 2007 Report Share Posted March 30, 2007 Good advice. This time I'm trying to be a little more organized. I've hired a retired CNA to help with the med appt's and errands this time. She's done this for other people as well. Her last job paid her $8. ph, and no extra for gas. I'll pay her $10. p.h. plus gas, so am thinking this is going to work out very well. In a message dated 3/30/2007 4:55:32 PM Pacific Daylight Time, zztinau@... writes: Check your motor vehicle insurance and the legal restrictions in your country.You could find it backfires badly if you have an accident. Especially if you are taking medication.Aussie MargaretRTHR 1990 revised 2004 See what's free at AOL.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 30, 2007 Report Share Posted March 30, 2007 Check your motor vehicle insurance and the legal restrictions in your country. You could find it backfires badly if you have an accident. Especially if you are taking medication. Aussie Margaret RTHR 1990 revised 2004 Re: Return To Driving | | 10 days !!! I cheated too... but at the third week. I bow to you...lol | | In a message dated 3/29/2007 4:16:50 PM Pacific Daylight Time, | RainbowFarm@... writes: | | I was driving in 10 days (had to get a blood test, and no one was | available), but not for long periods. I live where there is " no " traffic, | compared to LA, even in rush hour!! | Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 30, 2007 Report Share Posted March 30, 2007 Well since my TKR was on my right knee, I didn't drive until 6 or 7 weeks out and it hurt a lot and I didn't drive much. Now I'm 11 weeks out and I just got back from a trip where I drove half of the 350 miles each way. It makes me a little sore but not a problem as long as I use the cruise control and stretch my leg. I think how long depends on which leg has been operated on since the right leg does most of the work. Well in the States anyway, I guess that would be reversed in England, and do you drive on the left in Australia? Re: Return To Driving Check your motor vehicle insurance and the legal restrictions in your country. You could find it backfires badly if you have an accident. Especially if you are taking medication. Aussie Margaret RTHR 1990 revised 2004 Re: Return To Driving | | 10 days !!! I cheated too... but at the third week. I bow to you...lol | | In a message dated 3/29/2007 4:16:50 PM Pacific Daylight Time, | RainbowFarm@... writes: | | I was driving in 10 days (had to get a blood test, and no one was | available), but not for long periods. I live where there is " no " traffic, | compared to LA, even in rush hour!! | Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 31, 2007 Report Share Posted March 31, 2007 : Driving is the same anywhere, as the pedals are in the same order for left- and right-hand drive cars: gas on the right, brake in the middle, clutch on the left. The steering wheel array is the same, too-- the only difference is the position of the wheel, dashboard and pedals (and, of course, the side of the road you drive on). Years ago I rented a car in England, and for the first few minutes, when I wanted to shift gears, I almost opened the door (shift is in the middle for both styles). On automatics it's only the right foot that does any work. I was driving 6 weeks after my left hip, 10 after the right. No cruise control-- it's not legal in Israel. Anyone still taking meds should check the local laws... Some painkillers, especially those with codiene, can give positive readings on breathalyzers. Greywolf - RTHR-2003; LTHR-2004 mdavison@... Re: Return To Driving Check your motor vehicle insurance and the legal restrictions in your country. You could find it backfires badly if you have an accident. Especially if you are taking medication. Aussie Margaret RTHR 1990 revised 2004 Re: Return To Driving | | 10 days !!! I cheated too... but at the third week. I bow to | you...lol | | In a message dated 3/29/2007 4:16:50 PM Pacific Daylight Time, | RainbowFarm@... writes: | | I was driving in 10 days (had to get a blood test, and no one was | available), but not for long periods. I live where there is " no " | traffic, compared to LA, even in rush hour!! -------------------------------------------- My mailbox is spam-free with ChoiceMail, the leader in personal and corporate anti-spam solutions. Download your free copy of ChoiceMail from www.digiportal.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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