rich_m wrote:
Surgery tomorrow for me.
Approximately how long was it before you could drive? At some time they are going to notice I am not in work.
I've had very little pain from the break so far (the extensive and deep road rash and bruising from the crash was much worse), but I am ready pain after the surgery.
I'll obviously ask my doc (a runner and former triathlete) lots of recovery questions but a ballpark answer on driving would be useful
thank you
Good luck with the surgery, hope it goes well.
Damn, there's a lot of us out there, I don't feel so alone in having the 2015 season kicked to the gutter. 6/28 crash, hospital phucked up so my surgery wasn't until 7/17, I am now 10 days out. That first few hours post surgery was the most comfortable I'd been in the entire last month. Last narcotic was Friday and I was not going to drive while on them (even at night), so I was driving this weekend (mine is my left so not an issue). Good to know about the driving while impaired bit, I had a sheriff behind me for a bit this a.m. and was wondering.
Just went to the doc for a follow up, he really emphasized no running for 3 mos post surgery, elliptical and trainer OK for now (or not right now, soon....). He had to repair a previous non union break so he wants to make sure this is right, and running will create to much jarring for his liking. Can't say as I disagree, and not racing until Oceanside so plenty of time to get back to my MOP average self
But being able to take a shower without a saran wrap bandage to keep the dressing dry after today's appt was a bit of heaven
Now the hard work begins.