question about driving
Uncategorized August 5th, 2014At week did everyone resume driving? was it when they hit the two shoe date ( mine is targeted for aug 18th)?
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August 5th, 2014 at 4:10 pm
I started driving between week 7-8, when I began my transition to two-shoes. I drove short distances for that first week or so to make sure I felt comfortable and it felt safe to do so, and progressed from there.
August 5th, 2014 at 6:04 pm
Good question as I was just wondering the same thing. My wife is due during week 9 (of my recovery of course…) so hopefully I’m on the same pace as gocanes!
August 5th, 2014 at 10:43 pm
I’m assuming it’s the right leg. You should be fine at about week 8 if you have the strength. I used my crocs and took my boot off to drive. Drive around the block and see how comfy you feel.
August 6th, 2014 at 4:10 pm
To cover you for any liability get a clearance from your doc before you do otherwise you can be hung out to dry by your insurance company if something goes horribly wrong and could face serious charges. My doc was happy once I hit 2 shoes but that timing varies greatly.
August 6th, 2014 at 10:54 pm
thank you all for your replies, i just am getting a bit antsy, also i need to get back to work soon and have to drive in order to do that. I talked to my PT person and they said that most likely with the strength i have coming back that on the 18th i should be good, which would be like 10 weeks or so after surgery.