How long after ADR did you drive???

[Kathy]

Hey everyone,
I have my 6 week follow up this week (even though it will only be 5 weeks). I was wondering how long you were told not to drive after surgery?

I saw my pm dr. at 2 week post op and they said not to drive yet. She said it was partly because I was only 2 weeks post op; but also because of the high dose of oxycodone I was on. At the time, I was on 12- 10mg Oxycodone a day (I was on 5 or 6- 10mg Hydrocodone before surgery (this was cut down from 2-20mg Morphine and 4 or 6- 10mg Hydrocodone a day)). She said that with the new high dose, after not being on heavy narcotics for a month, that it impaired me (and I agree, it did). I am now on 4 or 5- 10mg oxycodone a day and don't feel the 'drug fog' anymore. I am dying to drive; but don't want to do anything to screw up my surgery. The only reason I can think of why I shouldn't drive, is that the twisting and turning required to check my blindspot, would be too much on me right now.

Any input would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance, Kathy