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jean95756
jean95756

Yippee I drove the car again today ...only to the local shops which isn't too far.....the answer to getting into the car is ...to run out of Breadbiggrin

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  • petemorris
    petemorris jean95756

    Posted

    Is it an auto or a manual car?....Do you have the same problem as me?...Getting in and out?....As it's my right knee, it causes me a problem lifting it in or out, and have to push the seat back as far as it will go, and I have to have the driver door 'wide' open, otherwise I'm stumped.
    • jean95756
      jean95756 petemorris

      Posted

      Hi

      My car is an automatic 

      and yes it's my right knee 

      I too push the seat right back and need the door wide open so I can lift my leg in and out ...but the driving once I'm in the car isn't a problem 

    • petemorris
      petemorris jean95756

      Posted

      I tend to get a bit more fatigued than I would normally if I drive for a long way (mine's a manual)....Do you have to be a bit selective where I actually park if I go into the shops....even if I have to walk further to the shop, I have to park somewhere where I 'can' open the door wide, otherwise I simply can't get out....
    • jean95756
      jean95756 petemorris

      Posted

      I know what you mean about the parking 

      I try to park in a place where I won't cause a problem  by opening the door wide but if you put your stick out of the car door first and someone has to wait  they don't seem to mind

      anything to make life easier 

      how long is it since you had your op?

    • petemorris
      petemorris jean95756

      Posted

      Had mine back in May this year.....it's a very long ol' healing process....I don't use my sticks any more, they long since got returned to the hospital.
    • jean95756
      jean95756 petemorris

      Posted

      I had my Op on 4th September...12 weeks on Thursday

      and you could always put a stick in the car and use it just for the purpose I described ......needs must .....

       

    • petemorris
      petemorris jean95756

      Posted

      It's just that whacking your opening door against another car isn't going to win friends or influence people....hahaha....Other than a fump in the froat...haha
  • sandra37762
    sandra37762 jean95756

    Posted

    Well done jeansmile I am looking forward to driving. One more week! I will remember about the parking. 
    • jean95756
      jean95756 sandra37762

      Posted

      Thanks Sandra

       I even drove the long way home to give the car a run 

      tomorrow I may do some Xmas shopping 

      that's if I have another decent nights sleep 

      biggrin

  • patsyrose
    patsyrose jean95756

    Posted

    Well done on your first drive...it can be a bit scary and difficult to get in and out of the car (particularly if like me you have the seat a long way forward).  I drove at 6 weeks after each of my operations, but the right knee gets more sore as the the heel is on the floor and constantly feels the bumps.  Just take it easy and build up gradually.

    i also informed my insurance company after each Op...just in case!  It doesn't affect your premium or anything, but didn't want to give them any loopholes just in case I have a future accident at some time.

  • fran54306
    fran54306 jean95756

    Posted

    Hi Jean congrats on getting behind the wheel again can I ask how many post op weeks you are? I am 5 weeks and drove like you to the local shop but my neighbour has just said that what I did was illegal!! Now I am panicking that I have broken the law! is there a law? I was fine no bother at all.
    • sandra37762
      sandra37762 fran54306

      Posted

      My understanding is that you need your surgeons clearance to drive to be covered by insurance. Not sure of the legal aspect. I think I will contact my insurance company as suggested above.
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