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How long is it before you can drive

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lesley82204
lesley82204

I am in my six weeks after a full hip replacement, how long was it before you can start to drive.?

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  • rosemary_55591
    rosemary_55591 lesley82204

    Posted

    It really depends on how you feel. I was driving after 5 weeks

    But only very short distances and always with Some one with me

    In the car , after 8 weeks I was driving further and on my own

  • Flea
    Flea lesley82204

    Posted

    Hi, it'll be 6 weeks for me on Thursday and my physio wouldn't approve me to drive before then for insurance...all depends on when you can emergency brake but I can't wait to start some short distances. 
  • rosemary_55591
    rosemary_55591 lesley82204

    Posted

    Yes that's true , the insurance is a point , and I'd drive very slowly

    For a good few months after as I think an emergency stop at anytime

    Prior to 6 months is Risky, I'm 10 weeks on now and drive slower than I did

    Before surgery .

  • jane426
    jane426 lesley82204

    Posted

    Hi Lesley,

    i was advised 6-8 weeks depending on how you feel but remember to advise 

    your a Insurers. It won't alter your premium but by law you must let them know that you have had a full hip replacement.

    Good luck and take it steady.

    Jane

  • crissy_wissy
    crissy_wissy lesley82204

    Posted

    I was given the go ahead at my 6 wek review, drove round Asda car park after closing! Emergency stops is what you have to make sure of! 1 or 2 weeks of short trips and then away...!!!
  • lesley82204
    lesley82204

    Posted

    Thank you , will the insurance people ,want any information from the doctors,?
    • crissy_wissy
      crissy_wissy lesley82204

      Posted

      Found something that says you need to inform them if driving before 6 weeks .....but surely not once back to normal ....
    • jane426
      jane426 lesley82204

      Posted

      No, you just need to call them. The hospital advised me to do so. My insurers just noted the operation on my policy. I drove at eight weeks 

      but only short distances until I felt more confident. The Insurers asked for the date of the operation.

      Take care.

      Jane

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