How long should I wait to drive my jaguar s type after total hip replacement
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I had a total hip replacement 3 weeks ago, when is it advisable to drive my jaguar s type.
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HLMUK tracey92740
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Doesn't really matter what car you drive unless it's a low slung sports car, but as you drive what is practically a large saloon, 6 weeks if you had posterior approach is what your consultant would advise, you wouldn't be insured before that, if it's an auto, probably a little sooner, but until the consultant tells you it's OK, not before.
dale94413 tracey92740
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The information booklet I got from the hospital says 6 weeks post op, but it doesn't mention specific cars.
steve86482 tracey92740
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I drove 2 weeks after surgery. A BMW x5 Automatic. Had left hip replaced so no clutch. Maybe with a Jag I Would have waited 6 weeks
ruth39320 tracey92740
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i was 6 weeks post op last friday and waited till then to drive, and im glad i did. just be patient, it will be worth it
ptolemy tracey92740
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As a rule of thumb most surgeons say six weeks. I did tell my insurance company before I drove though.
dale94413 ptolemy
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I told my insurance company but they weren't interested. They only want to know if the DVLA have indicated that you shouldn't drive.
I don't know what the DVLA's take on driving after surgery is but I would assume it would be after 6 weeks or with permission from your surgeon.
My surgeon said it was OK at my 6 week post op phone consultation. I'm not sure how he managed to assess my suitability for driving over the phone mind you.
ptolemy dale94413
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My insurance company just thanked me and did not seem that interested. It seems the important thing is that our surgeons have said it is OK it seems.
I actually saw my surgeon for my six week assessment three weeks ago and he gave me the go ahead. His mask was just below his nose and he shook hands! I did say are we allowed to do that and he said probably not!