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Painful to Drive

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anna87839
anna87839

Hi there Hippies

I'm 10 weeks post op drove the car today for second time and found it quite painful and very uncomfortable I no this sounds stupid but it felt like hard rocks at top of thigh just under scar area with a

shooting pain down to my knee had to pull to

change gear was not good ,pulled over

hubby drove has anyone else had this in Hippie

land thoughts would be good. Hugs to all xxx

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  • linda81469
    linda81469 anna87839

    Posted

    Is your car a standard? I have no advice to offer as I haven't driven yet. As a matter of fact I have not driven since July 18!! I'm scared when I do! How was the first time when you drove? LD 🤓

  • kate32837
    kate32837 anna87839

    Posted

    Hi Anna

    i'm still having trouble driving after 14 weeks. My car has bucket seats and the side presses against my bum. I now sit on a small bean bag which does help.

    we need to remember this is a long term recover op, muscles, nerves, tendons - all have to mend slowly , but if you are worried, speak to your doctor. 

    Take care, love and hugs xxx

    • anna87839
      anna87839 kate32837

      Posted

      Morning Kate thank you I did use cushion

      to no avail I'll try your idea.😄

  • renee01952
    renee01952 anna87839

    Posted

    hi anna, 

    my car is a tiny, low seated Fiat and very challenging even with good hips - 

    Your body might not be ready yet to drive, so please don't if you can't do an emergency stop - It will come -

    I put a cushion on car seat to have back supported - makes the space between body and steering wheel narrower though - 

    good luck and don't despair -

    big warm hug

    renee

    • anna87839
      anna87839 renee01952

      Posted

      Morning Renee yes I have mini and was very

      uncomfortable, this morning have pain round

      hip /pervis area shan't drive again for awhile

      just worries as supposed to go back to work in

      two weeks just don't feel ready as I'm a cleaner

      and will be working by myself can't see me

      doing all my job entails.

      Hope GP will give me sick note we will see.

      Still feel like new hip does not belong to me

      will things ever feel normal again 10 weeks on

      Thank you for reply feeling a little sorry for my

      self this morn. Hugs xxx😅

  • Rocketman_SG6UK
    Rocketman_SG6UK anna87839

    Posted

    I do still get the 'sitting on golf balls' feeling occasionally - even after 9 months.

    You did the right thing though, let someone else do the driving until it's pain-free, we don't want you crashing into something because of it.

    Best wishes

    Graham - 🚀💃

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