coquina Posted November 7, 2005 Posted November 7, 2005 Been working 2 jobs and too busy to post for awhile. Had back surgery Thursday and am home recuperating. I think the surgery went well - sciatica is gone but incision is sore. Doc says no driving for 2 weeks - what's so bad about driving?
5614 Posted November 7, 2005 Posted November 7, 2005 Heya, nice to have you back Are you still working 2 jobs? Or was that just a temporary thing? As for no driving, docs sometimes say that due to the risk factor of driving. If you had an accident whilst you were still recovering it could be quite bad. Although I spose you did have a back op, so maybe the forces you feel whilst driving (accelerating/cornering etc.) may upset the back... somehow! Dunno, that end part was guesswork.
YT2095 Posted November 7, 2005 Posted November 7, 2005 Wahey! Our Female contingent returns to the Moderators circle at long last, Order will now prevail where Chaos once ruled Great to see you back again (no pun intended)
Phi for All Posted November 8, 2005 Posted November 8, 2005 You're back! I'm glad. Your back? How sad. Get well soon and enjoy the time off your feet.
Skye Posted November 8, 2005 Posted November 8, 2005 I think driving is bad because pushing the pedals makes your back muscles contract.
Douglas Posted November 8, 2005 Posted November 8, 2005 I think driving is bad because pushing the pedals makes your back muscles contract.I thought that only happened when you pushed the pedal to the metal.
BobbyJoeCool Posted November 8, 2005 Posted November 8, 2005 Also, Doctors like to overprotect their patients. Because if you're recouping from back surgery, and you crash into something... they're gonna be afraid of a lawsuit (even if they didn't have anything to do with it.) Also, if they gave you pain killers or something to take because of pain you may experience for a while, you shouldn't drive while on those kinds of prescriptions, as the side effects are usually bizzare. Like, a pill for sneezing now-a-days has side effects: Dry-mouth, constipation, etc... And, HI! Welcome back!
Miss Perfect Posted November 8, 2005 Posted November 8, 2005 Welcome back! I think driving is bad because you'd better to stay at home most of the time and post in this forum!
ctc7752 Posted November 30, 2005 Posted November 30, 2005 Driving can be bad for sore backs. Just drive any distance and you get one. Besides, our roads are not in the best repair with all of our municipal funds being spent overseas. Do what the doctor tells you.
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