Really 6 weeks till I can drive after Caesarean?

[Jennifer13]

I waited the 6 weeks coz it was made clear to me even if I felt fine it was major surgery & if you do damage its so much worse. My GP told me at 3 weeks your something like 15% healed but by 6 weeks you're closer to 50% healed. Also no mopping, vacuuming or anything that twists for 3 months & no heavy lifting for at least 6 months (not sure if you knew this).

Oh I drove but no way was I doing any real work for six weeks - but I'd have happily taken even longer!

My ob said braking quickly was not like lifting or straining and wouldn't do the same kind of damage, because of the area involved.

[rania]

Sounds like I might have to make a call, don't want us to be uninsured (of course don't want an accident at all!)
I just can't see staying in the house for 3 more weeks. We're keen to get out and adventure.

[RainbowBrite]

Ring your insurer and find out about their policies on the matter.
I did drive a week after both my c-sections but both bubs where in the NICU and it was the only way I could see them as xDH was working.
If bubs had been home with me I would have waited longer.

[rania]

Yay they say if my Dr clears me I can drive

[Glamourcide]

Great to hear FWIW I had a tummy tuck earlier this year (so basically have a horizontal scar from butt-cheek to butt-cheek all the way around the front, and internal sutures almost up to my boobs where they sewed my abdominal muscles back together), and was driving within a couple of weeks after begging my surgeon for the go-ahead Only drive or do housework when you feel up to it, and just be mindful of your 'injuries' and make a mental note to avoid strain on particular areas that are sensitive - light exercise and a bit of housework is very helpful in speeding up the healing process so don't feel like you have to lay around in bed for 6 whole weeks if you feel like getting out and about!