I was right to drive after a couple of weeks but I only did short trips to the chemist/supermarket and I didn't take Gab with me.
In the first few days I was still pretty spaced out by the pain medication (not like fully high or anything... just "not myself" iykwim?) and the whole experience was a little overwhelming. I remember feeling a little "wrong" just being out in the big, wide world for a while.

It's definitely just an insurance issue for not driving for at least 6 weeks. I think, even then, it's only an issue if it's against doctor's advice? Definitely ring your insurer if you're not sure. I didn't... but I guess that was a bit nordy