Finally able to drive again
By Laurel (L_B)
@Happy2BeMe (99386)
Canada
August 17, 2017 6:51am CST
After my surgery I wasn't able to drive for seven weeks. It really was an inconvenience. I never realized how much I would miss it. This week I was finally able to drive again. It felt good to get back behind the wheel.
I was also on a liquid reduction diet so I would not retain fluid. Too much fluid could cause fluid around the heart. I was only allowed 6 cups of liquid a day. That was tough when the weather was so warm. I drink a lot of water so I found that difficult. Now I can drink what I want.
So slowly everything is getting back to normal. 
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@dodo19 (47133)
• Beaconsfield, Quebec
18 Aug 17
@Happy2BeMe It's definitely a lot easier. It makes things easier.
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@Happy2BeMe (99386)
• Canada
18 Aug 17
Driving gives you so much freedom and independence. I love driving.
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@Blondie2222 (28611)
• United States
17 Aug 17
I'm glad your able to drive again that is a pain having to rely on someone else until you are able too. When I have surgery next month I am sure that will be the same case for me as well. Happy to hear you are slowly to the end of recovery.
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@vandana7 (99096)
• India
17 Aug 17
@Blondie2222 .. You are very young to be going through that...
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@velvet53 (22528)
• Palisade, Colorado
18 Aug 17
@Happy2BeMe I bet you were thirsty. I am glad that you are able to drive. That is one more step forward.
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@Happy2BeMe (99386)
• Canada
18 Aug 17
@velvet53 yes it is nice to be taking the steps forward.
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@Happy2BeMe (99386)
• Canada
18 Aug 17
Yes the restricted liquid intake was very difficult. I was glad when that was over. I was thrusts all the time.
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@AbbyGreenhill (45496)
• United States
17 Aug 17
Wow, glad you are 'on the road again'.....I haven't driven in 17 years and I don't miss it - I always hated driving.
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@AbbyGreenhill (45496)
• United States
18 Aug 17
@Happy2BeMe My neighbor is having open hear surgery next Friday. Triple bye-pass.
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@Happy2BeMe (99386)
• Canada
19 Aug 17
@AbbyGreenhill I wish your neighbor all the best. It is so painful and a long recovery but they will feel so much better when it is done.
@JohnRoberts (109857)
• Los Angeles, California
17 Aug 17
Being limited in liquid consumption sounds rougher to deal with that not driving.
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@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
17 Aug 17
For me that would b so hard, I drink 6 cups of coffee each day or more, plus water.
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@marguicha (216305)
• Chile
18 Aug 17
Congratulations! I had to sell my car as the chemo left me with trembling hands.
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@marguicha (216305)
• Chile
18 Aug 17
@Happy2BeMe No because I was never a good driver. I take a cab to the Metro and ride in Metro across the town.
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@Happy2BeMe (99386)
• Canada
18 Aug 17
yes water of course. Feels good to be able to do both again.1 person likes this
@Marilynda1225 (80101)
• United States
17 Aug 17
Being able to drive must make you feel like you're getting your independence back. Happy to hear that you're making great progress on your recovery. I also drink a lot of water so having to restrict liquid intake must have been very hard.
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@Marilynda1225 (80101)
• United States
18 Aug 17
@Happy2BeMe I'd be lost without being able to drive too
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@Happy2BeMe (99386)
• Canada
18 Aug 17
Yes it feels good to get my independence back. I had a hard time with that.
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@Courtlynn (66918)
• United States
17 Aug 17
Oh my god, only 6 cups 
. Happy you can do both again.
. Happy you can do both again.2 people like this
@mukuldreamy (18)
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17 Aug 17
When people is forced to keep off their passion,it's only them to know how it hurts. Wish you best of luck.
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@mukuldreamy (18)
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18 Aug 17
@Happy2BeMe welcome. Hope you will be able to live upto your dreams.
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@snowy22315 (171104)
• United States
17 Aug 17
Yay! I guess it makes you feel more normal to do all the things you used to do. Soon you will be back to work, and everything will be good again.
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@Happy2BeMe (99386)
• Canada
18 Aug 17
Yes it feels good to get back to normal and to have my independence back.
@Happy2BeMe (99386)
• Canada
18 Aug 17
Thanks..I have no pain at all. It feels great.
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@silvermist (19702)
• India
17 Aug 17
Great news.So everything is getting to normal--one by one.
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@Happy2BeMe (99386)
• Canada
18 Aug 17
Yes that it is true. I am sorry he didn't do the right thing. I am sure he learned a valuable lesson.
