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Driving my car after surgery

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Posted 15 Aug 2025 at 16:28

I had robotic prostate removal 2.5 weeks ago and I am recovering well. I'm hoping to start driving a little soon. My car insurance company seem happy for me to make the decision over when I am fit to drive. Can any of you give me some advise? Many thanks 

User
Posted 15 Aug 2025 at 19:26

Hello mate.


This conversation may help. I drove when I felt surgery no longer impaired my driving. Which in my case was very shortly after my catheter was removed. 


https://community.prostatecanceruk.org/posts/t30404-driving-and-car-insurance


 

User
Posted 15 Aug 2025 at 19:41
I drove the day after the catheter was removed.
No discomfort or restriction at all.
Official guidance seems to be based on your ability to perform an emergency braking exercise so if you can do that all should be well.
User
Posted 15 Aug 2025 at 19:43

The advice to someone a couple of days ago, from their insurance company was "follow the advice of your surgeon" . Not all insurance companies have the same protocols so probably still best to talk to your insurance company. I have been told by nurses you have a contract with your insurance company not us


Thanks Chris 

User
Posted 15 Aug 2025 at 21:30
Hi
I spoke to my insurance company who said that they were OK as long as the Hospital were happy for me to drive.
My surgeon said it was OK when I felt recovered enough to manage emergency braking.
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User
Posted 15 Aug 2025 at 19:26

Hello mate.


This conversation may help. I drove when I felt surgery no longer impaired my driving. Which in my case was very shortly after my catheter was removed. 


https://community.prostatecanceruk.org/posts/t30404-driving-and-car-insurance


 

User
Posted 15 Aug 2025 at 19:41
I drove the day after the catheter was removed.
No discomfort or restriction at all.
Official guidance seems to be based on your ability to perform an emergency braking exercise so if you can do that all should be well.
User
Posted 15 Aug 2025 at 19:43

The advice to someone a couple of days ago, from their insurance company was "follow the advice of your surgeon" . Not all insurance companies have the same protocols so probably still best to talk to your insurance company. I have been told by nurses you have a contract with your insurance company not us


Thanks Chris 

User
Posted 15 Aug 2025 at 21:30
Hi
I spoke to my insurance company who said that they were OK as long as the Hospital were happy for me to drive.
My surgeon said it was OK when I felt recovered enough to manage emergency braking.
User
Posted 12 Nov 2025 at 01:43

I think it is better for you to get a rented car with driver rather than driving a car on your own. I had huge problems after surgery and I just called my friend to help me drive my car

User
Posted 12 Nov 2025 at 06:09

Hi, GMboxSMG2.


Are you playing games with us, mate? With you being only 28 years old, I have to question whether you've had prostate cancer surgery. 🤔

Edited by member 12 Nov 2025 at 06:11  | Reason: Additional text

User
Posted 12 Nov 2025 at 11:43
One would presumably take care in getting in and out of the vehicle and the most strenuous thing would be the need to brake hard in an emergency. I don't think you would do hundreds of continuous miles for some time for several reasons
Barry
 
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