Can You Drive With Drains In? The Complete Guide to Post-Surgery Safety
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According to medical professionals, the effects of anesthesia can impair judgment and slow reflexes for up to 48 hours after surgery, making driving unsafe. For this reason, and due to other post-operative factors, the answer to **can you drive with drains in?** is generally no, and you should always wait for explicit clearance from your surgeon.