https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 08 Apr 2026 16:11:51 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/driving-after-hsg#post-704237 Wed, 10 Apr 2013 07:15:53 +0000 Shutterbug 704237@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Happygal: it is actually pretty cool to see it all on the screen. Let us know how it goes! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/driving-after-hsg#post-704230 Wed, 10 Apr 2013 07:14:33 +0000 Happygal 704230@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Shutterbug: Thanks! Part of me is not looking forward to it, and another is very interested in observing what is going on inside my body. I'll be popping Advil soon! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/driving-after-hsg#post-704203 Wed, 10 Apr 2013 06:31:22 +0000 Shutterbug 704203@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Happygal: good luck today! Don't forget the Advil :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/driving-after-hsg#post-703985 Tue, 09 Apr 2013 21:46:02 +0000 beachbee 703985@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I drove myself home, was uncomfortable but not terrible pain. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/driving-after-hsg#post-703555 Tue, 09 Apr 2013 18:33:17 +0000 Mrs. Train 703555@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I drove myself. I just had what felt like a bad period cramp. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/driving-after-hsg#post-700381 Mon, 08 Apr 2013 19:01:55 +0000 dagret 700381@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had mine before work one day and just walked to work afterwards. But I totally could have driven, no problem. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/driving-after-hsg#post-700355 Mon, 08 Apr 2013 18:52:55 +0000 BSB 700355@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had it done during my lunch break so I took the bus because I didn't want to drive downtown. It was uncomfortable for me afterwards. I think I could have driven if I had to. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/driving-after-hsg#post-700202 Mon, 08 Apr 2013 17:32:39 +0000 hanaleilove 700202@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DH drove me, but it wasn't necessary for me. My HSG was quick and painless, I definitely could have driven myself. Oh, but definitely take 3-4 Advil an hour before...I think that helped a lot with the minor cramping. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/driving-after-hsg#post-700046 Mon, 08 Apr 2013 16:09:30 +0000 Shutterbug 700046@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I drove myself, but I had my BFF on standby in case I needed her. I'm a notorious fainter. I asked the nurse like, 6 times before my appointment if I needed someone to drive me there and she said no. It was no big deal for me and I even went shopping on the way home.</p> <p>My advice to you is to take a bunch of ibuprofen beforehand. I think that if you have any sort of blockage it can be pretty painful, but either way, ibuprofen can help with the cramping. Good luck! I was a nervous wreck before mine (two weeks ago) and it really was nothing. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/driving-after-hsg#post-700035 Mon, 08 Apr 2013 16:06:12 +0000 PrincessBaby 700035@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Mine was not comfortable but it was quick and I was fine afterwards. I had to wear a pad afterwards that they gave me and I was wearing a thong so that was a bummer...I would recommend wearing granny panties that day! But you'll be fine to drive:) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/driving-after-hsg#post-700004 Mon, 08 Apr 2013 15:57:11 +0000 Happygal 700004@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks everyone! Good to know.</p> <p>I'll double check on their policy--I think the sheet didn't say you HAVE to, but that it's recommended. I don't even know if it's the hospital's own handout....I think it's a generic info sheet. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/driving-after-hsg#post-699903 Mon, 08 Apr 2013 15:32:14 +0000 marionberry 699903@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My DH drove, but honestly I could've. I wasn't in pain or anything. I think you'd be able to go alone. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/driving-after-hsg#post-699897 Mon, 08 Apr 2013 15:30:48 +0000 ShootingStar 699897@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I drove, but I kind of regretted it. I had to go to a hospital kind of far away (40 minutes) and I was really crampy and tired on the way back. I was wishing I'd insisted that DH go with me. But it's not like I was going to pass out in pain or anything, I was just uncomfortable. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/driving-after-hsg#post-699746 Mon, 08 Apr 2013 14:56:40 +0000 MK0180 699746@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I drove myself - I had cramps after the HSG but it wasn't that bad. You may want to call the office to see why they recommend it. Like mrswin said it may be policy but it's not like you're under anesthesia or anything. It's like getting a pap (sort of). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/driving-after-hsg#post-699636 Mon, 08 Apr 2013 14:32:34 +0000 Mrs Green Grass 699636@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I drove. Mine was pretty easy... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/driving-after-hsg#post-699608 Mon, 08 Apr 2013 14:24:24 +0000 mrswin 699608@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Happygal: I didn't have anyone take me home I took the subway back to work once I was finished! The procedure is no worse than a pap. But you should probably call and ask if they enforce it to be safe. I would hate for you to get there and then them refuse to do it because of policy or something. I know when I had my wisdom teeth out and my lap surgery they wouldn't even check me in unless I provided them with contact details for who was coming to get me and take me home which is understandable because I was put under. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/driving-after-hsg#post-699596 Mon, 08 Apr 2013 14:21:51 +0000 twodoghouse 699596@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I drove myself to work afterward, but my instructions said the same thing. As a back up, I had a coworker on "standby" (my office is much closer to the hospital I had the HSG than my husband's office, which is why I wasn't going to ask him to come get me unless it was necessary). I felt totally fine afterward though. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/driving-after-hsg#post-699588 Mon, 08 Apr 2013 14:20:22 +0000 fairefaire 699588@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't think it is -- I HATED my HSG but felt totally fine when it was over. I drove myself; no issues. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/driving-after-hsg#post-699577 Mon, 08 Apr 2013 14:17:57 +0000 Happygal 699577@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm having my HSG on Wed. The directions sent home with me said someone should drive you home afterwards. My husband can't be there due to work, and I don't really want to ask a friend. Is this really necessary? </p>