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anna_ree    0

anna_ree
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I am having my surgery Friday march 12. This will be the friday before my spring break. My family wants to go to dallas for spring break. (That is 8 hours away). Would I be able to travel that soon after my surgery. I would think as long as we stop and walk around to avoid blood clots, i should be okay right?

I am going to ask my surgeon to be sure, but i just want to know your experiences.

thanks.

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Are you thinking about leaving the day after your surgery, or a few days after? I wouldn't recommend traveling for the first 2 days- just to make sure everything is ok. You might feel lousy and just want to be at home.

I don't think I would have enjoyed an 8 hour car ride. Especially the seat belt that will go right across some of your incisions. The other issue is your itinerary on your trip. Are you gonna be expected to go sight-seeing and out to restaurants with your family? You may be sore and tired and just want to rest.

I think it will really depend on how you feel.

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We would probably wait a couple days. Ya I'm not really thinking about how I'd feel. =

we have family up there and my grandpa is sick so that's why we are visiting, so the most we would do would be driving from hotel to house to nursing home. I guess we will wait and see how I feel. I usually sleep the whole way there so if I can sleep comfortably I'll be good.

Thanks!!

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btrieger    21

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Many people travel long distances to Mexico and other 3rd world countries, then hope on a bus or plane for a long ride home the next day.

It may be uncomfortable but you should be safe.

Definitely ask your surgeon though.

Besides that, why from CC to Dallas? That is backward! You're supposed to go from DFW to CC!

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anna_ree    0

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Thats true, my moms friend got banded in Mexico. Good to know.

Lol when you live in CC you'd rather not be here during spring break. It's crazy here. Plus I'm visiting family, I love Dallas!

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mjbf    0

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You might want to think of the pain factor! Will you be on pain medication? I was in severe pain for the first 3 days, but everyone is different. Even riding in a car hurt--pot holes, dips, etc.! Something to think about.....

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btrieger    21

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Good point about pain.

Along with pain meds, have a pillow with you. Everyone is telling me to bring a pillow for the ride home from surgery. So I can hold it against my abdomen.

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