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....for those that went alone, did anyone drive?

I'm still exploring all the options, and I am still not 100% sure it is sleeve (more due to financials than desire!).

I'm scared that no one in my life will support my decision, so I may have to drive myself. Is this possible? I mean, going home? You can't drive w/ narcotic pain meds....and I would never dare even if it wasn't illegal...but are you still on them when you leave Mexico? Or are you on just liquid tylenol type stuff?

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My surgeon said you could drive as soon as you were off pain meds. I stayed in a hotel for 4 days after surgery before driving home, and I'm glad I did. I went through the surgery alone. Other people might have different perspectives/recommendations, but this is how it worked for me.

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I flew to San Diego and then was picked up by the clinic and taken back to the airport. Had Surgery on Friday towards evening. Then flew home on Monday. When I got home I had to drive an hour from the airport to my house, and it was no problem at all. However I didn't need anything for pain after about noon on Saturday.

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I was pretty out of it.. I honestly am not sure I would have been able to drive myself.. I flew and then was picked up... Then taken back to the airport.. How far do you have to drive?

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I was like Kathy : ) Didn't need meds after a couple of days. I flew home and was picked up, so didn't need to drive, but I could have.

Can you fly from Arizona to Mexico? Southwest is usually pretty cheap and you can change flights if you need to.

Or - how about taking a couple of days to drive home if necessary? Drive back to the states the first day ... and then see how you do??

My would recommend having a small pillow for your lap tho. It is supportive as well as might protect your stomach if you do have to stop fast. My doctor suggested that after having other abdominal surgeries. I used one on the plane also and during the first week or so at home.

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