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I really want to go buy some Soup at Souplantation lol i bought boxes of broth and they were absolutely revolting! i'm 5 days out of surgery...not sure if I should drive yet?

and also if you have ANY recs for broth/soup that's clear, plmk!

Thanks :)

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I had surgery on a Monday and I drove home from San Diego to LV on Thursday. You'll be fine.

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I was told i could drive as long as I was off pain meds.

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You can drive as long as your off of your pin meds and is feeling fine, I would still use a pillow between your incisions and the seat belt. Good luck my friend.

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Cupcake, I used a small comforter in between my stomach and the seat belt when we were going home but my mother was driving.

I'll do the same when I drive :)

Thanks everyone! <3

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My doctor said he'd let me know at my two week appointment if I could drive yet.

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Rules from my surgeon were that I had to be off the pain medication and I could forcefully push the brake pedal without pain.

I also do not recommend putting anything between you and the seatbelt while driving. Mentioned this to a friend of mine back when I had my surgery (she is an EMT) and says it has the possibility of reducing the effectiveness of your seatbelt.

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I got Unjury chicken Soup flavor and I swear it taste just like chicken soup. Also you can check out Syntrax Nectar they have a lot is good flavors. I'm on my pre-op diet this week and have surgery on Tuesday.

Good luck with the surgery! I.started my shakes today I struggled and ate some other stuff. Tomorrow I will try again.

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