Do I need to have someone with me when I go home after surgery? I don't want my husband to take more than one day off if needed. He doesn't really have any time off since it's a new job.

I don't think it would be wise for you too travel home alone. Keep in mind that you will still have pain medication in your system. I can't drive for a wk according to my surgeon.

Most surgery centers will not let you leave alone after surgery. You need an escort when leaving the same day for outpatient procedures. If you are staying a few nights inpatient its a different case. I would still think a ride would be advisable. Can you take a cab?

Call your surgeons office to confirm but I have not heard of one person who was able to drive them self home. Just left my preop.appt & Dr was clear that needed a ride home