Driving....?

[HappyValleyHappy 48]

From your experience how soon were you able to drive? I live 4 hours from surgery center. Would like to get home after a couple of days if possible.

Any advice?

[James Marusek 5,244]

I started driving about a week after surgery. Also they will not let you drive while you are on (narcotic) pain medicine. After the operation I refused all pain medicine.

[lkt997 4]

I would really recommend letting your surgeon know that you need to drive home and how far away it is. I'm pre-op but I'm going to be taking a taxi to the hospital and a taxi home. It's only 10 minutes away.

[Daisee68 2,493]

@@lkt997 - Be sure you ask about the taxi. Anytime I have had surgery (any kind of surgery and there have about 10) they have specifically told me someone must be there when I leave - taxi was not acceptable.

[TXMissy 211]

I know my paperwork said that if I live 30 mins or more from the hospital that I needed to stop and walk for a few minutes each 30 minutes. The concern was blood clots. May take you longer to get home, but your health is most important.

[HappyValleyHappy 48]

I know all about the stopping and walking. Not a problem.

I have a way to where I'm staying for a few days. I'm just one of those that prefers my own home to recoup.

Thanks every one.

[jess9395 5,448]

Once you are off narcotics you can drive.

[kell778 46]

I would Uber. Taxis are really expensive and Uber is much more reasonable.

[red37 116]

One week. Never had narcotic pain meds.