How Long Before I Can Drive Comfortably After Surgery?

[wolfpacker]

I'll be driving home 2 hours , about 20 hours after my surgery. And again 4 hours roundtrip 2 days after that.

Interesting, can't wait to read your report of how driving goesnthat soon after surgery

[ViaSwiss]

I will just say that if you drive too soon and cannot react appropriately due to pain, and cause an accident, you could be found at fault. Is it worth it to drive instead of finding someone to drive you??

Appreciate the tip. I know to expect good pain and discomfort for a few weeks, but I am probably underestimating the logistics of it all. Based on your comment, I decided to just book an air b&b for the weekend. So now I will just have a 2 hour drive home 3 days after implant.

[Old Guy]

I will just say that if you drive too soon and cannot react appropriately due to pain, and cause an accident, you could be found at fault. Is it worth it to drive instead of finding someone to drive you??

Appreciate the tip. I know to expect good pain and discomfort for a few weeks, but I am probably underestimating the logistics of it all. Based on your comment, I decided to just book an air b&b for the weekend. So now I will just have a 2 hour drive home 3 days after implant.

That sounds like a good plan, but I bet you're still gonna be pretty sore even after 3 days. I'd grab a bag of ice before you leave!