After surgery

[Kpar909956 87]

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.

[leenieceymic1 90]

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.

[MisforMimi 760]

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?

[Kathy812 794]

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