justsillyme 0 Posted February 15, 2023 Hi! This is my first post. I am getting my surgery date later today for the gastric sleeve. I have a rough idea of the time frame so I was looking at flights. 3 hours away from me and I could save 800 dollars for my mom and I. I have the money for the more expensive flights but do love to save. Will I feel good enough 3 days afterwards to ride in my vehicle for 3 hours? The big airport by me is an hour away so I will be in the car regardless. Thank you in advance! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
liveaboard15 1,293 Posted February 15, 2023 It will be on the rough side... but at least in a car you can stop as often as you like to take a break. Seatbelt may not be a good thing to wear. 1 justsillyme reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gojackets 14 Posted February 16, 2023 I had sleeve surgery on a Wed and drove home on Thurs - 4 hours away. (well I didn't drive, my husband did) We stopped every 45 mins so I could walk (to prevent blood clots) I had no issues, but will 2nd the suggestion of making sure you have pillow for your lap. 1 justsillyme reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
justsillyme 0 Posted February 16, 2023 Thank you both so much!! I will probably go ahead and do the drive. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrinkMoreRadium 16 Posted February 17, 2023 I had surgery on Monday and was discharged Wednesday evening. I worked with the nurse to time my last pain meds for right before discharge to help with the 1.25 hour ride home. Definitely second the pillow idea. I asked my husband to bring one and he forgot and i really wish I had one. You never realize just how rough the roads are until you feel every little dip and bump. If I were you, I'd drive way before flying. The air pressure changes with flying might cause a lot of pain if you still have gas build up (which you likely will). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites