Getting home

[justsillyme 0]

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!

[liveaboard15 1,293]

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.

[gojackets 14]

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.

[justsillyme 0]

Thank you both so much!! I will probably go ahead and do the drive.

[DrinkMoreRadium 16]

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).