No driving, but what about riding a a passenger?

I'm 4 1/2weeks post op, I called my doctor to make sure it was ok for me to go to a wedding 2 1/2 hours away. She told me absolutely not. After anesthesia you have a risk to throw a blood clot even this far out. Only short trips.

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Originally Posted by Nuskinjen I'm 4 1/2weeks post op, I called my doctor to make sure it was ok for me to go to a wedding 2 1/2 hours away. She told me absolutely not. After anesthesia you have a risk to throw a blood clot even this far out. Only short trips.

I wonder what they classify as short trips?

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Originally Posted by msbevo I wonder what they classify as short trips?

Me too. I wouldn't go on a 2 hour drive, but I did just let my husband drive me to get some frozen yogurt. I used my pillow and it was okay.

Less than an hour is what she told me, sorry should have put that to begin with

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thanks! it felt good to get out of the house last night, and i know i'll want to get out for a bit again this afternoon - it's such a beautiful day!