Hurricane evacuation 10 days post op

I began driving about week and 1/2 after surgery. I waited until after I was no longer on pain med. and can react quickly if needed.

Stay Safe.. God Bless

I was also driving within a week - just short trips around town and I was no longer taking pain meds. I think it's do-able but as someone else suggested have your boys go caravan with you.

I'm sorry you have to do this. I drove that early, was only on Aleve for pain. I'd say take some ibuprofen or tylenol, and seat belt padding, water, and snacks. Take your phone car charger. I think you can do it, I hope it won't take 10 hrs. See if your Dr suggests TED hose to prevent clots on such a long trip. It's a stressful time for you and I hope it all works out OK.

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Originally Posted by Sista Daisy Looking at possible hurricane evacuation @ 10 days post op TLH. Will have is drive out. Hubby is police officer and has to stay. Will have 2 sons (ages 19 and 24) to do any lifting but they have to drive their cars. Has anyone driven that soon?

Hi I drove day 8 post op. No other adults in my home. I did not have any narcotic pain killers though, just paracetamol and ibuprofen. My car is an automatic so was easy enough. Like someone else said I had a small soft pillow under seatbelt lap strap. I drove about 1 1/2 hours that day. Coming home from hospital I was a passenger and it was a 2 1/2 hour drive. I was still wearing the anti dvt socks as I was told to wear them for 2 weeks. Biggest issue is being able to turn your head or twist enough to see either side when changing lanes or behind you if reversing? Is it worth just going early before a mandatory evacuation to avoid big traffic jams? Hope the hurricane goes away.

Since our Parish did not call a mandatory evacuation for our area and storm will not get pass cat 1 we decided to stay home. For Katrina we needed new roof but no major damage considering rest of family in lowers part of Parish loss everything. My wonderful Hubby and sons have generator, food, and water ready. They have been taking care of everything. Thanks everyone for your prayers.

What a relief but I'm sorry you still have the storm. Sounds like you will be OK, that's a blessing.

Sista Daisy what parish are y'all in ??? We are in Avoyelles parish !!! Y'all stay safe and hope you continue on a good recovery road .....

We are in Plaquemines. Anyone not form this area that is the little boot of Louisiana below New Orleans that sticks out into the Gulf.

So glad to hear. So I guess you just hunker down and ride it out. Be safe, and keep in touch!

Keep us posted on how you're doing, Sista Daisy and mimi 1972!! (if you can get on the internet!)