Will it be safe to drive seven hours alone 5 days post explant?

If you are not taking any pain medication and feel up to a long drive, it could be safe. However, many women may still need pain medication at 5 days. It would be best to have someone go with you and drive. You do need someone with you the first 24 hours.

Thank you for your question and best wishes on your upcoming surgery.  After 5 days if you are able to wean yourself from any prescription pain medication, and your doctor clears you, you should be able to make the drive back home.  You may have to stop several times for rest breaks and to avoid substantial fatigue.  That being said, I would rather see you find a family member or friend who can go with you as a driver so that you can continue your recovery without the chest stress of driving.  Hope this helps. 

Usually this is an insurance based question and if your PS feels like you can drive after 5 days and you are able to do an emergency stop then you should be fine. Personally I recommend patients getting someone to drive them as the drive may be uncomfortable for you.