How soon can I drive home after upper eyelid surgery? 1300 mile round trip.

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My husband is not able to go to work at the last minute. If I reschedule now, I feel, I'll have to reschedule again and again. Until I won't get it at all. The procedure has already been dropped from what I actually wanted to do (several things) to just this one he says just for now..

Guy Cappuccino, MD · Answer

I would want you to follow up about 5 days after surgery to have your sutures removed.  If it all looked good at that point I'd be fine with you traveling

Afshin Farzadmehr, MD · Answer

This all depends on level and type of anesthesia and what medications your are taking after and the level of swelling afterwards.

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD · Answer

It is entirely something else to have to drive 1300 miles.  I would encourage you to fly this distance.  At a minimum you should stay close to your surgeon the first week until all sutures are removed before making such a drive.  Even then, I do not think such a drive is realistic.

William Portuese, MD · Answer

Follow-up with your surgeon is of the most importannce, so probably plan on spending at least a week in that location. It is totally acceptable to fly/drive home at that point. Plan on following up with your surgeon in a month or two after the surgery.

Robert C. Bledsoe, Jr., MD · Answer

I assume you are referring to Upper Blepharoplasty.  As stated previously, you could be driven (by a responsible adult) home the day after surgery.  I would not advise this as it would be wise to remain near your surgeon for the first week after surgery in case any complications were to develop.  I would not advise driving yourself on a long trip like you propose for at least 1-2 weeks after surgery.

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