My dad is taking me to surgery we are staying in a hotel because the surgery is very early we have to be there at 6am. If everything goes well during surgery and recovery is it OK to ride in the car for 2 hours?
Answer: Do not drive home after surgery For my patients who live greater than 45 minutes away we ask them to stay in hotel the night of the surgery. First the drive itself after you have just had anesthesia will be unpleasant. Your risk for DVT is high. If something goes wrong in the first 24 hours you will be 2 hours away from your surgeon. We see all of our patients at day 1. So no, I would not drive home after surgery.
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Answer: Do not drive home after surgery For my patients who live greater than 45 minutes away we ask them to stay in hotel the night of the surgery. First the drive itself after you have just had anesthesia will be unpleasant. Your risk for DVT is high. If something goes wrong in the first 24 hours you will be 2 hours away from your surgeon. We see all of our patients at day 1. So no, I would not drive home after surgery.
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Answer: Breast augmentation Thank you for your question. With out patients if they are going to be sitting exteneded period of time we do recommend stopping at around the 90 minute mark and walking with assistance for a few minutes.Best regards,Dr. Lane F. Smith, MDPlastic SurgeonLas Vegas, NV
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Answer: Breast augmentation Thank you for your question. With out patients if they are going to be sitting exteneded period of time we do recommend stopping at around the 90 minute mark and walking with assistance for a few minutes.Best regards,Dr. Lane F. Smith, MDPlastic SurgeonLas Vegas, NV
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February 17, 2016
Answer: Postop breast aug A 2 hour car ride after general anesthesia should be OK as long as you are mindful that you may have some postop nausea and pain. Don't be afraid to make a few stops along the way, it is beneficial for you to stop and take a short walk to help prevent blood clots in your legs. If there are any concerns then you may want to stay nearby in a hotel.
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February 17, 2016
Answer: Postop breast aug A 2 hour car ride after general anesthesia should be OK as long as you are mindful that you may have some postop nausea and pain. Don't be afraid to make a few stops along the way, it is beneficial for you to stop and take a short walk to help prevent blood clots in your legs. If there are any concerns then you may want to stay nearby in a hotel.
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February 16, 2016
Answer: Driving home after breast augmentation surgery Yes, it is safe to drive for two hours after surgery. Most likely the surgical staff will give you medication if you need it for discomfort right up to the moment you leave. Make sure you buckle up. A seat belt won’t harm your implants. I have had patients who buckled up and rode home the eight-plus hours from Philadelphia to Central Ohio right after surgery. For comfort, some have placed a small square or rectangular pillow between their chest and the upper-body seat belt. For more information on this and
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February 16, 2016
Answer: Driving home after breast augmentation surgery Yes, it is safe to drive for two hours after surgery. Most likely the surgical staff will give you medication if you need it for discomfort right up to the moment you leave. Make sure you buckle up. A seat belt won’t harm your implants. I have had patients who buckled up and rode home the eight-plus hours from Philadelphia to Central Ohio right after surgery. For comfort, some have placed a small square or rectangular pillow between their chest and the upper-body seat belt. For more information on this and
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February 16, 2016
Answer: 2 hour drive after breast augmentation Thank you for your question.Check with your surgeon for his/her recommendation on this. I see patients the day after surgery so many of our out of town patients spend the night at a hotel. Best of luck.
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February 16, 2016
Answer: 2 hour drive after breast augmentation Thank you for your question.Check with your surgeon for his/her recommendation on this. I see patients the day after surgery so many of our out of town patients spend the night at a hotel. Best of luck.
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