Traveling home after surgery. Is it safe to drive 4 hours two days after the procedure?

May 31, 2023
Asked By:Caring6897 in St. Louis, Missouri

Hi - I’m planning to have a tummy tuck, breast reduction, and liposuction to my arms and back. I live 4 hours away and would like to go home two days after my procedure (driving with my husband) where we can stop every hour to walk. I live next to a hospital and my husband is a nurse and we would be taking all precautions not to get a blood clot, is this feasible?

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