@melinda7 I'm glad you are on the mend. We spoke a while ago before you made a decision to go to Mayo. Are you able to share who did your surgery and what you thought about the procedure?

What I would recommend is driving home over 2 to 3 days and only drive as far as you are comfortable with each day. You will be able to get up every few hours and walk which is important to prevent blood clots. Do you have someone with you to do the driving? The first couple weeks are the worst. If you do stay 6 weeks before returning home, you may feel a lot better by then.

My husband was my driver coming home a couple days after my cervical spine surgery on a 6 hour drive, and I did just fine. I was very tired, and couldn't rest comfortably, but I did fine and was happy when we got home and my kitty came and got in my lap to greet me when I got home. I know your surgery was more involved. Recovery takes lots of patience. Hang in there!