After an Operation
You will need someone to drive you home as it is against the law to drive within 24 hours of an operation.
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If you live in the immediate vicinity of the hospital at which your operation is done, you will have little problems with the trip home. -
You should sit in the vehicle in the normal way and use the seat belt. Sitting across the seat or in an unusual position is not recommended.
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If you are to travel a longer distance, you should plan to split the trip into smaller segments and it may be sensible to stay overnight in Canberra if you have had a procedure as a day only patient.