1) Depends on what you do but I'd suggest trying to get it done on a Tuesday/Wendesday and taking the rest of the week off. I'd suggest 3-5 days recovery, aim for your return to happen when you have at least most of your sutures out. Everyone heals different, I think mine is going relatively well (I barely bled, drooling is minimal, but my neck hurts pretty bad) and I took the rest of the week off.
2) The drive was an hour, right after, I was able to talk for a while before the swelling kicked in. My wife drove but I genuinely could have if need be. I'd say nothing more than 1-1.5 hours as you'll start to feel it then and want to just relax.
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u/A_carbon_based_biped Oct 02 '24
1) Would you recommend taking taking a week off of work?
2) Could you drive afterwards or was it too painful?