I recommend you find a driver. I was so sore the next day that I could barely walk anywhere; I know I couldn't tolerate a 2.5 hr drive. I'm on Day 3 and still have incredible pain and discomfort.
I brought this up with Dr. Clavell and he said I should be OK with the pain block he uses that lasts several days. He also said he had a patient drive 7 hours a day after surgery.
Tracy