I did not go home right after surgery, as mine was more extensive - partial glossectomy and neck dissection. However, my surgery was done on a Thursday and they discharged me on Saturday, and we had a long drive to my cousin's home where I was going to spend a few days before flying home. (My surgery was at MD Anderson in Houston) I made sure I was medicated for pain AND nausea - I had quite a bit of nausea from the pain pills once they switched me from IV to PO (by mouth)right before we left. The drive was fine - make sure she has a couple of pillows to cushion her face, etc. And, just in case, make sure you have an emesis basin handy in case of nausea - they should give you one in the hospital, bring it with...