Melissa
I wouldn't be to scared about it. I had mine out 3 years ago at the age of 13 and can assure you that the pain is not all that bad. As far as driving you wont be able to. My recovery took about a week and a half.there is now only 4 small scars visable and i get a little pain there every once in a while. I am not to sure When you would be able to drive seeing as i couldnt then sorry i cant be much help