Anyone drive themselves home after surgery?

[NikkiRT 265]

What area are you on? Where are you having your surgery? Maybe there is someone in this group that could assist:)

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[Joy@boman 151]

Please call a cab or a church or something. I wish i could drive you home. You need help through that

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[sunnydeeliteful 91]

I live in Tucson, it's the fact that everyone I know works and can't be there for me as there is no set day or time I will be discharged. If I can't get 64 ounces of Water down the first day I have to stay and extra day. I live o. A miniscule income and can't afford Uber or a cab. I have to give my ins co 48 hours ahead of a request for a free cab. So im in a catch 22 situation. I'll stop taking the pain meds the first day so that my system is clean and I can drive by the second day. Or ask the hospital if they have a free ride home system.

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[Xombae 113]

I couldn't imagine driving after surgery. I drove myself today to some Dr appointments (it's my one week post op) and I'm still sore from it. Train tracks, potholes, speed bumps, and sudden stops really don't feel very good.

[suzzzzz 1,005]

I really hope you can come up with a solution other than not taking pain meds just so you can drive right away. You will likely need them for a couple of days at least. And, getting 64 oz of Water the first day is unheard of. That will likely be an impossible task.

A hospital isn't going to make you sit on the curb until your ride can pick you up. So perhaps a friend could be on standby to pick you up after they get off work.

[Mindy78 372]

My dr didn't allow it but I could have

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[genn 460]

Please call a cab or a church or something. I wish i could drive you home. You need help through that

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joy has a great idea call a local church I know we do a lot of helping our elderly members at my church even if it's just getting a o a dr appointment they may very well help you. God bless you wish I was close by to help. Gl and best wishes!!

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[Armygalbonnie 643]

When is your surgery?

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[Armygalbonnie 643]

The max of fluids I was able to get in on day 2 was 16 oz. Nausea and pain were always present. I think most will agree that you won't be in any shape to stop pain meds. You are about to have MAJOR surgery! I easily think you will be able to give your insurance 48 hours notice. Good luck!!

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[sunnydeeliteful 91]

Surgery is December 1st

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Perhaps I can call my church

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[Armygalbonnie 643]

I was hoping your surgery was the end of Dec. I'll be in Tucson for Christmas. I would come get you.

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[4ukay1 43]

Tell the hospital your situation and they can release you in the evening when someone is off of work. Good luck.

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[Sai 785]

Not sure if you stayed at the hospital for a few days, but mine was done outpatient so it wasn't allowed. Took a couple of days for the anesthesia to wear off.

[NikkiRT 265]

The hospital Social Worker/discharge planner can also assist with this as well.

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[DuodenalSwitchMan 12]

Please, don't drive. reach out to someone. Hospital volunteers, the place you bank, any church, a police department senior volunteer. You don't need to go through the pain. hopefully, someone in the Tuscan area can hook you up or help. Even the nurses from your dr office and tell them you'll give some a ride, they just need to ask you. Now you have me thinking. Uber does have first ride free coupons.

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And just post on Facebook...a friend of a friend...

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