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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I took a Lyft and it was totally fine.    My health care provider didn’t ever say I could not do so. [/quote]

I am surprised they let you do this as everyone handles the anesthesia differently. I felt 100% fine after mine- walking fine and honestly could have driven myself home. However, my husband was a different story. He could barely walk to the car, almost fell outside the place and needed help getting into the house where he immediately went to sleep for a few hours. I can not imagine him just getting into a lyft.[/quote]

I almost thought I posted this. I too felt great after anesthesia and refused the wheelchair. I loved the nap for the procedure and could go about my day after I ate, though i followed the orders not to drive. My husband was a mess, needed assistance getting to our bed and actually needed to go the hospital within a few hours of being home. OP I say this not to scare you, but to make sure you don't just get an Uber and to make sure you aren't shy about sharing how you feel after and calling the doctor if you feel lousy. My husband's pulse dropped and there were other concerning signs. Also, nobody in his family does well with anesthesia so there may be some genetic thing with how they process that type of medication. Anyway, the point is a person with medical transport has probably seen more people coming out of these procedures and will let you know if they are concerned. They might even be able to stay with you if needed (ask the policy) though of course you'd have to pay for that.[/quote]

I mean, if you live an hour away from your health care provider, maybe.  But I felt fine and took a taxi 15 minutes and had no issues.  My spouse could have driven me but I told him not to bother.

Either way, no need to create such drama--just book a medical transport taxi--they're more $$ but hardly insurmountable for someone who has a job.[/quote]

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