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OLD thread but restrictions are the same re any Surgery of importance where a person was under or had a Hospital stay.
They will NOT release anyone due to LIABILITY etc.
Someone has to pick the patient up......Family member or Friend and NOT a TAXI.
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Originally Posted by DavidJK
You bet that's the way he would have left with or without liability. I've had several family members come home by taxi after surgery.
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Originally Posted by JayN
Who cares? It's the patient who decides how he/she wants to leave the hospital. No doctor tells me how to live my life.
I was always told that the reason that you have to have a family member or friend drive you home rather than take a taxi is in case you have complications, pass out or die. A friend would act in your best interests but a stranger, who is concentrating on driving a taxi ,wouldn't know or care what to do. You may find yourself just dumped on the side of the road. Probably in a big city, where riding in a cab is typical and maybe the doorman can make sure that you get to the door of your apartment it would be OK.
When I had eye surgery and was still pretty groggy from the anesthetics & pain medication AND had patches over both eyes, the doctors office specifically told my friend to help me inside the house, make sure that I took the pain medicine & antibiotics and go directly to bed (after she drove me home). Not many cab drivers could be trusted with that responsibility. And, some, bull-headed people would probably think that they would be able to drive themselves home even though the anesthetics wouldn't totally wear off for a few hours and both eyes were patched.
It varies on the type of surgery you had and how much time you had after the surgery. I'm sure that in some cases it would be perfectly fine but in other cases the patient could be in danger of relapsing or having complications on the way home.
I agree with you, Germaine...it's wise to have someone look after you in those unclear and often painful moments leaving the hospital. I've been fortunate to always have had my husband there.
I would really like to know how the OP's surgery went, if his mom ever found out, how the home nurse option worked out. I know a lot of parents piped in saying they'd be hurt if they weren't told and then started flinging a few other issues at the guy...truth is, he MAY have issues...but I defy anyone to say they don't also have issues. Everyone does...some minor, some major, but still!!
When I was ill, many years ago, my apetite was non-existent. So my sister, who I told repeatedly not to bring anything, would bring whole meals over. I knew she spent a lot of time AND money on it...so I should be grateful and just let her "help" me. But I told her that I couldn't eat any of it, and that my husband was so "nervy" that his stomach was in constant turmoil. We didn't know what the outcome would be, so food wasn't a top priority. I ended up tossing out most of the food from spoilage...which, if she bothered to listen or respect me, would know that I despise wasting food. I worried more about her wasting her money that actually "helping" me. So...if your parent is like that? Sometimes it's best to keep your distance.
I was always told that the reason that you have to have a family member or friend drive you home rather than take a taxi is in case you have complications, pass out or die. A friend would act in your best interests but a stranger, who is concentrating on driving a taxi ,wouldn't know or care what to do. You may find yourself just dumped on the side of the road. Probably in a big city, where riding in a cab is typical and maybe the doorman can make sure that you get to the door of your apartment it would be OK.
When I had eye surgery and was still pretty groggy from the anesthetics & pain medication AND had patches over both eyes, the doctors office specifically told my friend to help me inside the house, make sure that I took the pain medicine & antibiotics and go directly to bed (after she drove me home). Not many cab drivers could be trusted with that responsibility. And, some, bull-headed people would probably think that they would be able to drive themselves home even though the anesthetics wouldn't totally wear off for a few hours and both eyes were patched.
It varies on the type of surgery you had and how much time you had after the surgery. I'm sure that in some cases it would be perfectly fine but in other cases the patient could be in danger of relapsing or having complications on the way home.
It's none of their business what you do after surgery and how you leave the hospital. What will they do? Grab me by the ear? LOL That would make a nice lawsuit.
Don't tell. If you have to wonder about how much trouble it would be to not tell her, instead of thinking about what is best for your health....you have your answer.
My parents are the same. I am 36, but treated like a 17 year old no matter what! I'm even married. My mother tells all my personal things I ask her not to tell too.
I tried to do the right thing REPEATEDLY-I regretted it every time! Now, I take care of me first cause mom clearly will care about gossip and drama first. This is a good loving mother, she just can't let me grow up. So she forces me to either lie or hear her cry-guess which is easier?
GOOD LUCK!
Last edited by daniblu; 10-08-2013 at 05:58 AM..
Reason: More to say
That's my personal motto. I keep many secrets from my parents, just as I keep many secrets from people at work.
When I tell someone something, it's because they need to know what I'm saying.
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