To not go back to work?

[brasty]

I was at work yesterday, had a colonoscopy this morning with a sedative. I really do not want to go back to work this afternoon as I am so tired.
AIBU to just rest now?

[GlitterGlue]

You really shouldn't be at work after a sedative. You should be resting with someone there to look after you.

[SilverSpot]

Yeah don't go into work! You need to rest.

[brasty]

Okay, I will stay at home :)

[Butterymuffin]

Perfectly reasonable if you had a sedative.

[GlitterGlue]

Please do take it easy. Some people find they can feel quite out of it later in the day after sedation so don't drive etc.

[etap]

Obviously, just take it easy.

[elmo1980]

Blimey how did you spend yesterday at work if you had a colonoscopy today? When I had mine done I spent the entire day before on the loo after taking very strong gp prescribed laxatives as they need to have a clear path, so to speak.

Anyway not the point of the thread but yes definitely don't go to work this arvo.

[brasty]

I took the medication at 7pm and 9pm. Spent the evening on the toilet, but no issue with going to work.

[KityGlitr]

It's up to you and how you feel, and other factors like do you get sick pay and if not can you afford to take time off?

I had a laparoscopy and went back to work the following day, bloated and in a bit of pain but fine to work (was a sitting down all day job). Only later did I find out plenty of the women i worked with who'd had them done and women online often took a couple of weeks off afterwards to recover! I know everyone responds differently but if you're otherwise fit and healthy, there's no way the average person would need that long and it just seemed like a bit of taking advantage.

Listen to your body and if you are able to
take the time off without suffering for it in other ways go for it :)