My (fit, healthy, 71 YO) father had a biopsy at 2pm today under general anaesthetic. It's a minor op obviously but the location (inside throat) means it will be done under general anaesthetic.
He has had the op and is now in recovery, I'm picking him up at 6pm.
The hospital told him the usual advice is not to be left alone for 24 hours after general anaesthetic.
I had something planned that means being out from 6-8am tomorrow morning. I really want to go but easily could and am more than willing to cancel.
He thinks I should still go because he will be asleep at that time anyway, and I obviously wouldn't be watching him sleep but would likely be downstairs, or asleep myself if I don't go out. He thinks it won't matter if I 'pop out'. I'm a bit more cautious.
What would you do?
YABU - don't go, too risky
YANBU - go, the risk is very negligible