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Driving myself home after surgical abortion?

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123Tung · 13/05/2019 11:35

Im having a surgical abortion on Wednesday. have anyone experience driving themselves home after a surgical abortion?

OP posts:
ThanksItHasPockets · 13/05/2019 12:13

Some hospitals have groups of volunteers who offer lifts to people who need them. They wouldn't need to know what procedure you had had if you didn't want them to.

NoSauce · 13/05/2019 12:15

Please don’t drive, it’s unsafe for you and unfair on other people if you should have an accident. Could you borrow the money of someone for a taxi?

ems137 · 13/05/2019 12:16

I drove home when I had one in September. I felt totally fine. I waited in the clinic in the recovery room for around an hour having loads of tea and biscuits then went. I obviously had to lie and say someone was picking me up when they asked but no one checked.

When I had the same procedure at a hospital for D&C I couldn't have driven hone at all so maybe it's right about the anaesthetic being less strong?

Alsohuman · 13/05/2019 12:18

Your insurance would be invalid. If you were involved in an accident it would be a lot more expensive than taking a taxi.

ControversialFerret · 13/05/2019 12:19

Please don't.

Can a MNer help with giving you a lift? Can you post the name of the city/town so that people can see if they are nearby?

GarnierBBCream · 13/05/2019 12:22

I'd lie and take a bus.

OwlBeThere · 13/05/2019 12:25

Where do live OP? If you’re in the South Wales area I’ll happily pick you up.

justilou1 · 13/05/2019 12:36

No way.. the medication makes you space out. You will forget parts of that day for the rest of your life. You can’t risk driving.

outvoid · 13/05/2019 12:48

Not a good idea. Had two ERPC’s following missed miscarriages, pretty sure surgical abortion will be the same. No way was I fit enough to drive or even walk home following it.

You need someone to collect you or a taxi/public transport even. It’s not worth risking killing yourself or someone else driving.

GarnierBBCream · 13/05/2019 12:52

I've had two ERPCs and tbh, the GA from them didn't space or knock me out at all. In fact, I tried to get up out of bed from them and other than telling me no they didn't seem bothered and I went home soon after. We live far from family and had recently moved area so I had no one to collect me, also could not afford a taxi and my partner had to stay with our toddler so I lied and said a friend was coming and took a bus home.

PhillipeFellope · 13/05/2019 12:54

How much would a taxi cost for you there and back op?

hibbledibble · 13/05/2019 12:55

Are you having it under anesthetic or sedation? If so it is illegal and dangerous to drive home. You are not only endangering yourself, but others on the road too.

If you can't afford a taxi, and really have no one you can ask then put your location here. A Mumsnetter may be able to help you.

Goodenough06 · 13/05/2019 13:00

Could you maybe get a bus? I did once when I had (fairly minor) surgery on my leg and I knew I wouldn't be able to drive.
I think they NHS provide help with transport if you really need it... although I could be wrong on that.

PookieDo · 13/05/2019 13:02

I had one under no sedation because I had to drive myself home
I waited an hour in the clinic to let the main pain pass then drove home
I had no choice but I don’t advice no sedation either TBH it was so very painful but I did manage it

babysharkah · 13/05/2019 13:02

GA or cervical block? GA you wont be able to, cervical I could have driven home, was on my own and got a train across and tube across London with no problem.

Atalune · 13/05/2019 13:03

The south west here and could help if you’re local to me?

Can anyone lend you the £ for a cab? A trusted friend?

Are you young....could you speak to a teacher if this is the case?

negomi90 · 13/05/2019 13:05

Speak to the hospital, many have patient transport for things like this. Or ask friends/family either for a lift or taxi money.
If you drive and something happens, you will not be insured and will potentially face criminal charges.

Boofay · 13/05/2019 13:05

Cardiff based and can drive you, if that helps. I am a registered childminder so have police and social services checks. Think of the offers on this thread as unpaid taxis!

Please don't drive yourself, OP xxx

GarnierBBCream · 13/05/2019 13:05

I think they NHS provide help with transport if you really need it... although I could be wrong on that.

If you are chronically ill or a child some trusts will reimburse, but provide it, no.

PregnantSea · 13/05/2019 13:26

Usually for something involving a general they won't allow you to leave until the person who is driving you arrives, whether it be a friend, relative or taxi. I don't think you're even allowed to get a bus home.

GarnierBBCream · 13/05/2019 13:29

Some places are pretty lax and don't check, Sea. I took a bus. Some people are truly alone, and if they are having a termination they may want to be, but can still manage on public transport.

Elclr · 13/05/2019 13:32

I did. But I chose to have no sedation so I could do so.

I wouldn't advise it, I remember every second and very much wish I didn't. But. It is possible if you choose to be fully awake.

I know how hard it is to feel you can't ask for help. Sending all my love Flowers

FrenchJunebug · 13/05/2019 13:36

you can't drive yourself. I had to have somebody to walk home with me after mine.

T2705 · 13/05/2019 13:40

Hi,

I have done this but chose no sedation in order to be able to drive home. For me, it was the only option, I felt ok about the procedure and I have a fairly high pain threshold.

I managed ok, I didn't find it too painful. It very much depends on you.

Elclr · 13/05/2019 13:42

I will agree with PP. I felt no pain without the sedation, just discomfort