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Due to pain in my side, I am scheduled for a colonoscopy in a few days from now. Because this is a medical procedure where anesthesia is used, the hospital requires that I have an escort (PLATONIC. Don't get the wrong idea!) to make sure that I get home after it's all done. (S/He doesn't necessarily have to drive if I'm awake enough.) I do not know all the details but apparently it's a legal matter for the hospital...the escorting person may or may not have to sign a form. An Uber driver or cab driver does not qualify; this has to be someone I know. The problem is this: I don't know anyone in my area nearly well enough.
My basic character (& certain previous experiences) has led me to a mostly solitary life. I don't need or want lots of company around, etc. The drawback is in situations like this, I have no one to ask. I have very few friends & none of them are particularly close.
This procedure is scheduled for the 7th of next month. Right now it's June 26th. I could reschedule the procedure but gut conditions can be serious, so I do not want to put it off. How do I find someone who can or will do this? (link)
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Don't reschedule I REPEAT DON'T RESCHEDULE. If you do you're screwed for an indefinite amount of time and perhaps a year even because of COVID backup and these procedures up until now being cancelled.
Do you not have a parent, aunt or uncle you could ask? If not have the procedure done anyway. All they will make you do is wait a few hours or perhaps 24 which isn't so bad there until they know you can drive yourself home and or leave.
All they will do is keep you there until it's safe for you to leave which won't be that long. They just can't immediately let you leave because you're still doped up and considered intoxicated if you drove.
What you need todo is contact the doctor who will be doing this. Tell them that you don't have anyone at all who can take you home after. Ask them if they can arrange for someone to drop you off at home so you are safe. They may be able to arrange this if you just ask.
You are having this done for a reason and likely a very good one that would only get worse if you put it off. There's a way of getting around the issue of not having a ride. They can help you get one or at the very worst they can keep you in and wait for the drugs to wear off and until they are confident you can drive home. You may wait extra time but it's no big deal. They tend to release people on their own fairly easily.
You likely aren't the only person in this position and they no doubt deal with this all the time and have a plan for those unable to leave on their own or with anyone. I would call the specialist who is in charge and tell them this and see what they can arrange for you. Don't cancel. It's HUGE mistake if you do that. You'll be at the back of the list of people waiting since COVID-19 began that way.
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This is excellent advice. I hadn't thought about just staying on the premises long enough to fulfill medical/legal requirements...plus solidadvice4teen's perspective is savvy, from a direction I hadn't considered. It's street-smart advice, which is the best kind.
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