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aim
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Getting home from egg retrieval
Has anyone been allowed to drive home after egg retrieval if they had anesthesia?
I literally cannot find anyone who can take me to my retrieval. I have no idea what I am going to do and I am trying to figure out if I can convince them to let me drive. I have a feeling that won't let me.
Ugh
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Getting home from egg retrieval
They ask if you have a driver but very few places actually check to make sure. If no driver where I work, pt have to remain a few extra hours before they can be let go
FYI, they are not going to say yes, you can drive. Anesthesia Lic is on the line, they will say no you need a driver. Ask for other options like I mentioned, staying longer etc
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| Posted 10/14/16 7:08 PM |
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aim
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Re: Getting home from egg retrieval
Posted by hmm
They ask if you have a driver but very few places actually check to make sure. If no driver where I work, pt have to remain a few extra hours before they can be let go
FYI, they are not going to say yes, you can drive. Anesthesia Lic is on the line, they will say no you need a driver. Ask for other options like I mentioned, staying longer etc
Good to know! I will def ask about staying longer.
Thanks!!!!!
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| Posted 10/14/16 7:12 PM |
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Peainapod
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Re: Getting home from egg retrieval
can they just call you a car service?
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| Posted 10/14/16 7:50 PM |
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WannaBeAMom11
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Getting home from egg retrieval
If they don't can you take an uber or if you feel comfortable posting where you are having it done maybe one of us can help you.
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| Posted 10/14/16 7:51 PM |
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jus183
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Getting home from egg retrieval
Li ivf I think had my husband sign something saying he will be taking me home I don't think they would have done procedure without having a plan to get me home :-/
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| Posted 10/14/16 8:05 PM |
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Peainapod
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Re: Getting home from egg retrieval
Posted by jus183
Li ivf I think had my husband sign something saying he will be taking me home I don't think they would have done procedure without having a plan to get me home :-/
Yeah, RMA was the same. They made sure someone was there to take me home. I wasnt groggy so much, but i was tired. and it was a 40 min drive from the surgery center to home.
I wish I could come drive you!!
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| Posted 10/14/16 8:10 PM |
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hmm
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Re: Getting home from egg retrieval
Posted by Peainapod
can they just call you a car service?[/QUOTE.
my office would not allow us to let a pt get in a cab, knowingly.
Reason, its "unsafe" pts are groggy and something could happen to them.
You can try and say, my ride is meeting me at the door.
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| Posted 10/14/16 8:42 PM |
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hmm
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Re: Getting home from egg retrieval
Posted by aim
Posted by hmm
They ask if you have a driver but very few places actually check to make sure. If no driver where I work, pt have to remain a few extra hours before they can be let go
FYI, they are not going to say yes, you can drive. Anesthesia Lic is on the line, they will say no you need a driver. Ask for other options like I mentioned, staying longer etc
Good to know! I will def ask about staying longer.
Thanks!!!!!
I know what it was like, single and going this route alone.
I had trouble finding someone to take me. I live near the train so I was able to take the LIRR to appt but struggled to locate someone to pick me up
PS, I never told anyone I was going though IVF until my ER, when I had to try and find a ride home
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PhyllisNJoe
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Re: Getting home from egg retrieval
It's not safe to drive after anesthesia. Even if you feel fine , you're reflexes are not as quick as you would think and it can put you or others in danger.
I'd call them and ask them what protocol is for this. They may have you wait longer (to wake up) and then take a cab
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| Posted 10/15/16 8:08 AM |
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MrsDrMatt
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Re: Getting home from egg retrieval
Posted by WannaBeAMom11
If they don't can you take an uber or if you feel comfortable posting where you are having it done maybe one of us can help you.
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| Posted 10/15/16 1:21 PM |
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Joann
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Re: Getting home from egg retrieval
At Cornell, in my experience, they made sure I had someone with me. Also, during my IVF orientation, the nurse specifically said that we can't use "the cab driver" as our adult.
Maybe you can look into a nursing service for a day?
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| Posted 10/15/16 3:51 PM |
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aim
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Re: Getting home from egg retrieval
Thank you all!!!
A car service is normally not acceptable. They want to see who is with you and I've been walked out with my friend's to her car to boot.
I want to say that a few of you sweet, sweet ladies offered me a ride. I just can't say how deep your generosity runs through my heart. Thank you!
I thought I would need to fly my brother in, but my friend told me this morning that she can help me. Whew!
I started this cycle a few days ago. I had 9 beautifully resting follicles as my dr said. So let's see what this IVF cycle brings 
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| Posted 10/15/16 7:33 PM |
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jus183
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Re: Getting home from egg retrieval
Yay!!! So glad you found someone to take you home. Now that's one less thing to worry about praying for this cycle for you!!!
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| Posted 10/16/16 12:47 AM |
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Gonzo
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Getting home from egg retrieval
Glad you found somebody to take you home too. What day did you do the ER? I did one on Friday (thought it was going to be yesterday). Anxiously waiting further results (on what may make it to day 5 for testing as doing pgd (partially covered by my insurance- though so many other things are no longer). Good luck.
Also, if this one doesn't "take" I will need to go elsewhere with my insurance from where I went for this one. Where are procedures held at LI IVF? Is it all Melville? I loved RMA when I had a consultation with them- but having all procedures in Manhattan is too difficult (though I used to live only a few avenues away from where they are- when I did live in Manhattan- not convenient at all now).
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| Posted 10/16/16 11:52 AM |
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IUIGirl
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Getting home from egg retrieval
So glad you were able to find someone! Best of luck with the ER!!!!
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| Posted 10/17/16 9:10 AM |
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Re: Getting home from egg retrieval
Aim, when is your egg retrieval?
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| Posted 10/18/16 1:06 PM |
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aim
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Re: Getting home from egg retrieval
Posted by MemorialDayBride12
Aim, when is your egg retrieval?
They are thinking about the 25th.
We will see if I go right into a transfer on day three or if any embryos do well and can go to day 5/6 for genetic testing.
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