Do You Need A Ride Home After An Egd?

[fattymcfatterson 107]

My coordinator did not mention that but as I am researching I am seeing some people do. I have all my tests Sept 14 but was planning on driving myself and going straight to work after. DO i need to take the day off??

Thank you sleeved friends!!

[grannyk 58]

Yes, you will need a driver because they give you conscious sedation and you should not drive after the procedure. And yes, you should take the day off for the same reason. I am a registered nurse, and one thing we always emphasize for our patients after any procedure like this is to have a driver, no ifs, ands or buts!!! K

[Spatters3 315]

Yes'm. My doctor's team was VERY adamant about this. I am surprised that no one told you this requirement.