wisdom tooth surgery

I live in Lancaster and tomorrow morning at 8AM will take the train over to Kendal to have wisdom tooth surgery (general anaesthesia). My husband and I were planning on taking the train back afterwards, but I just found out this morning they either allow you to take a taxi or get a ride from someone, but no train or bus transportation after the surgery. I thought about us staying at a b&b (which I am still considering); however, spending around £60 seems a bit much. Although it is probably small compared to the amount I would pay in the States, considering that the surgery is free here. My friend has agreed to pick us up as she has a car, but she cannot come to get us until about 5PM. She is very nice to offer, although I feel weird about her doing me such a favour and I also wonder if it means I would have to hang around the hospital for too long. I guess it is one of those times where I miss having family around. Honestly, I want to know what is the option that would make me feel most comfortable. Any advice would be great.

Sorry to hear about your surgery. I'm curious why they won't allow you to take public transport and to be honest would they even know? My friend had her wisdom teeth out via general anesthetic and she still manage to pick her kids up from school that afternoon. She didn't drive of course but she was absolutely fine just a big groggy.

Sorry to hear about your surgery. I'm curious why they won't allow you to take public transport and to be honest would they even know? My friend had her wisdom teeth out via general anesthetic and she still manage to pick her kids up from school that afternoon. She didn't drive of course but she was absolutely fine just a big groggy.

Thanks!

I wonder that as well. I actually think the train would be easier to manage considering it is smoother and much quicker than being in a car. I'm not sure if they check up on people or not, but I figure it is a good idea to figure out how people deal with the rules. I am also quite nervous about the surgery, which doesn't help!

I can understand why they wouldn't want you to take public transport by yourself after wisdom tooth surgery- I had general anesthesia as well and was almost completely out of it afterwards.  For the first couple of hours after the surgery I could barely stand up or talk, much less try and take the train or bus on my own.  But since your husband will be with you to help, you could probably manage it (albeit very carefully)- I'm not sure why they still don't want you to take a train in that case. Hmm.

Can you take a taxi to the train station? 

Can you take a taxi to the train station? 

Indeed and if you take the taxi to a certain station the ride is very short to Lancaster. I wonder is the NHS worried that I will sue them if I get hurt?

When I had my wisdom teeth surgery, I had IV sedation too and I was out of it for ours after the surgery.  My friend went with me and took me home but I have no idea how I got home.  One minute I was being woken up by the dentist and the next minute I was in my room, puking my guts out and it was hours later.  I can see why they wouldn't let you take public transport.  Good luck with everything!

June

My experience was very similar to June and Andrea's.  I had trouble standing and was completely out of it.  I too can see why they advise against using public transportation.  I hope everything goes well!

Keith had his out last year and had IV midazolam.  Made him nice and lovey, but a bit helpless. I walked him home, as it is just across the road, and he was fine.  Have you phoned them and asked about it or was it just something in the letter you were sent? 

Keith had his out last year and had IV midazolam.  Made him nice and lovey, but a bit helpless. I walked him home, as it is just across the road, and he was fine.  Have you phoned them and asked about it or was it just something in the letter you were sent? 

Thanks for your response.

The nurse called and asked me some questions this morning and then the transportation issue came up.

Thanks for the responses. My husband just booked a budget hotel so I can crash right into bed after the surgery; from the sounds of peoples' experiences, that is probably the best idea! The hotel is right near the train station so it won't take long to get back home in the morning. Now I should probably take my nail polish off as that was mentioned in the letter from the hospital!

My experience was the same as June's.

Glad you've worked out what you're doing.

One piece of advice... make sure someone goes over after care with you before you have the surgery. The morons who did mine just sent me home with a sheet of paper. I spent hours spitting afterwards (which is a big no-no) because I was too out of it to manage reading the bit of paper afterwards. I've heard a few other people have the same experience.

I wonder why you have to take off your nail polish...

I wonder why you have to take off your nail polish...

So they can see the colour of your fingernails.

My experience was the same as June's.

Glad you've worked out what you're doing.

One piece of advice... make sure someone goes over after care with you before you have the surgery. The morons who did mine just sent me home with a sheet of paper. I spent hours spitting afterwards (which is a big no-no) because I was too out of it to manage reading the bit of paper afterwards. I've heard a few other people have the same experience.

I wonder why you have to take off your nail polish...

Thanks for the suggestion. I have read some info online about avoiding dry socket, although that information is probably less scary when conveyed in person. I'll try and make sure they give me all the necessary information before I am out of it.

Ha, can't say I have figured out the logic behind all of the 'medical advice', but at least some of it is amusing.

So they can see the colour of your fingernails.

Oh, I see! Okay, then maybe you can tell me why the nurse asked me my religion over the phone and what they would actually do with that information. That made me feel a bit anxious; I am sure it is obvious I have never had surgery.