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I have a colonoscopy scheduled for 0830. my boss wants me to go back to work at 1300? is this feasible? safe?

Q: i have a colonoscopy scheduled for 0830. my boss wants me to go back to work at 1300? is this feasible? safe?

No Not Safe: You are given sedation before colonoscopy&amp;you are discharged with instructions not to drive as you will still have effect of the seadatives used.If some one can drive you to work&amp;your work involves sit down job only.And some one will drive you home.In that case you may be able to show up at your job.You may still be sleepy&amp; groggy and may not be able to do much.Show your boss discharge instruction

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Dr. Yash Khanna answered

No Not Safe: You are given sedation before colonoscopy&you are discharged with instructions not to drive as you will still have effect of the seadatives used.If some one can drive you to work&your work involves sit down job only.And some one will drive you home.In that case you may be able to show up at your job.You may still be sleepy& groggy and may not be able to do much.Show your boss discharge instruction

Answered 6/19/2017

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A member asked:

I have a colonoscopy scheduled for 0830. my boss wants me to go back to work at 1300? is this feasible? safe?

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