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Getting a endoscopy next month will i be awake enuf to drive home?
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Not advised: You will get some anesthesia even though you won't be completely out. The anesthesia and pain meds may linger for a while after the procedure. So its advisable that you have someone drive you back home after the procedure.
Answered 3/20/2012
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