If in the US, dial 211 to reach elder help, I think it's an Easter Seals funded project with some state funding too, designed to provide help in situations like this. You can also research local 'services for aging' and find the same number and the community service agencies that provide this type of assistance.
Most local community service agencies have a list of volunteer drivers that will provide this service for a very low fee. Just do not inform if you'll be alone post-op because they'll deny you the service; you have to say that a friend or family member will arrive as soon as you get home and call them, or some such.
I'm sorry that you're in a place where you don't have family or friends that you'd be comfortable asking this favor of, but I've been there myself and had to fool the same day surgery center (easier done as a retired RN) and convince them that I had someone to stay with me for 24 hrs post-procedure. In reality, I took a 4 hr bus ride to that city, stayed in a hotel, and had a taxi drive me to and from the same day surgery and then did an overnight in the hotel before taking the long distance bus back home the following day. I had to use a walker and the ppl were all very accommodating.
I trust that you'll get this worked out and pls have someone check in on you by phone at the least while in the first 24-48 hrs after surgery, just to be safe.
I trust that all goes well and your recovery is quick.
Doctors and surgical centers doing surgeries that require sedation will not permit you to get a ride through Uber, Lyft or a taxi. You will need to arrange a ride and a "responsible party" with a Home Care Agency or with Medical Transport Service that will also monitor you after your procedure. Most agencies require at least a 4-hour minimum shift and a procedure and follow-up monitoring may need a full day and/or night. You will pay for these services put of pocket. They are not covered by Medicare or insurance.
If ur on Medicaid for heath, they do contract with a transport company. Office of Aging usually provides bussing or knows where you can get it. American Red Cross has volunteers. Churches usually have volunteers.
There are agencies that provide this very service. There is a fee and you need to schedule with the service provider ahead of time for the level of service you need ( such as drive and drop off, vs drive, remain at facility during procedure ,return you home, provide any follow-up support you may need once home). You can request input on these services in whatever area you are in via your PCP office, Senior Community Services, or simply Google something like " home care services" and several options should pop up.
If you need a driver, chances are high that you will also be asked if someone will be with you for 24 hours. You can contact professional providrs in your area. They even offer transportation. You need to set this up a couple of weeks in advance
Medical providers will want the name of the person picking you up - so more than likely they won't let you leave with a commercial driving service (like Uber).
The first thing to do would be to ask your dr if you need someone with you after the surgery. If you do, it's not going to be safe to go home alone. It's also the same reason they don't let you leave in an Uber because if you aren't fully aware, it would not be safe to get in a car with a stranger.
Tell dr you have no ride and see what they recommend. They may know of a transport service that can handle this sort of thing - and - dr would tell you if you need someone to stay with you at home. Sometimes they can work with you to keep you overnight and let you be fully awake before returning home. If you're completely awake and aware, you could probably use an Uber.
Beavezu: Perhaps you should pose your question to the office scheduling your surgery. Also, the facility performing your surgery may require that someone stay with you for a twenty-four hour period and not just be a driver.
Most local community service agencies have a list of volunteer drivers that will provide this service for a very low fee. Just do not inform if you'll be alone post-op because they'll deny you the service; you have to say that a friend or family member will arrive as soon as you get home and call them, or some such.
I'm sorry that you're in a place where you don't have family or friends that you'd be comfortable asking this favor of, but I've been there myself and had to fool the same day surgery center (easier done as a retired RN) and convince them that I had someone to stay with me for 24 hrs post-procedure. In reality, I took a 4 hr bus ride to that city, stayed in a hotel, and had a taxi drive me to and from the same day surgery and then did an overnight in the hotel before taking the long distance bus back home the following day. I had to use a walker and the ppl were all very accommodating.
I trust that you'll get this worked out and pls have someone check in on you by phone at the least while in the first 24-48 hrs after surgery, just to be safe.
I trust that all goes well and your recovery is quick.
You can request input on these services in whatever area you are in via your PCP office, Senior Community Services, or simply Google something like " home care services" and several options should pop up.
The first thing to do would be to ask your dr if you need someone with you after the surgery. If you do, it's not going to be safe to go home alone. It's also the same reason they don't let you leave in an Uber because if you aren't fully aware, it would not be safe to get in a car with a stranger.
Tell dr you have no ride and see what they recommend. They may know of a transport service that can handle this sort of thing - and - dr would tell you if you need someone to stay with you at home. Sometimes they can work with you to keep you overnight and let you be fully awake before returning home. If you're completely awake and aware, you could probably use an Uber.
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