Wow What a slap in the face! (vent) - Page 9

puttypiesmom · ‎10-11-2017

The odd thing about some colonoscopy doctors requiring someone there for you is that propofol doesn't make you drowsy. It did not impair me at all and I could have driven home. I did have someone to drive me though. I wish I could have done it on my own though without inconveniencing someone else.

tansy · ‎01-02-2011

@onionsoup wrote:
The odd thing about some colonoscopy doctors requiring someone there for you is that propofol doesn't make you drowsy. It did not impair me at all and I could have driven home. I did have someone to drive me though. I wish I could have done it on my own though without inconveniencing someone else.

Propofol knocks me for a loop. Last time I didn’t even remember being wheeled out to the car or the ride home.

NYC Susan · ‎03-13-2010

@Nancy Drew wrote:
I would be upset if she said she was busy and you found out she was just going to the movies. However she is already caretaking a baby. That doesn’t sound like a selfish, lazy women to me.I mean in this case maybe you are the one who is being less than kind to her. Is there anyone else who can take you?

Yes, and there's almost certainly another side to this story. Maybe the SIL drives the OP around all the time and does her favors without any reciprocation. We don't know of course, but it's certainly possible that the SIL feels the same as many posters here who feel that they're being taken advantage of by someone. Maybe she feels taken advantage of by several people, with the OP not even being the worst offender, but she has decided not to immediately say "yes" to everything anymore.

Of course we only know what the OP has posted, but knowing the other side of the story could be all the difference. There could be something going on in the SIL's life that the OP is unaware of. (And I still don't see the SIL saying no. It was an odd time to ask, and she was probably caught off guard. She did ultimately say that it was possible that she could drive the OP, so it certainly wasn't a flat-out no or anything I would consider to be a slap in the face.)

puttypiesmom · ‎10-11-2017

@tansy wrote:
@onionsoup wrote:
The odd thing about some colonoscopy doctors requiring someone there for you is that propofol doesn't make you drowsy. It did not impair me at all and I could have driven home. I did have someone to drive me though. I wish I could have done it on my own though without inconveniencing someone else.
Propofol knocks me for a loop. Last time I didn’t even remember being wheeled out to the car or the ride home.

It's possible that your doc also gave you a mild sedative. My doctor did not and I was fully cognizant, able to walk and we went out to eat first before driving me back.

Annabellethecat66 · ‎03-12-2010

I agree with just about everyone here. I also agree that true friendships are hard to come by these days and I hope you don't let (what sounds like) a slight misunderstanding get in the way of your friendship.

We all have 'off' days. Sometimes I know I'll overthink something (I'll hear something in the voice) and read something into the words that on another day I wouldn't have given it a thought (you know what I mean).

So, please don't let this go any farther. Things have a way of building if allowed to go very long. So, go ahead and tomorrow do what you need to do to repair the relationship.

My guess is your friend didn't think as much about it as you have and if I were you, I wouldn't even mention it. Life is too short to dis any relationship (no matter how big or small).

NYC Susan · ‎03-13-2010

@onionsoup wrote:
@tansy wrote:
@onionsoup wrote:
The odd thing about some colonoscopy doctors requiring someone there for you is that propofol doesn't make you drowsy. It did not impair me at all and I could have driven home. I did have someone to drive me though. I wish I could have done it on my own though without inconveniencing someone else.
Propofol knocks me for a loop. Last time I didn’t even remember being wheeled out to the car or the ride home.
It's possible that your doc also gave you a mild sedative. My doctor did not and I was fully cognizant, able to walk and we went out to eat first before driving me back.

I've had colonoscopies twice, and could not have driven home either time. No mild sedative first.

Personally, I'm glad they're cautious. I don't want to be on the road with cars driven by people who may or may not be impaired. Everyone reacts differently, and even the same person might react differently at different times. It's an inconvenience for sure, but it's a good thing they're so cautious.

sassenach1 · ‎03-09-2010

I completely agree with @software. A rule requiring someone to accompany and stay during a procedure is absurd. I did it for most of my life for my mother. I do not ever want my kids or anyone to have to do that for me. Lyft ( i stopped using Uber) is perfectly reliable and professional.

Posh Poodle · ‎06-27-2011

A lady in our bible study group is alone and single, having a procedure done this month. She asked if anyone in our group would be willing to take her and wait and then take her home, and she would happily pay for gasoline. I thought that was nice of her to offer that. So is there a group or club you belong to with whom someone could help you out with your conundrum? Perhaps a senior citizens group or bingo group or faith based organization? Just tossing some ideas out there. . .

puttypiesmom · ‎10-11-2017

I just looked up propofol and it does say it can cause drowsiness. Odd that it didn't have that affect on me. In fact my driver was expecting to help me into the car but no help was needed. I was walking, smiling, talking and hungry. Couldn't wait to eat which we did at a nearby restaurant, not fast food but a full service restaurant.

Love my grandkids · ‎11-24-2013

In my area, a cab is fine as long as you have one deliver you and pick you up. Or contact their Social Services people here. Sometimes they can help with that, vouchers, transportation, and so on . At least that's the way it is here.