taxi cabs

why is it you can't take a taxi from the hospital after surgery? does anyone know the answer to this question. i was planning to stay in town for a week after and i cant take a taxi to my hotel. At least thats what the paperwork say. any answers?

Maybe it is because if your family or friends pick you up they would have a little bit more concern about how you feel than what a taxi driver would. Also, I know when I came home from the hospital, we had to stop at walmart to get the pain medicine. That might be a good question to ask the doctor.

Here is the scoop - they are concerned for your health and well being.  They don't want you to be taken advantage of my a person you do not know, you will be weak and need some assistance as well. I'm sure there are plenty of people here who would volunteer to come pick you up from the hospital, but if you were in a tight situation here is how I got around it once. I had a in/out minor medical procedure a year or so ago and my husband couldn't get off work so I "pre-arranged" for a specific taxi driver to pick me up at a specific time.  I'd kept the names of a couple drivers I'd had to/from the airport so I had some knowledge that he wasn't sleazy (sorry, don't mean to offend anyone can make you feel uncomfortable).  Anyway, he called me on his cell phone when he was close and I had the nurse wheel me down to the front door.  I told a little fib to the nurse that he was a friend of mine that just happened to also drive a cab.  But, back to what I said before... if you need a ride, please let us know when/where and someone will step up to the mound to help you out.

I had to take a taxi from the hospital in California once because DH was out of town for the day and all I had to have was special permission from the doctor.  Ask Dr. H. Hugs, Lana

When is your surgery date?  If I know ahead enough, I will be able to leave work early and come and drive you.  I only live 45 minutes away.  Colette

Hi I live in sedalia about 2 blocks from the hospital and would be glad to drive you. When is your surgery?

WOW! i have a wow moment and i havent lost a pound. lol . You all are so nice. Bev and Colette. I wont dare inconvience you that way. But it is so nice to know you will be willing to do this for a total stranger. i am so blessed to have found this site.  i have an appointment on the 15th so im gonna ask why it say that about the taxi. I will have someone with me but he does not drive. I'm speechless at your generous offer. Thank you . My surgery is on the 30th. i have got to figure out how to change my profile to add that.