Driving

You should not drive any vehicle (including riding a bicycle) for at least 24 hours after a general anaesthetic. We do not tolerate people driving with alcohol in their blood. Similarly, you should be certain that all sedative drugs have been eliminated from your body before attempting to drive.

Returning to work

You can return to work when you feel able to do so, as guided by your surgeon and family doctor. From the anaesthetist’s point of view, within the first 24 hours you should remain at home. Also within that time you should not drive, operate any machinery, or make any important decisions. After 24 hours you can return to work, although you may feel more tired than normal at the end of the day.