LP procedure

Is the lumbar puncture outpatient or inpatient? My boyfriend is getting one and they didn't tell us. Will he be able to go to work the next day? Thanks

[COBOB]

Usually outpatient.  If he isn't doing physical lifting and there are no complications, most people return to work the next day.

Bob
  

[COBOB]

Usually outpatient.  If he isn't doing physical lifting and there are no complications, most people return to work the next day.

Bob
  

[winonaharane]

thank u Bob =)

[Lulu54]

I agree completely with Bob - from my experiences I had absolutely no problem and could have gone to work the next day.  As a precaution, and on the advice of many people here, I took a day off work just to be sure.

Here's hoping all goes well - if you have other questions, feel free to ask.
Lulu