S hd an outpatient procedure as a teen. He was released to our care and we went to a nearby restaurant for a meal. I was trying to stay near as he was still groggy from the anesthesia but he lurched way and ended up sprawled on the blacktop. Agree that those meds can do a number on the patient. Fortunately, S recovered fine after a meal and rest.
Ongoing pain meds are tougher and I’m sure can cause a ton of havoc on the body. 