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[wismiss]

I am scheduled to have a colonoscopy next Thursday.  I have to go to the hospital/clinic on Sunday morning for a Covid test.  Then, I have been told I must go directly home and stay home with no visitors until I go to the clinic on Thursday for the procedure.  I didn't realize that I would have to be isolated for three and a half days.  Wow!!! 

[Kachina624]

You poor thing.  I've been isolated with no visitors or human contact, or no shopping or outings since February.

You'll live.

[ECBG]

Goodness!  I can see their reasoning though. 

I know you'll be eating low residue (no red or orange jello), but we'll be here to keep you company.

Take care!

[hippiechick7897]

Tuck in. Read, watch tv, do some hobby activities and it will be over quick.

You can call and video chat to friends and family.

Good luck with your procedure.

[Linmo]

@wismiss Kudos to your medical facility for taking proper precautions.   I hope your procedure goes smoothly and the results are favorable.  In case you haven't had a colonoscopy before, the prep may feel worse than either the procedure or the quarantine!

[Sooner]

If they didn't tell you you had to quarantine, that is terrible! Very sloppy patient care not to warn you. 

[rms1954]

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@Sooner wrote:

If they didn't tell you you had to quarantine, that is terrible! Very sloppy patient care not to warn you. 

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Probably didn't want to loose the $ by being upfront and giving the patient a chance to change their mind.

[beach-mom]

@wismiss - I'll be thinking of you. To you, @Kachina624 and anyone else who is isolated:

You are isolated, but you are not alone. . . 

You always have us!   

[Azcowgirl]

@wismiss I went through the covid test and colonoscopy last Thursday, and the hospital I went to isn't having people do a quarantine.

I was told it is up to the individual hospitals.

Anyway, wishing you a good clean bill of health.... and hang in there, you will soon have it all behind you .

[Pearlee]

@Azcowgirl. 🤣 @ "...have it all behind you...". Good one!