I Need a Covid Test

@DianneN (247186)
United States
June 16, 2021 5:36pm CST
The invitation has nothing to do with my discussion, but the Ice Princess designed it herself and insisted the printer use pink and gold, her favorite colors. She is such a pip! Anyway, I put off a colonoscopy during the pandemic, joy of joys, and went to talk to my gastroenterologist today. I have an appointment in July, but our hospital system still insists on covid tests even though the colonoscopy will be done in his clinic. I have heard they are very uncomfortable. Have you had one? I spent the entire pandemic staying safe just so I wouldn’t need that covid test and now look!
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@averygirl72 (37845)
• Philippines
17 Jun 21
Covid swab test hurts
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
17 Jun 21
Oh, drat! I was afraid that would be the case.
@averygirl72 (37845)
• Philippines
17 Jun 21
@DianneN My mother said that when she was hospitalized. She did not expect that the swab test actually hurts
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
17 Jun 21
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@wolfgirl569 (105945)
• Marion, Ohio
17 Jun 21
Even with being vaccinated? I thought that took care of it.
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@DaddyEvil (137257)
• United States
17 Jun 21
Even after being vaccinated, you can still get Covid. All the vaccination does is keep you from having long-term health problems if you do get Covid.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
18 Jun 21
@DaddyEvil That I know.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
17 Jun 21
Apparently not at hospitals or clinics.
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@kareng (59050)
• United States
17 Jun 21
Cute invitations!! Ugg, on your situation. I've been putting mine off too and hadn't thought about the covid testing, but I know that will be the rule at our clinic as well. My hubby had the rapid covid test and that is the one that goes way up your nose. I've heard the other one where you have to wait for results is not bad. But I'm guessing with the procedure, we will need rapid results. E
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@kareng (59050)
• United States
17 Jun 21
@DianneN Not I'm really dreading scheduling!!
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@kareng (59050)
• United States
17 Jun 21
@DianneN I was just talking to hubby about this and I had them backwards. The rapid test is the easy one! We will be okay!!
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
17 Jun 21
Thanks! I believe I will get the painful rapid test, too. Already my eyes are tearing, my nose hurts, and my brain aches. Nothing I can do about it.
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@rebelann (112780)
• El Paso, Texas
17 Jun 21
I didn't know a covid test included a colonoscopy how strange.
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@rebelann (112780)
• El Paso, Texas
17 Jun 21
It's the first time I've heard it took a colonoscopy to determine if a person had covid.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
17 Jun 21
@rebelann I think you misunderstand. Any medical procedure requires a covid test.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
17 Jun 21
It’s just for making sure I don’t have covid at the time.
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@LadyDuck (471338)
• Switzerland
17 Jun 21
I renounced to go to Italy because the Italian Customs police wants a certificate we had a Covid test performed no longer than 48 hours before crossing. Most people who had the test told me that it does not hurt, it's not nice but not too bad. This is a cute invitation.
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@LadyDuck (471338)
• Switzerland
17 Jun 21
@DianneN The idea to have a cotton swab up into my nose is not something I would appreciate. I am waiting for the saliva tests, I hope they will be soon distributed.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
17 Jun 21
@LadyDuck My doctor told me only the swab test is accepted.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
17 Jun 21
I wish I could postpone my procedure until the covid test becomes unnecessary, but I’m already overdue. I don’t blame you for not going to Italy. Thanks for the information, but I’m not looking forward to having cotton on a long stick shoved up my nose.
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@Hannihar (130218)
• Israel
17 Jun 21
@DianneN Yes, they are very uncomfortable. I did have one and never want one again. I do blood tests instead to make sure I am ok. That is too bad that you need a Covid test for the colonoscopy. How are you feeling?
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
18 Jun 21
Thanks for letting me know. That’s why I fear them. Glad you are proactive about your health! I’m feeling fine, just tired from the Bat Mitzvah festivities.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
22 Jun 21
@Hannihar Sounds good to me. Hope Sophie settled in quickly. It usually takes some cats about two weeks.
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@Hannihar (130218)
• Israel
18 Jun 21
@DianneN I can see why you are tired and take care. When we are bit more settled I want Sophie to get her shots and then take care of my health.
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@snowy22315 (180452)
• United States
17 Jun 21
Yes, I had to have two colonoscopies over the space of 15 months as part of a study,..what a nightmare. I will never do another one. I will swallow the camera or take a test, but the colonoscopy was bad. I guess maybe it was the doctor I had, I do think some are relatively painless.
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@snowy22315 (180452)
• United States
17 Jun 21
@DianneN No, this guy was an established doctor. I even told them to give me extra sedation because I wasn't knocked out easily.. Why are you worried about a Covid test? The swab think won't be fun, but I would rather have that than a colonscopy any day of the week!
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
17 Jun 21
@snowy22315 I'm afraid of the pain. No pain with colonoscopies. lol
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
17 Jun 21
So sorry about that! Perhaps the test was for the doctors to practice their first colonoscopies on people to see how they did. lol I've had several and none were a problem. I'd rather have one a month than have to get a covid test.
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@kaylachan (69370)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
17 Jun 21
Have you ever had a test for the flu? If not, then I'd say, yeah. The COVID test is the same as they use the flu. (cotten swab up the nose)
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@kaylachan (69370)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
17 Jun 21
@DianneN I've never had that done either. I know the true " diagonistic" test is cotten swab up the nose. However, my husband has been tested twice and the mobile unit that came to Pizza Hut, did the rapid finger stick test.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
17 Jun 21
Never had anything shoved up my nose except a peanut when I was 5. . Long cotton swab. Too long for me.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
17 Jun 21
@kaylachan I don’t know which is worse! I wouldn’t want my finger jabbed with a needed either. Hope your husband never had covid!
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@sjvg1976 (41281)
• Delhi, India
17 Jun 21
Swab test is easy to take. I have been tested for around 4-5 times. Have you not been vaccinated?
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@sjvg1976 (41281)
• Delhi, India
17 Jun 21
@DianneN what's the need of the test when you are fully vaccinated?
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
17 Jun 21
Wow! That’s a lot of tests! I’m fully vaccinated, but the doctor says they still must test for covid. The US has a lot of lunatics running around who refuse to get the vaccine. They believe it’s against their civil rights and some believe the vaccines are not safe. Others are Trump supporters.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
17 Jun 21
@sjvg1976 Medical procedures still require them.
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@kobesbuddy (78882)
• East Tawas, Michigan
17 Jun 21
Jay has been tested twice, but I've never had the Covid test.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
18 Jun 21
I hope it wasn’t painful for him.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
18 Jun 21
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@kobesbuddy (78882)
• East Tawas, Michigan
18 Jun 21
@DianneN He never said it was painful, but it's uncomfortable.
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@thelme55 (76944)
• Germany
17 Jun 21
Yes, I had colonoscopy a few years ago. I think I got anesthesia for having that test. I was glad the result of the test was good.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
17 Jun 21
@thelme55 Thanks so much.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
17 Jun 21
I’ve had several colonoscopies, all good. It’s the covid test I fear.
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@thelme55 (76944)
• Germany
17 Jun 21
@DianneN I can relate to your fear. We hope that the result is good for you.
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@LindaOHio (178131)
• United States
17 Jun 21
I've had several colonoscopies; and if they're done right, you won't feel a thing. Unfortunately, in my case, I was not given enough anesthesia for most of them; and it was very uncomfortable. Insist on the anesthesia. They don't like to give a lot because they want you up and out ASAP; but it's not fair. The covid test will be over in seconds. The prep, to me, (for the colonoscopy) is as bad as the test itself.
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
17 Jun 21
I have not had a test. I am sure it won't be that bad and will be quick.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
17 Jun 21
Had no idea you had it. Thanks for the heads up. Still not looking forward to it.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
17 Jun 21
@CarolDM Sorry!!!!! I misread it. That's what happens sitting in the sun and trying to myLot.
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
17 Jun 21
@DianneN No, I have not had the test.
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• Rupert, Idaho
17 Jun 21
Well hopefully it won't be too bad. I know they have ones now that aren't so harsh. Never took one myself because I never needed to.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
17 Jun 21
Thanks. The only one acceptable is that long swab. Not looking forward to it at all.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
22 Jun 21
@MommyOfEli2013 I will let you know. Dreading it.
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• Rupert, Idaho
18 Jun 21
@DianneN Hmm. Not sure about that. But I don't plan to ever take one Hope it won't be too bad then...
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@ptrikha_2 (46917)
• India
17 Jun 21
Yes from what I know, a colonoscopy can be very painful. And Covid test for a hospital checkup?
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@ptrikha_2 (46917)
• India
17 Jun 21
@DianneN Quite a strict rule but perhaps due to some valid reasons.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
17 Jun 21
I have had all painless colonoscopies and never had a problem. Yes, they won't allow anyone into a hospital or clinic for any procedure without a covid test two days before.
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@LeaPea2417 (37350)
• Toccoa, Georgia
17 Jun 21
My husband had a test and he said it was not that uncomfortable.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
17 Jun 21
I hope I can say the same.
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@rakski (122335)
• Philippines
17 Jun 21
never had one before. And it is the same here that you need to go under covid testing if you have a procedure
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@rakski (122335)
• Philippines
20 Jun 21
@DianneN the joke was that. They swab the brain itself. Lol
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
17 Jun 21
I will let you know if the swab goes into my brain. lol We have to follow the rules, unfortunately.
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@just4him (317040)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
17 Jun 21
I've had several tests. They're not that bad. You've endured worse and came out just fine. You will with this too. Very nice invitation.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
18 Jun 21
But you are much stronger than I am.
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@just4him (317040)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
18 Jun 21
@DianneN It doesn't hurt. It's more annoying than anything.
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@Shiva49 (26665)
• Singapore
17 Jun 21
Yes, I heard so too. At times, we have no choice. I need cataract surgery on the left eye; the right one done five years ago. But waiting for the pandemic to wane. Hope you stay healthy for years to come.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
18 Jun 21
Thanks so much and the same to you. I will need cataract surgery in a few years. Sigh….
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@RAOCV20 (270)
• Visakhapatnam, India
17 Jun 21
But it is necessary.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
17 Jun 21
Unfortunately, it is.
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