I had a dental cleaning appointment the first week of April that got cancelled. Here dentists' offices are allowed to re-open next week I think. They told me I'd be one of the first people called to reschedule. I'm going to politely decline for now. Taking extra good care of my mouth to hopefully negate any effects of not getting my 6th month cleaning.

I'm not sure I'd postpone a medical procedure - would depend on why I was supposed to have it.

I cancelled a doctor's app't for next week. Don't want to be anywhere near sick people. It was a regular check-up - nothing important.

My last appt to check the progress of my Invisalign treatment was canceled and they mailed me three sets of trays which took me forward six weeks to now. I have a previously scheduled cleaning appt on Wednesday and I also need the last two sets of trays. I'm going to call them on Monday to see if they want to keep the appt or if they want to mail the trays and re-schedule my cleaning. When I'm done with the last two sets of trays I need to be fitted for a retainer. I can use the last set of trays as a temporary retainer, but I don't want to put off getting the permanent retainer for too long.

I'll wait until I talk to my dentist. If he wants to cancel, the decision will have been made for me. If he feels comfortable seeing me, I'll have to decide if I'm comfortable keeping the appt or not.

Definitely waiting. And it may be a very long wait.

Dental offices are closed here except for emergencies.

Both my wife and I have had separate video follow up appointments with our primary care doc. They were scheduled in advance and of course had been intended as in office visits. It's a very satisfactory way to do it.

I have invisalign as well. In March, I went to the office (well the pavement in front of the office) and they gave me all of my trays--right through June. Invisalign has been so expensive I don't want to mess up either BUT i'm not sure I want to risk family health for straight teeth either. I'm more concerned about colonoscopy than my teeth. I put it off and I put it off and then this happened. I was supposed to get it done at 50 and I'll be 52 this fall. Yikes. I was so dumb to put it off.

I have a dentist's appointment scheduled in two weeks. If the offices are open, I will go because I have a chipped tooth that needs to be repaired. If it were just for a cleaning, I would skip the appointment.

I know this procedure wouldn't work for everyone, everywhere, but in my suburban area, I think medical offices should have you wait in your car and then text or call you when they are ready for you to enter the exam room.

Ours here are all closed except for emergencies. My cleaning in early April was cancelled, and I'm not sure when it will happen. For now we're just trying to be really on top of our dental hygiene.

I need to schedule an appointment for my yearly physical due in late May. Normally they won't renew my scripts for a BP med and statin until I at least schedule the appointment. I just called in to the pharmacy to get a 3 month refill of the Simvastatin and if the doctor approves it without a scheduled appointment I'll probably put off getting the physical until July.

Pain management doctor on Tuesday for shots. They just opened back up today, and I got in Tuesday.

I had the 6-month appt. lined up for the 4th and cancelled it. Couldn't get it rescheduled until July but right now I have no issues that I know of. Just don't like the idea of sitting there with my mouth wide open, I know that they mask up but I'd rather not. Besides, I could be carrying it and not know it and I'd be spreading it around in that small space. Just no.

Third week in June is quite a while away. If the colonoscopy were within the next few weeks or month, I'd cancel. At this point, why not just wait and see what things look by the 2nd week in June?

I have an eye doc appointment in June which I'll reschedule unless there haven't been any new cases in a few weeks. Husband and I do need dental cleanings because our dentist retired and we were in the midst of trying to find a new one when the virus situation started. We'll wait on that as well and just keep flossing and brushing and hoping for the best.

I had just been to our dentist for my checkup before everything was shut down, but a DH’s appointment was right after, so he is awaiting a reschedule. He has no issues, and he isn’t in a rush to go. We know he will take an emergency so that is always good to know.

My yearly eye exam was cancelled, so I will reschedule that when I can. No rush on that either as far as I’m concerned.

We have been getting weekly Covid updates and pep talks from our family physician. He has been keeping reduced office hours a couple of days a week for those who need him. We are coming up on the time for our comprehensive annual physicals, but again, no hurry as we are in good health and expect no major deviation from last year.

I have an EGD scheduled for next week. I have to be screened for the virus first and be quarantined 3 days before the procedure. I've been prescreened for it and paid the copay. Today got a call from a nurse at the hospital to call her back. Been trying for 2 hours and no one answers the phone. Called the operator and they sent me to 2 different other places trying to find this nurse. No luck. I'm assuming she was going to set up the covid test. So now I don't know if it's going to happen or not because I'm supposed to be tested Monday.

Got a call last week from the pain clinic to set up my injection I had postponed. This was before the governor actually said these places could open. I thought maybe they were anticipating them opening back up because he kept talking about it in his daily talks. I hope they haven't been open all this time. So that will happen in 2 weeks.

I think I'll put off routine dental exams for a while. I really need to get one child in for an eye exam.

Dh went to the regular doctor today for something that has been bothering him. He said they are hurting for business. People are afraid to go in. He said they were wearing face masks, shields and gloves. They had to go to half days because there was no business. They haven't seen anyone for Corona Virus and don't want to. Those people are routed elsewhere.

I had a phone visit with my cardiologist last week. He ordered blood work so I will be going to the lab next week and by the office for medication. No Dr visits.

I had a routine dental cleaning that was cancelled last month. Not sure when I'll call to reschedule. I have my yearly pap smear and other nonsense involved with that on monday. I schedule that a year in advance. I am going to that. They did call,text, and email me that I will have to have a face covering and come alone or I will not be allowed in. Luckily,I was given a lovely pink fabric face mask last week. I find it hard to breathe with it on, but I dont wanna reschedule the appointment. It's one of my least favorite things in the world and I just wanna get it over with.

I have to admit I was inappropriately amused at the face cover mandate for the gynecologist office. Cover your face, no undies required.

We both have annual skin checks with the dermatologist on the 7th, appts made a year ago. Our governor is supposed to speak this afternoon at 2:30. Regardless of what he has to say per dates opening offices, I'm thinking reschedule but I'm planning to call and discuss it with staff this afternoon.

My cleaning in March got rescheduled to beginning of July...we'll see what happens when it gets closer.

I called last week to schedule my annual doctors checkup for the first of June. Only thing that was mentioned and I thought it was silly was that if I was coughing or had a fever two weeks before the checkup to call. I agree that if anyone has those symptoms they should call before the appointment but doing it two weeks ahead of time just made me shake my head.

I do not know if all pharmacy's are doing it because I use mail order type unless it is for something that is a short term med but I received an email stating that the pharmacy would extend the scripts until April 30. I have not received another email nor looked at the website. I had ordered one thing that needed a doctor's permission because it was expired and they filled it after the email.

maifleur03, are you the same person who in the past had the user name maifleur?

Amylou, (saying with laughter in my voice): of course you have a pink face mask -- I would be shocked and appalled if you didn't and we would all have to chip in a get one for you! "Face mask on, undies off" -- lolololol!

My dentist office called a few days ago to cancel next week's cleaning. Basically they said 'don't call us, we'll call you when we're able to reschedule'. I'm not overly worried.

At my last colonoscopy, the doctor said to come back in three years, no make it two. Well, it will be split down the middle because my April appointment has already been moved to October.

"Cover your face, no undies required."

OMG, thanks for the chuckle!

I have a doctor appt. May 5th, but it will be over the telephone. No physical appts. for things like six months checkups. A first for me. I'm thinking of taking my blood pressure and temperature before the time of the appt. Right now I feel pretty good, so that's all I'll be able to tell him.

We have an appointment May 5 with the nurse practitioner and were called and told to be sure to wear masks when we come, which of course we will do.

My dentist’s office called me a few days ago to remind me of my appointment for a cleaning next Monday. Said they do health checks. I rescheduled for mid July. I am just not comfortable doing this. The AC service also left a voice mail that it’s time for a checkup. They were just here 3 months ago, so I think I will be fine just replacing the filters myself. I don’t even have relatives coming inside the house that don’t live here, so unless something breaks I don’t think it’s essential.

Both my husband and I each had several virtual appointments. One of mine was supposed to be a video conference, but it was conducted by phone because the video link didn't work. It was OK, but with video it would have been better. My husband's appointment was a successful video conference and it worked out just fine. All the bases were covered. My second appointment was scheduled to be just a phone appointment but again, it went very well, almost as good as in person. We always have our labs done ahead of any dr. visits so that we can discuss the findings.

Both my son appt and mine were canceled fir teeth cleanings in March. Lockdown is loosening on Monday. No way am I going for the teeth cleanings for a while-even though it’s ‘ free’ every 6 months with insurance. The eye dr sent emails in March offering to renew contact rx for 90 days. I am overdo for an exam but gladly had the contacts mailed. I’ll have to go when they run out. I’m not wearing them as often ( they are dailies) so they last longer. I had my Check up and lab work in February. Dr recommended a colonoscopy and stress test as routine for my age. I planned to do them by summer, but now I don’t think so. Also I should be planning my annual gyn visit about now. Everythings things pretty much on hold. If things go ok with the reopenings and we move up a phase with no issues I will make some appts, but not eye and teeth-too up close.

My dentist's office reopens on Monday. I had a crown appointment scheduled for next week but I cancelled it. I'll reschedule in a couple of months.

I have to get a shot in my right eye (it doesn't hurt) every month for wet macular degeneration. It's very important. There was no one else in the waiting room, one person at a time coming in, employees handing out masks and hand sanitizer. Not many employees were there either. I am glad I was able to see the doctor.

Our primary care doc isn't interested in a virtual or phone call. As long as we feel well, he's not interested in seeing us on the iPad. Our last annual physical was January. Unless one abuses their health and lifestyle, not much change happens in 6 months.

I have been fishing a few times and happened to see my doctor at the lake. He said, "you're looking good, Mr. X", so I won't be calling him. :)

If you aren't in a high COVID area and you need the appointment, I'd try to see them as soon as they reopen. Take the first appointment of the day, the first day of the work week. We just don't know if and when the virus may come back even worse.

I had a dental emergency and had to go in twice during the pandemic. I was nervous anticipating the appointment, but being the only patient there, I got over my fear.

I missed my scheduled cleaning last month and am having some sensitivity. Pretty sure I'll try to reschedule something for June. Received this email the other day:

We are happy to be reopening on May 4th. We will be following safety protocols in order to ensure safety for our patients and team members.

What we are doing:

• Medical Grade H13 Air Filtration throughout the office
• Hydrogen Peroxide rinses provided before treatment
• Screening patients before scheduling appointments
• Temperature scan performed before entering our office
• All patients must have a temperature less than 100.4 degrees
• Utilizing universal barrier precautions and personal protective equipment
• Use the continuous suction system and high volume evacuation
• Reduced number of patients in the office at a given time
• Call from your vehicle when you arrive for your appointment
• Removed all magazines and unnecessary items from the reception room
• Disinfecting the reception room, check-in and check-out counters, door knobs and bathrooms every hour and after every patient.
• AdvantaClean disinfected Air Duct and HVAC Systems

We encourage patients to contact us starting April 27th to schedule or reschedule the appointments cancelled due to the temporary closure.

Our office also completed Anti-Microbial Treatment throughout our office including Air Duct and HVAC system.

My biggest concern is all the chemicals being used to cleaning, are they using fragrance-free products?

Update: I spoke to my dentist's office today and they are not planning to see patients (except for emergencies) until July. My cleaning has been re-schedule for July 20, they are going to mail the last two Invisalign trays to me and I am to call them when I finish which will be mid-June. The dentist will then decide if he wants to see me then to fit me for a retainer or if that can also wait until July.

Elective surgeries are set to resume where I live. I am thinking about asking the doctor for Colonguard test though. I'm 51 1/2--I'm late for this procedure due to a family death and relocating an elderly parent and then my own health scare last summer--biopsy for endometrial cancer (turned out fine). I am wondering if I could do Colonguard and then pay the copay for a diagnostic colonoscopy when it's safer to go to hospitals/outpatient centers. Anybody have experience with Colonguard test?

I did have my EGD. The small hospital I went to has a surgery center in another building next to the actual hospital. I'm assuming they tested all the patients coming in that day since I had to be tested too. The rest of the hospital looked pretty dead. No cars in the parking lot at all. I did see two ambulances at the front when I pulled up to the hospital but they are in a completely different building. The recovery nurse did tell me she had been working partly in the covid unit, which didn't bother me until just now when I remembered it. Now I wonder if they get tested too? I have to go back for a CT scan now, which is near the ER entrance of the hospital. Hopefully there won't be a lot of people there.

My biggest fear is infecting the elderly relative with whom I share my home. However, we all have to to the best we can with our own health.

Dentist called to cancel DH’s appt. tomorrow. It is now set for August, he is to wear a mask and bring his own pen.

Sorry Elmer I did not see your earlier question but yes my original name was just maifluer. I signed out for a while and when I attempted to sign back in the system did not like my password nor my email address to reset it.

I am still scheduled for annual doctor's exam for June 1 but am thinking about doing the blood work a week before as I normally do but cancelling the exam. Have new doctor because mine had to retire for medical reasons and last year's was a slam, bam, thank you mam, see you next year.

I had decided to schedule my dermatology appointment, and I had it today. Masks required, only patient is allowed in the office, and they question you (about travel and contacts) upon entry, and take your temperature. Chairs have been removed in the waiting room so that everyone is 6 feet apart. When I got into the room, it smelled very antiseptic, of alcohol. I was completely at ease.

Thank you maifleur, I'd forgotten about the question.

We seem to be in much more agreement these days than we were sometimes in the past. Or much less disagreement. I know the confinement has taken away some of my normal spunk and that seems to have happened to others I know too.