needrealanswers 1 Posted October 9, 2023 Hello all...I really do not know how this works. Anyway here goes.. I am over 50 and I live with and take care of my 76 yr old mother. She had back to back strokes approximately 10 yrs ago. Recently she had another stroke. She has to go back into rehab soon. (shes not released from hospital yet) During all this mess I have tested positive for Covid. I would like some help with questions i have regarding both our well-being. Scheduled for my last office visit for next week and don't know how this (covid) may affect securing a surgery date. Any information out there from anyone in a similar situation would be most welcome. 1 BeanitoDiego reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
catwoman7 11,220 Posted October 9, 2023 a lot of people who had COVID had to wait until they were over it, but since your last office visit isn't until next week and your surgery might be scheduled for several weeks out, I doubt you're going to have any issues. 4 New To This23, BeanitoDiego, Arabesque and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SleeveToBypass2023 2,650 Posted October 10, 2023 CDC says now you have to quarantine for only 5 days and then wear a mask when you go out for 5 days. So I think you're probably going to be fine. How long ago did you test positive? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
needrealanswers 1 Posted October 10, 2023 tested positive on the 4th of october... my final visit with surgery is on the 18th. next week. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChunkCat 732 Posted October 11, 2023 My doctor's offices all ask if you've had a positive test within 10 days. Past that they don't care. Given the CDC's recommendations I don't think you'll have any issues at all. Your immune system should be over it well before your surgery date! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites