Happy 4th of July! Thank you for the great suggestions listed here about travel to Mayo Rochester. We are leaving this morning, driving to Sacramento to board a non-stop flight on Delta to MSP. From there we use a shuttle for the hour and half drive to Rochester. I spoke with the PA in the Cardiovascular Surgery Dept on Wednesday this week to go over Covid-19 questions. They have changed the appointment schedule for Pre-Op patients. Now all Pre-op lab work is done through one 'stick' at your Covid test. Both nasal and blood are tested. Your companion is only screened by questions and has to wear a mask, as all who enter do. So consolidating the labs with Covid was a good idea. Less stress. And those who face surgery surely are stressed.
We are taking hand sanitizer, wipes for surfaces, wearing masks and will practice the 6 ft social distance to the best of our ability. I would hate to get exposed to this virus in the airport after three months of being stuck at home and not going anywhere. So first trip out 'there' for us. Lots of testing ahead. And then the big surgery on the 8th. This site has been great for information and encouragement. I'll be thinking about the others here who are going to Mayo this month. God Bless America! Happy 4th of July!