B and B Rookie Cannucks

13 hours ago, emceejay said:

How would Carnival even know this??  They don’t have access to APIS, or similar,  do they?

 

It seems they are relying on the honor system - like back when one had to fill out the hand written health form....even if you had the sniffles, you likely weren’t going to risk being denied boarding by checking “yes”.

 

This virus, like others is avoided by hand washing, not touching eyes/nose and avoiding contact with someone who is sick.

 

This is Carnival’s attempt to quell fear, based on the media blitz that is happening, but in reality, this virus is just as common/dangerous as the flu, noro, SARS, et al.

Not nearly as bad as SARS but certainly worse than the cold and influenza.  This on a ship would spread like wildfire.  Good on Carnival being proactive 🙂

On 1/15/2020 at 11:49 AM, excited1sttimer said:

Yes!  You can rent golf carts, regular cars and Jeeps!  Lots of info on this board about the different vendors. We used wet money. We had a ball.  Easy!   Never did find the conch shells but found flamingos so it was a great day!  

Where did you find flamingos??

11 minutes ago, Jamman54 said:

The anytime dining room is the Sunshine dining room aft.😎

Both upper and lower?

Can someone tell me were is the anytime dining room ? Midship or Aft also is it on both levels of that dining room

thanks!

I’d recommend renting a golf cart .  It’s a fun and easy way to explore the island.  The island is safe and so small you can’t get lost.  We have rented carts 3 times in the past and may do it again this Feb.

16 hours ago, Stacie. said:

I rented directly through their website. I made sure to print off the receipt and correspondence. I’ll be there next Thursday so hopefully everything will go smoothly. 

Can you give me their contact information please?  Also how much did it cost and finally did you have to prepay.  Thanks and enjoy your cruise😎

On 11/3/2019 at 7:54 PM, samrothstein said:

thanks guys. It’s been a treat so far. Golf Cart rental tomorrow on GT, so pretty excited for that. 

Can you give us an update on the golf carting in GT?  Who you rented from, would you use them again?  We are on the Sunrise in Feb.  enjoy your cruise!

4 hours ago, summersigh said:

MD NOW Urgent Care

has

Rapid INR Testing

 

3 locations in the Ft Lauderdale area  ... I'd check the link and call the clinic of your choice to be sure

https://www.mymdnow.com/locations/broward-county-urgent-care/

 

I would assume that if this place does it there are others as well.
I googled walk in clinic in ft lauderdale fl  then checked websites for INR Test

Thanks I’ll check them out!

3 minutes ago, Elaine5715 said:

After learning that the reversal agents were far and few, I opted for Warfarin

Yes there’s something to be said for that too.  We had no choice and have to use the warfarin.

On 10/23/2019 at 5:00 PM, xitappers2bx said:

 

I would go directly to Carnival's Special Needs Unit, they will be the only ones who really know if they can meet the INR check needs.  I also would offer to connect them to your husbands' specialist, just so they can double check all would be well.

I called special needs and they checked and said the ship cannot do it.  Maybe because it is a five day cruise ( we are supposed to be doing 2X’s 5days)

1 hour ago, Florida Paesano said:

 

It looks like Any Lab Test Now offers PT/INR testing. The price listed on their website is $49 although there's a disclaimer that prices can vary by location. You may want to check with this company.  Hope this helps and that your husband is doing well and that you both have a great cruise!

 

Any Lab Test Now

Blood testing service in Fort Lauderdale, Florida

 

Address: 4242 N Federal Hwy Suite A, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308

Hours: 

Closes soon: 6PM ⋅ Opens 7:30AM Wed

Phone: (954) 566-1717

 

Appointments: anylabtestnow.com

Thanks so much!  I will call them🙂

Brenda

16 hours ago, searoses said:

You didnt provide itinerary info but i did a land vacation on st john and took the ferry over to st thomas to the hospital to have mine done....waited a bit and the results were phoned in to my dr...i did make arrangements ahead...we were gone for 3 weeks so it was good to know whether i was in range or not...lucky to have been moved to eliquis since then...easy to fret when you are not stable on a medication..

I thought about getting it done in Fort Lauderdale between the two cruises I would be paying out of pocket for this but I just need the bloodwork done and the results I don’t need to see a physician.  I’m just not sure if there are any such places in FLL?

21 hours ago, DebJ14 said:

Sorry to hear that.  My hubby had a major hemmorage on the Warfarin, even though the INR was where they wanted it, so no more of that for him!  

I am so sorry☹️  I hope he has recovered? Did he have a head injury prior to the bleed?(I am an emerg nurse)

29 minutes ago, cuppettmd said:

I have a home machine that my insurance provided. I check my INR once a week and call in the numbers. I don't carry it when I cruise as I'm not very "fragile" (I have factor five not a-fib). Even though I eat salads every night in the MDR, I stay in range. There's always a message on my answering machine when I get home reminding me to catch up. If he stays fairly consistent, just check it the day before then the day after if it's okay with his doctor. Might want to skip the salads. Be Blessed!

Thank you for responding.  Because we are Canadian a personal machine would not be covered .☹️

1 hour ago, DebJ14 said:

Switch to Xarelto or Eliquis and then you don't have to mess with INR testing and you can eat whatever you want.  Hubby much prefered the Xarelto to the Warfarin.

Unfortunately we can’t because of the tegretol he is on for life ☹️He is on a huge dose of Coumadin because of this.  The tegretol speeds up the metabolism of any anticoagulants so we need him on the Coumadin so we can measure levels.  Thanks for responding tho 🙂

just a brief update:  I called Carnival and they are unable to do it on the ship☹️ I am now looking at trying to get it done in FLL between the two cruises.

4 hours ago, crescami said:

There is an at home machine that you can buy (with or without a script) available at most walgreens and CVS's.

Thanks but I only need it on rare occasions and the cost would not be covered☹️

We are doing a B2B out of Fort Lauderdale in Feb of this coming year.  My husband is now on Coumadin and we will need an INR check after the first cruise.  We are from Canada and I can’t run this through our travel insurance so I will be paying out of pocket .  Can anyone give me some suggestions?  Hoping it would be close to the port or a reasonable distance.  I don’t need a physician just someone to do the bloodwork and give me the results.  Thanks in advance!🙂

10 hours ago, Joe817 said:

I would suggest contacting Carnival Special Needs, as this sounds like a medical condition that needs regular(or periodic) monitoring , which may or may not be beyond the ships medical staffs ability. Sorry I can't be of more help.

 

Upon further reading, I'm not sure if the medical facility on ship has the ability to adequately perform the blood tests for the INR check as required by your physician. And I'm not sure that this forum has the expertise on how to advise you. I suggest you seek professional advice to address your concerns. I say this with utmost respect.

Thank you,  I was looking for anyone with personal experience with this on a Carnival ship.  Thanks for your idea of contacting Carnival Special Needs though 🙂 I appreciate that and I will contact them this week.

7 hours ago, Essiesmom said:

This has been asked many times on various boards here, and the answer is that they can do it, you have to pay for it.  

Thanks, I did a search on the topic but I couldn’t find anyone that had been on a Carnival ship that posted with the information.  Not all cruise lines are the same as we all know .

my husband is on Coumadin and will require an INR check while we are away.  Can anyone comment on the cost and their experience with this?

I have been searching but can’t find a drydock schedule for Carnival for 2029/20

Just booked on Priceline. As I understand it is the former Yankee Clipper renovated. Next to the Best Western. Can anyone tell me if it is on the Suntrolly route? Also is it on the water taxi route? Has anyone stayed there recently it looks like there is a building across the street attached to another on the beach side by an elevated walkway? Thanks in advance.

Priceline NYOP for FLL

Feb 13-17 2019

4 nites

4* B Ocean Resort

$160 per nite

$88.80 Hotel fees

taxes and fees 114.28

$843.08 Total US

( I tried $150 and had to rebid)

I think I did ok:)

Cortrans is great and reliable we have used them several times:D