In the hospital with COVID

[bmichaelh]

Unfortunately, I had to enter the hospital on Friday.

COVID struck again.
Had it last year.
Had it last month but took 5 day antivirals.
Was feeling fine for a little while.
Restarted my cancer treatment and COVID got into my lungs.
May be able to go home tomorrow.

I part blame the TFG.

He did not attempt to achieve herd immunity.

TFG is personally and professionally incompetent.

How some people can still support him defies common sense and logic.

[reymega life]

1. don't feel bad or feel marginalized or feel bad its not your fault

sending love your way

[murielm99]

2. I hope your health improves soon!

[louslobbs]

4. Wishing you all the best

for a speedy recovery 👍🏻🎶💕

[Walleye]

5. I hope you recover quickly.

[Cha]

6. I'm so sorry... best healing

Vibes for you, bmichael!

[GPV]

7. I'm so sorry.

[cyclonefence]

8. It's HORRIBLE to have covid so bad you have to be hospitalized

I was there in July, and yes it is fucking Trump's fault--he practically told people not to get vaccinated, and guess what? Goddam variant after variant, and I'm so scared of getting infected again I barely leave the house--and masks everywhere.

I told my doctor I could live with (heh) dying from getting hit by a truck, but I was damned if some goddam Trumpist would kill me with his covid--and by god he's not going to get me, even if I have to go stand in front of a truck if I ever test positive again.

Be strong--don't let those bastards get us. The fuckers.

I'm an atheist, but I pray for people I care about, and I'm going to pray for you. I've walked in your covid (and cancer) shoes.

[barbtries]

9. oh no

i am so sorry to hear how this virus is screwing with you!

Please be extra extra careful when you recover. I hope you get to home tomorrow, comfortably.

[tanyev]

10. Oh, no. Wishing you a speedy recovery.

[mahina]

11. Good luck mate

🍀✨✨

[Control-Z]

12. I hope this helps.

The first time I got Covid I had just had my 3rd chemo treatment (breast cancer). I got sick pretty quickly and got pneumonia. The ER wanted to admit me but my oncologist said I could go home, thank gawd. (I can't tell you how much I did not want to stay in the hospital.) I stayed at home in bed for almost 2 weeks only getting up to use the bathroom which took every ounce of energy I could muster. I was terrified. Every time I woke up I would take a breath to see if it was getting worse or better. I stayed pretty much the same until one morning I was suddenly able to take a deep breath. That was it. It took something like 3 to 4 more weeks before I could get a negative test and return to my cancer treatment. I am now in remission.

Hang in there. I know how scary it is to have to put off treatment. That was all I could think about once I was safely through Covid - how missing treatments might hinder my recovery. I am so grateful to be alive and doing well.

[LeftishBrit]

13. Hope you are much better soon!

[GentryDixon]

14. I'm sorry you are suffering again.

It's very frightening for those of us who are immune compromised. I wish you a quick recovery.

[BigmanPigman]

15. That sucks!!!

Stories like yours are why I get every booster, rarely go out and if I do it is within N95 tightly strapped onto my face. I was the only person wearing a mask, any kind of mask, when I went to Sprouts in San Diego today. Unbelievable.

I check Covid on Worldometers and Japan is seeing another big spike in new cases and they mask all the time. This crap is still out there. Since I get reactions from the boosters I'm fairly certain that Covid would hit me hard.

[calimary]

16. That bastard squandered precious time.

Seems to me he’s a continuation of the legend of Emperor Nero, who fiddled while Rome burned.

[frogmarch]

17. Well wishes to you!

I hope you're over it and the cancer soon!

[Greybnk48]

18. Sorry to hear this. I hope you're well soon.

I just tested negative yesterday and I'm feeling much better today.

It's scary when you're being treated for cancer. Our family has experienced this. I will keep you in my thoughts, ok?

[AllaN01Bear]

19. eep. full stop.

[brer cat]

20. What a nightmare!

I am sending you healing vibes for a quick recovery. I hope you can continue your cancer treatment.

[cally]

21. So sorry and I hope you recover soon!

My immunocompromised husband started Paxlovid today for COVID. He is getting chemotherapy so I empathize with your situation. Wanted to keep husband in hospital last night but he wanted to come home. It’s scary.

[pandr32]

22. So sorry to hear you're in the hospital with Covid.

Easy does it. Hopefully, you have help at home.

[Pepsidog]

23. I'm hearing this a lot lately. Good wishes.

[jmbar2]

24. So sorry you are so ill.

Thank you for posting your experience here on DU. You have probably saved at least one other person from taking any unnecessary chances with this horrible virus.

Wishing you a complete recovery.

[Fla Dem]

25. All I can do is offer you encouragement and hope that you recover quickly.

Know the entire DU community is pulling for you.

[sheshe2]

26. I am so sorry, bmichaelh.

You have a lot on your plate right now. Sending heeling vibes, get well soon.

[bmichaelh]

27. Back Home and Thank You

Hello:

I am now back home and have to make a decision on when to return to work.

And also, when to start chemotherapy back up.

I wish I could retire and take care of my health.

I am age 60 and have battling lymphoma for some 30+ years.

A remission for the 13 years the first time and 15 years the second time.

Thanks for all the well wishes from the DU community.

Sincerely,
Michael