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bmichaelh

(601 posts)
Tue Nov 22, 2022, 04:02 PM Nov 2022

In the hospital with COVID

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.

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In the hospital with COVID (Original Post) bmichaelh Nov 2022 OP
don't feel bad or feel marginalized or feel bad its not your fault reymega life Nov 2022 #1
I hope your health improves soon! murielm99 Nov 2022 #2
This message was self-deleted by its author Walleye Nov 2022 #3
Wishing you all the best louslobbs Nov 2022 #4
I hope you recover quickly. Walleye Nov 2022 #5
I'm so sorry... best healing Cha Nov 2022 #6
I'm so sorry. GPV Nov 2022 #7
It's HORRIBLE to have covid so bad you have to be hospitalized cyclonefence Nov 2022 #8
oh no barbtries Nov 2022 #9
Oh, no. Wishing you a speedy recovery. tanyev Nov 2022 #10
Good luck mate mahina Nov 2022 #11
I hope this helps. Control-Z Nov 2022 #12
Hope you are much better soon! LeftishBrit Nov 2022 #13
I'm sorry you are suffering again. GentryDixon Nov 2022 #14
That sucks!!! BigmanPigman Nov 2022 #15
That bastard squandered precious time. calimary Nov 2022 #16
Well wishes to you! frogmarch Nov 2022 #17
Sorry to hear this. I hope you're well soon. Greybnk48 Nov 2022 #18
eep. full stop. AllaN01Bear Nov 2022 #19
What a nightmare! brer cat Nov 2022 #20
So sorry and I hope you recover soon! cally Nov 2022 #21
So sorry to hear you're in the hospital with Covid. pandr32 Nov 2022 #22
I'm hearing this a lot lately. Good wishes. Pepsidog Nov 2022 #23
So sorry you are so ill. jmbar2 Nov 2022 #24
All I can do is offer you encouragement and hope that you recover quickly. Fla Dem Nov 2022 #25
I am so sorry, bmichaelh. sheshe2 Nov 2022 #26
Back Home and Thank You bmichaelh Nov 2022 #27

Response to murielm99 (Reply #2)

cyclonefence

(4,873 posts)
8. It's HORRIBLE to have covid so bad you have to be hospitalized
Tue Nov 22, 2022, 04:43 PM
Nov 2022

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

(29,800 posts)
9. oh no
Tue Nov 22, 2022, 04:52 PM
Nov 2022

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.

Control-Z

(15,684 posts)
12. I hope this helps.
Tue Nov 22, 2022, 05:03 PM
Nov 2022

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.

GentryDixon

(3,010 posts)
14. I'm sorry you are suffering again.
Tue Nov 22, 2022, 05:29 PM
Nov 2022

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

BigmanPigman

(52,262 posts)
15. That sucks!!!
Tue Nov 22, 2022, 05:32 PM
Nov 2022

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

(84,332 posts)
16. That bastard squandered precious time.
Tue Nov 22, 2022, 05:38 PM
Nov 2022

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

Greybnk48

(10,395 posts)
18. Sorry to hear this. I hope you're well soon.
Tue Nov 22, 2022, 05:57 PM
Nov 2022

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?

brer cat

(26,281 posts)
20. What a nightmare!
Tue Nov 22, 2022, 06:23 PM
Nov 2022

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

cally

(21,706 posts)
21. So sorry and I hope you recover soon!
Tue Nov 22, 2022, 06:32 PM
Nov 2022

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.

jmbar2

(6,105 posts)
24. So sorry you are so ill.
Tue Nov 22, 2022, 06:59 PM
Nov 2022

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

(25,692 posts)
25. All I can do is offer you encouragement and hope that you recover quickly.
Tue Nov 22, 2022, 07:01 PM
Nov 2022

Know the entire DU community is pulling for you.

sheshe2

(87,507 posts)
26. I am so sorry, bmichaelh.
Wed Nov 23, 2022, 03:44 PM
Nov 2022

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

bmichaelh

(601 posts)
27. Back Home and Thank You
Mon Nov 28, 2022, 12:58 AM
Nov 2022

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

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