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oldman

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Went into hospital for three days and was on a ventilator for two of the three. I was given three different drugs, plus Saline through an IV and was also being given injections of another drug every 4-6 hours. Fever finally broke and hasn’t returned since Saturday morning at 3:30 a.m.

I was released this morning about 9:00 a.m. and sent home. I feel so much better, but my breathing is now only just a bit labored. I do have some appetite, but what a difference compared to just a few days ago. The doctor said my prognosis is “recoverable.”
 

oldman said:
Went into hospital for three days and was on a ventilator for two of the three. I was given three different drugs, plus Saline through an IV and was also being given injections of another drug every 4-6 hours. Fever finally broke and hasn’t returned since Saturday morning at 3:30 a.m.

I was released this morning about 9:00 a.m. and sent home. I feel so much better, but my breathing is now only just a bit labored. I do have some appetite, but what a difference compared to just a few days ago. The doctor said my prognosis is “recoverable.”
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Pleased to hear you are feeling so much better, and on the mend.
 
oldman said:
Went into hospital for three days and was on a ventilator for two of the three. I was given three different drugs, plus Saline through an IV and was also being given injections of another drug every 4-6 hours. Fever finally broke and hasn’t returned since Saturday morning at 3:30 a.m.

I was released this morning about 9:00 a.m. and sent home. I feel so much better, but my breathing is now only just a bit labored. I do have some appetite, but what a difference compared to just a few days ago. The doctor said my prognosis is “recoverable.”
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Great news!

Get lots of rest and take care of yourself, Oldman.

Here's a warm hug from me to help you get better! 🤗
 
oldman said:
Went into hospital for three days and was on a ventilator for two of the three. I was given three different drugs, plus Saline through an IV and was also being given injections of another drug every 4-6 hours. Fever finally broke and hasn’t returned since Saturday morning at 3:30 a.m.

I was released this morning about 9:00 a.m. and sent home. I feel so much better, but my breathing is now only just a bit labored. I do have some appetite, but what a difference compared to just a few days ago. The doctor said my prognosis is “recoverable.”
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Good news..Did you lose your smell and taste??
 
We had 3 die in one night, including the fellow in bed next to mine. I never even knew his name.

Thank you for all the kind words. I would be lying if I said I wasn’t worried. Thursday night, I had a nightmare that I was back in the rice fields of Vietnam fighting Charlie, but Friday night was the worse. I couldn’t stop sweating. I had to hug everyone when I left the hospital for helping me survive. They were all great people who were very attentive to my needs, no matter how busy they were.
 
oldman said:
We had 3 die in one night, including the fellow in bed next to mine. I never even knew his name.

Thank you for all the kind words. I would be lying if I said I wasn’t worried. Thursday night, I had a nightmare that I was back in the rice fields of Vietnam fighting Charlie, but Friday night was the worse. I couldn’t stop sweating. I had to hug everyone when I left the hospital for helping me survive. They were all great people who were very attentive to my needs, no matter how busy they were.
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Sooo glad to hear you are doing MUCH better.. a BIG thumbs UP!!!
 
oldman said:
We had 3 die in one night, including the fellow in bed next to mine. I never even knew his name.

Thank you for all the kind words. I would be lying if I said I wasn’t worried. Thursday night, I had a nightmare that I was back in the rice fields of Vietnam fighting Charlie, but Friday night was the worse. I couldn’t stop sweating. I had to hug everyone when I left the hospital for helping me survive. They were all great people who were very attentive to my needs, no matter how busy they were.
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It's wonderful you are okay. I can see how the experience would trigger your experience with Charlie in Vietnam. The hospital workers are wonderful.
 
Chet said:
Glad to hear that you have recovered. I suppose that means that you now have immunity to covid (the hard way).
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Immunity is not a given. My Pulmonologist told me the other day to be very careful over the holidays as I could be re-infected with the COVID-19. Not a happy thought at all. So, be careful, Oldman and glad you are on the mend. Do those deep breathing exercises.
 
oldman said:
We had 3 die in one night, including the fellow in bed next to mine. I never even knew his name.

Thank you for all the kind words. I would be lying if I said I wasn’t worried. Thursday night, I had a nightmare that I was back in the rice fields of Vietnam fighting Charlie, but Friday night was the worse. I couldn’t stop sweating. I had to hug everyone when I left the hospital for helping me survive. They were all great people who were very attentive to my needs, no matter how busy they were.
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Those nightmares are a result of the fevers. I had wild ones myself and sweating it out was only a part of it. The involuntary constant twitching of my body as the fevers began to build was horrendous.
 
Well there you are .(y)..I was wondering what had happened to you , very concerned, but thank goodness you came out the other side of this Pandemic.. just as my husband did back in March but it really took it's toll on him...

How are you feeling generally now they've released you from hospital ? are you still feeling weak..did you lose your sense of smell & taste like my o/h... ?

Great to have you back and know you're on the mend... 🥰
 
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