My Covid-19 experience.

[guillaumeb]

In late March, I went to the care clinic doctor with what I assumed was a sinus infection. No fever, but a heavy feeling in the sinus area. The doctor did not suggest, nor did I ask for, a Covid19 test.

In early April, I was still dealing with the issue. Until I fainted at home, and the care clinic suggested going to the hospital.

Covid19 positive. 12 days in the hospital, receiving antibody plasma, various drugs for infection, and oxygen for my pneumonia. After 9 days on what they call high flow oxygen, I was really and truly ready to go home. The doctor said that they could not send me home until/unless I was on low flow.

3 days later, after gradually reducing to low flow, I had a talk with the doctor. She said that I was her first patient to go from high flow to release in 3 days, and we talked about lifestyle and general health. She started by saying that it was obvious from my overall condition that I exercise regularly. And I do, running and lifting every week. 45 years of working out and running. The doctor said that, and my attitude, was the reason I was walking out at all.

The thing is, I never had a temperature, and I became infected between the first and second shot, when I assumed that I had partial immunity.

Please everyone, get the shots. And if you can, exercise.

Finally, what would really make me feel better right now would be seeing Trump in court.

Stay safe.

Guill

[LisaL]

1. Any idea how you got infected?

Glad you are feeling better.

[guillaumeb]

6. I checked with everyone that I saw.

No one had issues, and all are vaccinated.

[blm]

2. 💐

[Siwsan]

3. Being double vaccinated hasn't inspired me to change my precautions, one little bit.

Still wearing a mask, still hand sanitizing, still limiting where I go.

[11 Bravo]

4. Same here, both for myself and those with whom I come into contact.

[SheltieLover]

5. Same here!

[guillaumeb]

7. I was infected between the two shots.

And I will be careful, even though in theory I am relatively immune.

[Siwsan]

14. That happened to my niece

She was contacted by her employer, shortly after her first Moderna jab, and told she might have been exposed to someone with Covid. She took the test, got a positive result and went into a 2 week quarantine. She never developed any symptoms so it's a good thing she was notified and given the test.

[Arkansas Granny]

15. I'm relaxing my regimen around family and close friends who are fully vaccinated.

Other than that, it remains the same. Masks, hand washing, social distancing.

[Unwind Your Mind]

46. That's what we're doing too

People who won’t get vaccinated are not invited into my home

[catrose]

26. Me either

[wnylib]

38. Same here. After the first shot, I was

so happy to feel like I had at least some partial protection that I caught myself getting a little lax. Corrected that immediately because I knew I was still vulnerable. Even after the second shot, I continue to double mask, social distance, use hand sanitizer, wash hands immediately when I get home, etc. Since vaccinations are not 100% effective, why tempt fate?

[pazzyanne]

47. Same plan for me! nt

[KPN]

49. Ditto here.

[sheshe2]

8. Sorry you went through that, though you had a good ending.

I had my two shots and will not change my COVID habits. I will remain masked and vigilant.

You and yours stay safe, Guill.

[guillaumeb]

10. And you, sheshe.

But many Trumpers in this area still insist that it is no worse than the common influenza.

The stupidity virus is spreading.

[Scrivener7]

9. So glad you are better! Good to see your post.

[guillaumeb]

11. Thanks.

[elleng]

12. GLAD you're back!

[guillaumeb]

13. I was insanely busy with political work for months,

and will start it again soon, so I post less.

Thanks.

[malaise]

16. I'm so glad you recovered

We have a good friend who also exercised at least four days a week and she also recovered.
Take care

[LisaL]

17. I dunno if you can attribute recovery from covid to excersize.

Covid is weird, some people are barely affected. Like my elderly relative, who didn't exercise yet had virtually no symptoms after testing positive.

[malaise]

18. True but I'll continue to exercise

I know someone else who never exercises and recovered - she had received her first vaccine. She was not expected to make it

[LisaL]

19. Yes, of course.

I am not telling anyone not to exercise. But I don't think anybody figured out yet why some people are asymptomatic (like my elderly relative, who is not in best health by any means) and some are severely affected.

[malaise]

21. You are correct

We're all speculating while we wait for hard data.

[Zeitghost]

37. Maybe not exercise alone

But it certainly is a factor in overall health. Obesity is one of the primary COVID comorbidities. Obviously it's not 100%, but being in shape is certainly a factor.

[guillaumeb]

28. And you. eom

[BigmanPigman]

20. Weight is a big factor in getting serious Covid.

Bill Maher always mentions it and he gets backlash saying he is shaming people's weight but he isn't. I am sure that your good health to start with was a positive factor in your case.

[guillaumeb]

29. The doctor agreed.

I actually started with toe raises and stretching in the hospital.

[BigmanPigman]

39. That reminds me of the film Kill Bill.

A character was in a coma for years and started off by moving her big toe, then the rest followed.

[Fla Dem]

22. Definitely a cautionary tale. Glad you survived.

How easily it could have gone in a terrible different direction. What probably saved you was at least some vaccine in your system and your generally good physical condition. Take care. Sincerely thrilled you’re still with us.

[niyad]

23. So glad to see you posting, so glad you came through. Please take very good care of yourself.

I get my second moderna this Sat. Will not change my habits-mask, sanitizing, social distancing, no large gatherings of any kind.

Sending vibes for a complete recovery for you.

[guillaumeb]

30. Thanks,

and glad to hear you are close to safety.

[Karadeniz]

24. I wondered why we hadn't heard from you, but I had asked a while back and you'd said you were

Busy with projects. I assumed that was still the reason for your absence here, but you've had Covid! So happy you were able to beat it, but watch out for latent effects! I've heard of brain and heart problems showing up later, so don't shrug anything off. You might Google Covid effects that show up later to be more informed as to what to look for. Glad you beat the doctor's experience!!!

[guillaumeb]

31. I have been researching side effects,

and there are many, especially neurological ones.

[KPN]

50. Have you run across any GBS associated with

positive Covid, but more especially vaccines in your research? My adult son had GBS 20 years ago and is still hesitant about the vaccine.

[guillaumeb]

52. I did see this...

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/recommendations/underlying-conditions.html

[KPN]

53. Wow. Thanks for that. Actually, that's the impression I had from what I had seen

before that. My son’s leaning toward the vaccine, but he’s also been advised that he might want to wait a bit longer till more data is in. His decision, but I’m hoping he decides ultimately to get the Moderna or Pfizer vaccine. From what I’ve gathered, he’s at greater risk from Covid itself.

[CaptainTruth]

25. I'm really glad you're doing well!!!

[catrose]

27. A friend, also exerciser, said he just kept walking. He felt worse trying to rest.

I'm glad to see you back. I was concerned .

My whole fam is fully vaxxed now, but still wearing masks, avoiding indoor establishments.

[appalachiablue]

32. Good to see you, glad you made it thru

[guillaumeb]

41. Thank you. eom

[Solly Mack]

33. Glad you're OK!

[Akacia]

34. So glad you are okay now!

[guillaumeb]

43. Thank you.

[FakeNoose]

35. I'm glad to hear that you recovered nicely

I'm sure this was far from a "nice" experience, but your many years of exercise and conditioning have given your heart and lungs a fighting chance.

I'm wondering if possibly you had been exposed to the virus even before your first shot? Something similar happened to my nephew who was waiting on tables in a high-end restaurant. The waitstaff all wear masks of course, but customers sitting at tables will normally remove their masks when eating their food.

So my nephew George got his first shot in March, but then he developed Covid symptoms (mild case) about a week later. He knows where he caught it, but not when.

Congratulations my friend, and keep wearing your mask.

[guillaumeb]

42. Thank you.

[Nevilledog]

36. Glad you're back.

[JudyM]

40. Whew! So glad you got through it.

Really takes you by surprise; what an upside down world you were in for a while!
Be well, guill.

[guillaumeb]

44. And you as well. Thanks. eom

[ramapo]

45. Scary

It’s two plus months since my second shot but aside from being with people I know are vaccinated, I have not changed my behavior. I really want to go back to the gym but I know there are few precautions taken by the inhabitants

[Hekate]

48. TY for sharing this. It's chilling. May you continue to recover. nt

[guillaumeb]

51. Thank you. eom

[CrispyQ]

54. I totally second the advice to exercise!

For the first half of my adult life I never exercised & every winter season I'd get at least one cold that would last for a week. Then when I hit 40 I started to gain a little weight & decided to start an easy exercise routine—I walked & hiked. And I haven't had a cold since. That was 21 years ago. I remember cuz I attended a fitness event & my family was like, "You're going where & doing what?"

Take care of yourself, Gill. Sending positive thoughts & vibes!

[guillaumeb]

55. Thank yoiu.

Great plan on your part. And it feels good to work out.