COVID

After going to the hospital for lung surgery last September, I was released after three weeks in late October of 2020. I was home for about a month before contracting COVID-19 from my stepson. I tested positive in the week leading up to Thanksgiving and it was scary to think about what I might have to go through in the up coming week. The following is my day-to-day Facebook post and how I was dealing with COVID. (note: I lived)

Day 1 done

I had aches and pains all night. Low fever. Sore throat. Headache. Had a few bowel pains as well. My wife and kids are doing well so far too. 🤞 🙏 Thank you all for your prayers and comments! It really means so much. Much love!

Day 2 is done

I can breathe deeply and still feel the pain from my lung collapse and partial lobectomy from late September. I laid in bed this morning having a conversation with the spirit of the universe, and before I got out of bed, I took many deep breaths and appreciated every single one. I raised my head and began to move, but before my feet hit the floor, I had to agree to do the actions and leave the outcomes up to someone/something else. This reliance has served me well the last six years, and just because I am afraid (again! What a year!), it doesn't mean I can attempt to control everything and abandon my spiritual belief and philosophy. I want to, but like a dog running on linoleum, I would simply be running in place. I need to remain calm. Need to operate from a place of courage. Act from a centered inner voice that knows I am cared for, loved, and worth every breath.

Again, thank you all for you prayers, thoughts, well-wishes, etc.  I appreciate every single interaction we have, virtually or otherwise! Much love!

Day 3 is done

Slept in today. I was prescribed Azithromycin and Dexamethasone and have been taking those along with vitamins and supplements. My wife and kids are doing well so far and everyone seems to have mild symptoms. Talking to my wife this morning over coffee and we both acknowledge that it's no coincidence that I suddenly popped up in September to visit the doctor and ended up getting surgery. Who knows what condition I would be in if I didn't get surgery before getting COVID. Today, I am grateful that my breathing is good. My O2 is 96-97. I had no fever or headache when I got up today. I am surrounded by my family and my friends are the most amazing beings that continue to lift my spirits with texts, calls, and the occasional dick pic (not their own of course). Much love! Happy Saturday!

Day 4 is done

I just slept for nearly 14 hours, and it hurts when I breathe deeply today. My O2 is still good, so I don't think there is anything to worry about there yet. It really is scary, though, isn't it? I mean, for the last year, we have been groomed to fear this "boogie man" as we have all been either hiding in isolation or standing defiantly without masks in a line at Home Depot. We have all dealt with fear in our own way. During this time, others who have tested positive for COVID and are currently going through this or others who had it months ago and recovered have messaged/called/texted, and each one has been so encouraging. Hearing them talk about it or reading about their recovery has certainly helped lessen my own fears about my health. I am not out of the woods, but at the moment, I am home and I am safe. Much love!

Day 5 is done

I stayed in bed all day. And I mean ALL DAY! My fever came back and would not go away. It hung in there most of the day. I am achy and exhausted. It still hurts to breathe deep and that does concern me. Yesterday was the worst I had felt since this thing began. I hope that it starts to calm down and lighten up. Have a great week!

Day 6 is done

I managed to get some work done and my fever went away for a while. I still can't taste or smell much. Hopefully, that comes back soon. Still hurts when I breathe deep and I imagine that will be part of the healing. Woke up today with a fever again and it seems like a repeat of yesterday. I am cranky, tired, irritable, and not a delight to be around. Took the last of my medication today... I hope it got me through the rough patch. Have a happy Tuesday all!

Days 7-10

the worst by far. I have been in bed the whole time. Can’t wait for this to subside.

Woke up without a fever so far today. Had a cup of coffee! Still having pain in chest and it hurts when I breathe deeply. Fingers crossed 🤞 that vitamins/supplements, rest, food, and recovery help. O2 has been hovering between 92-95 the last few days - a few points lower than my baseline.

What day is it? IDK!

I woke up again with no fever! Again! I am still drained, but I am hopeful that I will make a full recovery and get back to the regular healing I should have been doing all along! My taste and smell came back. My O2 is maintained at 95-97. I still have some breathing issue, but that hurts less than it did. Much love!