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Post by Vic on May 10, 2014 15:42:07 GMT -5
Well folks, I'm back again. Got out of the Hospital Thursday . . . my third stay since March 3!! I sure hope this is it. This time it was Pneumonia -- the Viral type and they had myself and another poor soul in sequestration for 3 days. Everybody that entered the room had to wear a surgical mask, and if I went for tests or X-rays, I wore the mask. This was a 7-day stay.  days total for the first 2 stays in March and 7 days for this one, but finally today I can breathe a fair bit. Thank God for the Bi-Pap, I think without that I would not have survived. I sure hope that everybody can avoid this danged Virus . . . They could not ID it and 2 more patients came in with it while I was there. It's really scary since Emphysema restricts you from exhaling, this stops you from Inhaling!! Great combo there. So far in the last 2 months I've lost 42 lbs (not complaning about that though.)
I feel good today though, but please, folks, please, avoid crowds and carry hand-sanitizer with you and use it often, this bug is a killer. -- Please take care -- Vic
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Post by sandy07 on May 10, 2014 23:35:20 GMT -5
My goodness Vic. You've had a tough winter. There's been viruses around but they're calling them "flu" viruses.
I'm glad you're feeling better. Eat well, take a few vitamins and hope it stays away.
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Post by Blossom/Jackie W. on May 11, 2014 5:56:07 GMT -5
Ahhhhh Vic; I didn't know you were incarcertated again!
You know..... there is a new strain (virus) going around but so far I believe it's hit only the Arabic countries... don't think it's here yet. But; don't you just love it when they have no answer they blame e'thing on a viris!
Just getting over psedamonas myself so I can certainly relate. You be darn careful; especially the next 30 days O.K.?
I'll say a prayer for you
angel
and I brought a bowl of John's hot soup...
chicken soup
Lay low...... Hugs, Jackie
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Post by John on May 11, 2014 19:17:35 GMT -5
Ah Vic sorry to see your having rough go of it . I see Jackie allready got you some chicken soup so you will be all set for a bit . Hope you feel better soon . th_icon_hug
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Post by jim on May 12, 2014 20:53:59 GMT -5
Nice to see you again Vic. I'm sorry you have had such a bad time, I hope you are firing on all four very soon.
Take care and rest up. hug4U
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Post by shelley on May 18, 2014 9:35:07 GMT -5
Just caught this. Sure glad you're feeling better. As for MERS not hitting North American....bah! It's here! A number of confirmed cases in Canada and the United States.
Side note re: hand sanitizers. Most of us use Purell but it only has 62.5% alchol in it which is not effective against most things we're worried about. This winter they came out with Purell Advanced which is 70% and is effective. I bought mine at Shopper's. Anything that does not have alcohol in it, and there are a number of them, are not effective against anything.
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Post by stoker55 on May 21, 2014 14:58:04 GMT -5
I saw on the news yesterday about MERS and was wondering how bad it would be for the likes of us. Now I know JIKES! Glad you are on the mend. I learned at pulmomnary rehab to not go anywhere without my wipes and hand sanatizers.
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days total for the first 2 stays in March and 7 days for this one, but finally today I can breathe a fair bit. Thank God for the Bi-Pap, I think without that I would not have survived.
