Would you consider sharing that thought, and your Covid experience, in a separate thread or perhaps in the Political forum? I think when someone was arguing against vaccination, but then has a change of heart due to personal experience, it can carry a lot of weight and really help someone else. Probably sounds overly dramatic - probably IS overdramatic - but it could even potentially save a life.Rex Racer said:The Ragonk Strikes Back said:Do you regret not getting vaccinated?Rex Racer said:
I am doing okay, good folks of TexAgs. Know that I love you all. For the most part my O2 levels are hanging in there. We are so blessed to have Caprock Hospital here. SUCH wonderful people!
I am going to be completely honest. Yes. I wish I had been vaccinated. I am still against mandates, but looking at all evidence, getting vaccinated is the best move, in my opinion. Given the alternatives, I see no reason to purposely avoid vaccination. And I take no offense at being asked the question.
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Man I would kill for a nice shower.
Not until you can move around without your sats dropping, mister!
Great idea for Rex and JbobThe Big12Ag said:Would you consider sharing that thought, and your Covid experience, in a separate thread or perhaps in the Political forum? I think when someone was arguing against vaccination, but then has a change of heart due to personal experience, it can carry a lot of weight and really help someone else. Probably sounds overly dramatic - probably IS overdramatic - but it could even potentially save a life.Rex Racer said:The Ragonk Strikes Back said:Do you regret not getting vaccinated?Rex Racer said:
I am doing okay, good folks of TexAgs. Know that I love you all. For the most part my O2 levels are hanging in there. We are so blessed to have Caprock Hospital here. SUCH wonderful people!
I am going to be completely honest. Yes. I wish I had been vaccinated. I am still against mandates, but looking at all evidence, getting vaccinated is the best move, in my opinion. Given the alternatives, I see no reason to purposely avoid vaccination. And I take no offense at being asked the question.
Lol that's for sure. Hell wish they would give me a spongebath at least. As much as I sweat in here, I gotta be getting ripe.
Request one. Everyone feels better once they are cleaned up!
That is consistent with the earlier strains of Covid - day 8/9 seemed to be a turning point for some.Jbob04 said:
I'm hanging in there. Just staying on oxygen treatments and rhemdisvir. I've been here since Friday, so I still have a ways to go yet I'm sure. I don't wish this on anyone and I pray that everyone on here avoids this. When I got Covid, seemed like a mild case and I got some
Meds called in and was feeling better all most right away. Once the chest tightness started, it went downhill quickly for me.
ETA, this is day 16 total for me with Covid symptoms. Chest problems started about day 8.
If she was my nurse, I think I'd be looking for ways to stay in the hospitalwbt5845 said:Hopefully there's some nurses like this:Rex Racer said:La Fours said:
That's great news. Now do what your nurses and doctors tell you, so you can go home!!
I jumped the gun. I am still stuck here, but I feel like I am getting closer.
I live nearby, but best I can do is some Windex and steel wool. If you tip well I will throw in some Axe body spray.Jbob04 said:
Lol that's for sure. Hell wish they would give me a spongebath at least. As much as I sweat in here, I gotta be getting ripe.
trouble said:
Request one. Everyone feels better once they are cleaned up!
Got me a sponge bath. Man I feel and smell so much better.
Another Doug said:I live nearby, but best I can do is some Windex and steel wool. If you tip well I will throw in some Axe body spray.Jbob04 said:
Lol that's for sure. Hell wish they would give me a spongebath at least. As much as I sweat in here, I gotta be getting ripe.
Nice. I did just put some fresh deodorant on too.
Does the staff at Cap Rock, "Cap it off" ifyouknowwaddaimean.Jbob04 said:trouble said:
Request one. Everyone feels better once they are cleaned up!
Got me a sponge bath. Man I feel and smell so much better.
Jbob04 said:trouble said:
Request one. Everyone feels better once they are cleaned up!
Got me a sponge bath. Man I feel and smell so much better.
Excellent. Now take a nap
These folks are first rate individuals, and I thank them every day for keeping me going. I praise God for them!Another Doug said:Does the staff at Cap Rock, "Cap it off" ifyouknowwaddaimean.Jbob04 said:trouble said:
Request one. Everyone feels better once they are cleaned up!
Got me a sponge bath. Man I feel and smell so much better.
Rex Racer said:These folks are first rate individuals, and I thank them every day for keeping me going. I praise God for them!Another Doug said:Does the staff at Cap Rock, "Cap it off" ifyouknowwaddaimean.Jbob04 said:trouble said:
Request one. Everyone feels better once they are cleaned up!
Got me a sponge bath. Man I feel and smell so much better.
Amen brother. They are top notch here.
It's difficult to read tone in the written word, but both of you "sound" in better spirits so keep on healing and heeding the doctors' orders and best wishes for a short stay.
Thanks, man. God bless you all!Oogway said:
It's difficult to read tone in the written word, but both of you "sound" in better spirits so keep on healing and heeding the doctors' orders and best wishes for a short stay.
Rex and JBob - best wishes for a full recovery.
scd88 said:
Rex and JBob - best wishes for a full recovery.
Thank you so much.
bay fan said:Rex, you might just save a life on this board with your experience and this post. There are currently several threads of people in the fence. Thanks and I today is another step towards home!Rex Racer said:The Ragonk Strikes Back said:Do you regret not getting vaccinated?Rex Racer said:
I am doing okay, good folks of TexAgs. Know that I love you all. For the most part my O2 levels are hanging in there. We are so blessed to have Caprock Hospital here. SUCH wonderful people!
I am going to be completely honest. Yes. I wish I had been vaccinated. I am still against mandates, but looking at all evidence, getting vaccinated is the best move, in my opinion. Given the alternatives, I see no reason to purposely avoid vaccination. And I take no offense at being asked the question.
I started a thread last week about being on the fence.
Up until about 2 weeks ago I was 100% against the vaccine.
My mother ( low 60's) got the vaccine couple months ago, I was actually upset she got it... she was only one in family to get vaccine at that time.
My wife got vaccinated last week.. tomorrow me and my dad (mid 60's) have appointments to get vaccinated.
kevmiller said:bay fan said:Rex, you might just save a life on this board with your experience and this post. There are currently several threads of people in the fence. Thanks and I today is another step towards home!Rex Racer said:The Ragonk Strikes Back said:Do you regret not getting vaccinated?Rex Racer said:
I am doing okay, good folks of TexAgs. Know that I love you all. For the most part my O2 levels are hanging in there. We are so blessed to have Caprock Hospital here. SUCH wonderful people!
I am going to be completely honest. Yes. I wish I had been vaccinated. I am still against mandates, but looking at all evidence, getting vaccinated is the best move, in my opinion. Given the alternatives, I see no reason to purposely avoid vaccination. And I take no offense at being asked the question.
I started a thread last week about being on the fence.
Up until about 2 weeks ago I was 100% against the vaccine.
My mother ( low 60's) got the vaccine couple months ago, I was actually upset she got it... she was only one in family to get vaccine at that time.
My wife got vaccinated last week.. tomorrow me and my dad (mid 60's) have appointments to get vaccinated.
Good to hear. At this point it seems COVID is coming for everyone. There aren't many options to protect yourself from it except the vaccine.
I started coughing Saturday night after coming down from the top of a barn. There were plenty of allergens around (Johnson grass and cedar) and so I thought it more likely that it was an allergy issue.
The coughing reached its peak Sunday evening. I couldn't stop coughing for several hours.
I felt much better yesterday, but I woke up this morning with a fever (99.9). My normal temperature i in the 95 to 97 range.
I'm now waiting for the doctor's office to open at 8 am so I can make an appointment to go in for testing.
ETA: Appointment is at 11 am.
I also need to pick up my prescription renewals from the pharmacy. I'm down to about 5 thyroxine pills.
The coughing reached its peak Sunday evening. I couldn't stop coughing for several hours.
I felt much better yesterday, but I woke up this morning with a fever (99.9). My normal temperature i in the 95 to 97 range.
I'm now waiting for the doctor's office to open at 8 am so I can make an appointment to go in for testing.
ETA: Appointment is at 11 am.
I also need to pick up my prescription renewals from the pharmacy. I'm down to about 5 thyroxine pills.
t - cam said:kevmiller said:bay fan said:Rex, you might just save a life on this board with your experience and this post. There are currently several threads of people in the fence. Thanks and I today is another step towards home!Rex Racer said:The Ragonk Strikes Back said:Do you regret not getting vaccinated?Rex Racer said:
I am doing okay, good folks of TexAgs. Know that I love you all. For the most part my O2 levels are hanging in there. We are so blessed to have Caprock Hospital here. SUCH wonderful people!
I am going to be completely honest. Yes. I wish I had been vaccinated. I am still against mandates, but looking at all evidence, getting vaccinated is the best move, in my opinion. Given the alternatives, I see no reason to purposely avoid vaccination. And I take no offense at being asked the question.
I started a thread last week about being on the fence.
Up until about 2 weeks ago I was 100% against the vaccine.
My mother ( low 60's) got the vaccine couple months ago, I was actually upset she got it... she was only one in family to get vaccine at that time.
My wife got vaccinated last week.. tomorrow me and my dad (mid 60's) have appointments to get vaccinated.
Good to hear. At this point it seems COVID is coming for everyone. There aren't many options to protect yourself from it except the vaccine.
As Dr Z says - You have a date with the vaccine or Covid in your future, but if it's both your chances of dying is vastly lower.
Edit: great watch:
eric76 said:
I started coughing Saturday night after coming down from the top of a barn. There were plenty of allergens around (Johnson grass and cedar) and so I thought it more likely that it was an allergy issue.
The coughing reached its peak Sunday evening. I couldn't stop coughing for several hours.
I felt much better yesterday, but I woke up this morning with a fever (99.9). My normal temperature i in the 95 to 97 range.
I'm now waiting for the doctor's office to open at 8 am so I can make an appointment to go in for testing.
ETA: Appointment is at 11 am.
I also need to pick up my prescription renewals from the pharmacy. I'm down to about 5 thyroxine pills.
I will be praying for you, man!
That unexpected cough always scares me so bad. So hard to catch your breath and turn your 02 is down in the 70's so quickly.
John Stossel (staunch libertarian) always puts out good work, this video is no different:
Rex, any update on when you might get to go home finally? I'm assuming they will send oxygen with you once you go.
How are you feeling this morning? Any closer to going home?
No final word yet. But things are definitely improving. I think I was totally off the O2 last night. They had me out walking with the big guy last evening for a bit. But they put me in an N95 mask first. That made the walk a little tougher.Jbob04 said:
Rex, any update on when you might get to go home finally? I'm assuming they will send oxygen with you once you go.
Awesome. Keep up the great work.
Yeah, I was like, "You want to test me out, but you're putting me in an N95????"Jbob04 said:
Awesome. Keep up the great work.
"Okay!!!!"
Haha that would be rough at this point. Sounds like you are getting close to home now. I've got to find a way to sleep at night. These beds are killing me.
Have you tried eating Cracker Barrel? That always knocks me outJbob04 said:
Haha that would be rough at this point. Sounds like you are getting close to home now. I've got to find a way to sleep at night. These beds are killing me.
lol yeah I've eaten some but don't have much appetite still.
Thought that might be the case but I still had to try to go for the lame Cracker Barrel joke haha. I'm so glad to hear that both of you guys are sounding better. I have been and will continue praying for you!Jbob04 said:
lol yeah I've eaten some but don't have much appetite still.
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