I only ask because I still am stunned to see so many people who have not or who think it's hard to get really sick or die unless your 500+ lbs or 80+ Years old. After losing my generally healthy aunt and uncle (both around 69-70 years old) neither extremely obese and knowing of so many others (31-60s) who I have met throughout the years who have died or been close to it, I just don't get how we still have so many who are so against getting vaccinated. It just fascinates me that there is such a divide on the topic. Now on the other end, I have never heard of a single person I know or a "friend of a friend", that have claimed to have an extremely severe reaction to the vaccine but so many people on here have. So odd to me to see the contrasts in all of this, makes me wonder which side is exaggerating. I don't think vaccines are perfect but clearly they are better than doing nothing no matter what metric or conspiracy article that is out there. Right? Or am I wrong for thinking this way? Anyways it's just fascinating to see this play out and how people can see things so differently on this. Politics I get the divide but I can't wrap my head on the vaccine polarization.
Do you all know people who have died of COVID or the vaccine?
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Don't know 1 person.
Had a cousin on a vent last year but that's it.
Had a cousin on a vent last year but that's it.
I'm not sure what "not extremely obese" means, but I think the vast majority here would agree that anyone 70 years old and obese, even if not extremely obese, should strongly consider being vaccinated.
no one who's died, but do know a coworker in his late 20s who was hospitalized for 4 days. he was overweight, but otherwise had no comorbidities.
on the vaccine side, just about everyone I know has gotten it and nothing adverse to speak of aside from the expected 24-36 hour fatigue and headaches
on the vaccine side, just about everyone I know has gotten it and nothing adverse to speak of aside from the expected 24-36 hour fatigue and headaches
The mother of a friend of a friend died from covid. Given the age of my friend, she had to be over 60, maybe older. MIL of a friend also died from it. She was also in her 60s and had a variety of pre-existing conditions, yet still decided to travel from New Jersey to Florida (which is where she developed symptoms and died).
I have a couple of friends whose parents were seriously ill/hospitalized with Covid. I'm not sure any of them are back to 100%.
All of these anecdotes occurred before vaccines were available.
I've only heard nameless anecdotes of people my age (42) or younger getting seriously ill.
No one had any serious side effects from the vaccine. One friend went to the ER after getting vaccinated, but she goes to the ER for a headache.
As a side note, the just-turned-40 husband of my neighbor died unexpectedly in his sleep last week. It's always a shock, and everyone is always "in good health". No one dies when we expect them to - even when they are 99.
I have a couple of friends whose parents were seriously ill/hospitalized with Covid. I'm not sure any of them are back to 100%.
All of these anecdotes occurred before vaccines were available.
I've only heard nameless anecdotes of people my age (42) or younger getting seriously ill.
No one had any serious side effects from the vaccine. One friend went to the ER after getting vaccinated, but she goes to the ER for a headache.
As a side note, the just-turned-40 husband of my neighbor died unexpectedly in his sleep last week. It's always a shock, and everyone is always "in good health". No one dies when we expect them to - even when they are 99.
I know two people who have died, mid 40s. Both dad bod types so slightly over weight but nothing alarming. I don't know of any other issues.
One died in November the other last week. Both in Texas. Neither was vaccinated.
Know several folks of varying ages that have been hospitalized but nobody under 45.
Talking with one of my software architects today, his wife is three weeks post covid and has to go to bed after school supply shopping earlier this week. Late 30s, good shape.
Most folks I know that have had symptoms have ranged from cold to the west flu they've ever had.
Almost everyone I know is vaccinated or has had it. Everyone I've talked to felt bleh for 12 hours or so if they had any issues at all.
One died in November the other last week. Both in Texas. Neither was vaccinated.
Know several folks of varying ages that have been hospitalized but nobody under 45.
Talking with one of my software architects today, his wife is three weeks post covid and has to go to bed after school supply shopping earlier this week. Late 30s, good shape.
Most folks I know that have had symptoms have ranged from cold to the west flu they've ever had.
Almost everyone I know is vaccinated or has had it. Everyone I've talked to felt bleh for 12 hours or so if they had any issues at all.
I know 5 who have died from Covid. One was elderly, but in good shape. One was older, but not overweight and no comorbidities that I know of. One was in his early 50s and seemed to be in decent shape. The other two had comorbidities.
I don't know of anyone that has died of the vaccine.
I don't know of anyone that has died of the vaccine.
I know several people who have died from Covid including an Uncle but I know no one who has died or for that matter been severely ill from the vaccination.
80% of the people who have been hospitalized or died of covid have been obese. And a similar percentage have been over the age of 65, IIRC. Might have been over 70.ontherocks said:
I only ask because I still am stunned to see so many people who have not or who think it's hard to get really sick or die unless your 500+ lbs or 80+ Years old. After losing my generally healthy aunt and uncle (both around 69-70 years old) neither extremely obese and knowing of so many others (31-60s) who I have met throughout the years who have died or been close to it, I just don't get how we still have so many who are so against getting vaccinated. It just fascinates me that there is such a divide on the topic. Now on the other end, I have never heard of a single person I know or a "friend of a friend", that have claimed to have an extremely severe reaction to the vaccine but so many people on here have. So odd to me to see the contrasts in all of this, makes me wonder which side is exaggerating. I don't think vaccines are perfect but clearly they are better than doing nothing no matter what metric or conspiracy article that is out there. Right? Or am I wrong for thinking this way? Anyways it's just fascinating to see this play out and how people can see things so differently on this. Politics I get the divide but I can't wrap my head on the vaccine polarization.
I know 2 people who died.
- cousin's brother-in-law- early 50's, smoker, obese, diabetic
- fishing guide acquaintance - 45, overweight but not obese. Don't know of any other issues. However, from what I've been told he was pretty sick with covid for like 10 days, including fever and breathing problems, and never went to see the doctor until he collapsed due to low oxygen and almost immediately went on a vent.
I personally know one other serious case from a colleague
- late 40's, low-end of obese, diabetic- knocked him on his ass and put him in the hospital for a week. Fully recovered.
However, literally every single other person I know who has had covid had very mild cases that resolved in a couple days to a week at the maximum.
And every person I know who got vaccinated was knocked on their ass for a couple days with flu-like symptoms.
Personally, I've had covid. It was extremely mild- just fatigue and body aches for about 36-48 hours. This was right after Thanksgiving last year. Actually was curious so I went to CVS last week and on 8/12/2021 I'm still exhibiting covid antibodies. Given the rate of breakthrough cases appears to be exceeding reinfection in those with natural immunity I see no reason at this point.
44, fat, not diabetic, good BP, no cardiovascular issues, etc. (all per a recent physical in March). Working on getting into better shape- I've lost 33# since about May through better diet and swimming. I've worked up to swimming 1600m (about 1 mile) each morning. Today was my fastest mile yet at 1:03:07.
I personally know one person. Elderly man in his 70's but otherwise healthy.
No one who died.
Know one person 60, diabetic. On a vent for weeks. Will need lung transplant later. Lungs permanently damaged. Very luck to be alive.
Know one person 60, diabetic. On a vent for weeks. Will need lung transplant later. Lungs permanently damaged. Very luck to be alive.
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Out of curiosity, where do you chase tarpon at?TarponChaser said:80% of the people who have been hospitalized or died of covid have been obese. And a similar percentage have been over the age of 65, IIRC. Might have been over 70.ontherocks said:
I only ask because I still am stunned to see so many people who have not or who think it's hard to get really sick or die unless your 500+ lbs or 80+ Years old. After losing my generally healthy aunt and uncle (both around 69-70 years old) neither extremely obese and knowing of so many others (31-60s) who I have met throughout the years who have died or been close to it, I just don't get how we still have so many who are so against getting vaccinated. It just fascinates me that there is such a divide on the topic. Now on the other end, I have never heard of a single person I know or a "friend of a friend", that have claimed to have an extremely severe reaction to the vaccine but so many people on here have. So odd to me to see the contrasts in all of this, makes me wonder which side is exaggerating. I don't think vaccines are perfect but clearly they are better than doing nothing no matter what metric or conspiracy article that is out there. Right? Or am I wrong for thinking this way? Anyways it's just fascinating to see this play out and how people can see things so differently on this. Politics I get the divide but I can't wrap my head on the vaccine polarization.
I know 2 people who died.
- cousin's brother-in-law- early 50's, smoker, obese, diabetic
- fishing guide acquaintance - 45, overweight but not obese. Don't know of any other issues. However, from what I've been told he was pretty sick with covid for like 10 days, including fever and breathing problems, and never went to see the doctor until he collapsed due to low oxygen and almost immediately went on a vent.
I personally know one other serious case from a colleague
- late 40's, low-end of obese, diabetic- knocked him on his ass and put him in the hospital for a week. Fully recovered.
However, literally every single other person I know who has had covid had very mild cases that resolved in a couple days to a week at the maximum.
And every person I know who got vaccinated was knocked on their ass for a couple days with flu-like symptoms.
Personally, I've had covid. It was extremely mild- just fatigue and body aches for about 36-48 hours. This was right after Thanksgiving last year. Actually was curious so I went to CVS last week and on 8/12/2021 I'm still exhibiting covid antibodies. Given the rate of breakthrough cases appears to be exceeding reinfection in those with natural immunity I see no reason at this point.
44, fat, not diabetic, good BP, no cardiovascular issues, etc. (all per a recent physical in March). Working on getting into better shape- I've lost 33# since about May through better diet and swimming. I've worked up to swimming 1600m (about 1 mile) each morning. Today was my fastest mile yet at 1:03:07.
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What I mean is dad bod fat 30% or so but technically obese by many charts I have seen. People who could lose 10-30lbs is what I am talking about.
Several unfortunately. Not all old, fat and sick.
Regarding deaths, I always see the issue of obesity and comorbidities, but how many were also smokers? I don't see many people citing this as another factor in Covid mortality...and I would think it should be.
I know one who has died. Several others who have been hospitalized.
I am vaccinated and have not heard of anyone having a major adverse reaction to the jab.
Both of my parents (late 60's, obese, high blood pressure) know someone who has died from the virus or been close to it, and they still flat out refuse to get vaccinated.
I have tried everything this side of kidnapping them. I do not know what else to do.
I am vaccinated and have not heard of anyone having a major adverse reaction to the jab.
Both of my parents (late 60's, obese, high blood pressure) know someone who has died from the virus or been close to it, and they still flat out refuse to get vaccinated.
I have tried everything this side of kidnapping them. I do not know what else to do.
Damn, that sucks. Luckily my family does whatever I ask them to do when it comes to these kinds of things. Would kill me to know My parents were not vaccinated.
I've known of a few older folks that died of COVID in December.
Nobody I know has died of the vaccine or been knocked on their ass for a few days. Usually an reaction is feeling tired and ill for one day.
Nobody I know has died of the vaccine or been knocked on their ass for a few days. Usually an reaction is feeling tired and ill for one day.
If you say you hate the state of politics in this nation and you don't get involved in it, you obviously don't hate the state of politics in this nation.
Swimming a mile is no joke nice job!
More and more it seems like it not just obesity but cardiovascular fitness. So if you carry some weight but get a good sweat and HR on a regular basis it is likely protective from severe covid. If you are overweight but can't climb stairs without getting out of breath you probably need to do some more working out not just to control BMI but to increase CV fitness.
More and more it seems like it not just obesity but cardiovascular fitness. So if you carry some weight but get a good sweat and HR on a regular basis it is likely protective from severe covid. If you are overweight but can't climb stairs without getting out of breath you probably need to do some more working out not just to control BMI but to increase CV fitness.
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70yo aunt- not obese, but longtime smoker, died before the vaccine was available
45yo family friend- dad bod, died December 2020 when his daughter came home from college with Covid
Mid-40s family friend- police officer in good shape- spent months in hospital, on Ecmo, then rehab, survived, but still not back at work and he got sick months ago
19yo daughter who is on the other end of the spectrum from obese, sick for ten days (fever, headaches, etc.) in November 2020
Lots of people with vaccine- none of us sick longer than 12 hours; most had no reaction
45yo family friend- dad bod, died December 2020 when his daughter came home from college with Covid
Mid-40s family friend- police officer in good shape- spent months in hospital, on Ecmo, then rehab, survived, but still not back at work and he got sick months ago
19yo daughter who is on the other end of the spectrum from obese, sick for ten days (fever, headaches, etc.) in November 2020
Lots of people with vaccine- none of us sick longer than 12 hours; most had no reaction
I'll be attending a funeral Saturday for my previous boss who passed away last week at the age of 59. He was visibly healthy but not sure if there was something elegy going on. In a matter of a month his mother n law died, his mother died and then he lost his fight after going on the ventilator.
Isn't it also diabetics? Like 40% of all deaths were diabetic? No source, but something I remember reading.KidDoc said:
Swimming a mile is no joke nice job!
More and more it seems like it not just obesity but cardiovascular fitness. So if you carry some weight but get a good sweat and HR on a regular basis it is likely protective from severe covid. If you are overweight but can't climb stairs without getting out of breath you probably need to do some more working out not just to control BMI but to increase CV fitness.
I personally know four people who have died with covid pneumonia and one who died of an aneurysm while sick with covid (they said the covid had nothing to do with it, and I don't doubt that, but I also know that if she had been vaccinated the anti-vax crowd would be blaming the vaccine).
1 - 60s male, heavy but not obese, did have heart problems prior
1 - 80s male - not heavy, usual age related health problems
1 - 80s female - not heavy, usual age related health problems
both of those were the parents of a friend.
1 - late 30s female - thin, but history of variety of health problems
The one with aneurysm was in her 60s and thin with no health problems.
I also currently know two people in ICU with covid pneumonia. One of those is in his 50s and thin with no known health problems prior.
The other guy is heavier (not obese) but younger (40s). No prior health problems I know of.
I also have one friend who spent a week in the hospital earlier this month. He's in his late 40s and heavy but not obese.
I have one friend who spent 10 days in the ICU. He is in his late 30s with several young children. He almost died, but pulled through. Not obese or even overweight, but had asthma.
None of these people were vaccinated.
As far as vaccine reactions, my parents (in their 80s) and I (50s) had the Pfizer and no reaction at all. My husband (50s) and grown daughter (20s) had the Moderna and had some hours of fever, but otherwise were/are fine.
1 - 60s male, heavy but not obese, did have heart problems prior
1 - 80s male - not heavy, usual age related health problems
1 - 80s female - not heavy, usual age related health problems
both of those were the parents of a friend.
1 - late 30s female - thin, but history of variety of health problems
The one with aneurysm was in her 60s and thin with no health problems.
I also currently know two people in ICU with covid pneumonia. One of those is in his 50s and thin with no known health problems prior.
The other guy is heavier (not obese) but younger (40s). No prior health problems I know of.
I also have one friend who spent a week in the hospital earlier this month. He's in his late 40s and heavy but not obese.
I have one friend who spent 10 days in the ICU. He is in his late 30s with several young children. He almost died, but pulled through. Not obese or even overweight, but had asthma.
None of these people were vaccinated.
As far as vaccine reactions, my parents (in their 80s) and I (50s) had the Pfizer and no reaction at all. My husband (50s) and grown daughter (20s) had the Moderna and had some hours of fever, but otherwise were/are fine.
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Four family members (none blood related) have died.
Wife's grandfather (90s) and three spouses of aunts and uncles have died (all 60s).
Also, a spouse of a co-worker died. A co-worker was on a vent plus one of my cousins (mid 40s) but survived and back at home.
My wife's aunt has a brother that is currently on a vent and is fighting for his life. He also has cancer.
Wife's grandfather (90s) and three spouses of aunts and uncles have died (all 60s).
Also, a spouse of a co-worker died. A co-worker was on a vent plus one of my cousins (mid 40s) but survived and back at home.
My wife's aunt has a brother that is currently on a vent and is fighting for his life. He also has cancer.
As someone who has been working and living life normal (no masks) since the beginning, I also find it fascinating the level of differences we have come to.
My workplace is made up of a few hundred people with an average age of 50 who smoke, drink, and like some butter. Basically, the minority are the ones who take care of themselves.
One person who had leukemia passed and another who was going through chemo almost died (he's back at work). The others who got it (about 20 that I know) were on their ass for the week without hospitalization, but haven't mentioned any lingering effects since.
Its all about perspective. If you're watching the news all day or work at a hospital then your story would be a complete 180 from mine.
My workplace is made up of a few hundred people with an average age of 50 who smoke, drink, and like some butter. Basically, the minority are the ones who take care of themselves.
One person who had leukemia passed and another who was going through chemo almost died (he's back at work). The others who got it (about 20 that I know) were on their ass for the week without hospitalization, but haven't mentioned any lingering effects since.
Its all about perspective. If you're watching the news all day or work at a hospital then your story would be a complete 180 from mine.
Really impressive - nice job!
I don't know of anyone that died from Covid or the vaccine. Most of the people I know that had Covid were in their 30s or early 40s and almost all were mild cases, thankfully.
I don't know of anyone that died from Covid or the vaccine. Most of the people I know that had Covid were in their 30s or early 40s and almost all were mild cases, thankfully.
None that has died.
A few hospitalized.
A few knocked on their ass for more then a week.
One teenage son of a friend had myocarditis from the vaccine and was in the hospital for a few days from that but has since made a full recovery.
A few hospitalized.
A few knocked on their ass for more then a week.
One teenage son of a friend had myocarditis from the vaccine and was in the hospital for a few days from that but has since made a full recovery.
2 recent. 41 year old A&M fraternity brother and 39 year old neighbor. Both young and in shape. Neighbor has 2 young kids.
I've had several patients who have died from COVID and some family members of friends who have died. But no family members or close friends of mine have died from it.
And zero patients/family members/friends have had serious complications from the vaccine much less have died.
And zero patients/family members/friends have had serious complications from the vaccine much less have died.
I have friends who died of the virus before vaccine was available. Several.people I'm friends with at work lost family members to Covid before vaccine was available.
In time there has got to be some sort of genetic sequencing research because there are plenty of people who should have been absolutely hammered by covid who barely got sick and others in pretty decent shape without other risk factors get knocked on their ass and some died.
There has to be some sort of physiological difference that's not apparent on the surface. Perhaps at the genetic level.
Or maybe it's because I used to eat tacos off street carts in border towns before the risk of lead poisoning got too high that gave me a strong immune system.
There has to be some sort of physiological difference that's not apparent on the surface. Perhaps at the genetic level.
Or maybe it's because I used to eat tacos off street carts in border towns before the risk of lead poisoning got too high that gave me a strong immune system.
Why no vaccine? Always this question. Because we don't believe anyone knows anything about this vaccine. I think a lot of people that took it are scared ****less now when all these inconsistencies have been revealed. They're scared and they don't want to be alone, so they push the mandates
KidDoc said:
Swimming a mile is no joke nice job!
More and more it seems like it not just obesity but cardiovascular fitness. So if you carry some weight but get a good sweat and HR on a regular basis it is likely protective from severe covid. If you are overweight but can't climb stairs without getting out of breath you probably need to do some more working out not just to control BMI but to increase CV fitness.
Gracias.
To be clear, I still fit the definition of obese but working on it. That being said, I'm an ex-college football player a couple years ago did one of those electrical measurements of body fat vs. lean body mass and at 0% body fat I'd still weigh like 240'ish. My goal is to get to like 270-275 and if I can maintain it without being miserable I'll go for 255-260.
8 knee surgeries and being bone-on-bone in both knees with the corresponding arthritis at 44 ain't fun. But I also wasn't fat before I blew out the knees.
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