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Late to the thread but adding my prayers for a quick recovery,
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HEALTH I now know the true meaning of pneumonia
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ParanoidNot
Veteran Member
Prayers sent
Anti-Liberal
Veteran Member
I think I gotta go back folks. I'm not feeling good and my chest still hurts.
Take care!!!
psychgirl
Has No Life - Lives on TB
PalmettoGirl
Senior Member
I’m so happy you were able to find some promising research! I really hope that it helps her regain her health.
luluwhtbrd
Veteran Member
Sending up
Anti-Liberal
Veteran Member
Just got back from 2 weeks in the hospital. They had to do surgery to get the fluid out of my lungs. This broke me. Going to bed. Talk about it tomorrow.
John Deere Girl
Veteran Member
Praying for you!
momma_soapmaker
Disgusted
You're in my prayers. My husband is recovering from Covid pneumonia, and it's the sickest he's ever been. Please take care of yourself!
So sorry you had to stay in the hospital for two weeks. Glad you are finally home. When I had pneumonia I was in the hospital for two weeks as well. Don’t try to do too much too fast. Take it easy and gradually try to get back to normal. Will continue to pray for your full recovery and strength.
Prayers for your husband as well.
psychgirl
Has No Life - Lives on TB
Praying!
Anti-Liberal
Veteran Member
I want to thank everyone for their prayers, I'm just now able to sit in front of the computer and log on. A couple of weeks ago I went to the ER beccause I could only take shallow breathes and had painful stabbing pains everytime I took in a small breath. Turns out I had pneumonia so I went to another hospital where I stayed a couple of days and was released with antibiotics.
A day and a half later I came back to the ER with the same issues. This time they stuck tubes into my side to drain fluid. After a couple of days they discovered this wasn't gonna cut it. Doc comes into my room and says I have to have surgery. They have to go into my left lung and literally scrap the crud out of it. It was pretty much let them do the surgery or go home and die a miserable death. After the surgery I had two tubes sticking out of me and the fluid was flowing out of my lung.
Of my 53 years on this earth this has been the worst experience yet. And with the federal regulations on pain meds it's been pretty painful after getting released and going home. I am improving at a noticable pace but I'm a couple weeks from being able to go back to work. I never gave a thought as to how serious and painful pneumonia can be. It literally broke me. I'm glad I didn't have access to my safe. I gotta give credit to my wife who was there a mojority of the time, she took care of me the best she could.
A day and a half later I came back to the ER with the same issues. This time they stuck tubes into my side to drain fluid. After a couple of days they discovered this wasn't gonna cut it. Doc comes into my room and says I have to have surgery. They have to go into my left lung and literally scrap the crud out of it. It was pretty much let them do the surgery or go home and die a miserable death. After the surgery I had two tubes sticking out of me and the fluid was flowing out of my lung.
Of my 53 years on this earth this has been the worst experience yet. And with the federal regulations on pain meds it's been pretty painful after getting released and going home. I am improving at a noticable pace but I'm a couple weeks from being able to go back to work. I never gave a thought as to how serious and painful pneumonia can be. It literally broke me. I'm glad I didn't have access to my safe. I gotta give credit to my wife who was there a mojority of the time, she took care of me the best she could.
Anti-Liberal
Veteran Member
Coming home I noticed my sense of smell was so acute that everything smelled like absolute shit. It didn't matter what I was smelling. All coffee smelled burnt. It killed my appetite to the point that I lost 30 lbs and I'm still losing.
It might be from the anesthesia, AL. Glad you are home. If you are losing weight, you might try Ensure or something to get calories into you. Carnation Instant Breakfast. Milkshakes. Canned peaches. Eggs. What sounds good to eat? Have your wife bring in something that she doesn't have to cook. Or microwave something to keep the scents down. Eat a peanut and butter sandwich, which doesn't require cooking. Something. Ya gotta get your strength back up. Hope you are feeling better soon!
psychgirl
Has No Life - Lives on TB
I’m just happy to see that you’re posting!
Yes, good advice about trying foods with minimal odor! ^^^
You gotta eat!
Protein shakes
Boost drinks
What about pudding and yogurt? Calories, fat, and protein are what you need.
(Unless a doctor tells you differently. I’m only suggesting things that come to mind)
Yes, good advice about trying foods with minimal odor! ^^^
You gotta eat!
Protein shakes
Boost drinks
What about pudding and yogurt? Calories, fat, and protein are what you need.
(Unless a doctor tells you differently. I’m only suggesting things that come to mind)
annieosage
Inactive
Wow! I am so sorry you went through this. Glad you are on the mend and don't try to do too much too fast. Even if you're feeling better you need to give your lungs time to heel. Take care.
thompson
Certa Bonum Certamen
AL, I'm glad to see you're home and feeling well enough to post, but sorry to hear you had such an awful time of it. Several years ago I had an acquaintance who had to have surgery like you did and from talking with his wife it was very painful. I'm glad your wife helped you through the worst part of it. Prayers for you continue!
luluwhtbrd
Veteran Member
Wicked glad you’re home! Slow and easy!
jward
passin' thru
Yikes. What a rough ride you've been on eh? Please consider at least sipping bone broth, with garlic and onion, to help purify, and to rebuild, your blood.
Yogurt is probably a good idea too, after all those antibiotics..
Hang in there; I was once so beat down, in part from double pneumonia and treatments, that showering was a two day affair...but in a few years I was better than ever, running a small farm and breeding operation on top of a side hustle n those clients, and a "real" job. Just keep on keeping on it, and be sure to supply yourself with the best nutrition and self care practices in the mean time.
Yogurt is probably a good idea too, after all those antibiotics..
Hang in there; I was once so beat down, in part from double pneumonia and treatments, that showering was a two day affair...but in a few years I was better than ever, running a small farm and breeding operation on top of a side hustle n those clients, and a "real" job. Just keep on keeping on it, and be sure to supply yourself with the best nutrition and self care practices in the mean time.