Covid Chronicles: My journey through the wringer (Page 7/12)
Rickady88GT OCT 16, 07:21 AM

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Originally posted by Synthesis:

I'm not. I'm struggling pretty hard core today. I can barely move around the house. It consists of five different levels all split by 5-6 stairs between each level. To get to the bathroom from my home office is 13 steps split across three levels. Moving around in the house sucks bad today. I have had several near blackout events due to oxygen starvation, and have had to go 3-4 steps at a time before pausing for several minutes to suck lungfuls of air before I can move on.

Lowst SpO2 today has been 68% during one of those incidents. My first primary care visit is on Tuesday as a follow-up. I hope to be semi-improved by then, or else I am going to ask to go on oxygen at home.



68% should be a trip to the ER. Is there any reason why you didn't go? Have they told you to stay home?
I assume they gave you a monitor to check blood saturation, so at what % are you supposed to call for ambulance?
Synthesis OCT 16, 10:55 AM
My wife pretty much screamed at me yesterday for that one. I'm pushing myself too hard. You have to remember I went from competition level power-lifting (nearly 1000 lbs on dead lifts, 700+ squats and 435+ bench) to barely being able to lift my arms. I'm struggling here with the mental aspects of not being able to get out of my own way.

I am on strict orders to watch my SpO2 today from the second I leave my chair to several minutes after I sit back down, to stop at each level for a few moments and catch my breath, etc. My wife will be checking on me every hour and has threatened to call 9-1-1 if I do not answer my phone. She is cleared to return to work and has to go in today.

Rickady88GT OCT 16, 08:23 PM

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Originally posted by Synthesis:

My wife pretty much screamed at me yesterday for that one. I'm pushing myself too hard. You have to remember I went from competition level power-lifting (nearly 1000 lbs on dead lifts, 700+ squats and 435+ bench) to barely being able to lift my arms. I'm struggling here with the mental aspects of not being able to get out of my own way.

I am on strict orders to watch my SpO2 today from the second I leave my chair to several minutes after I sit back down, to stop at each level for a few moments and catch my breath, etc. My wife will be checking on me every hour and has threatened to call 9-1-1 if I do not answer my phone. She is cleared to return to work and has to go in today.



You know better than I that this can kill you. If you get low again go in. No shame in staying alive
Raydar OCT 16, 09:32 PM

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Originally posted by Rickady88GT:

You know better than I that this can kill you. If you get low again go in. No shame in staying alive



Sorry, man. I have to agree with Rick. Don't eff up.
A friend of mine messaged me a few minutes ago. Her sister didn't wake up this morning. (No idea what happened. She said "later".)

Don't become just another number in the rightmost column of a chart.
blackrams OCT 16, 11:52 PM

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Originally posted by Raydar:

Don't become just another number in the rightmost column of a chart.




Agreed, pushing your luck doesn't prove anything and normally ends up with undesirable results. Take the Doc's advice and do what you're told to do.
If nothing else remember, a happy wife makes for a happy life.

Rams

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Rickady88GT OCT 17, 07:39 AM

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Originally posted by Synthesis:


I am on strict orders to watch my SpO2 today from the second I leave my chair to several minutes after I sit back down, to stop at each level for a few moments and catch my breath, etc. My wife will be checking on me every hour and has threatened to call 9-1-1 if I do not answer my phone. She is cleared to return to work and has to go in today.



Just food for thought: An inmate on my yard complained of breathing issues. An ambulance came for him, he walked just fine to the wheelchair and they took him to the hospital. 2 hours later he was dead.
DimeMachine OCT 17, 08:40 AM
Thanks for posting. After Covid fatigue, everyone needs a shot of reality and how dangerous this virus can be.

Well wishes on your path to full recovery!


Also, congrats on bringing this forum together for the first time in a while all pulling for the same thing....YOU!!!

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MidEngineManiac OCT 17, 03:22 PM

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Originally posted by Synthesis:

My wife pretty much screamed at me yesterday for that one. I'm pushing myself too hard. You have to remember I went from competition level power-lifting (nearly 1000 lbs on dead lifts, 700+ squats and 435+ bench) to barely being able to lift my arms. I'm struggling here with the mental aspects of not being able to get out of my own way.




Take it easy on that one, man...Been there done that. Went from a guy who could fly a plane, break a horse, run just about any tech department to barely being able to dress myself without flying into a rage. Internalizing it is NOT healthy, and in fact extremely destructive. No shame in talking to somebody and getting help working through the frustrations, and you might save yourself a year or 2 recovery time.

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rinselberg OCT 17, 04:15 PM

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Originally posted by Rickady88GT:
Just food for thought: An inmate on my yard complained of breathing issues. An ambulance came for him, he walked just fine to the wheelchair and they took him to the hospital. 2 hours later he was dead.


I just wonder if there has been confirmation (that you are aware of) that it was Covid, or Covid combined with some pre-existing condition--or could it have been something else entirely?

Not trying to be a "wise guy" or anything.
Zeb OCT 17, 04:36 PM
Geez, Chris, be careful. I know it's hard to turn down the power level on yourself, but you have to.

It's only temporary. You will get back to your old self. It will take time, but you will get there. Your body was terribly abused by this virus. You ever hurt yourself by overwork before? It's like that. Only this will take a while to recover from.

Give yourself time. You're worth it.