FINAL UPDATE: I'm being released and heading home.
All tests/bloodwork came back negative, some continuation of self-care at home with antibiotics/pain meds. (Next 3-4 weeks)
Will follow up with pulmanologist in 6-8 weeks.
🤘🤘🤘
Signing off for today. Heavily medicated and very tired.
Thank you all for the well wishes, thoughts, prayers and words of encouragement.
I didn't truly understand how far reaching this account was until the last couple days.
Thank you so much.
Time-lapse of the Nov 3. evening
#aurora
. 1630 images taken between 9:50 PM and 11:59 PM. I still have 3300 more to process. Hopefully Twitter doesn't totally annihilate the quality of this. Last time trying to post this particular one hahaha. Not tagging everyone this time.
Job Update:
Offer letter received this afternoon. Terms are what we discussed in the interview. I signed and will have a meeting next week with the new boss and fill out the requisite paperwork.
Start date March 27th
FINALLY!
With regard to overnight snow, I'll say this.
Someone from roughly Lynnwood to Federal Way is going to get close to 10+ inches out of tonight's storm.
I'll just leave it here and see what happens.
UPDATE: Marked improvement in symptoms, no fever for over 24 hrs, mild cough (not constant) minor aches, lethargy.
Still moderate/severe chest/rib pain but overall body, respiratory improvement.
Been nearly a month since I've felt this good, finally beating this virus.
Back in the hospital and things are looking much worse this time.
Breathing has become a severe struggle.
Even mundane tasks around my apt (cooking/cleaning/showering) this past month have had me keeled over gasping for air.
Something is seriously WRONG.
Update from the ER, I have severe (sepsis induced) pneumonia and am being admitted for at least 72 hours.
They're admistering strong steroids, six saline drips (severe dehydration), at least five different powerful pain meds and 30 minute checks.
So, got some bad news from the Dr. this a.m., my white blood cell/count will not decrease to even "acceptable" levels (after 72 consecutive hrs).
I've been given a very powerful steroid to force a decrease, if it doesn't work, I'll likely be moved to ICU for adv care.
#NotGood
Quick Hospital update:
Most of my major symptoms have been resolved in my first 24 hours of admittance, however I'm staying another day as the Dr's are concerned b/c the pain meds/antibiotics are not addressing/aleviating the main symptom (Pneumonia).
Hope to know more soon
Boy oh boy. The news here at the hospital just keeps getting "better and better".
Ugh,
All I'll I "can" say is, my illness may be a direct cause of possible organ failure. Dr's will be running a litany of tests tonight/overnight to verify.
Boss level acheived:
Was in QFC tonight, I said something to the cashier in my normal baritone voice, kid behind me (with mom in tow) goes "mommy, he sounds like Vader".
I immediately jump into character and proceed to have a full on conversation with him in Vader voice.
Update: I am being held for another day, my pulmonary 🫁 specialist is concerned about "possible" lower lung carcinoma.
He wants to go with a brochial scope scan to make sure lymphnodes are clear and no lc-tissue present.
Well, time to get "comfy".
Just landed an interview early next week with a (well known/well established) local WS company.
Please send all the good juju you can, I really need it.
Thank you
So...
My symptoms are not improving, my antibiotic is completely ineffective and my ribs feel like they're going to shatter from the intense nonstop coughing.
I've developed another fever that (so far) has remained below 102F.
Whatever I "have" is obviously VERY SERIOUS.
I cannot wait to climb into my OWN bed and do nothing for the next 48 hours.
Very thankful to all the staff at Virginia Mason for their absolute top-notch care and professionalism.
Do you like 70's, heat, wildfire smoke and no precip for (at least) a fortnight no matter how deep you look into the crystal ball?
Then here ya go. Uggghh
#NeverendingRidge
Although there are many well wishes, gestures, prayers...
I just don't have the energy to thank each and every single one of you who graced my TL today. But please know that I'm wholeheartedly appreciative/humbled/ loved and have read every single comment.
Thank you all. 🙂🙏
Thank you ALL, (ALL OF YOU) for the well wishes and kind words, I cannot express how emotional you have made me feel and to know that such a vast community cares, means the world to me.
Thank You So Much!!!
Day four Update:
There is good news to share but I have to wait for my pulmonary specialist to determine whether they want to go with a slightly invasive procedure in order to give me a green light home.
You'll know when I do.
I'm so tired of being fat, slow, and vulnerable.
So last month, I started doing fifty push-ups every other day, leg squats, ab exercises, strenuous walking, and improving my diet and sleeping better.
No more self-destruction.
Day 12 of COVID and symptoms are worsening. The best way I can describe the "state" I'm in...
Aside from nec. body functions, damn near every other is failing in some degree.
As soon as I'm done with this oatmeal bath, I'm going to the ER.
I'm not putting it off any longer.
Well FUCK,
I just tested positive a THIRD TIME for Covid.
Three times in five months, SERIOUSLY???
I've also developed a fever as well, currently 101.9F.
That explains my in/out of the bathroom most of the evening.
I'm SO over this BS, so goddamn over it.
I guess I'm lucky in the regard that I have a loving GF who's unwavering desire to "kill me" if I die in the hospital is at the forefront of concern right now.
Find yourself someone who loves you the way my GF "loves me".
Folks, if you are STILL not home or in a safe place. Get there now.
You are out of time. If you absolutely HAVE TO be out tonight. Take it very slowly, use your 4-ways, and take no unnecessary risks.
Be safe
#IceStorm
Ok, so I got clarification from the employer.
The start date has been pushed back, but nothing else has changed, and all terms WILL be laid out in an offer letter that will be emailed to me.
I received a tentative offer on the job I applied for two weeks ago but some of the initial terms (hours/pay/start date) have changed.
They want a yes/no by 2 p.m. Thursday.
Honey, be careful,
I am,
The dog. The dog is sliding.
I know, so am I.
Help me...
Help you? And slide back to the bottom of the hill?
The dog is sliding.
I KNOW, we're all sliding.
Dog: This is fun
I don't know who you are, Jeanne W., but I'm utterly speechless. SPEECHLESS!!!
Thank you sooooo much.
There really are still great people in this world. Thank you again, Jeanne.
#AllTheFeels
I'm being sent home with strict orders to do NOTHING for the next 7 days along w/ steroids, antibiotics, and pain meds.
Rest,
Relax,
Recoup,
However, there is going to be (at some point very soon) a battery of tests on my breathing capacity and overall pulmonary system.
Since mid June, I have been at odds w/myself over whether or not to continue the
@WestSeaWx
account. (7 years)
There are so many facets to this account and yet I feel like I fail a little more each day and not sure if it's "time".
I've given myself until Dec 31st to decide.