Thursday –

Finally, I see a little light at the end of the tunnel. I’m finally improving.

Last Saturday (six days ago) I felt like I was catching a cold. Since I’ve avoided any colds or flu since 2020, I was kinda surprised. Unfortunately it got worse and worse.

I tried three times to test for Covid but all tests were negative until Tuesday (two days ago). Now it’s been verified that I have it! I contacted my doctor and was able to set up a video conference with a doctor. She said I’m doing everything right and the fact I was so on top of innoculations and boosters reduced the severity of my case. She said I might be good enough to do my Squad day Friday.

Today is Thursday. I am still under the weather but I was successful finding a sub for tomorrow.

I am getting better but sure don’t feel like covering my job at the Emergency Squad.

What I’ve discovered about my Covid:

The foggy brain was real. I couldn’t think straight.
My taster is messed up! (But I’m not hungry.) Even water had an off-taste.
At least one of the meds I bought (Mucinex or Nyquil) must have Aspartame in it because I get that queasy feeling.
Even my teeth hurt.
I had a real chill most of the time. I wore winter weight long pants and a long-sleeved top.

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Sunday –

Saturday I thought for sure that I’d be over my Covid. My cleaning lady was supposed to come so I picked up my place to get ready for her (although I’d sent her a message saying she shouldn’t come but didn’t know if she’d received it). She showed up but I stopped her in the garage and explained that I have had Covid. She didn’t want to come in so she got back in her car and left. By the time I let her know and got back in the house, I had almost fainted. I was so weak and ill. It was the worst I’d felt. I was really zoned out.

Today I have turned the corner. It’s Sunday and I feel pretty good. I’m about 75%. Not perfect but much much better!!

I even ate a little today. Nothing heavy but about 1/2 a chicken kiev breast with rice.

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I really feel that my physical therapy was the reason I contracted Covid. They don’t sterilize the equipment we handle. The balls, the stretchy hose, etc. were all used by others.

My long-time Michigan friend, Linda Conklin, flew in to stay with me starting on Tuesday, the 30th. She’ll be heading home early early Tuesday, the 7th. We’re enjoying a fun visit. We’ve had several nice meals (including lunch at Plaza Mexico), South Clubhouse with the Brooks and the Coopers, and brunch with Caroline Cooper. Tomorrow is the Kentucky Derby horse race (on the North Clubhouse big screen). It’ll be a lively party complete with a hat contest and excellent buffet.

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Later

Linda left on Tuesday, the 7th

Unfortunately she had a few bad days with severe pain in her right leg. The day before she was to leave, we went to Plaza Mexico (for the second time) and when we got ready to leave, Linda’s leg was spasming and extremely painful! She had me drive her to South Bay Hospital’s Emergency sevice. They prescribed major pain killers. We finally got back home. She left early early early on the 7th (at 4am) I woke up early and helped her finish packing.

Squad was that day and I was pooped!! Don’t recall ever being that worn out but I’ve recovered.