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Old 04-02-2020, 09:00 AM
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So, last Wed (25 Mar) I dialed 911 in the morning after coughing up blood.
I had been coughing, ever so litely since 16 Mar. Went to the doc on that Wed (18th) and was given a ZPac and some cough medicine. Doc joked that I was here a year ago for the same reason!

Well, by Saturday night the cough got really bad and I started to feel a little warm. But didn't really have all the the "known" symptoms.
By Mon/Tues I knew something was wrong.
Guys, for me it was the cough. VERY deep, painful. To the point where I started to cough up blood.
So when I saw the blood (and it was always very light...) on Wed morning after a 5 mins cough spout, I made the call.

EVERYONE'S experience seems to be different. After getting to the ER, they put my in a positive pressure room. The one doc I saw for less than a minute mentioned about getting the tests and going back home.
Not sure if I told him to **** off, but my temp was 102.5!
The ER nurse WAS AMAZING.
She knew I wasn't going home....

Admitted into a room that morning. And then the fun really began.
For 3 days they would hook me up to an antibiotic IV drip. One was 20 mins, one was 1 hr. It helped but temp would go up and down till Sunday.
At some point (lost track of days) I got a 2nd chest X Ray. First one was in the ER.
This X Ray showed lungs consistent with CV19.
Then they decided to start me on the Malaria meds, even though the test results still weren't back.
That HELPED
Taking the last malaria dose today (from Home).

Yesterday my test results came back. Yupe, took 1 week to get the results!
Positive.
But, since my fever had subsided since Sunday AND I have no underlying health issues (though.. need to loose 20 pounds!), they agreed to let me go home.

Now, 2 weeks isolation. Great neighbors already bringing me food and supplies.

I'm putting this out there cause chances are, we're all gonna get it.
I always expected to get it, just never expected to catch it on the front end, lol.
My last trip was TXL on the 7th. No one from the crew is sick.

No idea where I caught it. It truly is a hidden enemy.
Company has been GREAT.
Fabian checked up on me every day when I told him.. Corp Medical has also reached out.

Guys and Gals, these are crazy stressful times. Be Safe out there and if/when you catch it.. it'll be a rough week but it will (hopefully) get better.
I see tons of threads about company/union **** on here but to be honest, in the big scheme of things.. some of it is probably minutia.
Focus on your Family... you friends.. your neighbors and co-workers.
WE WILL GET THROUGH THIS.

I look forward to getting back into the cockpit next month (May). Local guy so will gladly fly so you commuters/and or family guys don't have to.

Stay Strong, Stay Healthy
Always
Motch
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Old 04-02-2020, 09:04 AM
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Originally Posted by horrido27 View Post
So, last Wed (25 Mar) I dialed 911 in the morning after coughing up blood.
I had been coughing, ever so litely since 16 Mar. Went to the doc on that Wed (18th) and was given a ZPac and some cough medicine. Doc joked that I was here a year ago for the same reason!

Well, by Saturday night the cough got really bad and I started to feel a little warm. But didn't really have all the the "known" symptoms.
By Mon/Tues I knew something was wrong.
Guys, for me it was the cough. VERY deep, painful. To the point where I started to cough up blood.
So when I saw the blood (and it was always very light...) on Wed morning after a 5 mins cough spout, I made the call.

EVERYONE'S experience seems to be different. After getting to the ER, they put my in a positive pressure room. The one doc I saw for less than a minute mentioned about getting the tests and going back home.
Not sure if I told him to **** off, but my temp was 102.5!
The ER nurse WAS AMAZING.
She knew I wasn't going home....

Admitted into a room that morning. And then the fun really began.
For 3 days they would hook me up to an antibiotic IV drip. One was 20 mins, one was 1 hr. It helped but temp would go up and down till Sunday.
At some point (lost track of days) I got a 2nd chest X Ray. First one was in the ER.
This X Ray showed lungs consistent with CV19.
Then they decided to start me on the Malaria meds, even though the test results still weren't back.
That HELPED
Taking the last malaria dose today (from Home).

Yesterday my test results came back. Yupe, took 1 week to get the results!
Positive.
But, since my fever had subsided since Sunday AND I have no underlying health issues (though.. need to loose 20 pounds!), they agreed to let me go home.

Now, 2 weeks isolation. Great neighbors already bringing me food and supplies.

I'm putting this out there cause chances are, we're all gonna get it.
I always expected to get it, just never expected to catch it on the front end, lol.
My last trip was TXL on the 7th. No one from the crew is sick.

No idea where I caught it. It truly is a hidden enemy.
Company has been GREAT.
Fabian checked up on me every day when I told him.. Corp Medical has also reached out.

Guys and Gals, these are crazy stressful times. Be Safe out there and if/when you catch it.. it'll be a rough week but it will (hopefully) get better.
I see tons of threads about company/union **** on here but to be honest, in the big scheme of things.. some of it is probably minutia.
Focus on your Family... you friends.. your neighbors and co-workers.
WE WILL GET THROUGH THIS.

I look forward to getting back into the cockpit next month (May). Local guy so will gladly fly so you commuters/and or family guys don't have to.

Stay Strong, Stay Healthy
Always
Motch
Glad to hear you're recovering. Truly some scary times. Also, what is it with some doctors who just want to kick patients out ASAP, despite showing symptoms?
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Old 04-02-2020, 09:04 AM
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Horrible news. Great outcome. I wish all were so lucky.
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Old 04-02-2020, 09:19 AM
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Originally Posted by oldmako View Post
Horrible news. Great outcome. I wish all were so lucky.
The FACT that you're back on here is Medicine Enough!
Thanks OM~
(And also you, 123494)

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Old 04-02-2020, 09:32 AM
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Oof, glad to hear you're on the mend! This bug is so odd, some don't even know they have it and others get run over by a truck......and then backed up on. An 320 CA friend is on day 9 and it's still kicking his a$$. Thankfully he's slowly improving because there's very little capacity in the system to deal with those that really need care but aren't critical. Keep feeling better, see you back on the line soon.

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Old 04-02-2020, 09:34 AM
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Originally Posted by horrido27 View Post
So, last Wed (25 Mar) I dialed 911 in the morning after coughing up blood.
I had been coughing, ever so litely since 16 Mar. Went to the doc on that Wed (18th) and was given a ZPac and some cough medicine. Doc joked that I was here a year ago for the same reason!

Well, by Saturday night the cough got really bad and I started to feel a little warm. But didn't really have all the the "known" symptoms.
By Mon/Tues I knew something was wrong.
Guys, for me it was the cough. VERY deep, painful. To the point where I started to cough up blood.
So when I saw the blood (and it was always very light...) on Wed morning after a 5 mins cough spout, I made the call.

EVERYONE'S experience seems to be different. After getting to the ER, they put my in a positive pressure room. The one doc I saw for less than a minute mentioned about getting the tests and going back home.
Not sure if I told him to **** off, but my temp was 102.5!
The ER nurse WAS AMAZING.
She knew I wasn't going home....

Admitted into a room that morning. And then the fun really began.
For 3 days they would hook me up to an antibiotic IV drip. One was 20 mins, one was 1 hr. It helped but temp would go up and down till Sunday.
At some point (lost track of days) I got a 2nd chest X Ray. First one was in the ER.
This X Ray showed lungs consistent with CV19.
Then they decided to start me on the Malaria meds, even though the test results still weren't back.
That HELPED
Taking the last malaria dose today (from Home).

Yesterday my test results came back. Yupe, took 1 week to get the results!
Positive.
But, since my fever had subsided since Sunday AND I have no underlying health issues (though.. need to loose 20 pounds!), they agreed to let me go home.

Now, 2 weeks isolation. Great neighbors already bringing me food and supplies.

I'm putting this out there cause chances are, we're all gonna get it.
I always expected to get it, just never expected to catch it on the front end, lol.
My last trip was TXL on the 7th. No one from the crew is sick.

No idea where I caught it. It truly is a hidden enemy.
Company has been GREAT.
Fabian checked up on me every day when I told him.. Corp Medical has also reached out.

Guys and Gals, these are crazy stressful times. Be Safe out there and if/when you catch it.. it'll be a rough week but it will (hopefully) get better.
I see tons of threads about company/union **** on here but to be honest, in the big scheme of things.. some of it is probably minutia.
Focus on your Family... you friends.. your neighbors and co-workers.
WE WILL GET THROUGH THIS.

I look forward to getting back into the cockpit next month (May). Local guy so will gladly fly so you commuters/and or family guys don't have to.

Stay Strong, Stay Healthy
Always
Motch
Glad you're ok, thank you for the report. Agree 100% we will get through this. I think the takeaway for the doubters who keep questioning whether COVID-19 is just a "flu" or something worse is that it seems to vary significantly based on the person, the specific strain and the viral load you are exposed to. I remember the atmosphere on here 4 weeks ago; some of the biggest doubters and deniers have gotten it in the time since then, and thank God we haven't lost anyone. My best to you and your family, I wish you a quick and safe recovery!
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Old 04-02-2020, 09:48 AM
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Terrible news followed by great news. Keep healing well brother!!
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Old 04-02-2020, 09:54 AM
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Originally Posted by oldmako View Post
Horrible news. Great outcome. I wish all were so lucky.
Lookie who's back!

This place is looking better already!
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Old 04-02-2020, 09:58 AM
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Glad to hear you doing well! Thats super news!

Question: How was your breathing and respiration?
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Old 04-02-2020, 10:14 AM
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Originally Posted by horrido27 View Post
The FACT that you're back on here is Medicine Enough!
Thanks OM~
(And also you, 123494)

Motch
Wait...I read a bunch of your posts last week. Does that mean I have it, too?
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