Update on the saga of my COVID exposure and my guy's surgery

[MissMillie]

(Background: Sis tested positive for COVID early in the week. I had close contact with her over the weekend. My guy is scheduled for hip replacement surgery on Monday.)


I tested negative on Tuesday and again today. My guy thinks there's no point in his taking a test unless I test positive (???). I do plan on testing again either tomorrow or Saturday.

My 90 year-old dad (91 next month) has tested positive, but not having any symptoms.

Al really needs this surgery, so keep those prayers/vibes/thoughts/good wishes/good energy coming, please.

[viva la]

1. The hospital will probably test him--

I hope you're both in the clear and Al is home with his brand-new hip soon!

[MLAA]

4. I thought the same when I helped my sister prepare for back surgery scheduled for April 25.

She had appointments for multiple tests including chest X-rays and blood work. I was shocked when she was not required to take a Covid test. The hospital had a drive up location which appeared to still be in place, but she was not required to go to it. Thankfully all went well, but I was disappointed in the new protocol eliminating Covid testing.

[niyad]

2. Continuing vibes for Al and you. May the surgery and recovery be swift abd

complete.

[vanlassie]

3. My dad was 93 and tested positive. He did not develop COVID.

However, two months later he suddenly seemed to have dementia. A hospital MD was disparaging when he insisted I must be in denial.

[MissMillie]

7. Dad is already showing some signs of dementia

though I'm not a doctor and can't say that I'm qualified to distinguish between clinical "dementia" and old age. There is a level of paranoia involved, but I sometimes wonder if paranoia isn't a somewhat natural result of forgetfulness and a desire to remain self-sufficient.

There are people qualified to make these determinations (I'm not one of them) and my family is working w/ his doctors.

[Precipice_dweller]

10. The response shown by some medical professionals is disconcerting.

It seems like there's an aversion to even considering the possibility that COVID may play a role some forms of illness. Is that coming from just a few doctors showing personal bias? Or, is it more widespread? I can't imagine how hospital administrators or insurance providers would benefit by denying a role for COVID in the etiology of disease, but some of the doctors seems down-right obstinate when the issue comes up.

There is a fair bit of documentation establishing a role for COVID in dementia and psychosis. It's not the most common of symptoms, but it certainly affects enough patients to warrant consideration with a sudden onset.

I was hospitalized last year with what turned out to be long haul COVID. During the first month of hospitalization, I had no concept of my surroundings and experienced severe hallucinations. The official diagnosis was "intermittent encephalitis." I have very little memory of that month-long period other than a vague recollection that people were trying to kill me. The people trying to kill me, of course, were the medical professionals treating me.

I hope your father's condition has improved.

[MLAA]

5. Sending good vibes! Lay low and isolate until you get through the surgery and during

recovery! Best wishes!

[hamsterjill]

6. Wishing you all the best.

I’ve said a prayer for you as is my personal practice.

[gademocrat7]

8. Sending you and your guy best wishes

and hope he has a speedy recovery. Take care.

[Karadeniz]

9. Wishing happy outcomes for everyone!

[MontanaMama]

11. I'll bet the hospital tests him as part of pre-op procedures.

I'm having a routine out patient procedure tomorrow and the hospital required that I be tested. My best wishes to you and Al that all goes as planned.

[Demsrule86]

12. prayers and vibes MissMillie

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