Originally Posted by
stripernut1
Hello fishi.com friends,
just wanted to update on my kung flu progriess.
Its been a very difficult journey to say the least. I have been reluctant to update or comment on my progress because the minute i think i am over tis crud another complication or situation pops up.
the biggest lingering effect of this (or so it seened) has been unrelenting fatigue. i could literally sleep 24 hours a day if i didnt force myself to get out of the bed. thats not me, i hate sleeping in late much less all the time. the fatigue has improved quite a bit lately but on the other hand i dont push it. ive been on a couple very shorlt middle of the day bass fishing trips and did "ok" as far as stamina. If i continue to improve i plan on starting the striper dance by April, fingers crossed.
the second issue has been "brain fog". now, my wife will admit this was present before covid but shes just jealous that i can remember my age....shes terrible at that! no, seriously it it a strange sensation to not be able to focus on and remember a list of tasks for the day. this too is improving.
the third problem i am encountering is this lingering dry hacky cough i get at night (every night).
theres really no treatment but like the other challenges this too is improving .
one thing that really has me concerned is since covid my kidney function has been less than ideal and i am having a lot of trouble controlling my daily sugar readings. as in eating EXACTLY what im supposed to and the next day my sugar readings be at levels that would normally hospitaize someone with those readings, but i live with a "seasoned" RN so i treat at home and very closely monitored. So, more long drives to Lexington to yet even more specialists. that sounds like im complaining, and i am but at the same time i am very thankful for these talented , intelligent people.
sorry for the long winded post, i hope all are doing well.
let me say this before i go, i dont care what your political views are, what your views are on masks, or gatherings or travel.
what i want you to do is PROTECT yourselves and your loved ones. by all means follow your conscience , im not telling you to force yourself to do something youre uncomfortable with, i am telling you to do as much as you care to do, everything, anything helps.
if you do catch this i hope the worst thing you deal with is not being able to smell or taste bad gas for a few days.
just know the other route is straight up hill. it is devastating physically, mentally (on the whole famiy), financially ( my medical bills would make you throw up) and i have very good insurance, and if you ever want to experience the loss of "freedoms", getting hit hard by this krap will stop you from doing evreything you love to do, maybe permanently.
Take care all, be safe, tight lines