Was informed about my positive test for covid in November 2021.  About a week later after going to urgent care and basically sent home with no help, my symptoms got to the point it was hard to breathe. Went to the ER. Was admitted. Put on various drugs and different masks for oxygen delivery.

December 1 was intubated and refused any drug except remdesivir.  Situation declined.  Had a trach put in and was on a ventilator for several weeks in a coma. Started suffering kidney failure within a week after given remdesivir and was refused ivermectin and hydroxychloroquine. I had no medical issues prior to covid. I got a physical every year and was given a clean bill of health.

Dialysis was started because my body couldn’t get rid of the water.  I literally was so bloated they thought I might explode. Water was seeping out of my pores. I had several infections that they couldn’t track down. Trach was replaced several times because they had issues. Family was protesting outside hospital to save me as access was denied.  Hospital finally got me well enough to allow a transfer to a better hospital that stated when I arrived that I was severely overmedicated.

They started weaning me off all the drugs. I went through withdrawals. My 1st memory waking up was getting dialysis.  I was given vitamins and minerals at my family’s request which were basically refused at the previous hospital.  My weight went from 219 down to 149.  After a short period, I started eating certain foods but had to be fed as I lost all use of my hands/legs.

Started therapy after I got strong enough. Was finally transferred to a rehab facility where I had to learn how to walk and use my arms again. Gained about 10 lbs.  Had surgery to fix my trach hole since it never healed.  Did therapy 2x a day getting stronger over several weeks.  Finally was able to transfer from the bed to a wheelchair and eventually a walker and move short distances. Was finally able to start using the bathroom again.

Was sent home in June of 2022 after 7 months in hospitals and rehab.  Still working on getting better.  I have permanent lung scarring and kidney damage. I also have significant neuropathy in both legs.  I am able to pretty much take care of myself and less strenuous tasks around the house.  Won’t be able to go back to my job due to continuing health issues.