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I had a feeling this would happen!

Somehow made it the entire pandemic without covid and tested positive while in recovery from surgery.

I had no idea I had it the first 2 days bc I thought i was dealing with symptoms of dehydration and struggling with hitting my Protein goals for a couple days.

Turns out it’s covid. anybody gone through the same? have any tips on getting through this when you already feel a bit tired and weak?

I’ve already called my doctor and got advised on which medicines/relief I may take that won’t interfere with my post-op medicine regime

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Boy talk about bad timing. Did you talk to your family doctor or just your surgeon? I ask cause they have a medicine now that lessens the severity of covid if you take it early enough. It’s mostly for people who are in the high risk category but I wonder if you would qualify because you are recovering from surgery as well as being overweight. Your doctor may not think it’s necessary but you may want to ask. I THINK they said you have five days to start it or it doesn’t help.

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I feel for you. sleep and do the smallest amount you can get away with. I have just received my Autumn Covid booster and oh boy is my arm on fire, it sure is working with my immune system.

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On 10/07/2022 at 08:22, ShoppGirl said:



Boy talk about bad timing. Did you talk to your family doctor or just your surgeon? I ask cause they have a medicine now that lessens the severity of covid if you take it early enough. It’s mostly for people who are in the high risk category but I wonder if you would qualify because you are recovering from surgery as well as being overweight. Your doctor may not think it’s necessary but you may want to ask. I THINK they said you have five days to start it or it doesn’t help.


didn’t know this! i’ll reach out!

thanks to you both! what a headache

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