What a year! Started with a horrible struggle with corona viral pneumonia. (Actual name) refused hospitalization. My pneumonologist, Dr. Alimam, literally saved my life! Because of age, three cancer surgeries, loss of one lung, left with COPD (emphysema), least likely of all his patients to survive! But after the second round of meds, unbelievably, I knew I could make it, literally! I am 89, don’t panic easily, but I had lost 30 lbs. Weak and could not even stand. My point? Elderly people, with medical disabilities! I can survive this! Don’t give up! I was dose with two 5-day rounds or steroids and antibiotics. On the second round, different antibiotic (stronger?) We’re all different. I’m no doctor, but I wanted to encourage all! New Year – never give up!!!
Wow!!! You are definitely one of those against all odds survivors. Great story.
A toast 🍷🍷to your recovery and the year ahead.
Adele, It’s so wonderful to hear from you, someone who has been an ElderChick from the first days – and one of the inspiring women in The New Senior Woman, I’m so happy your great spirit and gorgeous self have survived the ordeal you describe. Knowing you, I’m sure you were summoning strength as soon as you were able to pitch in for family and the political season.
You are a role model. So glad you came through it all
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Continued recovery and good health for 2021.
You give us older gals so much hope. Unlike you, I am anxious every day and we have lived in (almost) isolation since last March. The shots are here in Houston, we just need to beat the clock. Thanks for sharing. So glad you are over it!!
I am so happy for you. Sounds like your doctor is a wonderful person. Keep on that road of recovery and a Happy New Year to you