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Ms. Toad

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28. A friend of mine was just diagnosed with cancer.

Thu Jan 16, 2025, 11:06 PM

15 hrs ago

He was hospitalized, getting him stable, and was exposed to COVID while in the hospital. He went in yesterday to get a port for chemo - and tested positive for COVID diagnosed with pneumonia and readmitted. The port will have to wait for another day.

I speculated to him that most of his care team probably wasn't masking up, even though he has COVID that he caught while hospitalized the first time. He said it's about 50-50.

So irresponsible.

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My girlfriend's husband died tonight from Covid [View all] samplegirl 16 hrs ago OP

Was he vaccinated? DURHAM D 16 hrs ago #1

One of my neighbors was extremely sick from Covid pneumonia. Irish_Dem 16 hrs ago #6

I recently tested positive for covid. DURHAM D 15 hrs ago #8

I had nine vaxes so far, got covid in Nov. Irish_Dem 15 hrs ago #9

Hope your cholesterol gets right. nt DURHAM D 15 hrs ago #10

Tnx. Irish_Dem 7 hrs ago #117

Gracious! I hope your cholesterol goes down. LoisB 15 hrs ago #13

Same here. Ms. Toad 15 hrs ago #24

Look into Novavax for your next shot IbogaProject 14 hrs ago #52

I'm not fond of the risk profile. Ms. Toad 14 hrs ago #57

Ohhh, boy. : ( Good luck! electric_blue68 12 hrs ago #70

Just relaying my expierience IbogaProject 4 hrs ago #138

After the first one or two, I had no soreness. Ms. Toad 2 hrs ago #161

My work manager has that very same spike since her COVID bout. John1956PA 15 hrs ago #26

When did she have covid? Is she taking a statin? Irish_Dem 7 hrs ago #120

Glad to hear bdamomma 15 hrs ago #30

Yes I have all of the vaxes. Irish_Dem 7 hrs ago #119

Good luck! In case something my doc taught me last month might help, here are two studies on almonds and cholesterol. mahina 14 hrs ago #53

And organic food ananda 9 hrs ago #112

Thank you! Irish_Dem 7 hrs ago #118

Good samplegirl 12 hrs ago #65

Dang! Good luck on getting normal numbers again! electric_blue68 12 hrs ago #68

It is up to the meds, I already have a strict diet and exercise every day. Irish_Dem 7 hrs ago #116

Just a note... lonely bird 2 hrs ago #164

Interesting, I did not know that. Irish_Dem 1 hr ago #170

I am at 8 vaccinations LetMyPeopleVote 12 hrs ago #72

Same here Sundance1220 8 hrs ago #113

Were we told in the stacks 3 hrs ago #155

It was my understanding that they hope that some day it will be like the flu shot LetMyPeopleVote 3 hrs ago #156

The flu shot is like this. in the stacks 3 hrs ago #157

I was miserably sick and am vaccinated AkFemDem 6 hrs ago #130

Some are saying those who were vaccinated are now getting sick and dying. Is that true? Anyone else heard this? Jit423 13 hrs ago #61

The vaxes saved one of my friends. Irish_Dem 7 hrs ago #115

Not a "now" thing AkFemDem 6 hrs ago #131

Not much info because it is a reich-wing myth promulgated by self-styled "purebloods" Bernardo de La Paz 6 hrs ago #132

It's the same stupid mindset as religious zealots mdbl 3 hrs ago #154

There are a small number who have a bad reaction to any shot. More than 8 billion doses have been given worldwide. mahina 5 hrs ago #133

Vaccinated people have always gotten sick and died. Mariana 2 hrs ago #160

Yes, the vaccine lowers your chances of severe disease and death significanrtly but is not bulletproof protection LymphocyteLover 12 min ago #176

This message was self-deleted by its author samplegirl 15 hrs ago #15

I'm so sorry. I cannot imagine. AllyCat 15 hrs ago #23

Unfortunately, covid vaccines lose much of their effectiveness against infection after 6 months. SunSeeker 14 hrs ago #46

My wife and I caught COVID b4 Christmas. I was due to be vaccinated, she had been vaccinated at Costco in Oct. C Moon 14 hrs ago #49

I'm so sorry. Scrivener7 16 hrs ago #2

omg that's horrible... so very sorry... FirstLight 16 hrs ago #3

66 samplegirl 15 hrs ago #16

Oh, gosh. Much to young to die that way Iris 14 hrs ago #48

A friend of mine was just diagnosed with cancer. Ms. Toad 15 hrs ago #28

I'm sorry about your dad stollen 13 hrs ago #59

I'm sorry for your loss... rasputin1952 12 hrs ago #66

Yeah, My sister picked the place, and it was because of her own greed, IMO FirstLight 11 hrs ago #86

What sad news! I am so sorry for your friend and her family. Diamond_Dog 16 hrs ago #4

I called her as I did to check on her samplegirl 15 hrs ago #17

I'm so damn sorry... Hekate 16 hrs ago #5

The damage Trump did and will do is incalculable. Irish_Dem 16 hrs ago #7

It's nonstop samplegirl 15 hrs ago #19

Everything Trump touches turns to shit stollen 13 hrs ago #60

Can you do some artwork for your friend? Irish_Dem 7 hrs ago #114

What a beautiful thing to suggest. Her artwork is indeed imbued with love, niyad 4 hrs ago #134

Yes I can feel all you describe when I look at her work. Irish_Dem 3 hrs ago #147

I am so sorry, samplegirl. Please convey my sympathies to your friend. I agree with you on LoisB 15 hrs ago #11

Ty samplegirl 15 hrs ago #20

Understandably. n/t rasputin1952 14 hrs ago #50

I understand. LoisB 13 hrs ago #62

So sorry sample girl, gab13by13 15 hrs ago #12

I just got a Covid booster and a flu shot yesterday. CentralMass 15 hrs ago #18

I am so sorry to hear this. yellow dahlia 15 hrs ago #14

Even more horrible when you had to listen to your neighbor, tell you, he lost his friend samplegirl 15 hrs ago #21

It's not trump's incompetence; it's his malevolence. LuvLoogie 15 hrs ago #27

He is extraordinarily competent Cirsium 16 min ago #175

I'm very sorry. My brother died of covid at the end of November. rsdsharp 15 hrs ago #22

I'm so sorry for your loss. Tragic illness that AllyCat 15 hrs ago #25

Medical facilities have almost completely stopped using transmission reduction protocols. Ms. Toad 15 hrs ago #32

Your girlfriend's husband? SocialDemocrat61 15 hrs ago #29

Girlfriend, like: "friend who is a girl" ColinC 15 hrs ago #31

The term usually refers to SocialDemocrat61 12 hrs ago #79

It has been used both ways, especially by those of a specific generation ColinC 6 hrs ago #122

Ok SocialDemocrat61 6 hrs ago #123

We all knew what SG meant. And the fact the girlfriend has a husband gives it more context. Irish_Dem 3 hrs ago #150

Some women refer to their female friends as girlfriends JI7 15 hrs ago #33

Ok SocialDemocrat61 11 hrs ago #84

Merriam webster: girlfriend: 1: A woman who is a friend. niyad 11 hrs ago #90

Never heard of it. SocialDemocrat61 11 hrs ago #99

What part of "samplegirl" don't you understand? soldierant 15 hrs ago #37

So? SocialDemocrat61 12 hrs ago #74

Please delete your appallingly insensitive post, and apologize. niyad 12 hrs ago #78

You're free to report it SocialDemocrat61 12 hrs ago #80

Really? Most of the rest of us understood it perfectly. niyad 11 hrs ago #87

Most is not all SocialDemocrat61 11 hrs ago #88

Continuing to defend the indefensible is not helping you. niyad 11 hrs ago #89

With whom? SocialDemocrat61 11 hrs ago #98

English is your first language? The post seemed clear to everyone else. Judi Lynn 10 hrs ago #107

Thanks for the advice SocialDemocrat61 6 hrs ago #128

I admit that I thought the same thing at first. Cowpunk 3 hrs ago #158

That is just bizarre to me. niyad 3 hrs ago #159

Same here, first thought was that his gf's ex died. Pompoy 2 hrs ago #166

Which I reported JonAndKatePlusABird 9 hrs ago #109

Well good for you SocialDemocrat61 6 hrs ago #127

Ignore them. If the post said "My friend's husband...", itwould have been much clearer. Wonder Why 4 hrs ago #135

Yes it would have SocialDemocrat61 4 hrs ago #139

Yes the comment was in very bad taste and poor judgment. Irish_Dem 3 hrs ago #152

What in the heck obamanut2012 14 hrs ago #42

Maybe SocialDemocrat61 12 hrs ago #77

Merriam webster: girlfriend: 1 (as in FIRST definition) A WOMAN WHO IS A FRIEND. niyad 11 hrs ago #91

Never heard someone use SocialDemocrat61 11 hrs ago #101

Keep trying. We need the laughs. niyad 11 hrs ago #103

Ok. I once shot an elephant in my pajamas SocialDemocrat61 11 hrs ago #104

Groucho Marx. niyad 11 hrs ago #106

Lol. Pompoy 2 hrs ago #168

Guess what, I have JonAndKatePlusABird 9 hrs ago #110

Yes SocialDemocrat61 6 hrs ago #126

Perhaps you are young? TBF 2 hrs ago #165

Thank you SocialDemocrat61 2 hrs ago #167

That was not funny, it was mean FullySupportDems 14 hrs ago #43

It is not funny. There are a couple of comments that are insensitive and childish while our friend, Deuxcents 14 hrs ago #54

It sure would be cool if some apologies happened FullySupportDems 14 hrs ago #56

Considering the defensiveness and justifying of said posts, please niyad 11 hrs ago #97

Not meant to be funny SocialDemocrat61 12 hrs ago #81

Keep defending the indefensible. You are not helping yourself. niyad 11 hrs ago #93

I don't really care SocialDemocrat61 11 hrs ago #102

If that were true, you would not keep defending your posts. niyad 11 hrs ago #105

You care so little that you posted to tell us how little you care JonAndKatePlusABird 9 hrs ago #111

No SocialDemocrat61 6 hrs ago #125

I'm kind of curious as to why you don't care FullySupportDems 4 hrs ago #140

No I was confused about the usage SocialDemocrat61 4 hrs ago #142

You didn't answer my question FullySupportDems 1 hr ago #169

I asked a question SocialDemocrat61 11 min ago #177

I am embarrassed for you tbh obamanut2012 3 hrs ago #145

Good for you SocialDemocrat61 3 hrs ago #149

Really? n/t rasputin1952 14 hrs ago #47

Your post is simply beyond the pale. Please delete, and apologize. niyad 12 hrs ago #75

Sorry SocialDemocrat61 12 hrs ago #82

No, it is not. niyad 12 hrs ago #83

It is to me SocialDemocrat61 11 hrs ago #85

I'm laughing... PCIntern 7 hrs ago #121

I know SocialDemocrat61 6 hrs ago #124

Back in the day, women called their female friends "girlfriends." Irish_Dem 3 hrs ago #148

Thank you SocialDemocrat61 3 hrs ago #151

Good grief MustLoveBeagles 35 min ago #173

As has been explained SocialDemocrat61 10 min ago #178

Gawd how awful. yorkster 15 hrs ago #34

Girlfriend's husband? Would I be presumptive to ask a question. NotHardly 15 hrs ago #35

What the hell is wrong with you? orangecrush 14 hrs ago #51

A smiley face? A smiley face, in your incredibly boorish, rude post? niyad 11 hrs ago #94

Girlfriend meaning friend MustLoveBeagles 37 min ago #172

So sorry, samplegirl , May his memories of him be a blessing to his wife and you. debm55 15 hrs ago #36

My sympathy bdamomma 15 hrs ago #38

Deepest condolences to you & your friend. SheltieLover 15 hrs ago #39

My brother checked out during the orange bastard's first tour LilElf70 15 hrs ago #40

So sad. Steve was a good guy JohnnyRingo 14 hrs ago #41

Keith samplegirl 12 hrs ago #67

Oh yeah. I knew that. JohnnyRingo 12 hrs ago #69

So sad... rasputin1952 14 hrs ago #44

I'm glad she has a nice friend like you samplegirl FullySupportDems 14 hrs ago #45

I lost my wife three years ago, when Covid was just starting... William Gustafson 14 hrs ago #55

I am so sorry. Cassidy 4 hrs ago #144

I'm so sorry Samplegirl JMCKUSICK 13 hrs ago #58

Post removed Post removed 13 hrs ago #63

Aren't we pleasant. sheshe2 13 hrs ago #64

JFC, you mean there was something worse than some of the appalling posts niyad 11 hrs ago #92

Yup. It was bad. sheshe2 11 hrs ago #95

Yikes. Unfortunately, there are still a number of truly disgusting posts niyad 11 hrs ago #96

Post removed Post removed 11 hrs ago #100

Condolences for her, and her family. A {hug} for you. electric_blue68 12 hrs ago #71

I am sorry for your friend's loss LetMyPeopleVote 12 hrs ago #73

My dear SG, holding you and your friend in love and light in this horrific time. niyad 12 hrs ago #76

I am so sorry for your friend's loss. sheshe2 10 hrs ago #108

I'm so sorry for your loss.(((hugs))) sueh 6 hrs ago #129

I'm so sorry samplegirl radical noodle 4 hrs ago #136

I'm so very sorry for your loss Quiet Em 4 hrs ago #137

Your girlfriend's husband Clouds Passing 4 hrs ago #141

Such a sad and needless loss. pandr32 4 hrs ago #143

Covid was the 4th leading cause of death in the U.S. in 2024. Cassidy 3 hrs ago #146

My sympathies. CrispyQ 3 hrs ago #153

So sorry Deep State Witch 2 hrs ago #162

I've had Covid 5 times Jarqui 2 hrs ago #163

After reading all the the responses to this thread, I am even more afraid of what is to come. Katinfl 1 hr ago #171

The Covid Pandemic probably won't return. maxsolomon 22 min ago #174