Coronaviris on my Facebook page,

[bobbyfloyd]

I read a post from a lady who has the virus, she has emphysema also, she said the cough was bad and the soar throat was not nice, had the fever also, what she stated was it was not as bad as she expected and slowly getting over it, she did isolate herself and was still in isolation in her home, she stated she will not go out for two weeks, she is also elderly, this is the second post i saw from someone who also had it and the second one stated the cough was really bad, plus a fever, he said he would feel recovered then it would return this went on for over a week then he was better but will not go out for two weeks, i write this saying old people with emphysema or copd will get over it, it will not be nice but it is nice to hear from people who had it and recover, hope this helps in some way

[sassy59]

Thanks bobbyfloyd. Light at the end of the tunnel perhaps. Xxx

[Ali24 in reply to sassy59]

Ty thing all of us will be working with bad chests

[skischool]

A lot depends on the severity of your emphysema and with the severity of mine i doubt i would even survive bacterial pneumonia let alone an untreatable viral pneumonia so unfortunately i feel it is more sensible for me to self isolate at the moment.

[Comino2 in reply to skischool]

I survived pneumonia in 2018 [just] I remember just thinking I've got to get out of this boiling hot ward and get some fresh air,strangely that was what kept me going.I'll show you my fev1 if you show me yours I bet it's a close call !! Anyhow, there is no gin oclock in the wards so you will definately make an escape and with a car bootfull of 02 and a top secret copy of the the new dates of the posponed footy matches xx

[skischool in reply to Comino2]

You are a star Comino and i feel awash with confidence now,or is that Gin?

xx

[Comino2 in reply to skischool]

Where did you buy that confidence wash ? do tell,I could do with some of that xx

[skischool in reply to Comino2]

Asda it was a substitute for toilet rolls

xx

[Comino2 in reply to skischool]

Result !! you could have been given some Izal instead xx

[skischool in reply to Comino2]

Is that a fizzy drink?

[Comino2 in reply to skischool]

Yes we drink a lot of it down south,

A sharp antiseptic aroma reminiscent of pine needles ,a tad harsh on the throat with a crisp finish,I believe

not for the fainthearted [or northern softies] xx

[skischool in reply to Comino2]

A sort of brighton potcheen or an eastbourne elixir of life.

xx

[Comino2 in reply to skischool]

Or a maybe a Worthing moonshine xx

[sassy59 in reply to Comino2]

Definitely! I’m not far from Worthing. Xxx

[Comino2 in reply to sassy59]

When I was a teenager I had a sunday job in a restaurant on Worthing seafront xx

[sassy59 in reply to Comino2]

Really? Which one? Worthing is a bit run down now sadly. Xxx

[Comino2 in reply to sassy59]

My goodness,it was a long time ago,I was about 13.I remember the restaurant being pretty grotty.Am I right in thinking there was a place for children to play called Aquarina or something like that ? xx I have just done a bit of reasearch it was in the Peter Pans playground and I was taken there as a very young child from where I was staying in Shoreham by Sea xx

[sassy59 in reply to Comino2]

Yes there was the Aquarina of old but that’s all changed now. Peter Pans playground was very popular, all gone now. Xxxx

[Bearincab in reply to Comino2]

Up north we prefer tea with a shot of whisky lool

[christina1947]

Thank you for posting bobby Floyd I think all on this site need a little lifting tonight but I still think take extra care . Self isolate now don’t wait to be told it’s your your lungs your life your family what you haven’t got do without phone your surgery your meds can be delivered. Order your shopping on line someone in your family will help u do that . And so what if they don’t have any toilet paper left in a few weeks time we will be out there celebrating and it will be a lovely feeling WE DID IT WE MADE IT WE WON Thinking of you xxx

[Ne33]

Thankyou Bobby Floyd for ur post that makes me feel more positive xx

[moogle]

Great to read a first hand report like this. Thank you for passing it on.

[Hidden]

Thank you bobbyfloyd that's good to hear. We must do what we have to. 😊 xxx

[Osha]

Wonderful news after all the gloom disparity

[Hidden]

Great to hear a positive story. We’re not goners just yet!

[Comino2]

Good to hear some positive news,the media seems to be revelling in just doom and gloom these days xx

[skischool in reply to Comino2]

Stop it and let's raise a glass to bobby's survivors.

[skischool in reply to skischool]

bugger i think i put this comment on the wrong post?

[Comino2 in reply to skischool]

Absolutely, my sentiments exactly xx

[Lemon7]

Thanks for that. Keep positive, safe and look after each other.

[hypercat54]

That's good to know thank you. x

[Roxade]

I needed to read this!!! Thank you. Positive lift to my day Mwah!!!

[illawarra]

Thank you bobbyfloyd. It is good to hear from someone who has gone through it. C

[Littlechoceclair]

I wonder if either of them are on oxygen at home. I just ask as I heard a comment on the news in the early days of the outbreak that people with at home oxygen are the lucky ones. So was wondering if that had anything to do with there recovery.

stay safe everyone.

[Calamitydigby in reply to Littlechoceclair]

Hi im assuming if the lady in question had oxygen she probably would have mentioned that it helped her get better

[pleeloh38]

Thank you for you message of hope. Lot of us here are in an extremely vulnerable group.

[garshe]

Was this person tested ? They are not testing anymore .

[JMG83]

At last something positive ..thank you for sharing 😘 It’s rare to hear about the symptoms and recovery of these poor souls who have contacted these horrid virus ! Only the sad news of their passing ....

Please share the recoveries .. it will give people some comfort 😊 Keep well ❤️

[Hacienda]

Thank You Hun, I am in Home Isolation 15 days now, on Oxygen, So this News is well received. Many Thanks again. XXX C.

[katieoxo60]

Thank you for passing the message on. You also raised another matter in this isolation aspect , how to take care of pets & get food for them. It is going to be a hard time especially if you become ill , or have an accident ect. Take care

[bevanboy]

Hi I am happy for those 2 people who are getting over the virus, I have emphysema, AF and type 2 diabetes my chances are very slim if I get the virus. fingers crossed bevanboy

[bevanboy]

I forgot to mention I am on Oxygen and nearly 68 years old bevanboy

[Ragrug]

Thank you all ...good to hear about the oldies...oh gosh forgot I'm 81..

So a real oldie...some funny chit chat l like the gin comments....whisky soda for me.

Keep chins up

Ragrug

[LizzieWizz]

Thanks bobbyfloyd - really needed to hear this (good news) today. Fingers crossed we will all make it through. Thank you ever so much.

[Geminii]

Thank you for your post. Lovely to hear something positive for change! xxx

[ZedKH]

Thanks bobbyfloyd- it’s good to have some positive news. Z

[gingermusic]

Thank you for your post this has certainly made me feel a lot happier as all the stories I have read have had me really scared I can tell you. I now feel a lot easier in my own mind.

[Jomo46]

Thanks bobby Floy day. I needed to hear something like this.

Xx

[Adirock]

Thank you, that so good to hear ❤😘🤞 xxx

[BreatheasyBe]

That’s reassuring for some of us thanks for posting. Rather wait this one out hibernating till then.

[Damon1864 Volunteer]

Thank you for that, it does give you some hope to hang on to. Have a good day and take care of yourself 😊 Bernadette xx

[Izb1]

Uplifting news bobbyfloyd, thanks for posting. I also read that the health minister Nadine Dorries and her 84 year old mother are recovering from coronavirus and the mother has come throught his better than her daughter, she said "We old northerners are made of much tougher stuff than you young ones" and maybe that is what will help to pull us through x

[Rita19]

Thank you all for sharing your experiences

[Perrythomas]

Encouraging- thank you. Eat well, stress less and exercise if you can - get some fresh air, but avoid crowds 👍💕

[Sops]

Yes thank you Bobby. I have left my small choir reluctantly as i am supposed to sing for lung exercise, and have ordered one ton of stones for my garden, i figured as i am alone that could take months to distribute around the garden while i isolate and pass the time away. Take care, sops

[Falcon22]

Thank you for posting ..

Shows theres some light I have emphysema.... On Pulmonary Rehab before possible op ..looks like Both to be cancelled this week ...x

[Andyhaler]

Thank you for posting this, I feel I little bit more at ease.

[Andyhaler]

Thank you for this post, I'm sure it will ease the worry if many.

[Janzo54]

My sister works in a hospital and at home currently with what sounds like it but no testing offered just told to stay home for 7 days. She has autoimmune problems. She is doing well but felt really unwell with sore throat and horrid coughing but no high fever.

People do have it and recover from it and therefore have some immunity for next time but the isolation period does break the chain.

A worrying time for us all but we must stay positive.

Im self isolating without symptoms because im vulnerable but of course my husband could bring it home but we know what to do.

If we know how to protect ourselves this will help us stay calm.

Janzo X

[Redrum46]

So happy to hear this post as a child with hooping cough. I have had bronctiactasis I’m 72 my yearly holiday just cancelled and I’m worried this new virus would b the end for me to hear some with my condition can pull thrue is good news

[Bluenotes]

That is reassuring, thank you 🤗