Telenovela Part Dos

20 Oct

I left the hospital the end of September after a 24 hour stay. I went home with a bag full of inhalers, breathing treatments and pills galore. We had taken rapid Covid tests with us on the cruise and all three of us, my wife and I and my MIL tested negative multiple times. I wore my mask at all times because my sister had come down with Covid on her Alaskan cruise a couple of years ago. Little did I know that I had already acquired it. My symptom was a persistent dry cough which could be heard echoing among other passengers as well, up and down the ship’s hallways. Who knew?

A small 14 bed private hospital.

In the hospital in Mexico, doctors performed an antigen test which showed that I had indeed had Covid. The inflammation had settled in my lungs which caused an asthmatic crisis. I went home after 24 hours with a prescription for R & R.

On the evening of September 14, only a week out of the hospital, I was playing with Luna and tripped over my own feet. I went down hard on the concrete floor. Lisa says she heard the crack. I never felt such pain nor screamed so loud in my life. Poor Lisa was freaked out. We both were at a loss as to what to do and I was in no position to make a decision.

Living in the jungles of Mexico one does not just dial 911. No one speaks English and explaining your location and situation takes skills. So Lisa called David.

David built our house in 2015 and is like a son. He has a Mexican wife and has lived here many years. His Spanish is top notch. He dropped everything to arrive at our house in 30 minutes, a new world record.

The rest is blah, blah, blah, emergency room, X-rays, tests and more tests. On the 30th anniversary of the day we met, I had surgery to set my leg. Not the plans we had for our special day.

Staples have now been removed leaving a kick-ass scar.

Life continues. I am to be 6-8 weeks off my feet. I’ve gotten access to my electronic accounts through no small miracle. Thanks to everyone who has commented and contacted me. It means the world to me.

DOS TORTAS

8 Responses to “Telenovela Part Dos”

  1. LJones's avatar
    LJones October 20, 2024 at 9:23 pm #

    My god alex- i wish i would have been closer- i would have done anything!! I am on my way to cdmx in a few hours- will be w my daughter and new husband- with lymphoma 🙏💜💜 if there is anything i – we – can do, please please let me know🙏💜💜💜all my love

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    • afish25's avatar
      afish25 October 21, 2024 at 9:41 am #

      Thanks Lorrie, sounds like you have enough on your hands.

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  2. Jack Scott's avatar
    Jack Scott October 21, 2024 at 3:05 am #

    What a catalogue of disaster. Sending you the warmest wishes from this side of the pond. You’ll be back on your feet in no time. I have a feeling in my water!

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    • afish25's avatar
      afish25 October 21, 2024 at 9:40 am #

      It’s been hard to write about. I’d rather pull the covers over my head and hide!

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  3. jamurray2014's avatar
    jamurray2014 October 21, 2024 at 4:24 am #

    I am so sorry for all you have gone through. It seems you have had a long streak of bad luck health-wise. I hope going into the new year changes things for the better–been there, done that, and can so relate!

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    • afish25's avatar
      afish25 October 21, 2024 at 9:39 am #

      It’s been a rough year. The trip to Europe was the best and it’s been quite a ride ever since.

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  4. Emilie's avatar
    Emilie October 21, 2024 at 7:03 pm #

    My goodness! You have sure been through the ringer and then back through again. I’m sure glad you’re on the mend. If I were close, I’d bring you some chicken soup.

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