Swine Flu
By Gabs
@gabs8513 (48686)
United Kingdom
December 12, 2009 7:44am CST
I am just letting everyone know I have not been here much this week, as I have managed to get a mild Dose of Swine Flu, if this is a Mild Dose I hate to have the high dose as this is bad enough
My Friends here know that I suffer with Emphasimia, Copd , and a couple of other Health Problems so it is a bit hard on me
I had the Jab 3 weeks ago and they think it was already in my System and brought out in a mild dose by the Jab
I have been bad for 2 weeks but it was only diagnosed yesterday so I was put straight on my Steroids to help my Lungs deal with it and also another load of Meds on top of what I have to take on a Daily basis
I am actually feeling better today for the first time in 2 weeks, breathing is a bit better, I had no cold Sweats last and managed to sleep 5 hours instead of 2 hours like I have been for the past week
I am doing ok but I did break down last night crying for hours, which was not helping me at all but I felt last Night like giving up, I am sick of the Health Problems but I phoned my sweet Friend in Australia who as always was there for me, calmed me and even though she was busy, took the time to be there for me
I do not wish this on anyone and defiantly not as a full dose if this is a mild Dose I have
I will be here on and of so please bear with me
Oh Gissi wants to know if anyone would like to take over his Nursing Job as he is getting really tired now lol
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36 responses
@sunnycool (12714)
• India
13 Dec 09
hi gabs sorry about your health,as you are aware that you have health problems then you must have taken some precautions then you wouldnt have to undergo so much pain and i really pray to god so that you get rid of that and be much healthier.good that you had some friends so you dont have to feel lonely and hope you get well very soon Gabs.
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@sunnycool (12714)
• India
14 Dec 09
you would be better in one week friend 
try to spend some time here you dont feel that you are lonely.take care.
try to spend some time here you dont feel that you are lonely.take care.1 person likes this
@mentalward (14690)
• United States
12 Dec 09
Aww, gabs, I feel for you. I really do! I had a mild case of it myself and it also lasted about two weeks. Try to hang in there, though, it DOES get better! I can empathize with your need to cry. I was there, myself. But, I'm all over it now and back to my old feisty self. Well, okay, my feisty days are pretty much over but I am feeling like doing everything I was doing before that flu hit me, although I am NOW suffering with some kind of digestive tract virus. 
My tummy's been all sorts of upset but, as long as I stay near a toilet (
), I'm good to go. LOL
I'd LOVE to send my girls over to help Gissi out but you'll probably be 100% better by the time they got there. (I'd have to get them passports and they're terrible about having their photos taken... always moving as the camera flashes.)
Just take it easy and don't overdo. Lots of fluids and vitamin C! Dr. Mentalward's orders!
My tummy's been all sorts of upset but, as long as I stay near a toilet (), I'm good to go. LOL
I'd LOVE to send my girls over to help Gissi out but you'll probably be 100% better by the time they got there. (I'd have to get them passports and they're terrible about having their photos taken... always moving as the camera flashes.)
Just take it easy and don't overdo. Lots of fluids and vitamin C! Dr. Mentalward's orders!@gabs8513 (48686)
• United Kingdom
12 Dec 09
Hi there Mentalward
I am glad that someone understands I really am
I am just going to reply to this and then back to my bed
I am glad you got over it to, I think now that I have the right Meds I should be ok as I said today is the best I have felt in a week so hopefully I am coming to the end
As for your Toilet Problem.....oh dear that is terrible 
I hope you get rid soon
The Girls would take a long time to get here I guess but Gissi seemed disappointed they are not coming, he does not often get the chance to have to Ladies staying lol
Hugs to you
I hope you get rid soon
The Girls would take a long time to get here I guess but Gissi seemed disappointed they are not coming, he does not often get the chance to have to Ladies staying lol
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@mentalward (14690)
• United States
12 Dec 09
I guess two ladies would be absolute heaven for any man, no matter what their breed! LOL
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@ElusiveButterfly (45940)
• United States
13 Dec 09
Oh you poor thing. I worry about my clients getting the swine flu. Many, like you, have underlying health problems and when they get sick, they get sick! Hope you are on the mend soon. Give a big hug to Gissi for being such a good nurse!
@sudiptacallingu (10879)
• India
13 Dec 09
Oh Gabs, what’s happening to you…I feel so so sorry for you here as I sit and type this stupid response…I really wish there was some way I could help you but since that’s not possible, pls know that with all your friends and loved ones, I’m here too, wishing you a speedy recovery and good health.
Sometimes crying does help us to breathe easy so its good that you let it flow out of your system and better than anybody else, you yourself know how strong you are and have to be so.
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@gabs8513 (48686)
• United Kingdom
13 Dec 09
Hi there Sud, well I am getting there slowly I feel better but I am still very tired and weak, but getting there I am so glad this is over I never want to be like that again I am still coughing, Lungs are still hurting and breathing still not to good but the rest is near enough gone
Gissi says Hi and sends his Love to you as well
Thank you Sweetie for the good wishes and for being here
I guess I did need that cry as I certainly felt I could deal with it after I had the Cry
Hugs
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@blackbriar (9076)
• United States
12 Dec 09
oh nooooooo (((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((GABS)))))))))))))))))))))) Why can't the dang viruses and germs just leave you alone for once. wish we were closer or I would take over Gissi's job with pleasure. I don't mind taking care of people I love. Hope the worse is now over for you. Love ya! Give Gissi a hug and kiss for me for being such a good nurse to you. Hugs and kisses!
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@gabs8513 (48686)
• United Kingdom
12 Dec 09
Hi Blackbriar
Yep it got me but I should not be surprised really should I lol
Gissi is fast asleep must be so tiring to sit and look at me, come and give me cuddles and get me to play with him and Chewies
I will be fine my lovely Friend never fear and I love you to
I gave my Friend a shock last Night as she just told me in here she has not heard me that bad before
Love to you always and from sleeping Gissi to
@yan_blue8 (1437)
• Philippines
12 Dec 09
Hi gabs, sorry to hear you are sick.But we're hoping that you will be fine very soon. You take care and its good to have your friends during those times.
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@winterose (39887)
• Canada
13 Dec 09
I am so sorry hon, that you are feeling so badly, I wish I could help in some way but I am here in montreal. I didn't even get the shot. I figured I never leave the house in the winter anyway so why bother. I think I will be out twice this winter, that is two times more than the last 3 years.
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@gabs8513 (48686)
• United Kingdom
13 Dec 09
I am just so happy Rose that you have managed to find your way going upwards and that your Life has become better
I do go out you see as I go to do shopping, take Gissi out travel to the Hospital and places like that so I might not go out a lot but I do go out
Hugs to you my dear Friend
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@winterose (39887)
• Canada
13 Dec 09
do keep in touch my dear friend, I love you.
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@cloudwatcher (6861)
• Australia
12 Dec 09
Gaby my dear it is so good to see you here this morning. I was shocked to hear your voice yesterday - so croaky and upset. You were making so many improvements since you've been under the consultant, and now to be hit with swine flu is a real set back. You sound as though you are now picking up a bit, so I'm hoping you'll continue to improve every day - well, every hour of every day.
I sooooooooo wish I could be there to give you a big hug and to totally spoil you even if for just a short time.
Tell my little nephew I'm proud of him for looking after you the way he has. He has been so understanding, but it seems as though he now feels you are better, so he can have a bit of a sleep. Good news for him: he'll find another chapter of his book open tonight - a special chapter. Give him a big tummy rub from me.
Love to you both.
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@gabs8513 (48686)
• United Kingdom
12 Dec 09
Hello Cloud
Yes I am feeling a bit better today and I had more sleep last Night then what I have been having
I hope this means I am on the road to recovery I really do
It helped talking to you last Night a lot it calmed me and it did me so good to talk to you
You always make time for me no matter what and I love you for that Cloud
I will give Gissi the Tummy rub and he jumped for Joy knowing he has another Chapter tonight
Hmmm what I want to know is how he is managing to read it as I am sure the Battery run out in his Torch
Thank you my Wonderful Friend I to wish you could be here but again if you where you would be at risk to catch it and I would never want that
Much Love to you always and big Hugs
Thank you my Wonderful Friend I to wish you could be here but again if you where you would be at risk to catch it and I would never want that
Much Love to you always and big Hugs1 person likes this
@cloudwatcher (6861)
• Australia
12 Dec 09
Didn't Gissi tell you? He has a new torch that doesn't need batteries, so it won't go flat. It has a bright light, but it has a little hood over the light so that it doesn't disturb you. He says he ALWAYS remembers to keep the hood at the top.
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@moondancer (7431)
• United States
12 Dec 09
Oh gabs, I'm so sorry to hear that you have come down with that dreadful flu. I do so much hope that you are feeling much better really soon.
Tell Gizzi to just hang in there and mama will be back on her feet in no time pampering him again.
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@skysuccess (8858)
• Singapore
13 Dec 09
gabs8513,
I hope that you will get well soon and it is remarkable to see you coming out from the pandemic.
You will need to take care of your diet since you have a pre-existing condition. I feel that a lot of people neglect this area of having a balance and proper diet to aid the body in recovering and be healthy.
So, take care and have a nice day.
@skysuccess (8858)
• Singapore
13 Dec 09
gabs8513,
Since you are recovering, please remember to have meats in your diet, especially fish. They are very good and healthy for recovery.
I suggest that you have fish soup or fish porridge in your diet here.
Take care and have a nice day.
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@Maggiepie (7816)
• United States
12 Dec 09
Aw, gee, Gabs! Sorry to hear you're sick! 
Prayers will go up on your behalf. Feel better soon, hun! God bless you!
Maggiepie
Prayers will go up on your behalf. Feel better soon, hun! God bless you!
Maggiepie@Maggiepie (7816)
• United States
12 Dec 09
I'm just dandy fine, thanks, but hun, you just concentrate on you right now! 'Kay?
CyberSMOOOOCH! 
Maggiepie
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@tamarafireheart (15384)
•
12 Dec 09
Hi Gabs,
Hope you are feeling a lot better today, you know when you are down like this, you can always call me and I let my cat meow to Gissi and he would make you laugh by barking and looking for them, he is doing a good job at nursing you lol! take care and keep warm, Hugs.
Tamara
@gabs8513 (48686)
• United Kingdom
12 Dec 09
I know I can Sweetie but I was in an awful Way last Night, it just hit me no warning the Tears just poured and I could not stop
Gissi said can you please send Tom and Baby to give him a Hand with the nursing 
Sweetie I know you are always there for me to just like I am for you when you need me , I do actually feel a bit better so I am hoping that I am getting over it I really am even though the Breathing is still hard but the Steroids are Helping
Big Hugs and much Love
Love you Sweetheart xxxx
Sweetie I know you are always there for me to just like I am for you when you need me , I do actually feel a bit better so I am hoping that I am getting over it I really am even though the Breathing is still hard but the Steroids are Helping
Big Hugs and much Love
Love you Sweetheart xxxx
@LadyMarissa (12148)
• United States
13 Dec 09
Tell Gissi Calvary Marissa is on its way!!! He may go lay in the corner & nap until I get there!!! 
You go to bed until you hear me puttering around in the kitchen. Remind him that the cute look doesn't work on me!!! 
He may go lay in the corner & nap until I get there!!! You go to bed until you hear me puttering around in the kitchen. Remind him that the cute look doesn't work on me!!! @gabs8513 (48686)
• United Kingdom
13 Dec 09
Lol I have passed the Message on
I am better again today so I think after 2 weeks I am now recovering and I hope I never have to have this again lol it was horrible, as much as I hate taking my Steroids they help every time when they put me on them
Gissi seems happier to lol because Mum is getting better
@LadyMarissa (12148)
• United States
13 Dec 09
Gabby....
I can assure Gissi that I won't fail as easily as he thinks I will. My first hubby would use those sweet eyes EVERY time he cheated on me to get me to forgive him. Well, those eyes don't work so well anymore!!! Remind him that Mum comes FIRST & he WILL be a good boy!!! Things will need to be quiet so Mum can get her rest & get to feeling better!!!
I can promise you Gabby that Gissi will be THRILLED when you are back up & on your feet!!! ALL you will here from him is "she's soooo mean Mummy, PLEASE stay well!!!" 
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@surveygeeek (189)
• United States
12 Dec 09
I had the swine flu too! I didn't think I would get it because I never get sick, but sure enough, there it was. I had a fever for the first time in years and every time I tried to breathe it hurt my lungs. It was terrible. And I was tired. I've never felt a total body exhaustion like that... It was like I had strained every single muscle in my body, even though all I was doing was lying on the couch and coughing. I guess I shouldn't complain, since people are dying from it and I only had the mild one, but it was still pretty bad.
@MsTickle (25180)
• Australia
17 Dec 09
Sorry I'm so late sweety. I have a lot going on at the moment and I've been a bit worried. I'm so sorry to here your health is deteriorating even further. However your strength and good spirits amaze me. I reckon the little one keeps you on your toes and smiling. I sure do hope you get some relief soon. (((Gabs)))
@gemini_rose (16264)
•
17 Dec 09
Sorry to hear you have been bad gabs and I hope you are well on the road to recovery by now, with the help of Gissi and your friends. We have had our fair share of ills these last couple of weeks, we had a really bad tummy bug a couple of weeks ago and then not long after a kind of cold virus that completely wiped my little girl off her feet. Luckily she is ok now but still not 100%. Also the tummy bug is now back in school and going around again so I am hoping that we do not get it again!!!
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@gabs8513 (48686)
• United Kingdom
17 Dec 09
Hi Gemini
I am certainly much better still not 100% but much better
I am so sorry to hear about the little Princess I do hope she will be ok
That is what used to get me is when they are School they catch everything and then it takes time for them to recover
Give her a big Hug from me and little Gissi
@momtrying2makeit (3270)
• United States
21 Dec 09
I hope you are feeling better now. My mom had the swine flu back in the beginging of November but she caught it before it got real bad. She was better in about a week and I am so greatful. Now me I was sick last week with a cold first, than I got the flu which was like a stomach flu and than I got the case of brochitis which I am still taking meds for. I feel almost 100% better and I am so greatful but boy was I sick. I hope none of this on anyone and my hope is when I am done taking the meds I am better than 100% :) Take care and I hope you are feeling better now.
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@PeacefulWmn9 (10420)
• United States
14 Dec 09
I am sorry you are sick, Gabs. That flu is so dangerous, I am glad your case is a mild one. Without the jab, it might have been much worse.
I got my shot about 3 wks. ago, but I had bronchitis at the time and still have that awful cough, even after meds. I have chronic lung issues, including asthma, so like you, anything that affects the lungs is especially dangerous.
Do take care and do heal quickly!
Prayers,
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@gabs8513 (48686)
• United Kingdom
14 Dec 09
Hi there Karen well since they have put me on my Steroids I am starting to pick up
It sounds like you have COPD to as that is what that is asthma Chronic Bronchitias
which is what I have and I have severe Emphasimia to
But no worries I am getting there, but funny enough my cough is not shifting either since the Jab
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@PeacefulWmn9 (10420)
• United States
16 Dec 09
Yay! I am so glad to hear you are getting better, and yes, I do have a form of COPD. It sucks, but that's life for some. We do the best we can and enjoy life anyway :))
Karen
@Sandra1952 (6047)
• Spain
16 Dec 09
Hello, Gabs. Hope you're feeling better now. I also had a 'mild' dose of Swine Flu in August. Like you, I have other health problems. I don't have emphysema, but I do have Lupus, which affects my lungs and bowel. I had the sweats, not being able to sleep, and the depression as I was recovering. I also felt so weak, I couldn't get to the toilet and back without taking a rest halfway. I wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy! (Well, maybe one particular person ...)
I hope, like me, you're a tough old bird, and you'll soon be back to speed, Hopefully with no souvenirs of your Swine Flu. Just to cheer you up, I'll tell you about my friend, who has a new strain of flu they've called Gammon Flu. He did have Swine Flu, but now he's cured! (Please don't throw things at me - I'm a delicate little flower!)
