Journey from Fragile to Getting Fit... My Covid Story! Part I !

Covid as the name suggest sounds scary right, enough to send us goosebumps and lurking pain in the stomach . My story was no different, it was not a Cinderella story that I open my eyes and everything became alright in the blink of an eyelid. It was a nightmare which gave me skipping heartbeat before and after my diagnosis.

So let me start telling you my story , yes I am writing it from a ICU Bed with my limited capacity as I have all needles injected inside my two hands, trust me it is very painful. Very painful!

It was on 19th August 2020 when my mom had fever around 100 and little bit of weakness so she opted for a paracetamol and fever disappear but as a conscious citizen, we decided to get ourselves tested. After all every day, we hear our Caller tune of Corona Lady. Trust me, she irritated me and how was I suppose to even think, one day, I will be bitten hard by those statement. On 20th August, after lot of deliberation and morally Patting each other irrespective of the consequences, we decided to take the plunge. I was scared like anything but there was no going back . On 21August, we reached a government facility for a Rapid Swab Test . The moment we reach there, we got ourselves register but to utter dismay. There was only one kit available amongst 3 of us (I.e. Mom, Me and our Driver Naba dada) so we decided that maa will go forward. Immediately after testing, it was found that mom was Positive, my heart sank and I was perplexed. Oh! I forgot to mention, my mom is 70 years and has high bp . I hope you can now comprehend how depressed, I went. Mom was immediately separated from us and put on positive stand for covid. Than I asked to come for the test. I asked how was it possible since they have no kit ,” they replied maam we have for Emergency Purpose.” So I went for the testing to the people wearing ppe kit, I was scared and nervous. Soon my results turned positive too. I was asked to go near my mom. In one way, I was relieved that maa atleast had me with her in the tough time but was apprehensive what awaits for us . So, after persuasion, we got Two Seat in Covid Hospital ,Khanapara when I reached the centre, we went for a rude shock. The facility definitely had a state of art but the gross negligence of the people that it suffered vitality ( we shall get into it later ). Continuing with my journey, I and maa volunterily opted for a Private Nursing Home GNRC .

We were brought to GNRC at a hurricane speed in their ambulance. We had contacted the HR , Rumi Sarma who inspite being sick went ahead and wasted no time to facilitate a smooth transition from Khanapara to GNRC. Oh ! There was another lady operating under the veil to coordinate with us and do all the needful. She is Dimpy Borah.She was coaxing me (as I was crying)and working rentless for the smooth flow .

Finally, the ambulance arrived and we were on our way . Pat came a reply,” Maam ,you know Corona is nothing, I had too! Be positive.” Told our ambulance driver . Those words were like a soothing music to my ears. The other man accompanying us told, “ Don’t worry, we are here for anything you need.” Upon reaching GNRC, we were given our allotted room ,we went and got fresh .Dinner arrived and we had opted for a light dinner . Mom and me shared a common room.

Everything till now, was ok but to my sheer luck ,I started having severe leg pain and high fever. I was given medication and fever did subsided but I was weak now. Every hour our vitals were monitored and there was no complicacy ( thank to the mere mercy of god) .Mom was going strong than me, trust me( I tell you she is a lady with a indomitable spirit) . Morning my temperature soared high around 102 ,medications again given ,fever subsided but it went up again. This time a lady like the Florence Nightingale ,told me let’s go for a ancient technique of reducing temperature and she started sponging me very softly . I was feeling better and I could feel a difference. Next morning , she woke me up and told me to have a quick bath sesh as she will give the cannula for antibiotics. Guess what, I went and took bath in cold water and I felt relieved ,very much. After my bath, three nurses came to inject my cannula but my veins were so soft. They couldn’t and I got a Cute Injury as well as a phobia for it . Isn’t it normal ,we feel apprehensive of anything that pricks us ;)

I was having Corona and Injection so imagine … Now guess what ! My fever disappeared ( touchwood) . I still regret of not remembering her name :(

So good so far, isnt it ????However, Life is a Roller Coaster. One moment, it gives you a reason to be happy and the next time it shoves you down. Our ECG and CHEST XRAY was done. Mom was all clear but that mili mili gram decided to play a havoc in my little lungs. I got a small infection. I was disappointed and I felt helpless. Mom panic and I pretended that everything was Fine . Internally , I was devastated as I was told ,I will be shifted to ICU for better care. My heart sank and I showed a brave façade in front of Maa. I joked, I ate my lunch . But, it was a silent lunch . Neither of us spoke much . After paying a high loft amount, my things were collected and I was transported to GNRC ,DISPUR ICU.

On my way, I met that two wonderful people who brought me from khanapara. They were encouraging me and little stories to cheer me up. Do you know, when I reached here one of them decided to drop me till ICU door as I was crying heavily and was very scared. I was shaking like a leaf in a cyclone . I was worried not for me but maa who was alone now in the covid ward.

Can you feel the pain of being a daughter and a corona patient ??? I tell you, it is hard !!!!

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Second Part coming soon on my journey in the ICU. It is not easy to type ,my hands are injected with cannula ( right hand) and left bears Testimony to various test done . I went for ABG TEST, it was painful ,very much . But, you guys stay tune for further details.

Let me leave you with a little piece of advice, Be positive; life tests you time again and again but don’t fall and if you do. Get up ; March Ahead Stronger. Let no virus dictate your body . You take it not the virus. Stay Safe.

Bye guys…

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Much love

Sukriti