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Man Shares An Eye-Opening Pic Showing What Covid-19 Did To Him After 6 Weeks In A Hospital
When it comes to Covid-19, we are used to numbers. New cases, deaths, recoveries. As people with the virus are quarantined, the stories from the patients in hospitals are scarce. That’s why it might be more shocking to hear it from the lips of someone who’s been through it than to see numbers spike up.
43-year-old nurse from San Francisco, Mike Schultz, recently shared a harrowing photo on his social media page showing what 6 weeks of fighting the coronavirus can do to a body. The picture shows a comparison between a healthy, strong male and what seems like a mere shadow of the man on the left.
Schultz shared his thought on Instagram with his followers, detailing his experiences:
“I wanted to show everyone how badly being sedated for 6 weeks on a ventilator or intubated can be. Amongst other things, covid19 reduced my lung capacity with pneumonia. Over 8 weeks I’ve been away from family and friends Getting stronger every day and working to increase my lung capacity. I’ll get back to where I was in healthier ways this time….maybe even do cardio”.
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The two photos of Mike look like night and day and show what the virus can do to a human body
Luckily, Schultz is on his way to recovery. “After 57 days in the hospital and rehab unable to see any visitors, I’m finally going home!!” he posted on May 15. “I plan on continuing my recovering with my guardian angel and boyfriend, Josh, who checked in on my several times a day if not more,” he added.
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Corey Smith 5 years ago
If it weren't for the tattoo on his arm, I wouldn't have believed it was the same person.
John C 5 years ago
Like it's impossible to get the same tattoo! This is TOTAL BS. (just kidding, I'm just trying to imagine what all the conspiracy theorists, deniers, and people-who-refuse-to-mask are thinking when they read this article).
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Cori 5 years ago
Damn. That's... terrifying. I'm already rail thin. There would be nothing left of me after that. This is why I stay home.
Up All Night 5 years ago
To be honest, big muscles are very high maintenance. If you don't work out regularly, they disappear fairly quickly. Being bedridden and fighting with a disease ate up every unused tissue during six weeks.
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Elizabeth Doherty 5 years ago
From a fellow frontline nurse, I wish you the very best. I hope every day has you feeling better. Thank you for all you do.
Noel Bovae 5 years ago
And thank you for all that YOU do. Please stay healthy- both physically, and mentally. I can't imagine what you're dealing with on a daily basis. Try not to allow yourself to get burnt out. I know it's easier said than done. The world needs you guys now more than ever. Without you, we're ALL doomed.
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M Adams 5 years ago
He is so lucky to be alive. Many people who end up on ventilators do not fair well. I am so glad he decided to share this. A picture is worth a 1000 words.
Kristina Thomas 5 years ago
I've heard from my mom, a retired nurse who reads a lot of news, ventilators are part of the problem. They just don't work with Covid-19 patients, at least not without the correct medicine ASAP.
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Oskar vanZandt 5 years ago (edited)
Shocking! Considering how buff and healthy he was... and the fact he's a healthcare worker(wonder if he was issued appropriate PPE). Glad he's on the mend.
Paige Jordan 5 years ago (edited)
Heartbreaking. He came so close to the ultimate price for being a true hero. My heart goes out to him. There are thousands and more who won't be able to get back to where they were before. Some will be like me and develop fibromyalgia and CFS. (I was hours away from dying of pneumonia about 8 years ago)Others because their organs were shutting down. We won't know how far reaching it will go for many years to come. And still there are people who want to compare it to illnesses that the world has experienced in the past, they just can't comprehend how new this particular strain is. Can't understand how no one could have been truly prepared. I'm glad he's on the road to recovery.
Corey Smith 5 years ago
If it weren't for the tattoo on his arm, I wouldn't have believed it was the same person.
John C 5 years ago
Like it's impossible to get the same tattoo! This is TOTAL BS. (just kidding, I'm just trying to imagine what all the conspiracy theorists, deniers, and people-who-refuse-to-mask are thinking when they read this article).
Load More Replies... Cori 5 years ago
Damn. That's... terrifying. I'm already rail thin. There would be nothing left of me after that. This is why I stay home.
Up All Night 5 years ago
To be honest, big muscles are very high maintenance. If you don't work out regularly, they disappear fairly quickly. Being bedridden and fighting with a disease ate up every unused tissue during six weeks.
Load More Replies... Elizabeth Doherty 5 years ago
From a fellow frontline nurse, I wish you the very best. I hope every day has you feeling better. Thank you for all you do.
Noel Bovae 5 years ago
And thank you for all that YOU do. Please stay healthy- both physically, and mentally. I can't imagine what you're dealing with on a daily basis. Try not to allow yourself to get burnt out. I know it's easier said than done. The world needs you guys now more than ever. Without you, we're ALL doomed.
Load More Replies... M Adams 5 years ago
He is so lucky to be alive. Many people who end up on ventilators do not fair well. I am so glad he decided to share this. A picture is worth a 1000 words.
Kristina Thomas 5 years ago
I've heard from my mom, a retired nurse who reads a lot of news, ventilators are part of the problem. They just don't work with Covid-19 patients, at least not without the correct medicine ASAP.
Load More Replies... Oskar vanZandt 5 years ago (edited)
Shocking! Considering how buff and healthy he was... and the fact he's a healthcare worker(wonder if he was issued appropriate PPE). Glad he's on the mend.
Paige Jordan 5 years ago (edited)
Heartbreaking. He came so close to the ultimate price for being a true hero. My heart goes out to him. There are thousands and more who won't be able to get back to where they were before. Some will be like me and develop fibromyalgia and CFS. (I was hours away from dying of pneumonia about 8 years ago)Others because their organs were shutting down. We won't know how far reaching it will go for many years to come. And still there are people who want to compare it to illnesses that the world has experienced in the past, they just can't comprehend how new this particular strain is. Can't understand how no one could have been truly prepared. I'm glad he's on the road to recovery.
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