My Dad passed away from COVID today.

That was the most asshole thing to ask someone who just lost their dad!
Quit being so jaded! And find your humanity or dont comment!

Please... The whole glp site offers their condolences to you and your family and especially your mother on a most difficult and heartbreaking day.

Last Edited by Violetmd on 01/01/2021 03:31 AM

Sadly, you’re most likely correct. My Mom this evening said very much the same thing to me as your second sentence.

Thank you...honestly, I’m still numb and in shock from today. I appreciate your kindness.

God is talking. ~ May the LORD bless and protect you and yours.

I am terribly sorry for your loss. I know the pain your family has gone through, a sudden change is just so hard. No time to plan and grieve.

Thoughts and prayers with you.

OP-

Sorry for your loss. One death is one too many and the human cost is intolerable regardless of what led up to it.

I have a few questions which are asked for the sake of clinical relevance.

Once diagnosed, what medications were prescribed?

Was there a daily zinc regimen started/maintained?

Was there a daily vitamin C regimen started/ maintained?

Was there a vitamin D regimen started/maintained?

I realize these questions may seem like they intend to place blame for the death on some action or inaction of health professionals... but please realize... we cannot improve without comparing data on what works vs what doesn't help.

There are millions of us out here who need to know what helps.

We are taking vitamin C, D, Zinc and an ionophore every day on which we leave the house. Letting us know one or more of these were ineffective will help us stretch our supply of the remainder.

What were his habits? Strict isolation, "ah, what's the fuss?", or 50/50?

Not asking for blame, but for info that might save lives.

For instance... we sterilize every item that enters this household... did they? If so, how? We use UV & ozone for mail and small stuff... for big stuff we use cleanser and mop-down. Did they, or just chance it?

I'm sorry for your loss brother, although it was coming no m matter what. Your father didn't stay away from sources of the virus, and due to his age he was doomed. Many here are also equally doomed, however time delays their departure. Time is an equalizer, now much quickened. Many are destined to die from this current virus, and the next, and the next after. Fools will pay their penance. You will too, just like your father, if you deny it.

Good luck, death approaches.

Im very sorry for your loss, and hugs to your family. I lost my parents 6 months apart last year(2019). Hang tight to one another. Family is so precious.

I understand your need to try to understand and maybe compile data, but I don’t have much information as to what medications or treatments he was on in the hospital. I know he was on a forced-air system...delivering massive amounts of oxygen.

I’ll say this...I know that part of his daily regimen included vitamins. Additional and higher doses of vitamin C and zinc always at the onset of any cold symptoms. He also maintained a very good diet based around Mediterranean/Italian eating high in fiber and low in saturated fats. A lot of beans, broths, tomatoes, garlic, olive oils, fish, chicken, etc. Little to no sugars or sweets.

His state is Pennsylvania, under mask mandates, gathering limits, dining closures, etc...although his workplace (his business) was likely pretty lax. I think my Mom backed off of their sterilization and very strict controls around the summertime. I doubt my Dad took it all that seriously.

I’m so sorry to hear that. My condolences to you and your family. This blow is so difficult...I can’t even grasp a second. Thank you for your kind words.

Well...I can’t sleep and anonymously venting a bit on a site I visit at least daily felt a little therapeutic...or at least as a distraction. Today was hard. Tomorrow will be hard. To do what has to be done in the coming days will be hard. I just wanted to talk it out a little. I dread facing tomorrow.

May his memory be a blessing

Thank you

You cant say it was Covid. Don't be naïve

All I can say is what his doctors told us.

Don’t be insensitive.

Last Edited by Larphillips on 01/01/2021 03:52 AM

It sucks losing aoved one. I hope i make it i to my 80s

You and me both. Thank you.

I'm very sorry for your loss. Very sorry

Thank you

So very sorry for your loss...

Stay strong!

Spared from the 'hour of testing', I agree with you.

84 and still going into a workplace regularly? Man, my company vetoed that in March 2020. Between you and I, if I was 84 I wouldn't have gone outside, let alone to a workplace. I am sorry he felt compelled to do so despite the universal availability of Zoom/Skype. What needed doing so badly in person? Or was this just a case of an older person who couldn't adapt? Not judging... just seen it happen. You mentioned the wife might have slacked off... I've seen that, our neighbors for instance. Started very strict... now treating it like nothing.

Everything here gets UV and ozone since March before entering the home. Mail, groceries... no exceptions before it enters the house. No sickness here. Hope others have the same wisdom/luck.

BTW I agree with those who say "spared" - some difficult crossings are coming and many like yours have already paid their fare. Let them go on in peace... not seeing that which is to come, and be thankful of it.

Last Edited by Graboid_Hunter on 01/01/2021 04:13 AM

May you find peace and comfort.

Praying the Lord hold you and yours close...

Wishing You Well. Loss of a parent is tough.
Ignore the mean idiots on here. Most of Us are nice idiots.

that explains in a nut shell your experience.

sorry for your loss.

was your father ever adminstered epharine, urokinase or other drugs to stop trombus and dissolve the ones created?

Thank you

Thank you

Thank you for your kindness.

I’d like to think I’M one of those nice idiots, too.