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William769

(58,148 posts)
Fri Mar 28, 2025, 06:59 PM Friday

Sorry for missing this but in my defense, I'm in the ICU. News is kind of 2 nature to me now, but this Is important.

RFK Jr. to gut vaccine promotion and HIV prevention office, sources say

Source: CBS News

The entire staff of the federal government's Office of Infectious Disease and HIV/AIDS Policy is expected to be laid off, multiple federal health officials told CBS News Friday. The moves are part of a broader restructuring plan ordered by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. that involves cutting 20,000 HHS positions.

Much of the government's efforts to buoy lagging childhood vaccination rates nationwide have been run through OIDP, including a new campaign called "Let's Get Real" that had launched in the final months of the Biden administration to provide resources and information to health care providers talking to hesitant parents.

"Spreading the truth saves lives, so use our resources to help parents understand how vaccines work, why they're safe, and how they help protect kids," the department had said of the campaign after it was launched.

The Office of Minority Health has also been informed that it should expect to be dissolved, sources said.

Read more: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/rfk-jr-to-gut-vaccine-promotion-and-hiv-prevention-office-sources-say/

Thanks to demmiblue for catching it in https://www.democraticunderground.com/10143428535#:~:text=Feed%20Settings-,Latest%20Breaking%20News,-Related%3A%20General
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Sorry for missing this but in my defense, I'm in the ICU. News is kind of 2 nature to me now, but this Is important. (Original Post) William769 Friday OP
Hope you recover quickly. Nt spooky3 Friday #1
I'm sorry to hear your nrews. I hope you are brer cat Friday #2
I just posted this in MIRT. William769 Friday #5
i hve chs . on lasex. late dad had it. dont know about nmy mom or other. AllaN01Bear Friday #17
Thank you AllaN01Bear William769 Friday #43
Oh, my! I hope you get better soon! Ocelot II Friday #22
Thank you Ocelot II. William769 Friday #44
So sorry - you are in my thoughts. Get through this quick! NewHendoLib Friday #24
Thank you NewHendoLib William769 Friday #49
I hope they are taking good care of you! SheltieLover Friday #31
Thank you SheltieLover William769 Friday #50
Yw! SheltieLover Friday #52
I ever tell you you're one of my favorites? William769 Friday #58
OMG, I'm so sorry to hear this. greatauntoftriplets Friday #38
Seems like you know what I'm talking about greatauntoftriplets William769 Friday #51
Well, I've never had your particular set of problems. greatauntoftriplets Friday #59
Well, I've been out some years too! William769 Friday #69
Of course you knew what I meant. greatauntoftriplets Friday #72
Lesbian dreams will do that! William769 Friday #74
Actually, in one dream someone came in to shoot up the ICU. greatauntoftriplets Friday #79
Well that's good. I'll play good now. William769 Friday #82
LOL. greatauntoftriplets Friday #83
I got to have some fun in here. William769 Friday #85
You do because it's boring being hospitalized. greatauntoftriplets Friday #92
They are, I know you'll take care of them if they don't. William769 Friday #95
How long have you been there? greatauntoftriplets Friday #96
Since Tuesday Afternoon William769 Friday #100
Did the carriage have a siren too? greatauntoftriplets Friday #102
Didn't rate a siren but oolala the Driver & Coachman! William769 Friday #105
Nice! greatauntoftriplets Friday #109
I got all night. William769 Friday #112
And I'm heading to bed shortly. greatauntoftriplets Friday #121
I'm getting there but William769 Friday #125
They're supposed to be awful. greatauntoftriplets Friday #128
The one at home I actually like. It's a Resmed William769 Saturday #129
Too bad that you can't have it at the hospital. greatauntoftriplets Saturday #131
I can, I just need to get it here. William769 Saturday #134
I'd offer, but it's a bit far. greatauntoftriplets Saturday #136
Just a plane ride then a Taxi. William769 Saturday #140
You've got the right brand at home. summer_in_TX Saturday #165
Yes they will let me have it here, I just need to get it here and it is a great piece of equipment. William769 Saturday #168
So glad to hear you are improving! summer_in_TX Saturday #204
We are here bdamomma Friday #39
Thank you bdamomma William769 Friday #53
I had CHF a couple decades ago tishaLA Friday #64
Knowing it's been decades for you, gives me hope. William769 Friday #70
Don't let RFK anywhere near you! Violet_Crumble Friday #81
Thank you Violet_Crumble, wished we heard more from you. William769 Friday #88
I'd hope they're keeping a close eye on you in ICU, but are they checking your electrolytes? Emrys Saturday #137
Thanks for that. They are checking my electrolytes and they are low. William769 Saturday #150
I figured there was no harm in checking! Emrys Saturday #171
Thanks Emrys William769 Saturday #175
Oh, we used canned cat food. But perhaps William769 wouldn't like that. erronis Saturday #198
Potassium pills are gigantic, but sure beats IV potassium! That stuff HURTS! halobeam Saturday #174
Thanks halobeam William769 Saturday #177
Wow! I am so sorry, my friend! But it does sound as if you're feeling better and in the right place Rhiannon12866 Saturday #195
Glad you got to the ICU ok, Bill TBF Saturday #200
Hey William, get well and out of the ICU fast! I'm sorry to hear that you're not doing well, so pls. get well soon, so SWBTATTReg Saturday #201
I'm sorry you aren't well. cilla4progress Friday #3
Thank you cilla4progress William769 Friday #6
Horrifying. blm Friday #4
I will survive. William769 Friday #7
I am so sorry to hear this, Bill. sheshe2 Friday #8
Thank you sheshe William769 Friday #9
Sending Good Vibes for Good Health, AnotherDreamWeaver Friday #10
Thank you AnotherDreamWeaver William769 Friday #56
All of us here stand with you. We wish you a speedy recovery. MLWR Friday #11
Thank you MLWR William769 Friday #57
Holy smokes. Hoping you feel much better soon! mahina Friday #12
Thank you mahina William769 Friday #60
Oh no. I hope you are well on your way to release. Sending you many good vibes. LoisB Friday #13
Thank you LoisB William769 Friday #63
Are you OK, William? SheltieLover Friday #14
Thank you again my dear SheltieLover William769 Friday #65
Sending good vibes to get well... thanks for the post... bsiebs Friday #15
No, thank you bsiebs William769 Friday #66
Sending you my best wishes, and thanks for letting us know. Think. Again. Friday #16
Thank you Think. Again. William769 Friday #73
sending vibes to thee. AllaN01Bear Friday #18
Thank you so much AllaN01Bear William769 Friday #76
Sorry to hear about the ICU. Hang in there 💪 dchill Friday #19
Thank you dchill William769 Friday #77
Ohh Bill... I'm So Sorrry this is happening and You Cha Friday #20
Cha you are such a sweet heart, Thank you. William769 Friday #80
I 💜 You and want you so much to Cha Friday #91
Trust me. I'm trying. William769 Friday #98
I know you are... You're a Fighter, Bill! Cha Friday #123
Sending much love and healing vibes. Your DU family is right there with you. wordstroken Friday #21
Thanks so much wordstroken William769 Friday #84
Take care of yourself and get well LetMyPeopleVote Friday #23
Thank you LetMyPeopleVote William769 Friday #86
Please get better soon. murielm99 Friday #25
Thank you so much murielm99 William769 Friday #87
I hope you're better soon. lapucelle Friday #26
Thank you lapucelle William769 Friday #89
Please get well soon William769. Diamond_Dog Friday #27
Thank you Diamond_Dog William769 Friday #90
Take care of yourself right now. Codifer Friday #28
Good to know & thank you Codifer William769 Friday #93
Hang in there leftstreet Friday #29
Thank you leftstreet William769 Friday #101
When it rains, it floods! So saddened to hear of all the health issues and hope Karadeniz Friday #30
Thank you Karadeniz William769 Friday #103
Sending love and good vibes your way!! NEOH Friday #32
Thank you so much NEOH William769 Friday #106
sending my positive energy to you angel823 Friday #33
Thanks! Love to hear that angel823 William769 Friday #110
((😘)) Sending you hugs, love and get well wishes Deuxcents Friday #34
Thank you Deuxcents William769 Friday #113
🌺 Deuxcents Friday #118
Kicking canetoad Friday #35
Thank you canetoad William769 Friday #114
Sending only positive thoughts to you... Spazito Friday #36
Thank you Spazito William769 Friday #115
Only the Best for you William769 spanone Friday #37
Thank you so much Spazito William769 Friday #116
Get the hell out of ICU malaise Friday #40
I wished. William769 Friday #117
Hugs malaise Saturday #203
Been here since 2004 so recognize the old timers :) ... cliffside Friday #41
I know the names cliffside Come & gone. William769 Friday #119
Let us march on while you you take care of yourself ... cliffside Saturday #144
Good advice cliffside but I was raised in the era that everyone got a thank you. William769 Saturday #147
Understand :))) nt cliffside Saturday #181
Rest easy, William, we'll keep the hounds at bay until your return. Efilroft Sul Friday #42
Thanks Efilroft Sul. Keep tour eyes on RFK Jr. & the rest the fucks. William769 Friday #122
Take care of your self man, and get well soon. nt BootinUp Friday #45
Thank you BootinUp William769 Friday #124
Let the drs do their work to take care of you dweller Friday #46
I will dweller, and I'm in the best place to let my mind heal. DU William769 Friday #126
Get better fast William. We need your wisdom,. magicarpet Friday #47
Thank you for that magicarpet William769 Friday #127
Here you go William,.... magicarpet Saturday #196
Wishing you a speedy recovery DaBronx Friday #48
Thank you DaBronx William769 Saturday #130
Bless you, brother. Hope you recover soon. nt LexVegas Friday #54
Thank you brother William769 Saturday #132
OMG you're in our thoughts! CaptainTruth Friday #55
Thank you CaptainTruth William769 Saturday #133
Get well soon JoseBalow Friday #61
Thank you JoseBalow William769 Saturday #135
Hang in there TommyT139 Friday #62
Thank you TommyT139 William769 Saturday #139
I hope you get better mercuryblues Friday #67
Thank you mercuryblues William769 Saturday #141
Here's wishing you a speedy recovery. oasis Friday #68
Thank you oasis William769 Saturday #142
Oh no! Please rest and let them take good care of you! nolabear Friday #71
Oh, thank youn olabear William769 Saturday #143
So sorry to hear you're not well. Hope they have things under control. judesedit Friday #75
Thank you judesedit William769 Saturday #145
I'm so sorry you're ill. area51 Friday #78
Thats good to know area51, thank you kind sir. William769 Saturday #148
So sorry to hear this! Wishing you all the best! n/t pnwmom Friday #94
Thank you pnwmom William769 Saturday #151
Stay strong! We love you! ❤️ littlemissmartypants Friday #97
Love you to littlemissmartypants William769 Saturday #153
Get some rest Figarosmom Friday #99
Thank you Figarosmom William769 Saturday #154
So sorry you're going through this.. mountain grammy Friday #104
Thank you mountain grammy and yes he is. William769 Saturday #155
.Holding you in love and light. Vibes for swift recovery. niyad Friday #107
So sweet niyad, thank you. William769 Saturday #157
Rest & recover! We will be thinking of you. nt Ilsa Friday #108
Thank you Ilsa William769 Saturday #158
Damn - we were out all day so I'm just catching up. So sorry to hear you're in the ICU! calimary Friday #111
You are such a sweetie calimary lovve you so much William769 Saturday #160
💕Be safe, be well, know your DU friends are sending love💕 Hekate Friday #120
I know that all to well Hekate & thank you. William769 Saturday #162
GET WELL MY SWEET! Skittles Saturday #138
Yes sir! & thank you. William769 Saturday #164
Wishing you all the best. Greybnk48 Saturday #146
I know & thank you Greybnk48 William769 Saturday #166
Hang tough orangecrush Saturday #149
Thank you orangecrush William769 Saturday #169
Love wins over hate every time. sheshe2 Saturday #152
I will sheshe on both counts. William769 Saturday #170
Sending healing vibes for a quick recovery. mwmisses4289 Saturday #156
Thank you so much for that mwmisses4289 William769 Saturday #172
Thinking of you. Solly Mack Saturday #159
Thank you Solly Mack William769 Saturday #173
Sending healing vibes and positive thoughts your way, William. skylucy Saturday #161
Thanks skylucy & yes you can blame everything on trump "our dear leader". William769 Saturday #178
God Bless you ms.pamela Saturday #163
Thank you ms.pamela I have faith in you all. William769 Saturday #180
Sending you love and healing vibes Lifeafter70 Saturday #167
Very heartfelt message Lifeafter70 William769 Saturday #182
Thank you Lifeafter70 Saturday #187
We'll we're glad to have you back posting again. William769 Saturday #188
Always been there, never not been there DFW Saturday #176
Thank you DFW William769 Saturday #183
Awful 😿 Meowmee Saturday #179
Thank you Meowmee & good for him. William769 Saturday #184
I am so sorry, William769... Sparkly Saturday #185
Oh, Sparkly! sheshe2 Saturday #189
I should have read your post better, I apologize Sparkly. William769 Saturday #190
I apologies if I missed anyone. The response has been overwhelming. William769 Saturday #186
This message was self-deleted by its author William769 Saturday #192
Hope you get well very soon! 💙❤️‍🩹🌹 LiberalLoner Saturday #191
Thank you LiberalLoner William769 Saturday #193
You know it's time to go to bed when you spend 20 minutes looking for your glasses William769 Saturday #194
JHC. These Magats are burning it all down. Insanity. Hope you get out soon before hospital cuts the ICU. Evolve Dammit Saturday #197
Aw Bill,i hope you recover quickly and get back home soon uppityperson Saturday #199
Hoping that you cared for and recover quickly Tumbulu Saturday #202

brer cat

(26,875 posts)
2. I'm sorry to hear your nrews. I hope you are
Fri Mar 28, 2025, 07:07 PM
Friday

one the mend soon!

And damn these assholes for reckless indifference.

William769

(58,148 posts)
5. I just posted this in MIRT.
Fri Mar 28, 2025, 07:31 PM
Friday
8. Sorry for the crypt message could'nt

(Congestive Heart Failure): Shortness of breath (also called dyspnea), Persistent coughing or wheezing, Buildup of excess fluid in body tissues (edema) (40 fucking pounds, I kid you not!), They have me on a continuous lasix drip to releive the water weight, but instead of a regular catheter (ouch) It's what they call here a pouch catheter which goes over the penis (The urinary bladder is a hollow, stretchy organ in the lower part of your abdomen that stores urine before it leaves your body through your urethra.) I can pee all I want & not worry about it. Tiredness, fatigue, Lack of appetite, nausea, Confusion, impaired thinking (why I decided not to post in here with the exception of this post),Increased heart rate, Weight changes.

P.S. I just can't catch a fucking break.


Yes it can be related to HIV ( had full blown AIDS 3 years, HIV 17 years). But I'm a survivor.

AllaN01Bear

(24,437 posts)
17. i hve chs . on lasex. late dad had it. dont know about nmy mom or other.
Fri Mar 28, 2025, 08:49 PM
Friday

i do have afib.tachy cardia and braycardie (that goes the other way) on flursimiede as well.

William769

(58,148 posts)
58. I ever tell you you're one of my favorites?
Fri Mar 28, 2025, 10:48 PM
Friday

I Hurt bad, but people like responding to me here, helps a lot.

greatauntoftriplets

(177,439 posts)
38. OMG, I'm so sorry to hear this.
Fri Mar 28, 2025, 10:19 PM
Friday

It's good that you got to the doctor and/or hospital where they can take care of you. It's good that you're in the ICU because you're having cardiac issues and they'll watch you like a hawk.

Did you get there under your own power or in an ambulance. Forty percent of water weight is scary as hell so I hope that all the Lasix works. That stuff is brutal, so I'm happy that you have the pouch catheter and that it's more comfortable than an old-fashion catheter.

Sending good vibes your way for a speedy recovery so you can get out of there quickly and go home. I'm so sorry that this happened to you, in your long list of illnesses. They're no fun.

greatauntoftriplets

(177,439 posts)
59. Well, I've never had your particular set of problems.
Fri Mar 28, 2025, 10:49 PM
Friday

But I have been in ICU. It was some years ago, and I was out of it at the time. But I lived.

greatauntoftriplets

(177,439 posts)
72. Of course you knew what I meant.
Fri Mar 28, 2025, 11:03 PM
Friday

I spent three days having weird dreams. Seemed like a lot longer once I regained consciousness.

greatauntoftriplets

(177,439 posts)
79. Actually, in one dream someone came in to shoot up the ICU.
Fri Mar 28, 2025, 11:10 PM
Friday

The triplets, who were about 11 at the time, saved me. Also, I dreamed about DU.

William769

(58,148 posts)
95. They are, I know you'll take care of them if they don't.
Fri Mar 28, 2025, 11:24 PM
Friday

The C.N.A. is a robot though, I haven't broken through to him yet though.

greatauntoftriplets

(177,439 posts)
102. Did the carriage have a siren too?
Fri Mar 28, 2025, 11:33 PM
Friday

At least they got you there fast. So your 4th night there. Hope you're sleeping well.

greatauntoftriplets

(177,439 posts)
128. They're supposed to be awful.
Fri Mar 28, 2025, 11:57 PM
Friday

The triplets' father has to wear one, and he hates his. I can't imagine having to sleep with one.

William769

(58,148 posts)
129. The one at home I actually like. It's a Resmed
Sat Mar 29, 2025, 12:00 AM
Saturday

I use a full mouth, well becaue I breathe through my mouth & not my nose.

summer_in_TX

(3,518 posts)
165. You've got the right brand at home.
Sat Mar 29, 2025, 12:43 AM
Saturday

The tech who tested me was very experienced. Thankfully she was willing to recommend equipment she knew worked the best because resmed had been working on it longer and had more kinks worked out. I've got the nasal pillow, my husband has a face mask, but just over his nose.

I wonder if they'll let you have the one from home brought up for you to use in the hospital? On the other hand, I hope you get to go home soon.

My husband developed chs about 15 months ago. It's been a journey. He's been in the hospital twice on the lasix drip, but it worked wonders. While it took some learning and trial and error, he's on an upswing now. (Hope you are not quite as stubborn as he is, so you get to feeling better soon and are able to stay that way.)

Sending you all the best.

William769

(58,148 posts)
168. Yes they will let me have it here, I just need to get it here and it is a great piece of equipment.
Sat Mar 29, 2025, 12:49 AM
Saturday

The drip is doing wonders for my leg's & thigh's so far as I can tell. Well I am qiurt stubborn (I think it's in my DNA :blush).

I just want to be able to eat again.

summer_in_TX

(3,518 posts)
204. So glad to hear you are improving!
Sat Mar 29, 2025, 11:59 PM
Saturday

Will you be able to qualify for cardiac rehab, do you think?

Unfortunately, my husband was outside the window of time. It isn't effective after ten years apparently. He probably should have had it after his valve replacement surgery in 2014, but no one mentioned it to him. He developed a-fib, finally had an an ablation, but then developed chs within a week of that and ended up in the hospital doing what you're doing.

It took awhile mentally to adjust to the new reality. He's done better lately in managing his salt intake and so forth. It's took a year of a roller coaster to get here.

bdamomma

(67,812 posts)
39. We are here
Fri Mar 28, 2025, 10:19 PM
Friday

for you William769, also you have professionals taking care of you.

Again, we are here for you.

tishaLA

(14,588 posts)
64. I had CHF a couple decades ago
Fri Mar 28, 2025, 10:56 PM
Friday

when I was still young and spent two weeks in the CCU going through more tests and poking and prodding than I care to remember. When I was diagnosed, my EF was 8 and they put me on the transplant list.

Fast forward a couple years and my heart had returned to normal, no signs of scarring, no cardiomyopathy, and an EF of 60, and I haven't decompensated in all those years, Cases like mine are rare, but there's still a possibility.

One thing I insisted on was getting to target doses of my CHF meds -- Coreg (carvedilol), lisinopril, and something else I can't remember -- as quickly as possible. Like every time I saw my Dr,, I asked him to increase my dosage. It meant I was terribly tired for a few months, but I wanted to be as aggressive as possible in dealing with it.

Keep fighting. It'll be exhausting and your limitations will be angering, but stay stubborn.

Violet_Crumble

(36,179 posts)
81. Don't let RFK anywhere near you!
Fri Mar 28, 2025, 11:12 PM
Friday

I'm really sorry to hear yr going through a really rough spot, but I know you've got the strength to get past this. My mum had congestive heart failure, so I've got an idea how yuck it is.

Get better soon!

Emrys

(8,498 posts)
137. I'd hope they're keeping a close eye on you in ICU, but are they checking your electrolytes?
Sat Mar 29, 2025, 12:09 AM
Saturday

My dad was on lasix many years ago because of heart failure and edema in his legs and feet, and he'd been on it for over a year before some doctor realized they should have been giving him a potassium supplement. This mistake did nothing to help his various symptoms!

I hope they're keeping you comfortable and that you'll soon be on the mend.

William769

(58,148 posts)
150. Thanks for that. They are checking my electrolytes and they are low.
Sat Mar 29, 2025, 12:29 AM
Saturday

Taking potassium sucks. They are horse pills! But I take them. Thanks for looking out for me.

Emrys

(8,498 posts)
171. I figured there was no harm in checking!
Sat Mar 29, 2025, 12:51 AM
Saturday

If we have to pill our cat, I smear the pill in butter to lubricate it and help it slip down, otherwise the little devil spits it straight back out. Maybe an idea?

Take care, buddy.

erronis

(18,618 posts)
198. Oh, we used canned cat food. But perhaps William769 wouldn't like that.
Sat Mar 29, 2025, 12:48 PM
Saturday

How about deviled ham?

halobeam

(5,037 posts)
174. Potassium pills are gigantic, but sure beats IV potassium! That stuff HURTS!
Sat Mar 29, 2025, 12:55 AM
Saturday

Hugs to you ... wishing you the speediest of recoveries.

Rhiannon12866

(231,093 posts)
195. Wow! I am so sorry, my friend! But it does sound as if you're feeling better and in the right place
Sat Mar 29, 2025, 07:40 AM
Saturday

As I said, you know that you're now receiving those powerful DU vibes not only from every state in the country and numerous traditional allies as well! Thanks so much for checking in and let us know how you're doing when you can. And as long as you have DU, you'll have constant company and encouragement. Get well soon, hang in there and we're here to keep your spirits up and to keep you company at all hours!

TBF

(35,068 posts)
200. Glad you got to the ICU ok, Bill
Sat Mar 29, 2025, 04:36 PM
Saturday

I had a massive saddle PE out of the blue nearly 10 years ago (attributed to one of the new formula birth control pills). Similar in some ways, the PE put pressure on the right side of my heart, and I was worried I was having early heart issues (I was late 40s at the time but have rheumatoid arthritis). They used clot busters via catheter and thankfully I was on my way home after 8 days. Being in critical condition sure reminds us fast how tenuous life can be. Feel better soon, I'm glad you've got good care!

SWBTATTReg

(25,064 posts)
201. Hey William, get well and out of the ICU fast! I'm sorry to hear that you're not doing well, so pls. get well soon, so
Sat Mar 29, 2025, 04:44 PM
Saturday

we'll continue to hear your voice, strong and proud when you post another one of your amazing posts for DU to ponder, to enjoy, to assimilate, to act on.

sheshe2

(90,874 posts)
8. I am so sorry to hear this, Bill.
Fri Mar 28, 2025, 07:34 PM
Friday

Your DU family misses you and we need you back home as soon as you can be. Get well soon.

The unconscionable conduct of RFK Jr, taking away any and all access to lifesaving information and resources is harmful to us all. I guess that is the point.

William769

(58,148 posts)
9. Thank you sheshe
Fri Mar 28, 2025, 07:42 PM
Friday

I hate to say this but I know from experience. if people can't place a face or a person to this (That's why I never change my avatar), they never think about it.

Cha

(309,098 posts)
20. Ohh Bill... I'm So Sorrry this is happening and You
Fri Mar 28, 2025, 09:12 PM
Friday
have to post about it from ICU!

If HIV patients aren't struggling Enough.. along comes this maniac with a clever axing Life Saving Vaccines!

Mahalo for the link in LBN... I saw this post by JohnSJ and he speaks for me.

https://www.democraticunderground.com/10143428535#post4

Love you and still sending Healing Energy from Kauai. 🕯️🕊️❤️🌈

Cha

(309,098 posts)
91. I 💜 You and want you so much to
Fri Mar 28, 2025, 11:21 PM
Friday

Heal and get your "fucking break"!

You are too.. 💕

William769

(58,148 posts)
98. Trust me. I'm trying.
Fri Mar 28, 2025, 11:29 PM
Friday

Between you, sheshe, greatauntoftriplets & SheltieLover I truley feel the love around here. Kisses all around.

Cha

(309,098 posts)
123. I know you are... You're a Fighter, Bill!
Fri Mar 28, 2025, 11:52 PM
Friday

And We're Fighting for you with our Love and Aloha from afar...

💜

wordstroken

(908 posts)
21. Sending much love and healing vibes. Your DU family is right there with you.
Fri Mar 28, 2025, 09:55 PM
Friday

Thank you for posting under extremely challenging circumstances. Stay strong.

Karadeniz

(24,037 posts)
30. When it rains, it floods! So saddened to hear of all the health issues and hope
Fri Mar 28, 2025, 10:04 PM
Friday

you get relief from them. Keep us updated....

cliffside

(859 posts)
41. Been here since 2004 so recognize the old timers :) ...
Fri Mar 28, 2025, 10:22 PM
Friday

please try and take time for yourself to relieve some stress ... classical music, breathing exercises, whatever makes you relax. I'm familiar with the area and hospitals, have family nearby.

And be an advocate for yourself, in a nice way of course.

cliffside

(859 posts)
144. Let us march on while you you take care of yourself ...
Sat Mar 29, 2025, 12:20 AM
Saturday

it is difficult not to pay attention though, but try .... you cannot fight if you're sick.

Don't think you need to answer messages, read, soak in the encouragement and love and post a thank you once or twice a day if you are up to it! I do not mean to preach, but relaxation is good for the body and mind ... should take my own advice sometimes.









William769

(58,148 posts)
147. Good advice cliffside but I was raised in the era that everyone got a thank you.
Sat Mar 29, 2025, 12:24 AM
Saturday

Last edited Sat Mar 29, 2025, 03:30 AM - Edit history (1)

Doing it ever since.

dweller

(26,164 posts)
46. Let the drs do their work to take care of you
Fri Mar 28, 2025, 10:31 PM
Friday

You are in the best place for your health to improve
Let them heal you
🙏




✌🏻

magicarpet

(17,867 posts)
47. Get better fast William. We need your wisdom,.
Fri Mar 28, 2025, 10:33 PM
Friday

..... and comments here at DU. Priority one is your health.

magicarpet

(17,867 posts)
196. Here you go William,....
Sat Mar 29, 2025, 09:08 AM
Saturday

.... just don't turn the volume up too high. The ICU will think you are having a dance party.

(The black box takes some time to load.....)

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TommyT139

(1,102 posts)
62. Hang in there
Fri Mar 28, 2025, 10:50 PM
Friday

The best revenge is outlasting them, so let yourself be taken care of. And if the news is making your beepers beep in bad ways, take a break. If you can watch Netflix, check out The Residence, a kind of cozy, kind of hilarious 8-part binge of a mystery in a White House where the president happens to be gay.

As far as Robert Kennedy Jr.: We who care about HIV -- because we care about our lovers, friends, ourselves and our families -- we have gotten through times like this before, times with the govt not giving a shit if we lived or died. We're in a far better place now, in every way, and while this administration's action absolutely sucks and is evil, the queer and poz communities have more skills and resources than most other groups who are also getting screwed. That's small comfort, I know, but maybe it will help for tonight.

William769

(58,148 posts)
139. Thank you TommyT139
Sat Mar 29, 2025, 12:15 AM
Saturday

I have seen "Cozy" it is hilarious! I know the rest. I survuved the Reagan years, Blessed the Clinton years, and I have to admit for HIV even the Bush years for prescription drug coverage, The Obama years was tough going in the beginning but we ended up hitting the trifecta, trupm 1st time around we kind of sailed through, Biden we breezed through & trump 2 SCHREEEEEEEECH!

Long story short, been there from the beginning.

judesedit

(4,537 posts)
75. So sorry to hear you're not well. Hope they have things under control.
Fri Mar 28, 2025, 11:06 PM
Friday

Sending healing vibes your way.

area51

(12,268 posts)
78. I'm so sorry you're ill.
Fri Mar 28, 2025, 11:10 PM
Friday

My brother was diagnosed with CHF 9 years ago, and he's still going strong. I'll keep you in my prayers.

mountain grammy

(27,631 posts)
104. So sorry you're going through this..
Fri Mar 28, 2025, 11:34 PM
Friday

hope you're healing and getting better.

RFK Jr is a nightmare.

calimary

(85,604 posts)
111. Damn - we were out all day so I'm just catching up. So sorry to hear you're in the ICU!
Fri Mar 28, 2025, 11:40 PM
Friday

I hope you don't have to spend too much time there, and that your recovery continues smoothly and quickly!

I hope you're near a window, or at least you're able to walk to one nearby. Around here, it's flower-budding/blooming time, and there's so much wonderful color everywhere! It sure does lift the spirits.

If you can, please keep us posted on what I hope will be very steady progress toward good health again - and SOON! I'll be watching for updates.

Just thinking about ya!

William769

(58,148 posts)
160. You are such a sweetie calimary lovve you so much
Sat Mar 29, 2025, 12:40 AM
Saturday

Me too! All private rooms so I have a window on the 3rd floor but it's looking over all the 2nd floor roof's where I'm at!

Yes I will try to keep yoy posted on what they are doing to me & what is helping.

sheshe2

(90,874 posts)
152. Love wins over hate every time.
Sat Mar 29, 2025, 12:30 AM
Saturday

DU has a lot of love to share.

Sleep tight and have some sweet dreams tonight my friend.

skylucy

(3,917 posts)
161. Sending healing vibes and positive thoughts your way, William.
Sat Mar 29, 2025, 12:42 AM
Saturday

PS This is all Trump's fault. (Sorry. I can't help it. I just blame everything on Trump now, because he's a turd and I hate him.)

Get well soon, William!

ms.pamela

(33 posts)
163. God Bless you
Sat Mar 29, 2025, 12:42 AM
Saturday

Please get well and rest, we will carry on in the fight for democracy while you heal.

Lifeafter70

(481 posts)
167. Sending you love and healing vibes
Sat Mar 29, 2025, 12:45 AM
Saturday

That worm brain is hurting so many of us and our loved ones.
Cutting funding and research that benefits all of us.

My son has ACC cancer, there is no cure and little research because of how rare it is. Wormbrain just stomped on what little hope many of our loved who are fighting cancer, HIV and other chronic diseases.

His ignorance regarding vaccine will kill so many children and affect future generations.

I will continue to speak up, protest and fight until they are gone or I'm in my grave.

Take care, rest and know that there are many of us who care.

William769

(58,148 posts)
182. Very heartfelt message Lifeafter70
Sat Mar 29, 2025, 01:05 AM
Saturday

& here's love & hope to your son, we have enough to go around.

Lifeafter70

(481 posts)
187. Thank you
Sat Mar 29, 2025, 01:33 AM
Saturday

Now you get some rest.

I have been reading your post for a long time and want to continue doing so.

I started reading du I think in 2005 maybe earlier. First joined in 2008 but was purged doing the great hack. Didn't join back up until 2023. But I have lurked and enjoyed reading du.
So get some rest and let the docs and nurses take care of you

William769

(58,148 posts)
188. We'll we're glad to have you back posting again.
Sat Mar 29, 2025, 01:47 AM
Saturday

I will get some rest just after I post a story in General Discussion.

DFW

(57,597 posts)
176. Always been there, never not been there
Sat Mar 29, 2025, 12:58 AM
Saturday

Just figure that’s you, too.

Nine years ago, when my wife was told she had “the murderer,” and there wasn’t much hope of seeing any light at the end of her tunnel, we just said we’ll go for it anyway. We did, and she indeed has never yet NOT been here. Her month in the hospital was awful, but her nine years since OUT of the hospital have been a lot better. Look BEYOND the misery, and let no one tell you that’s not where you’re headed.

Easy to say, harder to do. Do it anyway.

Meowmee

(8,152 posts)
179. Awful 😿
Sat Mar 29, 2025, 01:02 AM
Saturday

I hope you’re getting better. Another diuretic is aldactone. My father was on that. My cats with chf were on lasix. Hugs to you 🤗

Diet, exercise and reducing fluid intake can all help chf. As well as weight loss. My brother who was recently diagnosed with afib was scared he was going to develop chf and lost a lot of weight, over 50-60 pounds.

https://flowtherapy.com/resource/latest-advances-in-heart-failure-treatment/

Sparkly

(24,547 posts)
185. I am so sorry, William769...
Sat Mar 29, 2025, 01:10 AM
Saturday

I wish I could offer more in the way of prayers and healing, but I'd be a hypocrite. This is a terrible time, and there is no way around that. I can only offer you sincere empathy.

(I was a dance student in NYCity in the early 1980s, and lost many friends. Now I'm facing my own death from a rare cancer.)

There are forums here and elsewhere for sharing thoughts and feelings about what we are experiencing.

Wishing you all the best!!

sheshe2

(90,874 posts)
189. Oh, Sparkly!
Sat Mar 29, 2025, 02:24 AM
Saturday

I am so sorry to hear this. I don't send prayers either and haven't for a very long time. I will however send you love and hugs.❤

William769

(58,148 posts)
190. I should have read your post better, I apologize Sparkly.
Sat Mar 29, 2025, 03:35 AM
Saturday

Of course we we have love & vibes abound for you here also. We don't turn anyone away.

William769

(58,148 posts)
186. I apologies if I missed anyone. The response has been overwhelming.
Sat Mar 29, 2025, 01:12 AM
Saturday

This is why I love DU So MUCH!

Response to William769 (Reply #186)

William769

(58,148 posts)
194. You know it's time to go to bed when you spend 20 minutes looking for your glasses
Sat Mar 29, 2025, 06:27 AM
Saturday

& the Nurse tell's you you're wearing them.

Good night & thanks for keeping me company.

Evolve Dammit

(20,419 posts)
197. JHC. These Magats are burning it all down. Insanity. Hope you get out soon before hospital cuts the ICU.
Sat Mar 29, 2025, 12:02 PM
Saturday

uppityperson

(115,920 posts)
199. Aw Bill,i hope you recover quickly and get back home soon
Sat Mar 29, 2025, 02:16 PM
Saturday


Yeah, the orange one's news continues to suck and infuriate

Tumbulu

(6,519 posts)
202. Hoping that you cared for and recover quickly
Sat Mar 29, 2025, 06:32 PM
Saturday

These times are brutal; making it all the more important to send each other love.

Hugs and love my DU friend.

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