Strength in Struggle: Overcoming COVID-19 Challenges

Hopeful Horizons Podcast

SUMMARY

Initial COVID-19 Experience: Emmanuel Velez's wife contracted COVID-19 while pregnant, leading to her hospitalization.

• Challenges Faced During Hospitalization:
  • Emmanuel was not allowed to be with his wife during her hospitalization, causing frustration and disappointment.
  • The hospital provided vague information about his wife's condition, leaving Emmanuel feeling helpless and uncertain.
  • His wife was eventually transferred to another hospital for a procedure called ECMO, offering hope for her recovery.
• Challenges with Job and Healthcare System:
  • Emmanuel faced challenges with his job and the healthcare organization he worked for while his wife was in the hospital.
  • He experienced frustration with the lack of communication and coordination among the doctors treating his wife.
• Recovery Process:
  • Jean Deleuze was finally able to see her son after three months in the hospital, but she was too weak to hold him due to her time on the ventilator.
  • Physical therapy was started to help Jean Deleuze regain her strength and muscle mass, and therapy sessions were provided in her hospital room.
  • Jean Deleuze was discharged from the hospital and sent home with an oxygen machine, which was challenging to carry around.
  • Jean Deleuze continued her therapy sessions at home and slowly regained her ability to do daily activities.
• Emotional Journey:
  • Emmanuel Velez, Jean Deleuze's husband, also experienced physical changes after contracting COVID-19.
  • Despite the challenges, Jean Deleuze and Emmanuel Velez maintained a positive attitude and relied on faith to get through the difficult times.

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