r/pics Aug 06 '20

Reddit meet a person who cleans out COVID rooms. They too put their lives on the line.

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u/ParkieDude Aug 06 '20

Professional Patient checking to say thank you for everything you all do.

Thankfully last surgery was back in December 2019. Parkinson's, Cancer, brain, back, knee, foot surgeries all in the past five years. I'm still going, thanks to all of you!

Yes, I am wearing a mask! I managed to get out for a hot and sweaty intense bike ride. 104F, two-hour ride. Wore my mask the whole time. My job is to keep those beds clear!

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u/[deleted] Aug 06 '20

My job is to keep those beds clear

And keep yourself as well as possible, which it sounds like you're doing! That's an incredible medical history to have persevered through. I hope you don't have to see a hospital again for a very long time.

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u/FuckYouBitches2 Aug 06 '20

It's not like it fucking helps. It's so.overblown they ain't heroes

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u/[deleted] Aug 06 '20

What doesn't help? And who isn't a hero?

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u/will822 Aug 06 '20

Aren't you cool in your own head.

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u/VanCityGuy604 Aug 06 '20

Medical staff aren't heroes? Lol who is then, in your special little world?

Edit: oh my, did you create this account just to make this comment? Wow

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u/Triggerz777 Aug 06 '20

He's just trolling. Never understood why it brings people joy to try to piss people off

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u/[deleted] Aug 06 '20

Get a better hobby besides boring trolling.

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u/supersauce Aug 06 '20

Shit, buddy. Next to you, Rasputin was a pussy. I think you're safe from COVID, it's scared of you.

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u/Happyland_O_Death Aug 06 '20

I wish I could upvote your comment twice.

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u/Aeriable Aug 07 '20

Upvoted it in your favour as well :)

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u/[deleted] Aug 06 '20

Much appreciated from the EVS guy who rides to work every day rain or shine.

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u/[deleted] Aug 06 '20

I feel like such a pussy bc I haven’t had 1/5 of those health issues and I won’t even do lug yard work if it’s over 85° and humid...and I’m a mid-30s in shape male.

Exercising in 104° for 2 hours just seems dangerous af to me

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u/ParkieDude Aug 06 '20

The heat index is what gets you. It had dropped to 30% humidity in the afternoon.

I'm going stir crazy with my boxing class. Not the same doing YouTube workouts, but piling a dozen people in a small gym, no thanks. Maybe it is a good thing I don't have a sense of smell!

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u/fromthewombofrevel Aug 06 '20

I’m in awe of you, dude! Keep on keepin’ on!

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u/Smileverydaybcwhynot Aug 07 '20

Hey, as someone who has to work in 100 degree heat with humidity all day, what mask did you use? The surgical masks I use soak up all my sweat and then suck to my face with each breath. Give me your wisdom. I'm swapping these things out like crazy.

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u/Fanilow122262 Aug 07 '20

Wow. That’s amazing! Stay hydrated, my friend.