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Andrei "Dru" Freeman

3rd party Apple programmer turned Mac programmer turned iOS, watchOS, and anything else they’ll feed me. Had an Apple ][. Been at this a few years. Also known as @podCastDru from the Kodeco Podcast.

So, I've finally made the decision to abandon Twitter. (The only deadname I will intentionally use) I will slowly be migrating my data and time here. This will be my landing point for all things dev related and likely podcast as well as a hint of personal and political.
#COVID19 day 40+4
#health day 4
Last Friday I was released from the hospital and rehab after 40 days. I am at home doing personal rehab and building my strength back up. It’s been quite the journey.
#COVID19 day 20. I will be going on a ventilator today. All further updates will come from Æon. If you’ve got big magic in you. Direct it my way.

#COVID19 day 19.

Trajectory over the last 1-3 days has been poor. I’m told this can happen. I won’t lie. It’s damned scary. Hoping tomorrow is a better day. Sorry no chats today. Breathing very difficult. Back on BiPap now. Probably make an early evening of it.

Æon made it out twice today. Currently here to help my headspace. (Not good) Love to everyone.

#COVID19 Day 18. Part 2. Couldn’t ox well this afternoon (86-89) so I’m back on BiPap until dinner. Up to 91/92 now. So hopefully this helps. May not be able to chat again today until after 6. We’ll see how things go.
#COVID19 Day 18. Tough day as I have some stuff coming up from my lungs. It’s a dry cough but it’s pushing my ox numbers down a little. Had an amazing call with Deena and Chris last evening. Good to see them. Taking it slower today to re-ox. Will chat with folk when/if I can. Waves.

#COVID19 Day 17; hospital day 10. I’m using the BiPap less than I was. But still reliant on it, the nasal cannula and about 80ml @ 100% of O2. Ox has been mostly above 90 all day. So small steps.

Watched Moana last night and had Æon bring my iPad so I could play Disney Emoji Blitz.

Had wonderful chats this week with some old friends. Continuing to chat with my Podcast Partner Susannah when I can. So. Tired. But getting more active. May have turned/be turning the corner. More updates to come.

#COVID19 day 13. It’s Sunday. Watched about 5 ST:TNG Episodes. Talked to a friend online and had a visit from the Spousal unit. Just more of the same :-/

#COVID19 Day 12. When I said ppl could send me cards, I didn’t expect so many today. Thank you all so much. It means a great deal to me and my mood.

Pretty much standard continuation of meds and treatments. Still short of breath. Lonely and bored. But doing my best. Messages, memes and animal posts welcome.

#COVID19 day 9 from yesterday. Had to make the ultimate sacrifice yesterday. Trying to clear phlegm by spitting was making a huge mess. So “THE BEARD” is now gone. It’ll be back. But just not unlit I’m well. Also, e-cards are welcome to Andrei Freeman care of UPMC East at: https://ecards.UPMC.com
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