BridgetO Posted February 22, 2021 Share Posted February 22, 2021 I'll definitely be there for the shot and I hope the shot will be there for me! I just needed to vent. Thanks for the encouragement, Tom and Teri. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LexieCat Posted February 22, 2021 Author Share Posted February 22, 2021 6 hours ago, BridgetO said: I'll definitely be there for the shot and I hope the shot will be there for me! I just needed to vent. Thanks for the encouragement, Tom and Teri. I figured it was just venting, but didn't wanna take any chances, lol. We need you around here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandy N Posted February 22, 2021 Share Posted February 22, 2021 On 1/29/2021 at 4:56 PM, LexieCat said: I know this was important to me--the last few nights I've had dreams I forgot to go to my appointment and missed my shot. Kinda like those dreams I STILL have about forgetting to go to class or forgetting to study for the exam. I gotta say, Camden County NAILED it in terms of their distribution system. Easy to make the appointment; got a bar code for check-in; easy to find the location on campus; parking less than a minute's walk from the gym where they gave the shots; pleasant, helpful staff; comfortable area to wait 15 minutes after shot; scheduling for next shot on the way out the door. And the whole mood/tone was upbeat--everyone looked happy to be there. I'd arrived 15 minutes before my scheduled appointment (just in case there was a wait) and I was out of there less than half an hour after I arrived. I DID get the Moderna, so next shot is 2/26. I swear that I've found my "twin" in you! We're both kind of on a similar path LC-wise. But I too got my first COVID shot (Pfizer) and will be getting my second one on Feb. 26th! The Avera Cancer Center in Marshall has my back, that's for sure! Congrats on getting your shots! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LouT Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 Bridget, I believe you're getting your shot today and I'm so glad to hear it. After watching my wife go through this disease I will encourage anybody I can to take the vaccine. I was glad to see that you would. But, (being a dad) I'd love to hear how it went for you. Lou Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BridgetO Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 I got the shot a couple of hours ago. The mass vaccination site at the Oregon Convention Center was very efficiently run. A lot of people were there for shots, there were no delays or bottlenecks and the staff, including the National Guard, were cheerful. My shot was given by a doctor, and when I showed surprise that a doctor would be giving shots, she said, " Oh, this is fun!" Bridget O Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LexieCat Posted February 25, 2021 Author Share Posted February 25, 2021 YAY! I was just reading an article this morning about how happy medical professionals are to be giving out vaccines. Several of them reported it was such a relief to be doing something positive for people, rather than trying desperately to save them. It was certainly reflected in the site I went to--everyone was smiling and joking around. I get my #2 shot tomorrow. Do you have an appointment, Bridget, for your second shot? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judy M2 Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 Just got our 2nd Moderna shots. The atmosphere was like a party, and the volunteers said they were really happy to be helping out. Everyone is looking forward to the future. The process was well managed, and I've already gotten my V-safe notification from the CDC to check side effects. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BridgetO Posted February 26, 2021 Share Posted February 26, 2021 LexieCat--Yep I got my second appointment set! A person with a computer came around and set second appointments while we were having our 15 minute wait after the shot. I wish they were as efficient setting up the first appointment as they were at the clinic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LexieCat Posted February 26, 2021 Author Share Posted February 26, 2021 Great--glad you don't have to go through more hassle. Hopefully they will iron out the bugs soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiMama Posted February 26, 2021 Share Posted February 26, 2021 My mother (87) just got her second shot. Currently my state is in phase 1B and I'm 1C. I keep looking at the website hoping to see a change in the tier but alas not yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rower Michelle Posted February 26, 2021 Share Posted February 26, 2021 Wow-congratulations all! Meanwhile here is KS, cancer patients are still at the back of the line with no light at the end of the tunnel. It’s a total cluster. Happy for you guys that are making progress! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LexieCat Posted February 26, 2021 Author Share Posted February 26, 2021 I'm sorry, Michelle (and ChiMama)--wish I could mail you both a couple of shots. There are quite a few people here who have managed to score "leftover" shots when people don't make their scheduled appointments, or when they stock more vaccine than they have patients show up. Nothing wrong with that--they would otherwise go to waste. Is that a possibility in KS and AZ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rower Michelle Posted February 26, 2021 Share Posted February 26, 2021 I’ve looked into leftovers, but here’s the kicker, in my county they will not publish what times the vaccine centers close. They’ve made the whole process super difficult, there’s many over 80 who haven’t gotten a shot. Pathetic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LUNGevityKristin Posted February 26, 2021 Share Posted February 26, 2021 I'm so sorry you are stilling having trouble getting vaccinated, Michelle. Our state (IN) is just going by age and it's a mess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LexieCat Posted February 26, 2021 Author Share Posted February 26, 2021 Second shot done! There were volunteer leprechauns assisting in the distribution today, and I got my shot SWAG! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LexieCat Posted February 27, 2021 Author Share Posted February 27, 2021 So not much noticeable effect yesterday, but I woke up early this morning with chills and every joint in my body hurting. I don't feel "sick" otherwise and the chill seems to have dissipated already. I took the Tylenol arthritis formula (which I'd been taking for the hip pain but stopped a couple days ago since I'd read it's best not to be taking pain relievers before the shot). The same articles said it's fine to take them once you've had the shot, so hopefully I feel better soon. Even if this lasts for 2-3 days, it will totally have been worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judy M2 Posted February 27, 2021 Share Posted February 27, 2021 @LexieCat, my husband had those same symptoms all day yesterday. I only had a sore arm. You'll feel better soon. Nice swag! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BridgetO Posted February 27, 2021 Share Posted February 27, 2021 Yep, side effects (and scheduling hassles) are better than getting Covid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LexieCat Posted February 28, 2021 Author Share Posted February 28, 2021 Effects virtually gone today. Slight soreness of arm, mild aches (apart from the right hip, which is at least feeling a bit better with Tylenol). I think by tomorrow I'll have zero effect from the vaccine. I've been reading some articles about the anti-vaxxers. Apparently the latest nonsense is that people are freaking out about the possibility of receiving a transfusion of blood donated by someone who's been vaccinated. When it is pointed out that people donate blood all the time while infected with various viruses and such, this fear apparently boils down to the belief the vaccine causes genetic alterations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa Haines Posted February 28, 2021 Share Posted February 28, 2021 Congrats to everyone who has received a Vaccine! Sadly, there are still FAR TOO many Lung Cancer patients who have NOT been vaccinated just because they happen to live in a State that has not prioritized Lung Cancer patients and that is absolutely heartbreaking and in my opinion totally wrong. I live in MA and finally had my first Pfizer shot last weekend, but NOT through the State, because they have failed miserably are rolling out the vaccine and have a website that constantly crashes or makes it impossible to find an open appointment. My husband and I totally lucked out and found slots in a local clinic that had originally been set up for those 75+ and up. When it did not fill up, the night before the opened it up to anyone currently eligible. Our local Mayor posted this update on her page and two friends (thankfully) called me and my husband (age 65) and I were able to both get in and we feel extremely lucky. MA has done a terrible job and received a "failing grade", but it's NOT just. PLEASE do all you can to advocate FOR all those who still can not get a vaccine. Best wishes, Lisa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa Haines Posted February 28, 2021 Share Posted February 28, 2021 On 2/26/2021 at 11:19 AM, Rower Michelle said: I’ve looked into leftovers, but here’s the kicker, in my county they will not publish what times the vaccine centers close. They’ve made the whole process super difficult, there’s many over 80 who haven’t gotten a shot. Pathetic. Michelle, I hate that this has been such a struggle for you, and I went through the same thing, only lucked out because of a local clinic. Something needs to be done so that ALL HIGH risk patients are moved up! #Vaccniate the Vulnerable!! NOW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiMama Posted March 3, 2021 Share Posted March 3, 2021 My state opened up appointments for 55+ at noon today. The next category of eligibility was supposed to be all adults with pre-existing conditions but they changed it. I feel for the people under 55 with health issues who thought they were almost there. 🙁 It was like getting tickets to a Queen concert, try refresh try again, for an hour but then they added more dates and I snagged one! YES!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LexieCat Posted March 3, 2021 Author Share Posted March 3, 2021 Congrats, ChiMama! I hope Biden is right and we'll get everyone vaccinated in the next couple of months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judy M2 Posted March 11, 2021 Share Posted March 11, 2021 Now that 2 weeks have passed since our second shot, we were finally able to get the electrician in to do some much-needed work in our kitchen. It seems like such a milestone to do something normal again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert A. Posted March 11, 2021 Share Posted March 11, 2021 I get my 2nd Moderna vaccine on Monday the 15th and my wife gets her second also Moderna on the 30th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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