Protect Against Sepsis

PXMike

It's very hard to believe, but this soli photo shows the destructive force a Sepsis Infection has on the human body. The top picture is me, today, at 164.4 pounds with 14.6% Body Fat. The bottom photo was taken 15 September, almost 4 months ago; i had just had my semi-annual Naval Biometrics. My weight was 192.2 pounds, with A body Fat Percentage of 11.4%. In the interim, as many of you know, I was laid up with a serious Full Systemic Sepsis Infection. One that, ironically, we've pinned down to beginning with an MRSA Infection I contracted at my gym, which brings me to my point...

I know that most of you train at public gym facilities. When you do, PLEASE take every precaution to guard again u argos little nasties that are hidden everywhere. Trust me, as a Kinesiologist and person who has been infected, I know what I'm talking about. I have NEVER, in my almost 60 years, experienced ANYTHING as tortuous as this Sepsis Infection. I'm a very tough old horse, with an extremely high pain tolerance, but let me tell you, this brought me to my knees! I do not wish what I've experienced in last 4 months on ANYONE! So PLEASE, use those antiseptic wipes and clean the equipment, before and after each use; and use your antiseptic gel, and clean those hands. Do WHATEVER you can to protect yourself. I found it so ironic when my Infectious Disease Doc told me that the two most prevalent places to pick up Streptococcus or Staphylococcus Bacterium, the basis for Sepsis, is a hospital or gym; and he actually called any public Jacuzzi a Bacterium Stew! So PLEASE take care, and as always...

Stay 'Healthy' My Friends!👍 ✌️❤️ 💪 🤙

Running2Fit

Gyms are gross. A friend of my mother-in-law’s picked up the same thing at her gym. It’s scary!

rheddmobile

If you know the answer, would you mind sharing where you think you acquired your infection and what you might have done differently to avoid it? Any first symptoms you could have acted on faster if you'd been better informed? Knowledge is power, as they say in GI Joe.

kami3006

Wow, those pictures speak volumes. Sorry you had to go through all of that, but I'm thrilled to see you've gotten better. And, smiling as always!

Thanks for the warning.

arilukaszewicz1

I’ll keep that in mind!! I’ll start cleaning the equipment before too. Thanks! Hope u get better

RunsWithBees

I work in health care and I agree with this. I do not go to the gym because I find it boring, I’d rather be trail running in the hills, but yes germs are rampant in gyms. Although it is rare to get that bad an infection, it’s still a good idea to take all precautions available! Glad you are doing better!

OvershareUsername

Oh man. Thank you so much for sharing this important PSA so that others can help protect themselves!

That said, I am so sorry you have gone through this! How scary!! It sounds like you are on your path toward recovery now. Sending positive vibes your way!

gcminton

Yikes. I'm glad you made it through that!

I ended up with a staph infection from shared showers in my late teens and put off getting it checked out (hurray dumb teenagers). I didn't know what it was at the time but was strongly warned that it could have led to sepsis if I'd kept putting it off. I've been mindful of shared spaces like that ever since.

MHarper522

I am really glad I saw this (and shared with my husband) because we really don't think about this and we're at the gym every single day.

JaxxieKat

I am so sorry to hear about your illness. I have a friend who he and his wife contacted staph at an LA Fitness they used to go to. I am slowly building a collection of freeweights, because I intend to work out at home (and already do 80% of the time).

getrealgirl

Look at you! So happy you have made such a great recovery! My son went through this nightmare too several years ago when MRSA was the “new thing”. He was 9 years old at the time (21 now). Infection from heel to pelvis on one side, in his abdomen and lungs. He also made a full recovery, continued to play football into college and is in peak performance shape.
Thank you for helping to spread the word! I’ve done the same for years and will continue.
Wishing you many more years of optimum health, sir!

callsitlikeiseeit

so glad you are doing better!

ironic, really, your mention about wiping down before and after. i always do after, as do the people who are there at my 'normal' time. yesterday i was there slightly earlier due to the shift i was working, and NO ONE wiped down their machines after.

guess what i decided to do, going forward? yup - wipe down before, too.