In Jan.2020 I spent five days in the ICU following surgery for an intestinal obstruction complicated by my age ((91), and a cardiac co-morbidity. I had the full-blown ICU syndrome which was one of the worse experiences of my life. The acute manifestations receded after several weeks, but residual symptoms have persisted now for over a year and a half. I know my age and my cardiac problem obviously contribute to my bad feelings. However, I feel strongly that lingering PICUS is responsible for a very significant part of my symptoms. What I continue to experience is, in most ways, almost identical to those experienced by the Covid "long haulers." I have never had any indication of Covid before or after my hospitalization and doubt this the similarity is only coinsidence.
I have tried all the commonly recommended treatments (PT, social contacts, mind exercises) without improvement.
I am discouraged but not depressed; simply tired of the way I feel,.
Charles

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