24-year-old who needed double lung transplant wishes he'd been vaccinated for COVID-19

[riversedge]

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Wed, July 14, 2021, 1:08 PM·2 min read

A 24-year-old Georgia man who contracted COVID-19 and required a double lung transplant, and who remains hospitalized, has expressed his regret he did not get vaccinated for the virus, which has so far killed more than 607,000 Americans.

Blake Bargatze had told his parents he was putting off receiving a COVID-19 vaccine because he felt uncertain about its possible side effects, WSB-TV in Atlanta reported.

“He wanted to wait a few years to see, you know, if there’s any side effects or anything from it,” said Paul Nuclo, his stepfather. “As soon as he got in the hospital, though, he said he wished he had gotten the vaccine.”

Bargatze was the only member of his family who passed on getting vaccinated, Cheryl Nuclo, his mother, told Fox 5 Atlanta. Once hospitalized, however, he asked to be inoculated.

“The night before he was intubated, he wanted it,” Nuclo said. “So it was a little bit too late then.”................................................................

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[hlthe2b]

1. While all the stops were pulled to save him, he will not live the years he might have

Survival for double lung transplant recipients (for those who survived the immediate post-operative period) ranged from 10.0 to 21.9 years (mean 15.5y; median 15.48y) in the largest and most recent study, with the most common causes of death: chronic rejection (20%), and infection (17.14%).

When a couple of doses of vaccine would in all likelihood kept him healthy for many many decades to come.

sigh...

[Deuxcents]

3. I'm supposed to be kind

I’ve had pneumonia twice n .. with all I have .. I’m trying to muster up some compassion. I do admit I’m hoping for the best for him n others. But he n those of his persuasion put me in danger.. remorse for not getting his vaccine .. that’s his bag

[Funtatlaguy]

4. You can't cure stupid, crazy, or Republican.

[Pas-de-Calais]

5. Just wait for the bill,,,,,,,

[Talitha]

6. Regret is a bitter pill to swallow.

[roamer65]

7. He shouldn't be in line for a transplant.

I think a vaccinated person who needs the lungs should get them first.

[rdking647]

9. i agree

and he should have to pay his own medical bills. no insurance for a self inflicted illness

[roamer65]

10. Yup. Someone who will prize and respect the gift they have been given.

[Upthevibe]

12. roamer65....

I agree with you 1000%...

[riversedge]

14. I believe he already had the 2 lung transplants............

The article uses the past tense--as in already done. ??


A 24-year-old Georgia man who contracted COVID-19 and required a double lung transplant, and who remains hospitalized, has expressed his regret he did not get vaccinated for the virus, which has so far killed more than 607,000 Americans.

[roamer65]

15. Sad if so.

Better people need them.

[riversedge]

17. MD: I'm covering the #ICU this week and let me tell you, this story is not unique. The number of 20-

People has to assume personal responsibility--but many are truly brainwashed RW media. We know that.







I’m covering the #ICU this week and let me tell you, this story is not unique. The number of 20-40yo people now w/ #LungTransplants or literally fighting death trying to live long enough to have one is incredibly sad.

It’s not just the old, nor sick.

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[riversedge]

16. yup--this other article says he has had the lung transplants. .........

I think his young age and that he had no underlying conditions qualified him.
And yes, he was foolish for not getting vaccinated.



https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/gwinnett-county/he-wished-he-had-gotten-vaccine-local-man-battling-covid-19-icu-months/O5GSYB4CNVGS5M36L7MXUVGWK4/

.....Bargatze was infected with the virus in April while in Florida, his family says, and has needed a double lung transplant and months of intensive care at hospitals in three states.



The Gwinnett County native vaped regularly, but his mother says he has no underlying conditions.

“No diabetes, no hypertension,” she said. “Just a 24-year-old kid.”

Bargatze is getting treatment at a Maryland hospital after being transferred there from Atlanta for his transplant. His family says he likely picked up the virus at an indoor concert................................

[orleans]

20. see ya. thanks for stopping by nt

[NNadir]

8. A lot of financial and medical resources have been accrued for this guy's foolishness.

I'm not sure how I feel about subsidizing these people. I suppose we have to do so, but it is annoying.

[Strelnikov_]

13. How many millions will be spent on this one numb-nut

Because he would not get a, what, $20 shot.

[Omaha Steve]

22. After a review by forum hosts....LOCKING

Feature story, not LBN.