Author: aztec8888

Thursday, July 1

I felt distraught for a while on this day because I realized I was in something that could be very dangerous. I cried into the bedsheets. All I wanted was to get well, but there was noise, weird people, auditory hallucinations, unfair treatment, and a lack of communication with my friends and family. I had absolutely nothing to do but sit in bed while all around me, people were chatting on their phones and playing games on apps.

Many changes occurred on this day.

Zappo was transferred from the room, and we got a new patient Pedro in bed No.99. My friend Leo was moved to the research project. An older woman named Felicity was transferred to bed No.97. Her bed was slightly turned away from mine, and she was only in this room for two days, so I never really got to talk with her.

There are two nurses that I describe as evil twins. One wears goggles and a mask under the face shield, and she makes it plain that she does not like me. She tries to take my water from my tray. She asked about my memory project on my wrist and tried to take it! The other nurse acts very disgusted about having to change the bed sheets. These two clean up during the day and early evening, so I only have to tolerate them twice a day.

I spoke to Daniel through WhatsApp on Rosita’s phone at 6:00 p.m., told him I would be strong, and showed him my memory project. The nurses always stand next to me when I talk on the tablet or Rosita’s phone, so I have to speak to Daniel in code to convey to him that there is something seriously wrong here in the hospital. On this call, I went into greater detail about the story One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest. I told him that I was the Indian.

On this night, I ¨glitched¨ but woke up and kept myself cool with a wet paper towel. I saw the sequence starting again but decided to try and sleep. Before I fell asleep, I noticed that people in the hallway outside the room were walking back and forth. It was late, yet I saw people acting like they were having a party. I could even hear people laughing and joking like at a party. I wondered what people were doing acting this way at night in a hospital with critically ill people. I was able to stay out of any program and sleep the rest of the night.

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1/7/21, 2:08 p.m. – Maria: Hi Daniel, how are you? Dr. Rico called me. Your mother continues the same with saturation of 90 -92-95, which is very serious. But since she did not allow herself to take the medications until Tuesday. She’s been on steroids for 3 days and maybe tomorrow she’ll see better results. She told me that you and your mom don’t agree to the tubing. I clarify that this procedure is done with anesthesia or is asleep and she does not feel anything. Too bad she was too late to the hospital. Let us pray to God that everything goes well.

7/1/21, 2:12 p.m. – D: Ok, thanks for this information. The doctor was clever to call me. I have called all day and I have not reached anyone.

1/7/21, 2:15 p.m. – Maria: She called me to explain to you why she doesn’t speak English.

7/1/21, 2:16 p.m. – D: I understand, thank you.

1/7/21, 2:17 p.m. – Maria: She called me from #XXXXXXX Call to see if you can understand her.

7/1/21, 2:18 p.m. – D: Good thanks.

1/7/21, 2:19 PM – Maria: Dr. Leonardo’s # if he speaks English #XXXXXXXX.

7/1/21, 2:24 p.m. – D: The difficulty is that I call and speak to the nurse and she tells me to call tomorrow afternoon. So for now, I can’t speak to a doctor. Dr. Leonardo doesn’t answer the phone.

1/7/21, 2:25 p.m. – Maria: Call those numbers I gave you.

7/1/21, 2:27 p.m. – D: Yes, I called all the phone numbers. I have them saved. I spoke to Rosita only today and she couldn’t allow my mother to speak for some reason.

1/7/21, 2:28 p.m. – Maria: I called Rosita and she gave her the messages.

1/7/21, 2:30 p.m. – D: Ok, thank you very much Maria.

1/7/21, 6:13 p.m. – Maria: How are you feeling?

1/7/21, 6:19 p.m. – Maria: What you are living is very difficult, it is a pity that Debra is not there to accompany you. No one is to blame for what happens to Renee, only she who did not want to be vaccinated and go to the hospital first and also the following Monday, Sunday, she did not allow herself to put the medications. Her obesity is a major risk factor. This is the truth, I don’t want anything bad to happen. I am praying and we have a chain of people praying for her.

7/1/21, 6:22 p.m. – D: Ok, thanks for your support Maria.

1/7/21, 6:23 p.m. – Maria: How are you feeling?

1/7/21, 6:25 p.m. – Maria: You already ate. Of the pills that Enrique went to buy, do you still have anything left?

7/1/21, 6:26 p.m. – D: I feel good. All medicine is gone. I don’t feel bad anymore. I have no fever or cough.

1/7/21, 6:42 p.m. – Maria: So it happened to you. However, you should not go out on the street for 2 weeks to avoid infecting anyone. Ideally, you do the test for more assurance.

7/1/21, 6:49 p.m. – D: Yes, I understand. I can’t leave the house until July 12.

1/7/21, 6:51 p.m. – Maria: If you need something, tell me and we will buy it for you. We are family.

7/1/21, 6:52 p.m. – D: Ok, thank you very much Maria.

7/1/21, 7:56 p.m. – Maria: Daniel forgive me for insisting but if they need tubing as a last resort it should be done and not let her die. They sedate them. Renee does not realize it or suffer it. 1/7/21, 8:00 p.m. – D: Thanks for your recommendation, Maria. We will pray that I do not have to make that decision and that my mother recovers in time.

1/7/21, 8:01 p.m. – Maria: Yes, but you have to talk to her to convince her.

1/7/21, 8:11 p.m. – D: Maria, I need to explain this to you in the most respectful way possible. My mother and I have talked about many things about her health and actions to take. My mother has explicitly instructed me never to allow the incubation tube no matter the circumstances. Therefore, I respectfully ask you not to discuss this further. I also respectfully ask that you no longer speak to a doctor about this. I’ve talked to the doctor and the incubation tube will never happen. Please respect my mother’s wishes and don’t continue to worry about this. We need to stay positive and objective. Worrying about the incubation tube and convincing my mother is not the help and support she needs right now. I hope to communicate my intention well with this message. I won’t talk about this incubation tube anymore. Out of respect for Renee, don’t mention it anymore. I really appreciate everything you have done for me and Renee and I hope you are not offended by my request.

1/7/21, 8:14 p.m. – Maria: Perfect Daniel, I won’t bother you anymore. Apologies. Let us pray that everything is for the best. It is respected.

1/7/21, 8:18 p.m. – D: Ok, thank you very much again, Maria. We will continue to pray for Renee.

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Lawyer SB: 7/1/21, 6:16 p.m. – D: Hello SB, how are you? I have yet to receive the POA from you. My mother’s situation is not good, and I need your legal and translation assistance with the hospital. I fear without your help, the worst will happen. I don’t want to stress you with this urgent need but I have no choice. Please feel free to call or text me. Thank you for your time.

7/1/21, 6:39 p.m. – Lawyer SB: Hi Daniel, sorry, I was out most of the day today. I will get in touch with them tomorrow

7/1/21, 6:40 p.m. – Lawyer SB: I will find out if there is any possibility for them to let us sign the POA somehow.

7/1/21, 6:48 p.m. – D: Great, we need to. I spoke with my mother tonight and she sounded scared. She is not happy with treatment procedures. Once we have the POA signed, I will need your contact with the doctor at least once a day. Today, I called all the numbers I have and I couldn’t speak to a doctor. This is a very bad situation my friend. Thank you for your help and I will talk to you tomorrow.

Friday, July 2

Observations today: Pedro seems to be using his phone to research information about me, and I overhear him telling Rosita that she should not help me. He mumbled about how she could get in trouble with the US and FBI. The US embassy might come after her. I found this very strange because Zappo had insinuated the same things. Pedro discussed with Aglia and Rosita how I have $240K in the bank. They talk about how my house in San Lorenzo has washed away, and the chickens are all dead. I saw the recent news reports about a rainstorm on the TV, and I became even more convinced that there was a pattern to the things I was overhearing. First, the things I heard were spoken in Spanish; however, I can understand more than speak the language. Second, everything said was either threatening or tragic. Why? To upset me and make me scared and nervous? Why were certain patients interested in focusing on me and discussing facts about my life that they had no public access to know?

I got to speak to Daniel at 7:00 a.m., and I asked about the house and chickens. He said everything was fine.

I spent the day working on my memory knots, observing the nurses, and cleaning attendants.

The nurses look hot and exhausted in their PPE. All of us patients act very polite and always thank everyone who gives us food, cleans our beds, or gives us our medications. Some of the nurses we can joke with. I have made several nurses laugh at some silly things I say. Many know some English. The male attendants who take the dirty linen and the red biohazard bags are very unhappy. Most do not smile, and I have seen some who bang stuff around and almost smash and then throw the biohazard bags out the salon door after sealing them up. Rosita and I discuss our observations and thoughts.

About Tina. Every morning she is outraged. She yells at her family about Covid and sin when she gets to use the phone. I can only guess it is because of the sexual nature of her treatment at night.

9:00 p.m.: Repeat of the night before. I took all my medication, even the Florodon, but I woke up after about 30 minutes. I spent several hours watching the monitors and the people who walked by in the hallway outside the room. It was a long night till 4:30 in the morning. However, I am now terrified to fall asleep at night. I try to sleep more in the daytime since I have nothing else to do.

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7/2/21, 4:35 p.m. – D: Hi Maria, how are you? I hope you are well. I wanted to tell you that I sent the money to pay the rent. It may take a few days to reach Carlos’ account. Also, I am working to pay for water and electricity, but I may have complications during this month. I want you to know beforehand.

7/2/21, 4:37 p.m. – Maria: What kind of complications?

7/2/21, 4:38 p.m. – D: The specific problem is accessing my mother’s bank account that she uses to pay for water and electricity. I cannot access this account at this time to make the payment. The money is there, I just can’t log into the account. We will have to work on something for this month.

7/2/21, 4:44 p.m. – D: One solution is that I can pay for water and electricity through my BNCR account. I will have to know how much to pay in colones, but this is how we can do it.

7/2/21, 4:52 p.m. – Maria: We will give you the data of NISE WHICH IS FROM LIGHT AND THE NIS FROM WATER. You pay for it online.

7/2/21, 4:53 p.m. – D: Ok, thank you very much Maria.

2/7/21, 4:55 p.m. – Maria: NISE is the # of the power and light company named after Carlos.

3XXXXNIS Aqueduct and Sewerage Company (AyA)3XXXX

7/2/21, 4:56 p.m. – Maria: Also on behalf of Carlos

7/2/21, 4:58 p.m. – D: Ok, these numbers are the account numbers, right?

2/7/21, 4:58 p.m. – Maria: Yes.

7/2/21, 4:59 p.m. – D: Ok, thank you very much. I will work to pay for this.

7/2/21, 5:02 p.m. – Maria: Your mother told me that she had colones in the house. Carlos finds out amounts for her and you give the money to Carlos and he goes and pays.

7/2/21, 5:04 p.m. – D: It is possible this way, it depends on the amount of colones. I don’t know how much I have to pay for water and electricity. this month.

7/2/21, 5:27 p.m. – Maria: It’s from the month of June.

7/2/21, 5:30 p.m. – D: Ok, I will search my mother’s records to find out how much I have to pay.

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Daniel’s notes: Lawyer SB: 7/2/21, 7:29 a.m. – D: Good morning SB, I hope you are well. I would like to speak with you when you are available today, and provide an update on my mother. I spoke with her this morning and we have additional concerns. Thank you for your time and assistance.

7/2/21, 3:29 p.m. – D: Hello SB, I wanted to tell you I spoke with one of the doctors today at 1:25 p.m. He explained my mother’s condition remains stable. I explained to him about the poor communication and that you and the legal team will be in contact with the hospital moving forward. The doctor seemed nervous because he asked me if we still wanted to move my mother. I politically answered no, my mother needs to receive treatment there. Between you and I as discussed earlier, I would like to fight through the court to move my mother to CIMA. I will let you and the legal team answer these questions to the doctors. I dont want to say the wrong thing to the doctors and have my mothers treatment be affected. Lastly, the doctor explains the protocol is every 2 days they are available for an update.

7/2/21, 3:34 p.m. – D: I am not entirely satisfied with every 2 days, so we will have to see if an update everyday is achievable. Lastly, once the POA is ready for my mother to sign, I would like to know if it is possible to arrange giving my mother her cell phone to communicate. If it is possible, you could come to my house and pickup her cell phone and charger ahead of POA sign. I am afraid my mother’s spirit will dwindle if she is unable to communicate with family during this difficult time. Please let me know what you think. Thank you very much.

7/2/21, 4:09 p.m. – Lawyer SB: Hi Daniel, ok, we can request this to see what happens.

Saturday, July 3

This day was another dull day—same routines.

The nurses use a pen to record the patient’s blood pressure and temperature on a chart. The mean nurse who wears goggles was so busy trying to take my cup of water that she accidentally left her writing pen on my tray table. I hid the pen in the sheets of my bed. Then I got a paper mask and began the third pouch. I wrote Daniel’s phone number and Rosita’s phone number inside. I also made up codes for my observations about the patient monitors.

In my evening video call with Daniel. I use code words and references again to try and explain what is happening here. I ask him to do everything he can to get me out of this nightmare.

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7/3/21, 11:12 AM – Maria: Yo no estoy cuidando las gallinas para que lo haga usted.😉👍🏽

7/3/21, 11:31 AM – D: Ok, muchas gracias

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Daniel’s notes: Lawyer SB: 7/3/21, 11:00 a.m. – D: Good morning SB,I understand you may be very busy. I will need to speak with you today. The hospital has moved my mother and I dont know where she is. I am unable to contact her and it has been more than 24hours. Thank you.

7/3/21, 12:02 p.m. – Lawyer SB: <Media omitted>

7/3/21, 12:03 p.m. – D: <Media omitted>

Monday, July 5

I notice a pattern; Mondays are when people are released, and changes seem more likely to be made.

Rosita was released home. We sang happy birthday to her in Spanish and English. Then a surprise, Tina was released. In the afternoon, we got a new patient – Ariana, in bed no.95. Ariana appears to suffer from dwarfism. She is 34 years old. Felicity was released, and we immediately got a new patient in bed no.97 – Evan. He is very ill and coughing a great deal. Evan had not been vaccinated, but his wife is a dentist and had been vaccinated. He has two sons, who he shared a photo of on his phone.

I asked for a pillow from one of the male attendants who made up the bed for Evan, the new patient. He seems to take great offense, stomps away while pointing to me and shouting ¨Your oxygen is low! ¨ He strips off his PPE when he gets out the sliding doors, and I see him throw his mask into the hallway. He stalks off in a rage. When the nurses came through next, I asked for a pillow, and they got me one. I told them I needed a pillow for my back because of scoliosis.

I returned the pen to the evil twin nurse after telling her I had just found it in the blanket. The look on her face! I thought it was better to return it than for her to find I had it hidden in my bed. I added a string to my memory knots for the night attendant named Marcos on the third pouch. I wanted to remember him because he was always happy and upbeat even though he worked late cleaning the room; he made all patients laugh. He told me he was learning English, knew Portuguese, and took French. He loved learning about science, literature, history, and everything!

In the afternoon, several new people were allowed into the room to provide physical therapy. A therapist showed me exercises I could use while sitting in bed, so my legs do not get stiff. Bela, an amiable nurse, had asked if I wanted to try a therapy she was promoting. You put a mask over your face, and a machine blows bursts of high air pressure into your lungs. It helps expand the lower lungs and reduce inflammation. I told her I would try it. I begin this therapy twice a day while in Salon Tara. So, the entire day was a busy one.

In addition, this was a hectic day for communications. Maria and Carlos called twice. I spoke through the doorway to Dr. Marquez, who asked how I was doing and told me my oxygen level was improving very well. I spoke briefly with Dr. Rico again; she said I was doing well. I got to talk on a video call with Daniel. I made sure to record my communications on my memory knots.

9:00 p.m.: Tonight was very different. Ariana begins twisting, crying, and yelling ¨Alto! Alto!¨ as the patient monitors no.98 and no.99 start beeping and clicking. She cries that she is a good woman. Pedro and Evan begin making groans and grunts, and Aglia stays asleep. After an hour, nurses come in and tie her arms down with strips of a bedsheet. I watched them tear the strips as I pretended to be asleep. All night, Ariana cried, moaned, twisted around in bed, yelled, and called for her mother.

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7/5/21, 7:27 p.m. – Maria: Hi Daniel, I can find out the amounts of electricity and water.

7/5/21, 8:52 p.m. – D: Hi Maria, how are you? I was only able to find the amounts that were paid last month. My estimate for water and electricity is 123,000 for this month. Is there any way that Carlos can find out the exact amount? I have 123,000 cash that I can give Carlos for the invoice.

Daniel‘s notes: Lawyer SB: 7/5/21, 10:13 a.m. – D: Good morning SB,

I hope you are well my friend. I want to tell you that the problems reaching a doctor have resumed. My mother is doing fine, as of yesterday. The nurse tells me to call at the appointed time, and upon calling today, they say to call back at 2 p.m. I have not spoken with a Doctor since July 2, even though the doctor tells me to call a certain times. I will call at 2 p.m. today as instructed, but I forsee asking your assistance for the communication with the hospital. Lastly, if your office can send the invoice to my email, I will make the payment for your services. Thank you for your help.

7/5/21, 12:48 p.m. – LawyerSB: Hi Daniel, I am happy to know things are improving with her. I tried calling the hospital during the weekend with no success so I am also happy to know things resumed

7/5/21, 12:48 p.m. – LawyerSB: You can add me to today’s call

7/5/21, 12:49 p.m. – LawyerSB: another thing, are you still moving with the Appeal for amparo? I just don’t want you to pay for the service if she is being released soon

7/5/21, 12:53 p.m. – D: Thank you for your message. I will add you to todays call at 2 p.m. I am unsure about the amparo appeal as I have no idea about a release date, they have not told me. Lets see how the discussion with the doctor goes today. I hope we are able to reach them. Thank you.

7/5/21, 1:02 p.m. – LawyerSB: Excellent, yes I can join at 2, will be waiting for the call

7/5/21, 2:03 p.m. – LawyerSB: Hi Daniel sorry

7/5/21, 2:03 p.m. – LawyerSB: Didnt hear the phone

7/5/21, 2:03 p.m. – LawyerSB: Can u call me again

7/5/21, 2:08 p.m. – LawyerSB: Call same number ext XXX

7/5/21, 2:08 PM – D: Ok

7/5/21, 2:08 p.m. – LawyerSB: That’s what he said

7/5/21, 2:32 p.m. – LawyerSB: Missed voice call

Tuesday, July 6

Ariana does not eat breakfast. She is kept tied down to the bed the whole day.

Aglia is released today, and we got a new patient for bed no.98. This new patient is an older man from Pavas; I will call him Don Pavas because I did not get his real name. He was not talking at all the first few days; he was diabetic and very ill. He had his sweater, his blanket, and his phone.

Later in the day, we got a new patient for bed no.100, Lupe. She was so ill her face was grey. She knew a little English, and we introduced ourselves. She is about 55 and has a large family she talks to on her phone. We were both very concerned about Ariana. We tried to speak with Ariana to get her to eat during the day. The male attendants and nurses also tried to get her to eat and drink.

9:00 p.m.: Repeat of the night before. The chime of monitor no.100 counts down after we are given our medicine. Lupe was not totally asleep yet and looked up at it and complained about it. Then no.98 and no.99 begin the clicks and beep as everyone is asleep (except me, I try sleeping most of the day to stay up at night). Ariana starts twisting and crying again. Her arms are tied down to the bed. Her cannula slipped off her face. Don Pavas and Evan grunt and moan in tandem with their monitors. Evan says things like ¨yes¨ and ¨nice¨ in a way that leaves me no doubt about the sexual nature of what is happening. This night the nurses and male attendants come in after each cycle. I tied knots to mark off the eight cycles before I fell asleep. I pretend to be asleep when the nurses come in. They change Ariana’s adult diaper and clean her bed. They take her temperature and blood pressure each time.

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6/7/21, 7:19 a.m. – Maria: Hi Daniel.

If he now finds out and tells you.

6/7/21, 10:17 a.m. – D: Good morning Maria, thank you very much.

7/6/21, 12:27 p.m. – Maria: IMG-XXXjpg (file attached)

6/7/21, 12:31 p.m. – Maria: XXXXXXX Mr. Evan Bed 97 has a cell phone and he lends it to your mom.

Mental Health phone you have it, they give you a video call with your mother. Call early and make an appointment.

6/7/21, 12:35 p.m. – D: Ok, thank you very much for this information. I have the money for Mr. Carlos if he wants to receive it after 2 p.m. today.

6/7/21, 12:36 p.m. – Maria: Ok

6/7/21, 12:36 p.m. – Maria: Total 136,598 colones.

6/7/21, 12:37 p.m. – Maria: Receipts will be given to you.

6/7/21, 12:41 p.m. – D: Ok, thank you very much. I have 136,600 in cash

6/7/21, 12:43 p.m. – Maria: Yes, Mr. Carlos goes in the afternoon and does him the favor of going to pay for it.

6/7/21, 12:46 p.m. – D: Yes, I will have the payment to deliver to Mr. Carlos this afternoon. No problem.

Daniel’s notes: Lawyer SB: 7/6/21, 2:07 p.m. – D: Ok SB, I just wanted to say, based to the video call arrangement, I dont think we will need the hospital patients involvement moving forward. We will see how tomorrow goes, talk to you later my friend. Thank you.

7/6/21, 4:12 p.m. – LawyerSB: Hi Daniel, sorry I didn’t take your call just entered the other call and just finished 😮

7/6/21, 4:12 p.m. – LawyerSB: I agree with you

7/6/21, 4:12 p.m. – LawyerSB: This Marquez Doctor is very nice

7/6/21, 4:14 p.m. – D: Yes my friend, I am glad and very appreciative.

Thursday, July 8

Dr. Marquez has stuck his head through the door several times this week and told me how well I am doing. When I am awake, I practice the leg stretches, practice with the lung exerciser, eat all the food, take all of the medicines, and brush my teeth after every meal.

I have a video call from Maria, and I remind her not to worry and take care of her own family. I decided that I did not want her to call anymore; it is not helpful. I give her a coded message to pass on to Daniel.

On this day, I was wheeled down to radiology for a lung x-ray. Several times, attendants have wheeled in a large mobile x-ray unit and taken x-rays of all patients inside the room while in bed. However, since I am better and can sit in a wheelchair (for the same reasons, this is the first time a nurse helped me shower in the bathroom), I get wheeled to the radiology lab.

The hospital is like a complete maze, and the inner COVID-19 section is like a fortress in the center. It was interesting to see the area where the food is made, the repair on equipment is done, and the lines of people all wearing masks awaiting their turn at service windows. Notably, there were no sounds of chimes nor strange conversations, and people acting weird. Everything outside of the emergency COVID-19 section appears normal. It was wonderful to breathe fresh air and see some sunshine, even for a few minutes. There was a sunny center courtyard with tall palm trees and colorful flowers. I wistfully thought how much better I would feel if I could sit out under the bright blue sky for awhile. I contemplate jumping out of the wheelchair and making an escape. But how? I have no outside contacts, no phone to plan with, and no idea where the main exits are.

While being wheeled to radiology, I begged the nurse who transported me to call my son. I give her the number, and she promises to call him. Her name is Grace, and she treats me very nicely; I think I can trust her. She noticed she could not get a signal and walked down the hall to connect. At this point, Daniel’s phone number shows up as totally blocked. It seems that we cannot call his number from anywhere in the hospital.

9:00 pm: Tonight, after witnessing the total surrender of Ariana – she no longer protests or cries through the sequences – I decide that I will discuss with the others what we must do to stop this abuse.

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8/7/21, 3:20 PM – Maria: Hi Daniel I talked to your mom today and she’s doing great. Soon she leaves the hospital. She told me to call you the red cat.

8/7/21, 3:48 PM – D: Thank you very much for arranging communication with Mr. Evan. I appreciate it a lot. My previous explanation was that the hospital did not allow the best communication with Renee. I appreciate your help from my heart.

Daniel´s notes: Lawyer SB: 7/8/21, 3:18 PM – D: <Media omitted>

7/8/21, 3:21 PM – D: <Media omitted>

7/8/21, 3:43 PM – D: <Media omitted>

Friday, July 9

Ariana is absolutely out of it and does not respond to anyone all day. She only lays in bed and sleeps. She does not eat even when attendants and nurses try to get her to. I discussed with Evan and Lupe how we could stay up and make the patient monitors unable to work. I promise Evan that I will wake him up if he falls asleep and begins to participate. Lupe says she will try and stay awake.

Another boring day. Everyone states how well I am going. I tell Evan and Lupe that they will get out sooner because the doctor does not like me after the first day’s phone incident. They say, no, I will get out; stay positive. I thank them for their encouragement; however, I sense that this whole situation is focused on me. It has to do with how I am treated and not allowed a phone, paper, pens, or personal belongings. All I have in the bedside drawer is a plastic bag containing a toothbrush, toothpaste, and soap bar.

I was given a smaller cannula that attaches to the main oxygen outlet above the bed and can now move more freely to see my patient’s monitor. I also can reach my patient drawer easier. Because I can sit on the edge of the bed, I ask for compression socks for my legs.

I got a video call with Daniel at 9:00 am. I use coded sentences to convey to him that nasty stuff is happening here.

I continue to review my memory knots. I now add a memory house to my coping arsenal in my mind. I create a room for just me. This is important because maybe the drugs they are giving me or the electronic hypnotic program will mess around with my mind, and I need to keep it safe. I also create a room for the Salon Tara so that I can remember all that occurs here. Counting the days backward and remembering the day and date is getting easier. It is so easy here to lose my sense of time. The light from the windows is not helpful. There are whole hours that I dose off. I want to go home.

The chatter (I will call it chatter; the auditory hallucinations) is only between Pedro and Don Pavas. Lupe and Evan do not participate in it. The two men talk about how my house is gone. Or they discuss how my son has taken all of the money. Or how the chickens are dead. I now recognize this chatter as a program to discourage and depress me. I remind myself that all chatter is lies.

As this Friday ends, I realize I am cursed with another week in this hospital. Saturday and Sunday, no doctors are around, and no one gets released on these days.

9:00 pm: I did not take the Florodon and stayed up all night. I sit up in bed. I sing. I curse. I shout at the monitors that they are sick and they are conducting a sick experiment. Several times during the night, the patient monitor tries to countdown and connect but can’t because I am sitting up in bed, and I also disconnect from the pulse finger monitor. Several times during the night, a nurse will come by the glass sliding doors and look in. Sometimes they signal for me to go to sleep. I found it very funny to mess up their sick experiment. At one point, I had to wake Evan up by banging on the nearby tray table because his monitor managed to connect, and he began to moan. The monitors never fully connected, and Ariana could sleep peacefully for the night. No nurses came in to check on her during the night. I stay awake till 4:30 am.

Daniel´s notes: Lawyer SB:

7/9/21, 2:47 PM – D: <Media omitted>

7/9/21, 5:29 PM – LawyerSB: Wooo this is amazing man! I am pretty sure they will release them at any moment

7/9/21, 5:29 PM – LawyerSB: You will see

7/9/21, 5:29 PM – LawyerSB: I am so happy for this news

7/9/21, 5:37 PM – D: Thank you my friend. I am happy and hope for a release soon.

7/9/21, 5:41 PM – LawyerSB: 💪🏼

Saturday, July 10

Ariana ate her breakfast. Evan and Lupe give each other a thumbs up. We know we did the correct thing. We stopped whatever they were doing to Ariana, and we felt victorious.

However: the repercussions were immediate.

First, Evan, Lupe, and I all fell asleep – we were exhausted – was something put in the morning coffee? When we fell asleep, the nurses got colored pencils, crayons, and paper for Ariana and arranged a video conference with her mother. When we woke up hours later, several nurses happily chatted and showed the mom a cleaned-up and happier Ariana with her drawings of flowers on the video conference. It was surreal like the previous days had never happened. This celebration was indeed some performance.

Second: Don Pavas was transferred out. No warning. He was sent to a nursing home near his house.

Third: Pedro was transferred out. They gave him his bag of new clothes, and he was transferred home after an hour.

Fourth: There were now two empty beds, and they raised them so Lupe could not see the T.V. or the windows.

Then, several nurses showed up with a wheelchair without any preparation or warning – they wheeled me out to another room. I am moved to Salon Bolio, bed no.165.

In the new room, I could have a video call with Daniel at 9:26 am, and we discussed my release because the new room was a recuperation room – it looked like I was due to be released – I no longer had COVID-19. I tell him about the release procedures I have seen. I tell him that it is crucial to have the proper clothing, or they will not release me. There are all sorts of obstacles in place. I mention the book One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest and Kafka’s The Castle.

In my heart, I knew they were not releasing me. Paranoid? No, All other patients who were released were released after getting their bags of clean, new clothes, and they were released to their families to go home. The only patient I saw who was not released this way was Jose, who was so ill that I knew they were taking him to another room for severe cases.

The Recuperation Room: Salon Bolio

When I arrived, and after I had a video call with Daniel, I just sat on the edge of the bed and did not move. I observed my surroundings and the patients in the room. I felt this was a new challenge and punishment. The monitors were silent. No chimes. There was an older man in bed no.161. A man named Torino was in bed no.162, talking into his phone very quietly. A middle-aged woman was in bed no.163. There was no one in bed, no.164. There was no bed in the space next to me that would be for bed no.166.

I make a huge mistake. A nurse is filling out a form about me and wants to know my religion. I say I am an academic and have no belief. She glares at me and very loudly asks if I believe in God. Oops! I am so tired; I say – not really.

Observations: More relaxed. The sliding glass doors were kept open. I could see nurses and doctors walking by. The room is exactly like Salon Tara. Looking out the window, I could see I was now on a lower floor and more to the west of the towers. The patient monitors were not making chimes, beeps, clicks, or random light flickering.

I walk to the bathroom and use the toilet for the first time. I do not want to appear too strong, but I need to improve to get released. I know I am in the middle of a strategy game or program and want to win.

The older man is moved out of the room by the afternoon. The middle-aged woman was released home by evening. I was able to sleep peacefully without any monitor chimes or programs. A total relief! I feel that maybe the craziness has passed.

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10/7/21, 3:50 PM – D: Good afternoon Maria, how are you? Hope all is well. The doctors tell me that my mother has recovered from the virus. My mom has been transferred to the recovery room. My mom has shown great improvement and I think release to the house will happen soon.

10/7/21, 4:00 PM – Maria: Yes, I think maybe Monday.

There are 2 ways I can transport you here by ambulance. The Dr will tell you. Or go to pick her up and bring her clothes and bring them by car.

Mr. Carlos says that he and I can go pick it up because you don’t know where it is.

Place where you pick up is at the emergency entrance. There is a guard and you tell him your mother’s name and you go in with your clothes and she gets there, changes and leaves with you.

CLOTHING:

Breeches blouse pants stockings sweater a comb.ect.

10/7/21, 4:01 PM – Maria: From the Hospital.

10/7/21, 4:08 PM – D: Ok Maria, thanks for the information. I’ll get ready to go to the hospital on Monday. Based on what the doctors say. Thanks a lot. If I cannot organize a trip through Nico, I will kindly ask for your help. Once we know more information, I’ll be in touch.

10/7/21, 4:08 PM – D: Yes of course

10/7/21, 4:33 PM – Maria: Generally they start or say around 9am and they leave much later.

10/7/21, 4:34 PM – D: Ahh, ok of course. Thanks a lot

Daniel´s notes: Lawyer SB:

7/10/21, 12:44 PM – D: Hello SB, I hope you are well my friend. I spoke with my mother this morning and she is very well. She continues to improve. She tells me the Doctors like to check the patients on Mondays for release so we may have more information soon. As the call today was good, I dont think a call to the doctor is necessary today. Tomorrow afternoon I will call. Thanks and have a great day.

7/10/21, 12:49 PM – LawyerSB: Excellent Daniel!

7/10/21, 12:50 PM – LawyerSB: Thanks for the heads up

7/10/21, 12:57 PM – D: 👍🏽