Deemed the “miracle man” by doctors, George Thomann was rushed to hospital in early January suffering from a collapsed lung. While being treated, he suffered another collapsed lung and his face and body began to swell as air leaked from the lung damage.
This kept him in hospital throughout February and early March. Then the worst happened: Mr Thomann contracted COVID-19.
Since COVID-19 is a virus that attacks the respiratory system, doctors were extremely worried for Mr Thomann’s health due to his two collapsed lungs.
But despite the immense risk, Mr Thomann made a complete recovery and was recently released from hospital.
Speaking to local news outlet, WCVB 5 Boston, Mr Thomman said he was grateful for the care he received from healthcare workers.
“I thanked them all. I said, ‘You folks deserve all the credit, you’re on the front line, you’re putting your life in jeopardy, for myself and everyone else there who has this virus, and I give you a lot of credit for that,'” said Mr Thomann.
The hospital staff went the extra mile to farewell Mr Thomann, playing Journey’s “Don’t Stop Believing” as he was discharged from the hospital.
“I couldn’t ask for a better exit,” he said. “I was completely at a loss for words. I broke down and cried.”
