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A significant part of the narrative centers around health struggles. Before falling ill, the narrator was working on a project when they experienced swelling in the knee, which necessitated hospitalization. Two surgeries ensued, and a period of recovery followed. During this recovery, they recount spending meaningful time with hospital staff, describing them as very nice people.
Post-hospital recovery was complicated by catching the flu, which further debilitated the narrator's energy and physical activity. They reflect on the recurrent nature of illness, comparing the current bout with a flu they had four years prior, and contemplating whether COVID-19 could be involved, though they seem uncertain about the exact cause.