Three veterans were released from the Stratton VA hospital Wednesday, all having recovered from COVID-19.

It was a day of celebration as Kevin Greene walked out of the hospital.

“I’m not 100 percent yet, like I said, but I’m not going to let this stop me,” said Greene.

The Navy veteran from Cohoes was admitted with the coronavirus just two weeks ago. From there, his condition quickly worsened.

Dr. Cynthia Carlin, Chief of Infectious Disease at the Stratton VA medical center, says the fluctuation is common in coronavirus patients.

“You think you have it under control, and then the next day, they take a turn for the worst,” said the doctor.

Doctors admitted Greene into the intensive care unit. But, the 58-year-old agreed to let them use trial drugs to battle this virus, which helped him quickly recover.

“Because there’s so many complications that can happen with this condition, so it’s unsettling, we’re not used to that. But we have some good new treatments, and I think they’re helping,” said Carlin.

Greene wants to warn others of the pandemic, as the Capital Region is set to move to Phase 2 of reopening on Wednesday.

“Don’t treat it as a joke; get checked immediately,” said Greene.

Tuesday afternoon, he walked out of the hospital, on his own terms, surrounded by those who gave him the strength recover. He says he FaceTimed with his family, as protocols restricting visitors are still in place.

“It’s a big difference than talking to them on the phone every day. There’s nothing stronger than the love of family,” said Greene.

As he leaves to return home, Greene was asked what he’s looking forward to the most.

“Eating something other hospital food,” he laughed and said, saying his first choice would be pizza.

“I’ve been watching a lot of TV, and there’s been nothing but pizza advertisements,” he added.