Bernie's got pneumonia ... reach out to Nurse Jaime ..
[Edited on 12-21-2011 by CaboMagic]David K - 12-21-2011 at 10:07 AM
Uh, oh... Get well Bernie!bigboy - 12-21-2011 at 04:06 PM
Bernie.....get well my friend!DENNIS - 12-21-2011 at 04:10 PM
Hang in there, Bernie. All of our good thoughts are with you.
I thought I posted this earlier. Am I losing my mind? I think I'm losing my mind.Hook - 12-21-2011 at 04:14 PM
Hang in there, Dennis. All of our good thoughts are with you. shari - 12-21-2011 at 09:09 PM
Oh Bernie....do take good care, eat lots of chicken soup, drink garlic soup, rest and enjoy being pampered...sending you a big healing hug amigo!Ken Cooke - 12-21-2011 at 10:41 PM
Hang in there, Bernie!Sallysouth - 12-21-2011 at 11:52 PM
Bernie,we need you! Stay warm and get the medical help you need.Prayers for you tonite.....
Chicken Soup Won't Cut It
bajamigo - 12-22-2011 at 03:53 AM
Having recently spent 30 days in the hospital dealing with what I initially thought was a bad cough, I can't emphasize enough how important it will be
for you to avail yourself of the best medical care you can. At our age, Bernie, pneumonia is a killer.
And when you fully recover from this, get the vaccination! In the meantime, I hope your recovery is speedy and complete.Hook - 12-22-2011 at 05:26 AM
They can vaccinate against pneumonia now? Did not know that.Mula - 12-22-2011 at 06:23 AM
I got a pneumonia vaccination years ago in Alaska and have not had pneumonia since. . . .
Used to get it about every other year.
Haven't heard about the vaccinations for years though.goldhuntress - 12-22-2011 at 08:44 AM
I just read an article in Consumer Reports On Health and they recommend the pneumonia and flu shots on the list of 10 things to do for your health in
2011.DENNIS - 12-22-2011 at 08:46 AM
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Originally posted by goldhuntress
I just read an article in Consumer Reports On Health and they recommend the pneumonia and flu shots on the list of 10 things to do for your health in
2011.
Better hurry...huh. bajamigo - 12-22-2011 at 08:53 AM
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Originally posted by Hook
They can vaccinate against pneumonia now? Did not know that.
Pneumonia shot (pneumococcal vaccine)
What is the pneumococcal vaccine?
Pneumonia — a bacterial infection in the lungs — is a common complication from the flu. In addition to a flu shot every fall, it's a good idea to get
a once-in-a-lifetime pneumococcal vaccine.
Why get the pneumococcal vaccine?
The shot protects against almost all of the bacteria that cause pneumonia.
It's safe.
It's covered by Medicare.
Most people only need one shot to protect them for the rest of their lives.
Who should get the pneumococcal vaccine?
People age 65 or older;
People with a chronic illness such as advanced breast cancer, heart or lung disease, or diabetes;
People with a weak immune system due to illness and/or the effects of chemotherapy;
Residents of nursing homes and other long-term care facilities; and
Alaskan Natives and certain American Indian populations.goldhuntress - 12-22-2011 at 10:06 AM
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Originally posted by DENNIS
Quote:
Originally posted by goldhuntress
I just read an article in Consumer Reports On Health and they recommend the pneumonia and flu shots on the list of 10 things to do for your health in
2011.
Better hurry...huh.
Opps, meant 2012, lol.
Hey...Hey
Baja Bernie - 12-22-2011 at 10:10 AM
Thanks Lori and the rest of you for your thoughts...I'm doing good...pneumonia is much better that thinking you are getting old.....er. I am told
that I am a bit bullheared, not true, but I did wander around with only enough air to walk 50 feet without stopping to gulp in as much air as I could
get.
This thing hit between our trip throught central Baja and the last one to Cabo...My the time we got off the plane in Baja I knew what was going on and
it sorta messed our week at the Tip.
I have had this Achiles heel for years until I got the shot to prevent it three years ago...Guess mine didn't last as long as it was supposed to OR I
outlived it...
Anyway, It did not stop us from finally hooking up with Lori and Tommy on our last, and most fun morning in Cabo.
I first met Lori on the old Amigo board and have been trying for with her for over a decade, don't that sound so much longer than 10 years.
What a fantastic couple! About half way through brerakfast Lori, with eyes sparkling and flashing with fire stopped all conversation with
this..."Bernie, I know you are going to write something about Cabo...so please be fair. Sure, Cabo is different but look at what it has done for the
standard of living for its people."
So here it is...Cabo is a nice place to visit but with time shares, in Pueblo Bonito Sunset Beach going for $11,000 a week it has got just a bit to
expensive for me...I did talk to some of my Mexican friends and they are very happy with its positive impact on their lives.
I remember when Cabo was just a puff of dust and the most exciting time was when the Ferry pulled into the dock...no real port at that time...Now I
see it as moving at the speed of the Hurricanes that visit every so often.
I did tell Lori that I had just told Jaime that morning that we would NOT be returning to Cabo...between us we have been there about 40 times...Then
I told her, and meant it, that after sharing some time with her and Tommy that we would 'definitely' be back to visit with them...
So! Okay! Under doctors care, Jaime was scared my pacemaker was going sideways, and improving rapidly.
Hopefully, after the first of the year, we can come down and visit the new friends we met at Shari & Juans.
Again, Thanks for the soup!DianaT - 12-22-2011 at 10:12 AM
Bernie----our hopes for a very speedy recovering! Stay strong!
And to anyone who has hit that magical age, do get the pneumonia vaccine!DENNIS - 12-22-2011 at 10:21 AM
Bernie...you don't need no stinkin' chicken soup. What you need are chicken enchiladas down at Shari's place.
Dennis
Baja Bernie - 12-22-2011 at 10:22 AM
I just noticed that Hook was looking out for you............So, Look out!KASHEYDOG - 12-22-2011 at 10:23 AM
Bernie, take care of that nasty monster... Yes you can get a pneumonia inoculation. In fact if you're a Vet you can get it at the V.A. FREE.
Just got mine last month along with a shingles inoculation. Take care and get well quick. 24baja - 12-22-2011 at 05:06 PM
Feel better soon Bernie and next year please get the flu shot and Pnuemonia vaccine, I know they work!
4baja
Baja Bernie - 12-22-2011 at 07:32 PM
Had the one time pneumonia shot three years ago and the flu shot 3 months ago.
Gonna check with the Doc and see if I can have another pneumonia shot next week.
Thanks again for all of your thoughts (how close is that to 'shots').Bajame - 12-22-2011 at 08:03 PM
Glad your better Bernie!BajaBlanca - 12-23-2011 at 01:04 PM
hello bernie !!! are you still south of the border ??? sounds like it
take very good care and this served to teach me about the pneumonia vaccine, we had never even heard of it !
Merry Christmas !
Baja Blanca
Baja Bernie - 12-23-2011 at 02:03 PM
No we are in Santee now.Sallysouth - 12-23-2011 at 08:18 PM
So glad you are ok Bernie!!shari - 12-23-2011 at 09:00 PM
thanks for posting Bernie...we are so relieved you are feeling better...whew...have a merry merry christmas amigo...thinkin of you guys!David K - 12-24-2011 at 10:49 AM
Merry Christmas Bernie and Jaime!CaboMagic - 12-26-2011 at 06:09 PM
What an honor and pleasure B&J .. kindred spirits and all ..
Merry Happy Feliz 2 U and 2 all from your magic amigos aqui ...Bajafun777 - 12-26-2011 at 06:15 PM
Bernie, I have enjoyed your company at events serveral times and I really enjoy hearing you talk about your Baja Adventures. Hope you continue to get
better and continue to live life like everyday is more FUN than the previous day. Take Care & Travel Safe---------- "No Hurry, No Worry, Just
FUN" bajafun777elgatoloco - 12-27-2011 at 01:50 PM
Yikes! Glad to hear you are improved! Take care and have fun!
