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Bernie Swaim

BajaBlanca - 2-17-2013 at 03:27 AM

We heard that Bernie is in the hospital in the States.

We wish you a speedy recovery,Bernie ! We want you to come and visit us ....can't wait to meet you in person.

DENNIS - 2-17-2013 at 08:31 AM

Anybody have any info? Doug? Bajarunner/ Dick? DK?

BajaNomad - 2-17-2013 at 10:41 AM

I spoke with Bernie and Jaime on the phone yesterday. Yes, he's in the hospital currently. Uncertain about getting into any further details at the moment. Feel free to contact me about it privately if you want for right now. Thx.






[Edited on 2-17-2013 by BajaNomad]

Keri - 2-17-2013 at 01:06 PM

Bernie could use some positive thoughts and prayers and well wishes. They will make him feel alot better.Bernie I have you and Jaime both in my prayers, if you need anything else just call you have my number,k

David K - 2-17-2013 at 02:11 PM

Elizabeth and I wish Bernie a fast recovery from whatever is keeping him in there. Thanks Doug for your connections. Call me if there is anything I can do.

Hurry up Bernie and get back on the road again so I can drive crazy waving at you on I-5, like a couple weeks ago in Oceanside, LOL! :biggrin:

boe4fun - 2-17-2013 at 06:03 PM

Hey Bernie, You have to get better, if only to include my "Bo What" story in your next Baja book! All the best to you and Jaime, and get well soon.

Hubby and I

Gypsy Jan - 2-17-2013 at 06:07 PM

And the dogs send all our best wishes to Bernie and Jaime.

GJ

Paulina - 2-17-2013 at 06:52 PM

Thinking of you, Bernie!

>*)))>{

CaboMagic - 2-17-2013 at 08:15 PM

Waving our magic wand for you both ..
T&L

Baja Bernie - 2-17-2013 at 08:49 PM

Jaime here, we have 4 specialists looking at the problems, and not agreeing on much....waiting for more test results.
Bernie is going thru withdrawls here from no dirt dust baja air and friends south of the border.....but he is working on getting back down there...the sooner the better.

BajaNomad - 2-17-2013 at 08:56 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Baja Bernie
Jaime here, we have 4 specialists looking at the problems, and not agreeing on much....waiting for more test results.
Bernie is going thru withdrawls here from no dirt dust baja air and friends south of the border.....but he is working on getting back down there...the sooner the better.



:)

DENNIS - 2-17-2013 at 09:07 PM

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Originally posted by Baja Bernie

Jaime here




Thanks Jaime........Let Bernie know that he's up front in our thoughts and prayers.

shari - 2-17-2013 at 09:40 PM

Juan & I and the kitties & perros are all sending our love and healing thoughts out to Bernie and you Jaimie...please get well amigo.

David K - 2-17-2013 at 10:17 PM

Thanks Jaime!

Ken Cooke - 2-17-2013 at 11:30 PM

Get well, Bernie!!

Bob H - 2-18-2013 at 01:45 AM

Get well Bernie....

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baja09 - 2-18-2013 at 11:44 PM

baja09 - 2-18-2013 at 11:48 PM

Get well Bernie. I'm not too good on this tablet. Sorry

bacquito - 2-19-2013 at 10:07 AM

I don't know you but your a Baja Nomad and that counts! Get well and get back to Baja.

MexicoTed - 2-19-2013 at 08:24 PM

Get well and back to Baja soon Bernie. You're one of a kind amigo.

BajaBlanca - 2-20-2013 at 04:01 PM

thanks Jaime for keeping us updated .... and get better real soon Bernie !

Here is where we are!!!

Baja Bernie - 2-21-2013 at 10:06 AM

Okay, I really blew it when I told a couple of folks that I was having some severe health problems and now, thank God, I have a bunch of real friends emailing me with a concern for my health and my future on this place we call Earth.

First off I was not in Baja when this stuff hit me like a ton of bricks—we did have to cancel a two week trip down to a small bend in the road called La Bocana—UNTIL we get this ‘crap’ behind us. The car load of stuff for the school and others in the area will just have to wait until the doctors can figure out what is causing me such fits. Have to be on Oxygen 24/7 and this is most damaging to my wee little ego. Also on fairly heavy duty pain pills because of the spasms that roll through my abdomen and back with a most heavy regularity (have four doctors looking into this matter—two out of four think ball stones and the other two bouncing back and forth between that and the stones).

Unfortunately, the only test they have wanted to put me through is the MRI—but while this apparently can ‘pinpoint’ the problem—it cannot be done because of my Pacemaker—is that a catch 22 or what!

Spent a full week in Sharps Hospital.
So now you know at least as much as this mushroom knows. Oh! Yes! The doctors all agree that I have done a terrible job of protecting my Temple—never thought of it that way.

So! Bottom line is that I will be around for some time yet and would be most happy to put the pain behind and that—I am sure will happen.

The ego thing may, sadly be with me for the rest of life.
With friends like all of you supporting me I am sure that I will be hanging around for a fairly long and fun time.

Gotta tell you that without my Jaime I would be climbing the walls.

Closing with one of my old sayings that I do believe says it all—“True passion is tempered by much thought, honed by our life experiences, and kept warm by shared friendships.”Bernie Swaim, June 2, 2007

Thanks my friends for being there once again

David K - 2-21-2013 at 10:15 AM

Good to hear from you Bernie! Thanks for writing to us... get well!!
David

DENNIS - 2-21-2013 at 10:21 AM

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Originally posted by Baja Bernie
—two out of four think ball stones



Jeeezo, Bernie.....I've never heard of those, but it hurts to read about it.

Hang in there [ooops...no pun intended] mi Amigo. Get well and back on the road.

BajaGringo - 2-21-2013 at 01:14 PM

Been offline awhile amigo but so glad to hear that you are doing much better.

Ball stones? I'm with Dennis...

fishbuck - 2-21-2013 at 03:11 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by DENNIS
Quote:
Originally posted by Baja Bernie
—two out of four think ball stones



Jeeezo, Bernie.....I've never heard of those, but it hurts to read about it.

Hang in there [ooops...no pun intended] mi Amigo. Get well and back on the road.


Yikes!
Hope your up and around soon Bernie.:cool:

So Glad to Hear from You, Bernie

Gypsy Jan - 2-21-2013 at 04:14 PM

And glad that Jaime is watching out for your best interests.

Keep asking questions and get advice from other sources, ya never know when someone else might have a better perspective on your situation.

Best regards, GJ

This is where I came in so very many years ago...gall stones boys

Baja Bernie - 2-21-2013 at 08:09 PM

So I hit the wrong key every now and then...Gall stones hurt bad enough...BALL STONES...just don't want to go there.