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David E

EnsenadaDr - 1-6-2014 at 10:58 AM

David,

Minerva Santos at Sharp would like you to email her with the particulars of which ER you went to. She is particularly concerned if you went to Sharp or not.

Her email is minerva.santos@sharp.com.

Many Thanks!!

DavidE - 1-6-2014 at 12:27 PM

Thank you for this Ensenada Doctora, and for the immense moral and psychological boost you gave me on that painful trip north. It was you and no other medical "authority" that convinced me I had a total urinary blockage, and being the old decomposing EMT that I am, that lit a fire under me. No longer was it cool just to head north, but head north in a rush - a big rush. I know what septicemia does for a living and it raised goose bumps. How bad was the blockage? 5 liters of water in, and perhaps 150 cc "out". Over 3 days. Not funny at all. The docs at IMSS in San Quintin did not like that at all.

But the "ride" starting with Antonio and sweetheart (mine!) Iselda was unbelievable. We arrived at US Customs, Antonio "bonnked" the siren, a lane was cleared, we went to secondary, an extremely concerned US Customs Special Agent glanced at my passport, told me "Don't worry sir, we called an ambulance and it is coming at top speed". CBP may be a PITA when crossing normally, but brother they did not even look in my suitcase in Antonio's Ambulance. The RURAL SD ambulance crew was kind and efficient as can be. "Sharps? We Can Do That!"

I tried playing smartass this weekend, and took off out of bed like normal. A few hours later I flat ran out of steam. This kidney stuff knocked the fart out of me. They've got me on a gram of Ciprofloxacin every 12 hours, plus other stuff.

I owe you all A BIG DEBT for your concern, your suggestions, comments, and recommendations. But standing tall, on a pedestal is our NOMAD friend

PARANEWBI

He followed the USA ambulance, went to the ER with me, helped me dress with my bad arm, shuttled me to the pharmacy for a gigantic bag of medications, took me to Wal-Mart so I could get a cellular to keep in contact with the US medical doctors, drove me to the internal medicine specialist, to dinner, to the motel, and finally to the Greyhound Terminal in San Diego so I could get the hell out of Dodge.

What can I say? Thank You's are feeble attempts at conveying my heartfelt appreciation to paranewbi. Criminy I even got shoes and a can opener at Wal-Mart. A thousand dollars worth of meds to bring back. Yeah, they're HMO not Obamacare.

To hell with Bickering and Grousing....

READ MY LIPS

NOMADS ARE THE GREATEST !!!

David K - 1-6-2014 at 12:31 PM

Nomads are indeed people helping people... I know Bernie would be real proud!

jimgrms - 1-6-2014 at 02:27 PM

It is great the way nomads look out for each other , jsut like we all should ,glad your ok David

BajaBlanca - 1-6-2014 at 05:11 PM

glad you are better enough to even consider getting out of bed,Dah veed.

I have the 3 boxes of meds you asked for...still want them?

paranewbi and Antonio and Ensenada doc - heroes of the month. hands down.

DavidE - 1-6-2014 at 05:52 PM

They didn't write the Rx for those meds Blanca, so youbetcha they would be most appreciated.

Just a note, that my feeble attempt to help folks is limited to here in Asuncion with RV (and boat) electrical problems. It ain't much but my heart is in it...

DavidE - 1-6-2014 at 06:10 PM

Lo Siento Mucho pero dice el gmail su direccion minerva.santos@sharp.com. no sirve.

gnukid - 1-6-2014 at 07:58 PM

Excellent

EnsenadaDr - 1-6-2014 at 08:23 PM

Here is the email I received today.

Minerva,

It is David E not David K. I do not know his last name. I will post your message on the board to see if he will respond directly to you.


Hi Janene,

Do you have Mr. David K last name. I need to look and see if his admitted to one of our hospitals. I have asked Tillie Foster but she doesn’t have it.

Thanks,


Minerva Santos
Sharp HealthCare
Manager, Global Patient Services
8695 Spectrum Center Blvd
San Diego, Ca 92123
Office: 858-499-4962 (24-hours)
Cellular: 619-838-4490 (24-hours)
E-mail: minerva.santos@sharp.com
www.sharp.com
www.sharpenespanol.com
Quote:
Originally posted by DavidE
Lo Siento Mucho pero dice el gmail su direccion minerva.santos@sharp.com. no sirve.

EnsenadaDr - 1-6-2014 at 08:33 PM

I don't think there is a dot after com David.

Minerva Santos
Sharp HealthCare
Manager, Global Patient Services
8695 Spectrum Center Blvd
San Diego, Ca 92123
Office: 858-499-4962 (24-hours)
Cellular: 619-838-4490 (24-hours)
E-mail: minerva.santos@sharp.com
www.sharp.com
www.sharpenespanol.com

Assistance with Emergency Medical Evacuation to Sharp HealthCare available 7/24 - Call Toll Free
(888) 265-1513 - within U.S.A.
001-888-265-1513 - outside U.S.A

bajalinda - 1-7-2014 at 04:16 PM

Good to see you are back home and feeling better, David.

Hats off to everyone who came to your aid! And I hope you'll be feeling even better very soon.

David K - 1-7-2014 at 05:49 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by EnsenadaDr
Here is the email I received today.

Minerva,

It is David E not David K. I do not know his last name. I will post your message on the board to see if he will respond directly to you.


Hi Janene,

Do you have Mr. David K last name. I need to look and see if his admitted to one of our hospitals. I have asked Tillie Foster but she doesn’t have it.

Thanks,


Minerva Santos
Sharp HealthCare
Manager, Global Patient Services
8695 Spectrum Center Blvd
San Diego, Ca 92123
Office: 858-499-4962 (24-hours)
Cellular: 619-838-4490 (24-hours)
E-mail: minerva.santos@sharp.com
www.sharp.com
www.sharpenespanol.com
Quote:
Originally posted by DavidE
Lo Siento Mucho pero dice el gmail su direccion minerva.santos@sharp.com. no sirve.


Both Dah-veed (David E) and I (David K) have pretty well known last names, as we both have published articles, etc. Did you get it to her okay?

EnsenadaDr - 1-7-2014 at 06:12 PM

I assumed he would retry to email Minerva, and if it hadn't worked he would get back to us like he did the first time. What are your last names and what articles did DavidE publish?

woody with a view - 1-7-2014 at 08:05 PM

i can vouch for Antonio and Paranewbi as being solid, stand up humans.

get well D.

Ateo - 1-7-2014 at 08:09 PM

Thanks all for helping a Nomad out!

David K - 1-8-2014 at 12:36 AM

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Originally posted by EnsenadaDr
I assumed he would retry to email Minerva, and if it hadn't worked he would get back to us like he did the first time. What are your last names and what articles did DavidE publish?


Just click on the link to our book 'The Old Missions of Baja & Alta California'... the last names for Max, Erline and I are on the cover! I have also shown many maps I drew and my other Baja publications, all with my last name KIER included. (it rhymes with beer, fyi).

David E has written many articles for Peoples Guide to Mexico using the handle 'El Codo' : Here is one: http://thepeoplesguidetomexico.com/baja-roads-towns-and-beac...

and on the web site:

>>>editor’s note: The tireless David “el Codo” Eidell recruited Baja mule diva Teddi Montes to write this fantastic article for us. Big thanks to Codo, Tedi, and to Trudi Angell for the photos. by Teddi Montes If you’ve never been on a mule, and want the adventure of a lifetime, just once experience a trip into the Sierra San Francisco and see what it’s all about. You can go in for just a one to two nighter, or you can […]
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Teddi is our very own 'Baja Bucko', as well.

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