Serious Injury Takes Me Out! What Now?

[@wineguy47]

You need to be laying on your back to recover - not sitting upright. Look into some yoga stretches to ease back pain.

[@dooglassandesperanza]

Good advice

[@jflow5601]

Wish i could go down there and give you some help dude. Im liking the style, cleanliness, and look of Pufferfish Villa - very modern and Mexican traditional at the same time. I can see that you both work so hard to get things right.

[@dooglassandesperanza]

Thank you

[@GarySiloManBaker]

How about a video of your current solar pool heater and what's going in next? I really enjoy your work. Get well soon. 👍

[@dooglassandesperanza]

That's a good idea. I will try to film the installation of the heat pump and then go over the entire system.

[@Mariposamonarca24]

I agree with Esperanza: Rest and Relax Doug. Enjoy your pool, sunshine and the beach. You both have being working so hard this 2023. Happy New Year and thank you a lot for your KZbin channel!

[@dooglassandesperanza]

We will! Thanks!

[@dianaj3139]

I have never had trouble relaxing, because I have low thyroid.. my friend has very High Thyroid and cannot sit still very long at all.... so this video had me thinking about how different we humans are!! I admire all the hard work you both do to create a "Relaxing" environment for your guests. Happy Holidays to you both!!!

[@dooglassandesperanza]

I even hate sleeping. Huge waste of time. My mom always talks about how she could never get me to take naps even as a toddler. I would throw a fit until I collapsed before I would take a nap.

[@dianaj3139]

@@dooglassandesperanza we certainly are all different... I admire you and your wife so much! your work is very inspiring!

[@maverickflint1991]

Just take your time on reorganizing the stuff you have and get someone to fix the storage space upstairs and get a crank lift installed to get the stuff you have downstairs up to the storage area.👍

[@dooglassandesperanza]

Great idea

[@davebaker489]

Crank ? That's what electric winches are for.@@dooglassandesperanza

[@goofsaddggkle7351]

That’s thoughtful of you to clear out people’s subscription account logins. Easy to forget if youre in a rush to leave.

[@dooglassandesperanza]

Thanks

[@felipearroyo9502]

Cannabis is known to help with pain! Im soo envious !! You both are living in such a beautiful place! Hope you get better!

[@dooglassandesperanza]

Cannabis is still illegal in Mexico. And even if it was legal I don't really need pain reduction. I don't take pain meds for injuries or surgeries. I consider pain as my bodies signalling system to tell me when to stop. If I took something to artificially reduce the pain then I would think I felt better and immediately go out and hurt myself even worse. I have had chronic pain my whole life from continuous kidney stones and migraines. I have learned to deal with the pain without any medical interventions and keep on living life!

[@maverickflint1991]

Yes sir good idea to have 1 site so people can book!!! 👍

[@dooglassandesperanza]

Yes indeed!

[@JuanGMartinez]

Get well soon Dooglass, take it easy. Best Wishes and Happy New Year !!!

[@dooglassandesperanza]

Happy new year!

[@maverickflint1991]

I hope that your back and knee gets better soon. Put some ice packs on your back and knees and a heating pad for a week or so and should help.😊👍

[@maverickflint1991]

Just hire someone to do all the install on the heat pump.👍

[@dooglassandesperanza]

We are out of money to hire anything else so I will have to do it myself

[@icantbelieveya]

16:14 He's right. *Hotel Santa Fe Loreto* has a "hot"tub that's not heated. I'll be sure to drop off some ibuprofeno when I visit. 🎉

[@dooglassandesperanza]

Thanks. I actually have ibuprofen but I try not to take it unless it's the last resort

[@jeffbeeh3389]

Hey Dooglass, take it from someone that has had back problems for many,many years and 3 fusions. Make sure you give it plenty of rest and find out what is causing the problem. I'm like you I cant stand/ sit for any amount of time I have to be always doing something. the last time I had a problem was 2 winters ago, shoveling snow here in N.E. Ca. pulled something and it bothered me for some time.I love your's and Esperanza's place. REST

[@dooglassandesperanza]

Thank you. Will do

[@maverickflint1991]

That is good to get solar power to power the heat pump for the pool will save you a lot of money.😊👍

[@dooglassandesperanza]

Definitely!

[@Asomera1]

Find a good chiropractor for an adjustment. I injured my back when I fell off my bike a few years ago. My family doctor prescribed pain meds. I went to a chiropractor out of desperation and the pain was gone almost immediately. I now go to the chiropractor every two weeks just to keep my spine aligned.

[@dooglassandesperanza]

Thanks for the advice. We have a good chiropractor that comes to town every other week.

[@rickvillelli4652]

Dooglass, rest that back. I've had horrific back pain in my life years ago. Tried everything....massage, chiropractic, spinal decompression, epidural blocks. Ultimately had surgery and have been pain free ever since. We're about the same age and both workaholics. I know you're dying to tear into that Bungalow project, but don't do it until your back is 100%. What really helps a back is rest. Happy New Year to you both...see you in about 9 weeks!! 🙂

[@dooglassandesperanza]

Looking forward to your stay. I am resisting doing anything to make my back worse. Extremely hard to sit here and see everything that needs to be done, but I don't have a choice.

[@gonzaloluna1989]

Listen to your body. I threw my back out shoveling gravel. Now I use yoga to keep streched.. Hope you nrecover ,but you need to allow for it to heal. Blessings.

[@dooglassandesperanza]

Trying to rest

[@gmeyer6657]

You got this.. the “CEO” will take up the slack till you are back 100%. Get in that Jacuzzi before bed!! All the best from AZ🌵✨🤟🏻

[@dooglassandesperanza]

That's the plan!

[@EdHughes-z3u]

Hi, hope you are feeling better and healing up. I’ve had terrible back issues most of my life. Sounds like you have had some in the past as well. You are right, unfortunately it just takes time to heal. I just booked our visit to your villas for mid March. Can’t wait to visit. Thanks!

[@dooglassandesperanza]

I hurt my back about this bad about 4 years ago. Then I was in a position where I didn't have any physical labor that I needed to get done so it was easier to rest. Unfortunately now I have tons of heavy labor jobs piling up and it's hard to see Esperanza having to pick up my slack

[@aaroncoy3609]

You need to take time and heal, i.e. rest. I know you, but you need to slow down a little bit. We are not spring chickens anymore, lol. Take care of your self. We all need you!

[@dooglassandesperanza]

Thanks. Wish I could still recover in days from this type of injury like when we were young.

[@josemcortes8922]

Sorry to hear that I wish I can be there to give you a hand. Hope you get better but firts of all you need to rest

[@dooglassandesperanza]

Thanks! Back is getting better every day!

[@hernanruiz6683]

Oh no.. hope you recover soon, please take a break and relax, wishing you guys always the best 🙏

[@dooglassandesperanza]

We will!

[@valeriewright1220]

Take a break and recover fully! Your hacienda will be there forever.

[@dooglassandesperanza]

I'm trying!

[@westpacificmarketanalytics2384]

Great video of the issues in this sort of lifestyle one never considers nor thinks about!

[@dooglassandesperanza]

True. Thanks!

[@westpacificmarketanalytics2384]

I love your videos and ability to seek a different life, wish I was there to lend a hand and get you past this. Keep up the faith and god bless 2024 for you both!

[@Moondoggy1941]

Ice is your friend with muscle injuries. I hope you get better soon.

[@dooglassandesperanza]

Thanks for the advice!

[@noemibarragan2998]

Hello definitely you need to take some days off to rest ,and also you need to let go of all stress you might be feeling.. hope you get better soon. Blessings.

[@dooglassandesperanza]

I haven't been stressed since I came to Baja. My back is actually healing up well. Thanks!

[@maverickflint1991]

Good morning. Good to see you again.😊👍

[@LasAventurasDelSenorH]

Soon I'm planning moving to mexico for 6 months I will definitely visit your resort. Will gladly volunteer to help you with labor

[@dooglassandesperanza]

We would love to have you stay with us

[@glenbradley1046]

So sorry to hear you are hurting…you guys are really moving along well,( like really fast) try to YES RELAX & move at a slower pace…. Dooogie, you need your health, ALSO BIG TIP… I hear the pharmacy’s have great meds/ muscle relaxers and sleepin pain free to heal up bud … God Bless an Happy New Years to you both….. take care you guys… in time it’ll all get down… cheers!!!

[@dooglassandesperanza]

Thanks. I try not to take any medication unless there's no other option.

[@dianaj3139]

@@dooglassandesperanza GOOD!!! Maybe herbal tea. :)

[@juliam.2971]

Looks like working so hard on your project has come with pain and gain. I like your choice of landscape plants, especially the banana and the purple ti plant ( cordyline fruticosa) 🐡🌴

[@dooglassandesperanza]

Thank you very much!

[@gd8133]

You should be able to buy Metocarbamol in the pharmacy in Mexico. I live in El Salvador and also suffer from extreme back pain and this muscle relaxer really helps.

[@dooglassandesperanza]

I don't like to take any medicine and avoid it at all costs, but thanks for the info.

[@gd8133]

@@dooglassandesperanza I buillt a surf resort here in El Salvador in 2010 and opened in 2012. Sold it in 2018, so I find your videos fun. Unfortunately there was no real u tube when I as building. Would have been fun to film it all. After selling I bought a property about a mile down the beach and built a house that I wanted to open a B and B. But then Covid hit, so now I am looking for what to do next. Where in US are you guys from?

[@dooglassandesperanza]

Originally the Portland, Oregon area and later San Diego. Very cool story.

[@saintsfan39475]

Remember your own motto "Live before you die", not work yourself to the point of death and see what happens. Work is necessary. There is nothing scarier than a man who's bored, but you need balance with relaxation and family fun. Good luck, and Happy New Year!

[@dooglassandesperanza]

Very true. I usually consider 4AM-4PM as my work day every day and after 4PM is family fun time! works great for us.

[@crystalgarcia2143]

We only see like 30 minutes every 2 or 3 weeks who know what he is doing of camera lol

[@dooglassandesperanza]

We have actually put out a video every week for the past two years, but it is very true that our channel is just a glimpse into our lives.

[@tweetypie37110]

I'm so sorry you got hurt. feel better soon. We love watching your videos!

[@dooglassandesperanza]

Thank you so much!

[@maverickflint1991]

You should hire a landscaper for the time being until you get better and checked out by your doctor.😊❤️

[@dooglassandesperanza]

No money to hire anyone right now :(

[@davebaker489]

Less money still if you are both laid up.@@dooglassandesperanza

[@maverickflint1991]

Have an awesome day.😊😎

[@dooglassandesperanza]

You too!

[@davidmalone9022]

Oh, man, back injuries are the worst. Back in 2009, I ruptured a disc - L5/S1 - and couldn't tie my shoes for six months. I had the option of surgery, but everything I read suggested that is an absolutely last option. It took about a year, but less than two years later, I was running marathons again, playing golf, etc. - basically, everything I could do before. So, a couple of suggestions: 1) Don't let this turn into a rupture. Pushing your back too early could do that. Then you really are in trouble. 2) Get a copy of Peter Egoscue's book "Pain Free." It has simple exercises for most major skeletal systems and was the saving grace for me. 3) The best exercise is swimming if you are a decent swimmer. Saving that, walking is very good. 4) There are certain movements we do that put regular strain on one's back. The most common is getting out of cars and trucks "like a man." Swinging one leg out and putting all your weight on that one leg as you get in or get out of a car. Better: get out like a woman (who is in a short skirt.) Swivel both legs out, then put your weight equally on the ground as you get out of the car or truck. 5) Maybe don't do things like dig holes. Oh, and did I mention not letting it progress to the level of a rupture? What you have is a herniated disc (probably.) It's bulging, but not ruptured. You simply MUST let it shrink back in. And if I were you, I'd for sure head over to the hospital and see a doctor. It won't cost much and it would sure be nice to get a solid opinion and some suggestions - and maybe a prescription for something to decrease the swelling. Don't push it, buddy. I really, REALLY regretted not taking a little longer to let my herniated disc completely recover. The year I was out of things due to the rupture really hit hard. Good luck. Oh, and I'm listening to the end of the video now - sounds like you're all too familiar with what I'm saying. But, I had probably 3 or 4 back issues prior to the rupture (including once where I had been painting and simply stepped of a footstool.) I think the fact that it never ruptured made me overconfident. 🙄 Again, best wishes!

[@dooglassandesperanza]

Thank you so much for all the advice. It has been really hard for me but I am still taking it easy.

[@franciscodelgado5143]

Hey guys… don’t get me wrong but I am under the impression you are burned out working so hard in the villas…. I suggest to hire staff at least part time to do the hard work. Love you guys !

[@dooglassandesperanza]

We have a company to do the cleaning. Relax is not in my vocabulary

[@pedrozatravel]

​@@dooglassandesperanzasometimes you have to take a break, before you break. Hope you recover soon.

[@maverickflint1991]

Please be safe and careful.😊👍🙏

[@dooglassandesperanza]

Will do

[@olydave7604]

Doug, time to hire some laborers. It's not worth the pain when you overdo it.

[@dooglassandesperanza]

That's what Esperanza says

[@juancarlosramirez5758]

Amigo si se puede saludos puro pa delante.

[@dooglassandesperanza]

Gracias!

[@djy0025]

Keep up the hard work!

[@dooglassandesperanza]

Thanks! Will do!

[@kathymohsin5867]

Descanse amigo cuídese espero se mejore feliz navidad y prospero año nuevo

[@dooglassandesperanza]

Muchas gracias

[@danielgbrittonsr8921]

walking is good for your back. Try to strengthen your stomach muscles. Your stomach muscles support your back. Tequela on the rocks will also help.😄

[@dooglassandesperanza]

Great Advice!

[@TimeToBeKind]

I’ve been messaging you back and forth for two years, and I mentioned that I go to Rocky Point, often. I’ve done a lot of research and I almost convinced my wife to move to Mexico. However, she’s not too motivated because she can’t find homes for sale to find motivation. I actually found out that I can actually become a Mexican citizen within 2 years because I’m privileged. Not my choice of words, it’s the Mexican law. I’m even allowed to own ocean front property. I would need a lot of persuasions, but it’s very difficult to see homes and stuff. She’s the pictures type person. If that was a possibility, I would need to stay in San Felipe. Anyway, I know it’s easier said than done, but you need to relax. Thanks for sharing.

[@dooglassandesperanza]

A friend of ours here just got Mexican citizenship. Required excellent written and spoken Spanish and four trips to Mexico City. Seven years after starting he did get it.

[@TimeToBeKind]

@@dooglassandesperanza… I grew up in Mozambique, but Portuguese. I have 3 citizenships, Portugal being one, and that’s the privileged part. When I looked into becoming a Mexican citizen, I was told that I only have to wait 2 years. Besides speaking Italian and quite a bit of French, I’m fluent in Mexican Spanish, Portuguese and English. Convincing my wife is the difficult part, trying for 42 years, since I was 19 years old. HAHAHAHAHAHA If I lived near you, it’s guaranteed that I would be helping you. It’s in my nature. Thank you for your videos.

[@dooglassandesperanza]

That's awesome. The seven years was because he had to learn Spanish to the level to be able to pass the tests, but the four trips were due to bureaucracy and not having all of the paperwork and documentation that they wanted. The other issue with Mexico is every time you try again and talk to a new person the requirements can change. It is often at the discretion of the official you are talking to.

[@TheRotorhound]

How’s the medical care for US citizens in Mexico?

[@dooglassandesperanza]

We are residents so we can get free basic medical care at any public hospital in Mexico. The public system is good but can involve long waits. There is also private medical care available here which I think is better than the care we get in the US. It is way cheaper. I could go see a specialist for my back and have an hour appointment for around $30 and the doctor will usually give you their personal phone number if you have any questions. Imaging is usually about 25% of the US cost (or free if it's ordered by a public doctor) and surgery around 50%-60% less. This is all without any medical insurance. That being said I do not like doctors or medication and avoid both like the plague. I can google doctor myself just as well.

[@zaphodbeeblebrox2911]

Where do you get the boots?

[@dooglassandesperanza]

Coppel

[@pampayne3436]

You two look absolutely worn out. You have worked extremely hard this last year. Hopefully you can take a little time for yourselves to recharge and relax

[@dooglassandesperanza]

No rest for us except forced rest to heal

[@3579jr]

I think you better take it easy. You physically work too hard.

[@dooglassandesperanza]

As someone once said "you aint working if your back aint hurting"

[@davebaker489]

To both of you I must say you've done a grrrrrrrrr8 job so far but once and awhile relaxing is NOT a dirty word. You think sitting around in your trailer is bad, try being strapped into a hospital bed ! Example... My mom is 92 and still going strong ish. She often complains that there is something she can not do anymore or she has to rest more in between "tasks". At which point I will remind her she isn't 30, 40, or even 50 yrs old. She reluctantly agrees sorta. So slow down, smell the cactus and maybe hire someone to help. Or enjoy your hospital stays. 2 yrs ago I had a knee replaced, the end of this Jan I'll be getting the other knee replaced. Most of this is due to being "stupid" and not accepting any help. So in short slow down, read a book, learn to enjoy fishing, hire some help. If not that lovely lady you depend on will be doing your "chores" and hers while you are laid up. Choose wisely grass hopper. P n D

[@dooglassandesperanza]

Wise words. Being in a hospital bed is a fate worse than death for me. I was once in the hospital for a severe kidney infection for a week. I ended up "escaping" the hospital against medical advice. I have also had three knee surgeries but luckily they let me out the same day and my orthopedic surgeon knew I was not going to sit still so he stared me on micro rehab sessions 6 times a day starting the day after surgery.

[@davebaker489]

And what did we learn from all of that ?@@dooglassandesperanza

[@dooglassandesperanza]

Don't ever go to the hospital! At this point I would probably rather stay home and take my chances. When it's my time it's my time.

[@davebaker489]

If you can walk. What kind of hell would it be (for you) if you were bed or wheel chair bound ? @@dooglassandesperanza

[@JuanGonzalez-wz9go]

Relax a little buddy. You work to much.lifting heavy stuff and flat bed a no no.

[@dooglassandesperanza]

Good Advice. Thanks

[@G.I.N.N]

Lmao 😂😂😂

[@dooglassandesperanza]

Thanks!

[@mikeiva3896]

Heal Quickly, and Well 🌤️🪽D

[@dooglassandesperanza]

Thanks!