In a message dated 7/11/2009 3:18:38 P.M. Central Daylight Time, DAANOO writes: Okay, more questions. I will answer these quickly so people don't get tired of what I am saying. My answers will be in red and bold font.
I read your e-mail again and thought you must be getting really good care. Yes, I do get good care, but I also take good care. I do not exercise, probably should, I ruined my shoulders with a manual wheelchair and I advise anyone not to use a manual wheelchair. A power wheelchair not only saves your shoulders but opens up the world to you in so many ways. You didn't mention any health problems. From 1966 to 1969 I had three surgeries for staff osteomyelitis contracted in the state hospital, two more surgeries to shape the bone in that area in 1975 and 1976, two more in 1986 and 1988, both of my hips are removed (double girdlestone) in the 1990s, broke my left leg in three places 1996, broke both legs in multiple places 2005. When I was in the state hospital they did not have reclining hospital beds, show you laid flat most of the time. If you wanted to do anything, like eat a meal, you propped yourself on your side using your elbow as support. The pressure sore went to the bone. I think having a good partner and family really helps. A good partner is a definite asset, children, many times once they go out on their own you see them when they want something. I am single with no children, just my 5 pound, five-year-old yorkie daughter. Spoil her, and build up your self-esteem, puffed out that chest and brag on yourself. Do you have a website or anything? I have a business web site. You didn't list your age, but you must have been very young when injured. Birth date February 10, 1951, that makes me old. I was a passenger in a automobile accident 35 years ago not wearing a seatbelt, her tire just went off the road and she jerked it back on too quickly and I went out the back window. It's interesting to hear about other people's injuries and how they have survived their quad lives. What are their tricks and things they attribute their longevity to.. the biggest thing is to definitely keep busy, always be doing something. I cannot sit still long enough to the newspaper. I always need to be doing something. The worst time for me is October through January, normally hit a depression period, but don't get hooked on drugs. My wife and my doctor put me on antidepressant and I felt worse. Flushed those suckers. Whitetail deer season helps to pull me out, always liked the outdoors. As I said before, believe in yourself, if you think you can do it, do it! Until my shoulders blew out I did woodworking, can use a router, band saw, drills, radial arm saw, and quite a few other tools. Life may have taken some of my physical ability, but God gave me one good mind and I'm using it. Later............................ **************An Excellent Credit Score is 750. See Yours in Just 2 Easy Steps! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1221823322x1201398723/aol?redir=http://www.freecreditreport.com/pm/default.aspx?sc=668072&hmpgID=62&bcd=Jul yExcfooterNO62)
