I think it's very important to remember that each of us is very different. We ask for opinions, and many times a solution or partial solution is found in the answers. However, because of our differences, sometimes it is not.
25 years ago I was bitten by a brown recluse spider. This was back before the destructiveness of their bite was widely known. The poison spread and tunneled throughout my right thigh and hip. It required extensive surgery, and took almost a year before we were done. As a result I had to learn to sit differently, which eventually led to a sore in my groin. Over the years we tried everything, staying in bed, roho cushion, wound vacuum, all ineffective in the long run. During eight years of that time I was unable to get insurance because I did not qualify for Social Security disability. After a particularly nasty flare up and six months in a sand bed, a very kind and generous plastic surgeon who treated me for years and charged me $25.00 a visit, said I had a couple of options. Continue treating this and doing all the preventive staying in bed etc. etc. which led to no life to speak of, or get up and start a life treating this wound. I made the decision to just deal with it. 17 years later I still have the wound, it has only flared up a couple of times but considering where it is located it is understandable. I go to wound care once a month, and we watch it like a hawk. For me it was the right decision, at 77 I know that my skin is becoming more fragile and I am glad for the years when I was able to fully live my life. Luckily I have been fortunate in having no other pressure sores that have ever developed into serious problems. I am not advocating my solution for anyone else, but I'm just putting it forth to point out that we are all different. Have a great day everyone, and enjoy the warm weather. From: cviewe...@aol.com [mailto:cviewe...@aol.com] Sent: Saturday, July 30, 2016 7:03 PM To: lwillis82...@gmail.com; quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Cushion question With pressure sores...you have to keep off it. Yes, stay in bed 24/7. I have been there, done that. It took 6 months to clear. I use a Roho and am pressure sore free now. Have someone check your bottom often. I used to have to go to the wound center every week until it cleared.For 6 months the only time I was off my butt was the day I went to the wound center. Never want to do that again. Rose In a message dated 7/30/2016 9:17:58 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, <mailto:lwillis82...@gmail.com> lwillis82...@gmail.com writes: I have had a pressure sore on my bottom for over ten years now. It refuses to heal. I got it during a hospital stay for an infection. I got a roho shortly thereafter. It healed other sores but not this one. I thought I would give this one a try. ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: < <mailto:cviewe...@aol.com> cviewe...@aol.com> Date: Saturday, July 30, 2016 Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Cushion question To: <mailto:lwillis82...@gmail.com> lwillis82...@gmail.com Is your current Roho not working? I have used a Roho for more than 30 years and would be afraid to go to something else and possibly get a pressure sore. Rose In a message dated 7/29/2016 9:42:50 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','lwillis82...@gmail.com');> lwillis82...@gmail.com writes: Hey guys. I am trying to get a new chair and cushion. My advisor wants me to get a new style cushion by Ride Designs. Any of you familiar with it? Take a look at <http://ridedesigns.com/> ridedesigns.com and tell me what you think. I value your opinion. I currently use a roho. Thanks, Larry WILLIS Larry Willis Retired and proud of it Begin forwarded message: Resent-From: <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','quad-list@eskimo.com');> quad-list@eskimo.com From: Bobbie Humphreys < <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','bobbiehumphre...@gmail.com');> bobbiehumphre...@gmail.com> Date: July 27, 2016 at 2:39:21 PM EDT To: <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','quad-list@eskimo.com');> quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: [QUAD-L] Pens? I wanted to ask what kind of pens dose everybody use to write with? I'm looking for a retractable pen that I don't need to apply much or any pressure. Bobbie Smile Everyday =
