[QUAD-L] I want to share something with you guys

2014-05-18 Thread Ismael Cavazos
In a Chicago Hospital , a gentleman had made several attempts to get into the men's restroom, but it had always been occupied. A nurse noticed his predicament. Sir, she said, You may use the ladies room if you promise not to touch any of the buttons on the wall. He did

Re: [QUAD-L] Do you use a mattress overlay

2014-05-18 Thread Naomi Hudson
I have a foam mattress topper, but it's not the waffle type. I just started using it about three weeks ago. I also put pillows under my calves to keep my heels elevated. I also put a pillow under my back to keep my tailbone off the bed. I still do it even with the overlay, because I'm afraid of

Re: [QUAD-L] supra pubic begining

2014-05-18 Thread Naomi Hudson
I just had my suprapubic catheter put in on February 4 and already I have a urinary tract infection. I had back-to-back UTIs when it was in the urethra, that's why I opt for the suprapubic. I hope this is not going to be an example of things to come. No, I do not drink cranberry juice, but I do

RE: [QUAD-L] Do you use a mattress overlay

2014-05-18 Thread Lissette Whitehead
Since I've been injured (8 years) I've had an intelli-gel mattress topper and I just love it. It's super comfortable. I sleep on my back all night, I never get repositioned and I've never had a sore. It also never loses it's shape. Lissette Whitehead 416 W. San Ysidro Blvd.San Ysidro, CA

RE: [QUAD-L] supra pubic begining

2014-05-18 Thread Danny Espinoza
I've had a Supra pubic catheter for about eight years now and dont get infections often now. Some things I've learned are:1. Dark drinks and drinks with a lot of sugar are best to avoid.2. I use a Bardex I.C. Silver-Coated Latex Foley Catheter that has Bacti-Guard Silver and hydrogel coating.3. I