Re: Fw: [QUAD-L] Handicap Parking-smoking
Everyone always quits in the end! john Yeah but I had to practically die to do it. Some people don't get a second chance but at least they'll finally quit! You know alcohol is by far a lot worse than smoking it's extremely bad on the liver and has a couple side effects it ruins families, kills innocent bystanders, years of child abuse and rape, beats it's spouses and does it daily. If I had a choice which to ban it would be alcohol. Mark ---Original Message--- From: ~LittleQuad~ Date: 05/27/06 13:59:09 To: RollinOn; quad-List@eskimo.com; Silas Subject: Re: Fw: [QUAD-L] Handicap Parking-smoking but you DID mark and so can anyone with willpower! bravo to you!RollinOn <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I have to speak for people who smoke because I smoked before my accident. Number one back in the day when smoking was considered cool and high class tobacco co's not farmers told people that smoking was almost good for you and started experimenting with additives to make the body crave it just like alcohol and it worked. Most people that smoke don't even want to anymore and just saying quit or you're going to die proves how addictive it is and extremely hard if not impossible for a majority of people. It cost a person $1400 a year to smoke at a pack a day and if that isn't reason enough to quit nothing is. I smoked about 3 1/2 years after sci and it still wasn't easy to quit even though it helped give me pneumonia on several occasions. It's terrible to smoke but it isn't easy to quit and I still have cravings to this day and just like an alcoholic I take it day by day. Mark ---Original Message--- From: Silas Date: 05/26/06 18:06:11 To: quad-List@eskimo.com Subject: Fw: [QUAD-L] Handicap Parking-smoking - Original Message - From: Silas To: ~LittleQuad~ Sent: Friday, May 26, 2006 3:58 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Handicap Parking-smoking Now Now Little Quad, I know smoking is not the right choice, it mite have helped kill my dad. But it was his choice to smoke, just like a lot more things we chose to do to our bodies. Like over eating, drinking alcahol taking drugs just to name a few. We all seem to forget that tobacco made America what it is today, it got the settelers on their feet so they could buy supplies. Im a tobacco farmer and a American, I believe in freedom of choice. I also was a smoker before my accident, but I never smoked in a public place or where I thought it mite bother another person. Its called RESPECT thats what wrong with the world today, the lack of respect! Sorry if this affended anybody, just had to jump in defend tobacco its provided cloths and food for my family for 4 generations . Silas - Original Message - From: ~LittleQuad~ To: Quad-list post Sent: Friday, May 26, 2006 2:01 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Handicap Parking-smoking they are killing us, 2nd hand smoke is more dangerous...[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 5/26/2006 12:38:20 PM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: True, they are hurting themselves...I can't stand people smoking cigaretts..another product that effects the whole worlds air quailty and harms others but we can't kill the smokers lol but they are killing themselves. Actually, you are very right. This is not the 1020's when we were dumb and ignorant of the smoking facts. Almost the 22th Century and some of the population still doesn't understand or wants to understand some basic facts about the dangers of smoking. Happy Holiday W
Re: [QUAD-L] Handicap Parking-smoking
Incredible aint it!? john In a message dated 5/27/2006 2:52:29 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Let me get this straight... Since your family makes a living off of tabacco, then you don't care what effects it has smokers as well as innocent non-smokers.Wow if that isn't one of the most selfish things I have ever heard.>From: "Silas" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>>To: >CC: "Quad-list post" >Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Handicap Parking-smoking>Date: Sat, 27 May 2006 11:46:08 -0700>>Cigarettes are like gas, no matter how much they cost people will still >smoke and drive!> - Original Message -> From: ~LittleQuad~> To: Andrew Crowe ; Silas> Cc: Quad-list post> Sent: Saturday, May 27, 2006 10:50 AM> Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Handicap Parking-smoking>>> anyway our state just added another $1 tax per pack, it should dwindle >down :)>> Andrew Crowe <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:>> I agree with you Silas! Smoking is no worse than other over-indulgence >of other things providing Respect is given to others wishes not to inhale >in confined areas. We all use fossil fuels they aren't doing us any good >but we keep on driving! :)>> cheers>> Andy>> Personal Story: www.andycrowe.co.uk> Assistive Technology Computer Access: www.at-info.co.uk> - Original Message -> From: ~LittleQuad~> To: Silas> Cc: Quad-list post> Sent: Saturday, May 27, 2006 6:28 PM> Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Handicap Parking-smoking>>> you acted like it was JUST hurting THEM and it isn't... i resent >going into a doctor's building and on the way to it have to paqss the >idiots sitting there smoking... go sit in your fucking car and smoke >yourself to death i wouldn't try to argue this with me...>> Silas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:> Now Now Little Quad,> I know smoking is not the right choice, it mite have helped kill >my dad. But it was his choice to smoke, just like a lot more things we >chose to do to our bodies. Like over eating, drinking alcahol taking drugs >just to name a few. We all seem to forget that tobacco made America what >it is today, it got the settelers on their feet so they could buy supplies. > Im a tobacco farmer and a American, I believe in freedom of choice. I >also was a smoker before my accident, but I never smoked in a public place >or where I thought it mite bother another person. Its called RESPECT thats >what wrong with the world today, the lack of respect! Sorry if this >affended anybody, just had to jump in defend tobacco its provided cloths >and food for my family for 4 generations .> Silas> - Original Message -> From: ~LittleQuad~> To: Quad-list post> Sent: Friday, May 26, 2006 2:01 PM> Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Handicap Parking-smoking>>> they are killing us, 2nd hand smoke is more dangerous...>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:> In a message dated 5/26/2006 12:38:20 PM Central Daylight >Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:> True, they are hurting themselves...I can't stand people >smoking cigaretts..another product that effects the whole worlds air >quailty and harms others but we can't kill the smokers lol but they >are killing themselves. Actually, you are very right. This is not the 1020's when we >were dumb and ignorant> of the smoking facts. Almost the 22th Century and some of the >population still doesn't understand or wants to understand some basic facts >about the dangers of smoking.> Happy Holiday> W>>-->> No virus found in this incoming message.> Checked by AVG Free Edition.> Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.7.2/349 - Release Date: >26/05/2006>> No virus found in this outgoing message.> Checked by AVG Free Edition.> Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.7.2/349 - Release Date: >26/05/2006>>
Re: [QUAD-L] Handicap Parking-smoking
Our forefathers based this country on agriculture and smuggling. Yet, today we imprison smugglers and marijuana growers. We saw what they did to the opium growers and why,,just because they have no lobby. Tobacco has done wonderful things in this world. If there was no tobaccvo then who would have sponsored nascar in the early days? Moonshiners couldnt make America the wonderful republican hangout it is without some legal help. and yes,, help from God and tobacco!! Tobacco has sent more peoople to meet god early than ford motor company. Where would Americans be without tobacco? I mean, besides healthier? john In a message dated 5/27/2006 2:40:21 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: This is the reply I got from Little Quad, she sure quick to call fellow AMERICANS idiots. Their probable nurses thats helped keep her alive and healthy You have no Respect Little Quad! Silas - Original Message - From: ~LittleQuad~ To: Silas Cc: Quad-list post Sent: Saturday, May 27, 2006 10:28 AM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Handicap Parking-smoking you acted like it was JUST hurting THEM and it isn't... i resent going into a doctor's building and on the way to it have to paqss the idiots sitting there smoking... go sit in your fucking car and smoke yourself to death i wouldn't try to argue this with me...Silas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Now Now Little Quad, I know smoking is not the right choice, it mite have helped kill my dad. But it was his choice to smoke, just like a lot more things we chose to do to our bodies. Like over eating, drinking alcahol taking drugs just to name a few. We all seem to forget that tobacco made America what it is today, it got the settelers on their feet so they could buy supplies. Im a tobacco farmer and a American, I believe in freedom of choice. I also was a smoker before my accident, but I never smoked in a public place or where I thought it mite bother another person. Its called RESPECT thats what wrong with the world today, the lack of respect! Sorry if this affended anybody, just had to jump in defend tobacco its provided cloths and food for my family for 4 generations . Silas - Original Message - From: ~LittleQuad~ To: Quad-list post Sent: Friday, May 26, 2006 2:01 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Handicap Parking-smoking they are killing us, 2nd hand smoke is more dangerous...[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 5/26/2006 12:38:20 PM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: True, they are hurting themselves...I can't stand people smoking cigaretts..another product that effects the whole worlds air quailty and harms others but we can't kill the smokers lol but they are killing themselves. Actually, you are very right. This is not the 1020's when we were dumb and ignorant of the smoking facts. Almost the 22th Century and some of the population still doesn't understand or wants to understand some basic facts about the dangers of smoking. Happy Holiday W
Re: [QUAD-L] Handicap Parking-smoking
OMG! Dan,, you sound...socialized! In a message dated 5/27/2006 2:09:05 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I say tax the things that harm us all to the max---smoking-alcohol-Gas&fossil fuels-we will look harder for alternative transportation then or all drive much less, Put the extra money towards helping improve our quality of life and towards a 9 TRILLION government deficet that has been proven will bankrupt america if serious ACTION is not taken soon. Dan H. c-6~LittleQuad~ <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: you acted like it was JUST hurting THEM and it isn't... i resent going into a doctor's building and on the way to it have to paqss the idiots sitting there smoking... go sit in your fucking car and smoke yourself to death i wouldn't try to argue this with me...Silas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Now Now Little Quad, I know smoking is not the right choice, it mite have helped kill my dad. But it was his choice to smoke, just like a lot more things we chose to do to our bodies. Like over eating, drinking alcahol taking drugs just to name a few. We all seem to forget that tobacco made America what it is today, it got the settelers on their feet so they could buy supplies. Im a tobacco farmer and a American, I believe in freedom of choice. I also was a smoker before my accident, but I never smoked in a public place or where I thought it mite bother another person. Its called RESPECT thats what wrong with the world today, the lack of respect! Sorry if this affended anybody, just had to jump in defend tobacco its provided cloths and food for my family for 4 generations . Silas - Original Message - From: ~LittleQuad~ To: Quad-list post Sent: Friday, May 26, 2006 2:01 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Handicap Parking-smoking they are killing us, 2nd hand smoke is more dangerous...[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 5/26/2006 12:38:20 PM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: True, they are hurting themselves...I can't stand people smoking cigaretts..another product that effects the whole worlds air quailty and harms others but we can't kill the smokers lol but they are killing themselves. Actually, you are very right. This is not the 1020's when we were dumb and ignorant of the smoking facts. Almost the 22th Century and some of the population still doesn't understand or wants to understand some basic facts about the dangers of smoking. Happy Holiday W
Re: [QUAD-L] Tobacco Farming
tobacco has done so many wonderful things, it would be sad if it went they way of opium farming and slavery...tsk,,tsk In a message dated 5/27/2006 9:41:11 AM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: This might suprise a few, but I truly respect Tobacco Farmers and Farming. The tobacco harest is also used for purposes other than smoking and chewing, that have benefited mankind. Just ask anyone who has spray'd tobacco juice on prized roses. Human consumpation is another touchy subject, burn raw tobacco is necesary today as much as it was back then. Tobacco is American. Best Wishes W In a message dated 5/26/2006 6:06:34 PM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Im a tobacco farmer and a American, I believe in freedom of choice. I also was a smoker before my accident, but I never smoked in a public place or where I thought it mite bother another person. Its called RESPECT thats what wrong with the world today, the lack of respect! Sorry if this affended anybody, just had to jump in defend tobacco its provided cloths and food for my family for 4 generations .
[QUAD-L] Prayers for Stacy
The two WORST sores that I have had in my 26 years of being a quad ... have been in the last 4 1/2 years. And by process of elimination ... my most recent one [summer of 2004] quadrupled in size almost overnight but began because of moisture "down there." Once they get started they are almost like wildfires in the desert. We tried absolutely everything. And it refused to respond to anything. The first one [summer of 2001] that I had began as a tiny pimple on the back of my thigh! We were traveling cross-country to move here to Tucson. My husband was keeping an eye on it the entire time. It stayed stable. After we settled in, it began to get worse and before I knew it I was bedridden. I move to a 60% drier climate ... and I get sores caused by moisture! Go figure! And I do not know whether it is aging, or what, but my skin does not want to heal like it did years ago. Wait a minute ... I just remembered that my first sore began by being "yeast" but since there was no odor and no other signs of "yeast" ... the home health agency nurses treated it as a decubitus ulcer and actually made it worse by doing so! When we were at our wits end ... we sent a wild close-up digital photo of the deep sore to my doctor and she said that it looked like "yeast" and to go ahead and put it yeast cream DIRECTLY on the wound. Even though the home health agency nurse were shaking her head no. After we did that ... it cleared up pretty quickly. After months of listening to the home health "experts" ... it all could have been avoided. But, of course, we cannot dwell on what has happened. It only makes us wiser [we hope] for future problems. You have probably seen that my most recent dilemma was those huge bladder stones. I was so nervous to go into the hospital to have such a procedure done. But I had so many friends and family as well as many church friends who gave me individual blessings ... then I came out the same day as if I never had any surgery done whatsoever. So I will be praying for you and sending you vibes to calm your fears. It was not until recently that I began to believe in the power of strong meditation for myself or others. It is a fact that can not destroy "energy" so I believe that is part of what works. I have heard people talk about flap surgery for a long time now and often times used as a last resort. The thing that I wonder about is that if they are going to "remove skin" from another part of the body ... what is to say that that procedure will not encourage breakdown in THAT area as well? no matter how much or how little they remove. I can't remember if you said or not ... what state and what hospital will you be going into? Lori C4/5 Complete Tucson, AZ AGE - 41 ---Original Message--- From: Stacy Harim Date: 05/29/06 15:16:11 To: Quad-List@eskimo.com; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] abcesses, sores and such...are these preventable? I had no idea. I was up so many hours studying for finals and writing papers. There were a few all nighters there. It’s a stressful time during finals. I did do pressure reliefs and changed positions as much as I could. Anyhow when I noticed the sore I got pressure mapped and they decided I needed a new gel overlay for my cushion. Medicare refused it and I live alone. I had to get up. It was healing from the sides but getting deeper. Strange I didn't feel it coming but it hurts like hell now and my spasms are off the rictor . I am maxed out on all spasm meds and they wont consider the pump for at least another 4 months. Stacy - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Quad-List@eskimo.com Sent: Monday, May 29, 2006 10:01 AM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] abcesses, sores and such...are these preventable? My doc has no idea how mine started - he said it might be as simple as an ingrown hair. I was trying a new cushion at the time which had some pressure there as I sat down. Within seconds, the pressure sensation faded and I couldn't tell anything. I was also often sitting up around 18 hours on days when I noticed some 'swelling' the next mornings. My bad, I knew better AND I knew more than the doc - surprise surprise. Dave In a message dated 5/28/2006 9:56:48 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I am also praying for you, Stacy!What I'd like to know from you all are- how do these things happen? Is this some freak thing, these deep sores, or are they preventable? It's scary!-kaye Dave www.daveoconnell.com c3-inc-1967
Re: [QUAD-L] abcesses, sores and such...are these preventable?
I had no idea. I was up so many hours studying for finals and writing papers. There were a few all nighters there. Its a stressful time during finals. I did do pressure reliefs and changed positions as much as I could. Anyhow when I noticed the sore I got pressure mapped and they decided I needed a new gel overlay for my cushion. Medicare refused it and I live alone. I had to get up. It was healing from the sides but getting deeper. Strange I didn't feel it coming but it hurts like hell now and my spasms are off the rictor . I am maxed out on all spasm meds and they wont consider the pump for at least another 4 months. Stacy - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Quad-List@eskimo.com Sent: Monday, May 29, 2006 10:01 AM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] abcesses, sores and such...are these preventable? My doc has no idea how mine started - he said it might be as simple as an ingrown hair. I was trying a new cushion at the time which had some pressure there as I sat down. Within seconds, the pressure sensation faded and I couldn't tell anything. I was also often sitting up around 18 hours on days when I noticed some 'swelling' the next mornings. My bad, I knew better AND I knew more than the doc - surprise surprise. Dave In a message dated 5/28/2006 9:56:48 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I am also praying for you, Stacy!What I'd like to know from you all are- how do these things happen? Is this some freak thing, these deep sores, or are they preventable? It's scary!-kaye Dave www.daveoconnell.com c3-inc-1967
[QUAD-L] Memorial Day
The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing. Ascribed .. Edmund Burke. Today we honor America's fallen heroes that gave their all so freedom would live on. We will never forget them...and what they died for. With Love, CtrlAltDel aka DaveC4/5 Complete - 30 Years PostTexas, USA
Re: [QUAD-L] new back on new chair question
Hey Bobbie, Just tell your Dr. He can write you a rx for what you need. Silas - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Monday, May 29, 2006 11:21 AM Subject: [QUAD-L] new back on new chair question Hi All, Remember I told you guys about me getting a brand new Invacare Storm Series Gearless Brushless tilt/recline? Well, after using it a few weeks on and off [because I can't drive from it yet] I'm finding little things I need to change. I had the seat moved forward one inch so there is more seat under my thighs. That was done no problem. And the arm rests needed to be padded more, no problem. Now I'm telling them the back is to narrow and not padded enough. From day one I've been saying that my shoulder blades are digging into the posts for the back and their saying they will need a RX for modifications on the new chair. My question: How much time do I have for them "set" my chair up for me to be comfortable? Will I have to pay after a certain time? Which is something I am definitely will to do. Bobbie
Re: [QUAD-L] - I'm New
Hi GG, Welcome to the Quad-List. A fine group of people with interesting and varied view points. Pull up a chair and join the conversation! In most full service stations you can get the gas pumped, but you'll pay more, too. Good luck and say hello to your wife. With Love, CtrlAltDel aka DaveC4/5 Complete - 30 Years PostTexas, USA Gaspar Gómez Cózar <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hi everyone, I'm new in this list. I'm C6-C7 since 7 years ago. I have a question for you, I've just bought a minivan and I'm so happy because now I have more independence but every time That I need to refill the tank I need somebody to help me, in this case my wife. Can I ask for assistance at the gas station? THANKS. GG.- Get more from the Web. FREE MSN Explorer download : http://explorer.msn.com
Re: [QUAD-L] Lori Ann - I'm New
Hi Lori Ann, Welcome to the Quad-List. The fact that you are here tells me that you're a fighter, so don't give up the fight. Being addicted to pain meds before your SCI makes the fight harder but not impossible to win against. Your brain will create more pain for every new pain med you use. That's not to say the pain isn't real because it is very real. I'm sure you know all this, but it is true. It sounds like you may need to clean the meds out of your system so your mind can start to fight your pain that it has created. It's tough battle but never give up the fight because we'll always be here to help you fight it. With Love, CtrlAltDel aka DaveC4/5 Complete - 30 Years PostTexas, USA lori <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hi,My name is lori ann and I'm a C-6 complete, just over 13 months post. Mybiggist problem is PAIN,PAIN,PAIN!It is so severe it colors every aspect of my life and I know it has held meback from recovering some independence in my life. I was in a car accident on my way to the meth clinic, where I was trying tobeat an addiction to prescription pain meds, that was completely out ofcontrol.I was being treated for chronic pain.boy if I'd have only knownwhat was in store for me Now we can't find a pain med that comes closeto even touching the pain. It's so ironic too, 'cause the pain keeps gettingworse and worse. Everyday I'm astonished at the intensity. You just can'tprepare yourself against it. I'm very depressed, I wish I wouldn't wake up,I'm ready to die..Being a quad though, I'd have to have someone assisst me with suicide. I'malmost ready to ask my fiancee' of 12 1/2 years if he would do it. I don'tthink he would, though. Even if I begged.I have all kinds, the hellfire burning, which for some reason is getting ALOTworse., I Also have shoulder and hip and knee pain.but the biggest worsepain I have is in my buttocks. It is SO severe that I can't stay in mychair for more than 4 hours at a time. Even in bed I have to be rolled ontomy side, and then my shoulders and hips ache. And that's in an airmattrress. I try to work through the pain, it just wears me down,Here's what meds I take for pain:3900 mgs neurontin split in 4 doses120 mgs methadone a day70mgs of baclofin a day (for spasms, which I never had, dr.tells me ithelps w/pain) does it?1mg klonopin 3 x day75 mgs trazodone at bedtime ( to help me sleep though the pain) hah!Well, I've whined enough, just wanted to get it out, thanks for listeningand any suggestions greatly appreciated,Hi, again everyone,Lori ann
RE: [QUAD-L] can't find DisabledOfAmerica.com
Title: Message http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/DisabledOfAmerica/ Eric W Rudd [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, May 29, 2006 10:41 AMTo: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; quad-list@eskimo.comSubject: [QUAD-L] can't find DisabledOfAmerica.com I can't find DisabledOfAmerica.com. What am I doing wrong? Thank you,Dana
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[QUAD-L] new back on new chair question
Hi All, Remember I told you guys about me getting a brand new Invacare Storm Series Gearless Brushless tilt/recline? Well, after using it a few weeks on and off [because I can't drive from it yet] I'm finding little things I need to change. I had the seat moved forward one inch so there is more seat under my thighs. That was done no problem. And the arm rests needed to be padded more, no problem. Now I'm telling them the back is to narrow and not padded enough. From day one I've been saying that my shoulder blades are digging into the posts for the back and their saying they will need a RX for modifications on the new chair. My question: How much time do I have for them "set" my chair up for me to be comfortable? Will I have to pay after a certain time? Which is something I am definitely will to do. Bobbie
Re: [QUAD-L] my flap surgery
I shift by leaning forward to touch my toes, lowering my arm rests to lean left and right to the floor. Sometimes I get lazy and after too many hours up, I have to compensate by remaining in bed 36 - 48 hours. T. Houston - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Monday, May 29, 2006 11:04 AM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] my flap surgery What an enormous co-pay. Insurance, those are really weird, because if we have insurance. Medicare will pay nothing. It doesn't seem right. You should be able to get a wheelchair like that. Contact your local independent living Center. Mine is trying to find me a backup care from someone who died or something like that. I forgot what her title is what she does deals with durable medical equipment. She has no one to find the one yet, but it doesn't hurt to try. You need one so desperately, how do you do weight shifts? Dana
Re: [QUAD-L] my flap surgery
What an enormous co-pay. Insurance, those are really weird, because if we have insurance. Medicare will pay nothing. It doesn't seem right. You should be able to get a wheelchair like that. Contact your local independent living Center. Mine is trying to find me a backup care from someone who died or something like that. I forgot what her title is what she does deals with durable medical equipment. She has no one to find the one yet, but it doesn't hurt to try. You need one so desperately, how do you do weight shifts? Dana
Re: [QUAD-L] my flap surgery
Not yet! I was fitted for one the they informed me of the $2900 co-pay so I will have to wait awhile./ Since my divorce, my disability check covers mortgage and utilites, not akot of room for much else. T Houston - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Sunday, May 28, 2006 10:47 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] my flap surgery Now You Have a Tilt in Space? That Is great. I wonder why it took them so long to decide that you needed that? I hope you don't get any more!Dana
[QUAD-L] can't find DisabledOfAmerica.com
I can't find DisabledOfAmerica.com. What am I doing wrong? Thank you,Dana
Re: [QUAD-L] abcesses, sores and such...are these preventable?
My doc has no idea how mine started - he said it might be as simple as an ingrown hair. I was trying a new cushion at the time which had some pressure there as I sat down. Within seconds, the pressure sensation faded and I couldn't tell anything. I was also often sitting up around 18 hours on days when I noticed some 'swelling' the next mornings. My bad, I knew better AND I knew more than the doc - surprise surprise. Dave In a message dated 5/28/2006 9:56:48 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I am also praying for you, Stacy!What I'd like to know from you all are- how do these things happen? Is this some freak thing, these deep sores, or are they preventable? It's scary!-kaye Dave www.daveoconnell.com c3-inc-1967
Re: [QUAD-L] my flap surgery
What is DisabledOfAmerica?Dana
Re: [QUAD-L] my flap surgery
I am paraplegic from the T 7 level. With my long torso it is right below my chest. I'm scared about losing strength so I won't be able to do the transfers, push myself, etc. I know muscle atrophy sets in within a couple of weeks. Stacy - Original Message - From: tahouston To: Stacy Harim Cc: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Sunday, May 28, 2006 9:14 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] my flap surgery The type of bed that I was lying in allowed me to lie on any side or my butt without being turned. Working with an OT and a PT, I reinforced upper dressing skills, dental hygiene and shaving, and washing my upper body independently in front of a face bowl. As time went on I get on the elevated mat and practice my balance while sitting on the edge of the mat, remove my hands in my shoes while sitting up in long sitting, and self transferring so that I would not create another bed sore on my butt from neglect of not having any one to help me into bed. I am not strong enough to do effective pressure reliefs in my electric chair and my original PT had me opt out on a tilt chair. T. Houston C5-C6 - Original Message - From: Stacy Harim To: tahouston Cc: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Sunday, May 28, 2006 5:30 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] my flap surgery What kind of rehab did you get while laying on your side of stomach? or did you have to lay on your side. Thankfully my sore is smaller than that. It's less than 2cm wide and long, however, it's almost 8cm deep - Original Message - From: tahouston To: Stacy Harim Cc: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Sunday, May 28, 2006 5:28 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] my flap surgery I had a flap surgery done in February 2001 one my rear end. I was in the hospital for a day and a half was released to a rehab hospital where I stayed on bed rest for three months on a clinictron bed. Somewhere near the sixth or seventh week I was allowed to sit in the chair gradually increasing my times from one-hour to four hours per day. The sore on my butt was deep enough to hide a baseball. I was told the coccyx bone was in view. However, there was no other cutting on my body. I enjoyed the nursing rehab because I was fed three meals a day, bathed and showered regularly, received physical therapy while I was there and additional occupational therapy also and was treated like a king (well may be like a prince). It was almost like mini vacation. T. Houston C5-C6 - Original Message - From: Stacy Harim To: disabledofamerica ; Quad-List Sent: Sunday, May 28, 2006 2:53 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] my flap surgery OK, so I finally decided to go for the flap and it is on Wed. I'm really nervous. The sore is tiny but deep so he is cutting my leg to move the muscle to the sore which is almost to my butt. So I have questions. I didn't realize how much he's going to cut me. He said he is going to cut a v then a straight line towards my knee which is a long cut. I dont have feeling but I do feel the pain from this sore and I have a bad reaction from morphine through IV so I'm scared of the pain and healing time. The doc says about a month. Have any of you gone through anything similar to this? Also the sore is on my left side and in the past my bowel program only worked on that side. I'm concerned about that as well with all of those staples in my leg. Any advice or information I might be missing out on I would love it. My bday is July 3 and I would love to be healed by then. I am staying in the hospital one to two weeks then coming home. My neighbor who helps me with the waiver is going to make sure I have meals. She only works a minimal amount of time with me but between her and her mom, they are going to make sure I'm taken care of. THANK GOD I DONT HAVE TO GO TO A REHAB OR NURSING FACILITY. Whenever I go for testing at the hospital the staff is really nice so I hope the nurses are as well. Oh and if you pray I would appreciate them, Stacy.
Re: [QUAD-L] my flap surgery
I just have pics at disabled of america site. I took some new ones but silly me forgot to load them to the computer before deleting them. I made prints at walmart. When I'm up and about, I will load the new ones I have. I took one the other day with my van so I could share it with my Aunt that lives long distance and hasn’t seen it and my Mom has been bugging me for pics even though I just saw her in March. Anyhow I will load them when I get a chance to scan and save them. Right now the lap top is in my room hooked to the modem. I can get wireless by picking up someone elses modem/router but it's slow and I'm lazy when it comes to unconnecting the computer plus I only get about 2 hours before it shuts down because the cord is in my room and I can't reach the plug. When I'm better, I'll put the computer back into the living room. Sorry for the story as to why I don't have new pictures. I guess I could of just said no. lol. Stacy - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Quad-List@eskimo.com Sent: Sunday, May 28, 2006 11:38 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] my flap surgery I recently healed over from a perineal abscess drain and closure that started last August. Closed in Jan and again in April. I sat up daily a lot in the middle of it so that prob didn't help any. It finally closed by April 15th and now seems ok - that's about 9 months. A real PIA so to speak. Fortunately most parts of the body heal when cared for properly. Best of luck in your procedure - you've been through a bunce the last year. May the healing gods smile on your behind. Any pics? Dave In a message dated 5/28/2006 12:53:47 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: OK, so I finally decided to go for the flap and it is on Wed. I'm really nervous. The sore is tiny but deep so he is cutting my leg to move the muscle to the sore which is almost to my butt. So I have questions. I didn't realize how much he's going to cut me. He said he is going to cut a v then a straight line towards my knee which is a long cut. I don’t have feeling but I do feel the pain from this sore and I have a bad reaction from morphine through IV so I'm scared of the pain and healing time. The doc says about a month. Have any of you gone through anything similar to this? Also the sore is on my left side and in the past my bowel program only worked on that side. I'm concerned about that as well with all of those staples in my leg. Any advice or information I might be missing out on I would love it. My bday is July 3 and I would love to be healed by then. I am staying in the hospital one to two weeks then coming home. My neighbor who helps me with the waiver is going to make sure I have meals. She only works a minimal amount of time with me but between her and her mom, they are going to make sure I'm taken care of. THANK GOD I DON’T HAVE TO GO TO A REHAB OR NURSING FACILITY. Whenever I go for testing at the hospital the staff is really nice so I hope the nurses are as well. Oh and if you pray I would appreciate them, Stacy Dave www.daveoconnell.com c3-inc-1967
Re: [QUAD-L] my flap surgery
It was partly my fault. But the first plastic surgeon back in sept. decided to open it and debreed it and make it larger and let it close on its own. That is when I laid in bed with the wound vac for over 3 months bc when I got up, the drainage broke the seal. It kept healing from the sides but not filling in. I asked the doctor to do a culture but his reply was it looks good so I went to the newly opened wound center in my area. I met with the plastic surgeon on my 2nd visit and talked about the flap but he wanted me to see the infectious disease doctor. My issue with going to the docs is I'm not in the same position when measuring as I am at home so their measurements would be smaller. Anyhow, I had staff and cellulitis. That cleared up and it did look better. I gave it time and still didn't heal so I finally decided to go with the flap. I wish I didn't wait so long. I went to the wound clinic bc he wanted to see me back. I went back then he had me go to his private office for a consultation. I don't know why he didnt see me there in the first place. After that visit, I gave the office over a week to schedule the surgery then they tell me I need clearance from my gen doc. Why didn't they say that in the first place. I called them back and asked if I could get the pre op done that day and they say no we do it here. My doc was a bit confused herself. Her reply was "how do I know if you are healthy enough without blood work?" Anyhow she did it and the surgery finally got scheduled but it was quite an ordeal. My surgery is Wed. and they had me there this past thursday at 3:15. Now these doctor offices are 30 miles from home and so is the hospital. I live in a tourist beach area so it was too late to get the tests thurs so I had to go Friday and had to deal with the lovely traffic after going out to my van and finding out the battery was dead. Thank God, I have great neighbors and caught the guy across the street outside. He got his girlfriend but she was worried about her batter bc she was having problems with her interior light staying on. She knocked on my other neighbors door and she helped me. It was quite funny. I couldn't remember which clamp went where and she had no idea so she called her husband to find out how to do it. She couldn't figure out how to open the hood on her car. I dont blame her bc the latch was in the grill. I have never heard of that. Needless to say it was quite an ordeal on Friday. Forget that I have tons of things I want to get done so I could get it done while I could, then testing on friday. I'm sure you all know it takes longer to do everything so now I'm in a panic because I still have lots to do in two days. Well I needed to get that out...lol. Stacu - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Sunday, May 28, 2006 11:47 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] my flap surgery Now You Have a Tilt in Space? That Is great. I wonder why it took them so long to decide that you needed that? I hope you don't get any more!Dana
