Re: [QUAD-L] mattresses

[Lori Michaelson]

For the last couple of years at least I have been using an alternating air
pressure reducing mattress that is a rental from a local medical vendor.
Medicare pays for the majority and we have to pay something like four
dollars or six dollars every couple of months or something like that. Even
though they like to try to get away with much more.

The only reason I do this is because all air mattresses easily get punctured
or something happens to them in less than a year or so ... so they need to
be replaced and when you are with a vendor they will bring another one out
ASAP.

But I also keep 2 waffle air mattresses (that do not require electric pumps)
on hand just in case I decide to go back to using one of those. I began
using them in 1995 and liked their comfort then.   I switched to the rental
alternating air one because... well I can't remember why now unless I
thought it was better for my buttocks, etc..

Lori

C4/5 complete quad, 2 years post

Tucson, AZ
On 10/15/07, John S. <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
>  Just out of curiosity, What kind of mattresses do those of you using
> hospital beds use. I have used egg crate toppers on regular staw filled
> vinyl mattresses and I had a low air loss mattress I was able to keep
> workingfor 9 years. Now I have an alternating pressure mattess  from ebay
> that a sister bought. Its reasonably comfortable but no help with pressure
> areas. If I have a bad spot getting red I have to get egg crate under it or
> this alternating system will rip the skin apart.
> With medicare/medicaid no mattrss suppliers want to deal with me because
> in Ohio they often refuse payment on low air loss mattresses. I sure havent
> got 5 thousand dollars or even 21 thousand for e bay.
>
> john
>

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Re: [QUAD-L] October 15 anniversary

[David K. Kelmer]

Hi Joan,
   
  Congratulations!  Congratulations on your 17th anniversary, but more 
importantly on your wonderful outlook on life.  You do yourself, and all that 
follow, a great service!
   
  With Love,
 
CtrlAltDel aka Dave
C4/5 Complete - 31 Years Post
  Texas, USA 
  

Joan Anglin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Hi to all of you. I have shared in so many of your 
anniversaries, that I hope you will share in mine. Most of you are far younger 
than I, but we all share many of the same issues, and age is not always a 
factor. God bless all of you who have so much advice to give and are so willing 
to share your trials, tribulations, and joy.
   
  Monday, October 15th will be my celebration of 17 years as a quad. Why 
celebration? Because I still am here, able to enjoy my family and friends, in 
relatively good health, and more than thankful that God has allowed me to have 
all these years.
  I just attended my 50th high school reunion, and at 68 years young discovered 
that 20% of our class had already passed on. How lucky I am that as a C4 quad I 
am still here!
  Would I voluntarily choose to be a quad-obviously no. Would I choose to be a 
quad over death-obviously yes. So taking that as a given, I will be celebrating 
on October 15th. I was 51 when I was injured, it just took one short step 
backwards off of the 10 foot scaffold and my life was changed forever. I 
consider myself one of the lucky ones, I had already lived a very full life, 
and had a full circle of family and friends to support me.
  That is not to say that life was rosy from then on, my marriage did not last 
and after three years I was single again. Big adjustment J. My youngest 
daughter was only 15, and she came to Santa Clara to learn how to take care of 
me, and that in itself was good and bad. Good in that she cared so much, and 
bad because it changed our mother daughter relationship. It took a few years 
for us to find our balance and regain our mother daughter relationship. My 
youngest son died five years ago, and he was one of the rocks in my life that I 
could count on, and I still miss him today
  I help my daughter to home school her children, four, eight, and 10, and they 
in turn help me with everyday living. Does Grams want a drink-can I have one 
also Grams? My feet are a very convenient place to sit, my lap is a good place 
to sit upon for a snuggle, and it’s a whole lot quicker to ride on the back of 
Gramm’s wheelchair than it is to walk!
  Do I wish that I could hug my grandchildren and my great grandchild? Oh yes I 
do. However, God has allowed me these extra precious years, and I hope I will 
continue to have many more years and milestones.
  I hope that each of you on this list of broken down bodies J can also find 
some joy in each day and in your own way celebrate the life that you are still 
living. For me, this life is infinitely better than not living at all.
  Joan C4 complete 1990


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Re: [QUAD-L] Brother wants me in a home

[Danny Hearn]

 Hi  - Dave, I had my wife take some pics of my lift because you and a few 
others wanted to see it, but my printer-scanner-copy machine is down..I will 
have to get someone to repair it later.   But you guys can go to 
PLANETMOBILITY.COM  and they got pics of it thereMine is the 1st lift 
shown it's a TRANSACTIVE made by Waverly-Glen. ( the man shown being lifted is 
in a full sling--but the also sell a quick 2 piece strap sling set )  that is 
what I use.  Dan

[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Dan,
  Do you have a picture of your lift?
  Dave
   
   
  In a message dated 10/11/2007 6:33:07 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL 
PROTECTED] writes:
Keith , Definitly try to get the 1 rail  overhead lift--- We got the 
Waverly Glen-Transactive lift about 6 or 7 years ago...Man it was a life saver, 
My wife my kids or grandkids can even get me in or out of bed now...My mom is 
70 years old and was here for a visit, I was feeling bad and wanted to go to 
bed--she was a bit afraid to try and put me in bed but I talked her thru it and 
was in bed in no time, When she got done she said, wow that is so easy-there is 
nothing to it !. When we got ours the cost was around $4,000 but now some are 
around $2,000--check sights such as spin-life and so on. A workman  installed 
my lift and were ready to leave in only about 2 short hours. There are many 
types and brands--just read or watch video's to see what might be best for your 
needs. I'm a c-6 so I don't need the full sling that comes with them--I ordered 
a 2 piece strap set and that is much easier and faster, It goes across under 
your knees, the the 2nd strap around upper body
 trunk undr arms then up in front to lift. Most quads with any arm movement can 
use the 2 piece.

   good luck, Dan H.

[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
  It's the second time he (older brother) has brought this up in less then 
4 months. (I'd hate to see what he'll do if his wife or children were like 
this.)
   
  With that said, my folks and myself included no longer want him here. He is 
just so fixed on what others in my family are doing to help. Like God for bid 
he does anymore then someone else in the family...and that to boot was rare.
   
  Not to mention my twin just got his schedule changed at his job due to the 
advancement in his position. It put him from night shift to morning shift.
   
  So, now I face a big dilemma in my life because my folks are older and cannot 
do everything for me. i.e.; getting me in and out of bed.
   
  But I've looked around for grants or financial assistants to help me pay for 
a one rail ceiling lift so it would be less stressful on whomever had to 
transfer me.
   
  Any suggestion would help please...
   
  Keith/34/C4-5/NJ
   
  PS. It's crazy to think that I'd be fighting my family to stay in the 
community, but that's my luck. Plus, the PCA availability stinks in my area not 
to mention I just get max 21 hours.




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RE: [QUAD-L] October 15 anniversary

[RollinOn]

Glad you're still with us Joan!
 

Mark Jackson

   RollinOn

 

 

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From: Joan Anglin [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] 
Sent: Sunday, October 14, 2007 8:16 PM
To: quad-list@eskimo.com
Subject: [QUAD-L] October 15 anniversary



Hi to all of you. I have shared in so many of your anniversaries, that I
hope you will share in mine. Most of you are far younger than I, but we all
share many of the same issues, and age is not always a factor. God bless all
of you who have so much advice to give and are so willing to share your
trials, tribulations, and joy.

 

Monday, October 15th will be my celebration of 17 years as a quad. Why
celebration? Because I still am here, able to enjoy my family and friends,
in relatively good health, and more than thankful that God has allowed me to
have all these years.

I just attended my 50th high school reunion, and at 68 years young
discovered that 20% of our class had already passed on. How lucky I am that
as a C4 quad I am still here!

Would I voluntarily choose to be a quad-obviously no. Would I choose to be a
quad over death-obviously yes. So taking that as a given, I will be
celebrating on October 15th. I was 51 when I was injured, it just took one
short step backwards off of the 10 foot scaffold and my life was changed
forever. I consider myself one of the lucky ones, I had already lived a very
full life, and had a full circle of family and friends to support me.

That is not to say that life was rosy from then on, my marriage did not last
and after three years I was single again. Big adjustment J. My youngest
daughter was only 15, and she came to Santa Clara to learn how to take care
of me, and that in itself was good and bad. Good in that she cared so much,
and bad because it changed our mother daughter relationship. It took a few
years for us to find our balance and regain our mother daughter
relationship. My youngest son died five years ago, and he was one of the
rocks in my life that I could count on, and I still miss him today

I help my daughter to home school her children, four, eight, and 10, and
they in turn help me with everyday living. Does Grams want a drink-can I
have one also Grams? My feet are a very convenient place to sit, my lap is a
good place to sit upon for a snuggle, and it’s a whole lot quicker to ride
on the back of Gramm’s wheelchair than it is to walk!

Do I wish that I could hug my grandchildren and my great grandchild? Oh yes
I do. However, God has allowed me these extra precious years, and I hope I
will continue to have many more years and milestones.

I hope that each of you on this list of broken down bodies J can also find
some joy in each day and in your own way celebrate the life that you are
still living. For me, this life is infinitely better than not living at all.

Joan C4 complete 1990


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RE: [QUAD-L] Hello : - )

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Hey Tom,
Welcome to the list and hope we can answer your question.
 

Mark Jackson

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Sent: Sunday, October 14, 2007 3:30 PM
To: quad-list@eskimo.com
Subject: [QUAD-L] Hello : - )



hello everybody, 
i am an new member, 
interested to see what this forum has to offer.
i have a serious question,
but will keep it for later
have a nice day : - ) 

 
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[QUAD-L] mattresses

[John S.]

Just out of curiosity, What kind of mattresses do those of you using hospital 
beds use. I have used egg crate toppers on regular staw filled vinyl mattresses 
and I had a low air loss mattress I was able to keep workingfor 9 years. Now I 
have an alternating pressure mattess  from ebay that a sister bought. Its 
reasonably comfortable but no help with pressure areas. If I have a bad spot 
getting red I have to get egg crate under it or this alternating system will 
rip the skin apart. 
With medicare/medicaid no mattrss suppliers want to deal with me because in 
Ohio they often refuse payment on low air loss mattresses. I sure havent got 5 
thousand dollars or even 21 thousand for e bay.

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RE: [QUAD-L] Brother wants me in a home

[Danny Espinoza]

I hope my family wont do that to me.. I feel like such a burden on them..
Sometimes I wish I let them pull the plug..

 

 

Danny Espinoza 24/m/California

 

Occupation before accident - Network engineer / SR. Network security
engineer

Broke c2,c6,c7 and doner  bone at c2

TBI from blood going to central cortex from spinal cord

off a vent "woohoo" however only one diaphragm works right now "due to

asymmetric SCI"

  http://www.myspace.com/DannyLNX

 

From: Stacy Harim [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] 
Sent: Monday, October 15, 2007 6:23 AM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; quad-list@eskimo.com
Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Brother wants me in a home

 

I know what you mean about availability of caregivers.  It's horrible here.
I got my extra hours approved  but I can't find anyone willing to drive 30
miles for the 2 hours in the morning and at night.  I'm so frustrated that
I've been in bed so long unecessarily.  I had the pleasure of being up for
inpatient rehab for almost 2 weeks since May.  Another summer gone.

 

I'm sorry about your brother.  Even family can be very selfish.  My older
brother didn't even call when he found out that I broke my back and spent
time in the hospital.  He talked to my mom once and that is when he found
out.  You'd think after almost losing us, they would be a little more
grateful that we are alive.

 

Stacy

- Original Message 
From: "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: quad-list@eskimo.com
Sent: Wednesday, October 10, 2007 7:44:42 PM
Subject: [QUAD-L] Brother wants me in a home




It's the second time he (older brother) has brought this up in less then 4
months. (I'd hate to see what he'll do if his wife or children were like
this.)

 

With that said, my folks and myself included no longer want him here. He is
just so fixed on what others in my family are doing to help. Like God for
bid he does anymore then someone else in the family...and that to boot was
rare.

 

Not to mention my twin just got his schedule changed at his job due to the
advancement in his position. It put him from night shift to morning shift.

 

So, now I face a big dilemma in my life because my folks are older and
cannot do everything for me. i.e.; getting me in and out of bed.

 

But I've looked around for grants or financial assistants to help me pay for
a one rail ceiling lift so it would be less stressful on whomever had to
transfer me.

 

Any suggestion would help please...

 

Keith/34/C4-5/NJ

 

PS. It's crazy to think that I'd be fighting my family to stay in the
community, but that's my luck. Plus, the PCA availability stinks in my area
not to mention I just get max 21 hours.





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Re: [QUAD-L] Hello : - )

[Stacy Harim]

Welcome to the list tom.  You will find a wealth of information from some great 
people here.

Stacy


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To: quad-list@eskimo.com
Sent: Sunday, October 14, 2007 4:30:21 PM
Subject: [QUAD-L] Hello : - )



hello everybody, 
i am an new member, 
interested to see what this forum has to offer.
i have a serious question,
but will keep it for later
have a nice day : - ) 

 
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Re: [QUAD-L] Brother wants me in a home

[Stacy Harim]

I know what you mean about availability of caregivers.  It's horrible here.  I 
got my extra hours approved  but I can't find anyone willing to drive 30 miles 
for the 2 hours in the morning and at night.  I'm so frustrated that I've been 
in bed so long unecessarily.  I had the pleasure of being up for inpatient 
rehab for almost 2 weeks since May.  Another summer gone.

I'm sorry about your brother.  Even family can be very selfish.  My older 
brother didn't even call when he found out that I broke my back and spent time 
in the hospital.  He talked to my mom once and that is when he found out.  
You'd think after almost losing us, they would be a little more grateful that 
we are alive.

Stacy


- Original Message 
From: "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: quad-list@eskimo.com
Sent: Wednesday, October 10, 2007 7:44:42 PM
Subject: [QUAD-L] Brother wants me in a home


It's the second time he (older brother) has brought this up in less then 4 
months. (I'd hate to see what he'll do if his wife or children were like this.)
 
With that said, my folks and myself included no longer want him here. He is 
just so fixed on what others in my family are doing to help. Like God for bid 
he does anymore then someone else in the family...and that to boot was rare.
 
Not to mention my twin just got his schedule changed at his job due to the 
advancement in his position. It put him from night shift to morning shift.
 
So, now I face a big dilemma in my life because my folks are older and cannot 
do everything for me. i.e.; getting me in and out of bed.
 
But I've looked around for grants or financial assistants to help me pay for a 
one rail ceiling lift so it would be less stressful on whomever had to transfer 
me.
 
Any suggestion would help please...
 
Keith/34/C4-5/NJ
 
PS. It's crazy to think that I'd be fighting my family to stay in the 
community, but that's my luck. Plus, the PCA availability stinks in my area not 
to mention I just get max 21 hours.






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