Re: [QUAD-L] Question for Quad Women

2004-12-03 Thread Liz
I too am longed legged. A 36 inseam. (Just found great tall pants at l l bean) what is your seat depth? I check on getting a longer cushion perhaps? When I wear a skirt I'll use a bungee cord ( I move around alot as not too much pressure) or a homemade Velcro strap. I've worn a black Velcro w

Re: [QUAD-L] Researchers Make Stem-Cell Breakthrough

2004-12-03 Thread QuadPirate
I'm glad they're funding this research also Jim but the NIH supports research from IVF also only the Bush administration is holding them and scientist back and scientist have even been limited on the 78 lines approved.   Mark   Experts: Bush Stem Cell Policy Limits NIH NewsMax WiresFriday, J

Re: [QUAD-L] Researchers Make Stem-Cell Breakthrough

2004-12-03 Thread Jim Lubin
Mark, the main argument in that article dated Jan 3, 2003, is this paragraph: Those who object to the use of embryonic stem cells have pushed for a shift to adult stem cells, which can be obtained from adults without harming the person. Many scientists feel, however, these cells do not have as g

Re: [QUAD-L] Researchers Make Stem-Cell Breakthrough

2004-12-03 Thread QuadPirate
It clearly states in the paragraph you posted: "Many scientists feel, however, these cells(talking about adult stem cells)do not have as great a potential to become a tissue type other than that from which they are taken, making them less viable as potential treatments for disease." So there'

Re: [QUAD-L] Researchers Make Stem-Cell Breakthrough

2004-12-03 Thread QuadPirate
And I also have to say that those that object are the minority not the majority of people so those are not the voice of America and in 4 years or less this will be changed and finally our leader will hear the people. Just my opinion though.   Mark    ---Original Message---   From: Ji

Re: [QUAD-L] Question for Quad Women

2004-12-03 Thread Smurfonwheels
In a message dated 02/12/2004 15:35:36 GMT Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hi everyone,I'm really enjoying my power chair but I have a problem.  My seating position is less than "lady-like"  ie: my knees are as far apart as possible in the sitting position.  The chair fits

Re: [QUAD-L] Question for Quad Women

2004-12-03 Thread River Wolfe
Stacy, Believe me I know all about the weight thing. I don't use it that often maybe twice a week, when I'm hurting or going out for a big shopping trip. I do exercises everyday now to keep in shape, I don't want to lose my strength for transfers etc either. Having this chair makes my life so

Re: [QUAD-L] Question for Quad Women

2004-12-03 Thread River Wolfe
Hey Smuf that does look good, sporty, I must say ;-) On Dec 3, 2004, at 2:39 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 02/12/2004 15:35:36 GMT Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hi everyone, I'm really enjoying my power chair but I have a problem.  My seating position is less than "l

Re: [QUAD-L] Question for Quad Women

2004-12-03 Thread Smurfonwheels
In a message dated 03/12/2004 19:51:49 GMT Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hey Smuf that does look good, sporty, I must say ;-) Thank you!  I've had that one since my accident and the velcro is only just starting to go on it which is pretty good!  I use it for basketball as well

Re: [QUAD-L] Researchers Make Stem-Cell Breakthrough

2004-12-03 Thread Houston809
Title: Re: [QUAD-L] Researchers Make Stem-Cell Breakthrough That’s what I’m talkin about going from a quad 2 a para I cool with me :) On 12/3/04 4:56 PM, "Greg" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: A cure to me is not being able to jump up and run a mile. A cure to me is just being able to get in/out of

Re: [QUAD-L] Researchers Make Stem-Cell Breakthrough

2004-12-03 Thread Greg
A cure to me is not being able to jump up and run a mile. A cure to me is just being able to get in/out of my chair, dressed, bathroom stuff, all by myself. I'd take that just dandy... Greg

Re: [QUAD-L] Researchers Make Stem-Cell Breakthrough

2004-12-03 Thread Oconnelldb
you mean not worry about when, where or on who you are going to take a dump?  just go easily every day like the dog?  that would work for me - yes getting my mobility of 20 years ago would be nice too.  old age is already getting ugly - the golden years don't look too lustrous from here. dav

Re: [QUAD-L] Researchers Make Stem-Cell Breakthrough

2004-12-03 Thread Stacy Harim
Title: Re: [QUAD-L] Researchers Make Stem-Cell Breakthrough Take it from someone who knows first hand.  When I was paralyzed neck down (wasn't long) I thought the same thing. All I wanted was to be able to take care of myself.  Now I can and all I want is to be able to live like I used to be

Re: [QUAD-L] Question for Quad Women

2004-12-03 Thread Greg
A good wheelchair place should be able to get after-market pads or make them. The place I used CARE, I hated the office people, but the repair guys always did good jobs at getting my chairs to fit right. They made brackets and pads to get my seating and switches just right. Greg Hi every

Re: [QUAD-L] Researchers Make Stem-Cell Breakthrough

2004-12-03 Thread Dana Miller
Sounds good to me too! Dana and ? [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: "Greg" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, December 03, 2004 3:56 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Researchers Make Stem-Cell Breakthrough A cure to me is not being able to jump up and run a mile

Re: [QUAD-L] Researchers Make Stem-Cell Breakthrough

2004-12-03 Thread David K. Kelmer
Hi Greg,   A cure for me would mean that no one else would need to go through what I did, and am, going through living with a SCI.  For me that would be dandy!   With Love, CtrlAltDel aka DaveC4/5 Complete - 28 Years PostTexas, USA Greg <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: A cure to me is not being able

Re: [QUAD-L] Researchers Make Stem-Cell Breakthrough

2004-12-03 Thread Jim Lubin
The article on Yahoo http://sg.news.yahoo.com/041128/1/3ovex.html said it was published but I haven't found it on a Medline search yet. Hmm, I have feeling so that isn't something I would have though of. I just can't breathe or move anything below my neck. I can feel touch but not temperature. A

Re: [QUAD-L] Question for Quad Women

2004-12-03 Thread THouston
Bongi or velcro straps will leave marks on legs or thighs if legs are too far apart.   THouston - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, December 02, 2004 11:10 AM Subject: [QUAD-L] Question for Quad Women For openers, (