I was curious just a few days
ago of how many collective SCI years are
represented here on the list. Please reply to the list with
your name and
how long you have been enjoying these special challenges we all
have been dealt.
Add your name years and update the total...
Dave
Bill: 37 years (38 on July
20)
Bill age 55C6 Incomplete since
7/20/68Leesburg, FLHe had a mind like a Post-It note; it held things but
not real tight.
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On Jun 5, 2006, at 1:31 AM, Ray wrote: I was curious just a few days ago of how many collective SCI years arerepresented here on the list. Please reply to the list with your name andhow long you have been enjoying these special challenges we all have been dealt. Add your name years and update the
43 years, carolyn, FL
From: River Wolfe [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Date: 2006/06/05 Mon AM 09:33:30 EDT
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On Jun 5, 2006, at 1:31 AM, Ray wrote:
I was curious just a few days ago of how
Carolyn 43 years, FL 117 Total
From: Lori Michaelson [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Date: 2006/06/04 Sun PM 11:16:11 EDT
To: Quad quad-list@eskimo.com
Subject: RE: [QUAD-L] How many collective years of SCI do we have here?
I was curious just a few days ago of how many collective SCI years are
I'M NOT REAL COMPUTER SMART--I'M NOT SURE HOW TO ADD MY NAME OR TIME---SORRY, BUT I HAVE BEEN A QUAD 8 YEARS AND 10 MONTHS-- SO CALL IT 9 I GUESS DANNY HEARN= DDH247[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Carolyn 43 years, FL 117 Total From: "Lori Michaelson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: 2006/06/04 Sun PM
Good morning,
You folks may benefit from this if you are now or may, in the
future, be looking for a pressure relief mattress. I recently
acquired a Span - America mattress:
http://www.spanamerica.com/index.html
I looked at many types and none came close in quality, concept and
Hey guys I need more advice concernin my cath problems. I switched to a 14
fr. cath and it went in fine. Problem solved...I thought. Now my stream has
become a trickle, even a drip at times. The 14 worked fine for a eeknow
this. I have no symptoms of infection. Anyone got a clue? Thanks in
NOT SURE WHERE TO ADD YEARS CAUSE EVERYONE IS ADDING TO A DIFFERENT TOTAL. TOM 8YEARS IN SEPTEMBER...[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:I was curious just a few days ago of how many collective SCI years are represented here on the list. Please reply to the list with your
John [EMAIL PROTECTED] 30 years
In a message dated 6/4/2006 9:08:43 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
I was curious just a few days ago of how many collective SCI years are
represented here on the list. Please reply to the list with your name and
how long you have been
Try a 20cc
On 6/5/06 11:06 AM, William Willis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Hey guys I need more advice concernin my cath problems. I switched to a 14
fr. cath and it went in fine. Problem solved...I thought. Now my stream has
become a trickle, even a drip at times. The 14 worked fine for a
Title: Re: [QUAD-L] How many collective years of SCI do we have here?
Houston quad since Aug. 22, 1998 itll be 8yrs in a couple mnths. I told yall 2 do math add it in I lost track of collective score
On 6/5/06 11:00 AM, Danny Hearn [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I'M NOT REAL COMPUTER SMART--I'M NOT
Paul2.6 years
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43 years, carolyn, FL
From: River Wolfe
Interesting also. Do you realize that a hundred of us will
account for about 2000 collective years of SCI living?
Jesus, that's a long time !!! :-)
Dave
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39 years
Eric
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9
Michael
Norville[EMAIL PROTECTED] 30
Houston
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8
yrs
Lori
Interesting also. Do you realize that a hundred of us will account for about 2000 collective years of SCI living?
Jesus, that's a long time !!! :-)
Dave [EMAIL PROTECTED] 39 years
Eric [EMAIL PROTECTED] 9
Michael Norville[EMAIL PROTECTED] 30
Houston [EMAIL PROTECTED] 8 yrs
Lori [EMAIL
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Interesting also. Do you realize that a hundred of us will account for about 2000 collective years of SCI living? Jesus, that's a long time !!! :-) Dave [EMAIL PROTECTED] 39 years Eric [EMAIL PROTECTED] 9 Michael Norville[EMAIL PROTECTED] 30 Houston [EMAIL
Title: Re: [QUAD-L] Total SCI years on the list.
PPPS looks like I ended up on list twice. Everybody subtrack 8 ;)
On 6/5/06 12:37 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Interesting also. Do you realize that a hundred of us will account for about 2000 collective years of SCI
I am thankful for this site created by Jim L. and the other sci and disabled links that have helped me and others and their families deal with all the things that go with being paralyzed. Sharing info. on here has helped me a lot-covering things such as infections,pressure sores, medications,
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: quad-list@eskimo.com
Subject: [QUAD-L] Total SCI years on the list
Date: Mon, 5 Jun 2006 13:58:56 EDT
Interesting also. Do you realize that a hundred of us will account for
about 2000 collective years of SCI living?
Jesus, that's a long time !!! :-)
Larry
Brien, how can you find out the prices on these mattresses and what one did you get or like ? I really need one bad but our insurance does not want to help pay on mattresses or shower chairs--in time i will have to get both one way or another. thanks, Dan+Brien [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Good
In a message dated 6/5/2006 1:18:10 PM Central Daylight Time,
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I guess that is why i am amused at people and their questions like---how
far can you walk without your wheelchair ? I had one nurses aide tell me that
if he were paralyzed he would try with all
Interesting also. Do you realize that a hundred of us will
account for about 2000 collective years of SCI living?
Jesus, that's a long time !!! :-)
Dave
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39
Eric
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
9
Michael
Norville[EMAIL PROTECTED] 30
Houston
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
8
Lori [EMAIL
I want to get more active. I just talked with a rehab nurse
who is putting me on the AZ SCI Newsletter. She mentioned Peer Mentoring. Has
anyone been involved with that? Either the mentor or mentored. I know I never
wanted to talk with other quads when I was in rehab, but my friend really
Has any gone to, or plans on going to the next Wheelchair
Sports Expo in Mesa
in Dec?
It sounds like its more than sports. Things like van conversions,
traveling, activities, etc.
Just wondering if they actually have booths and examples, or
just some guy talking.
Greg
Title: Message
Thanks, I just called them, but they only
do it once a year. And that was last weekend.
Im trying to be more active. They
did sign me up for newsletters, etc.
Thanks, Greg
Barrows at St Josephs in Phoenix,
their rehab has a Day at the Lake at Lake
I think Dave just wanted us to reply with our years and he would
"tote up his ciphers" (Beverly hillbillies-speak) himself. Now we have
people adding their totals to different posts. It's 20 years for me
Dave.
Eric
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I was curious just
a few days ago of
Are you straight cathing,supra, or foley? I can't remember.
Eric
William Willis wrote:
Hey guys I need more advice concernin my cath problems. I switched to
a 14 fr. cath and it went in fine. Problem solved...I thought. Now my
stream has become a trickle, even a drip at times. The 14
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Interesting also. Do you realize that a hundred of us will
account for about 2000 collective years of
In a message dated 6/5/2006 3:11:35 PM Central Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Interesting also. Do you realize that a hundred of us will
account for about 2000 collective years of SCI living?
Jesus, that's a long time !!! :-)
Dave
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39
Eric
Interesting
also. Do you realize that a hundred of us will account for about
2000 collective years of SCI living?
Jesus, that's
a long time !!! :-)
Dave [EMAIL PROTECTED]
39
Eric [EMAIL PROTECTED]
9
Michael
Norville[EMAIL PROTECTED] 30
Houston [EMAIL PROTECTED]
8
Lori [EMAIL
Have you ever had the unfortunate pleasure of just lying there unable
to breathe until you lose consciousness? If not, it's an extremely
unpleasant way to die.
Eric
Silas wrote:
LOL. I don't! But im usally able
to make it back to the house if something happens, I can breath off
Wish I had a dollar for every idiot I've met that thought I just wasn't
trying hard enough.
Eric
Danny Hearn wrote:
I am thankful for this site created by Jim L. and the other
sci and disabled links that have helped me and others and their
families deal with all the things that go
Straight. I'd been using 18fr. til it became impossible. Now I'm down to a
12fr.
From: Eric Olson [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: William Willis [EMAIL PROTECTED]
CC: quad-list@eskimo.com
Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] need more advice
Date: Mon, 05 Jun 2006 15:33:54 -0500
Are you straight cathing,supra, or
Same here. Apparently if we crips only had sufficient willpower, we'd all be
doing cartwheels.
From: Eric Olson [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Danny Hearn [EMAIL PROTECTED]
CC: quad-list@eskimo.com
Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] About life and length of time as a quad
Date: Mon, 05 Jun 2006 16:01:56 -0500
LOL. No!!! And don't won't too
either! Im going back to Sheapard on the 15th to get aevaluation for
a new procedure to get off this dam vent, its like the phrinc nerve but
different they stimulate the muscle. Ill know more when I get back, ill
keep you imformed.
Silas
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I don't have a SCI but I am a quad equivalent to C2. 11 years. Sandy
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I used to do peer counseling until I had a difference of opinion
with some idiots from the NCSIA Milwaukee chapter years ago. This was
like 10-15 years ago and these idiots were actually telling patients
that a cure was just around the corner. Something I didn't believe nor
would I tell
What do you guys do about a mattress when you make that overnight trip??
Yup, when I became
stricken with TM I kept telling the nursing and respiratory staff I couldn't
breathe but they refused to believe me (cuz my color was good??) until I died
and they had to resusitate me then put me on a vent that I stayed on for 6
months. But, the actual dying part wasn't
Wow what a breakthrough, I'm going to start willing myself today!
Good bye wheelchair! lol
These people extremely ignorant and thoughtless.
Mark
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From: William Willis
Date: 06/05/06 16:07:47
To: quad-list@eskimo.com
Subject: FW: Re: [QUAD-L] About life and
It isn'ta bad feeling but it's definitely a strange feeling, been there twice.
Mark
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From: S. Dial
Date: 06/05/06 16:45:44
To: Eric Olson; quad-list@eskimo.com
Subject: [QUAD-L] Suffocation
Yup, when I became stricken with TM I kept telling the nursing and
I just tough it out if it's just 1 night.
Mark
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Subject: [QUAD-L] The Overnight Trip
What do you guys do about a mattress when you make that overnight trip??
What do you guys do about a mattress when you make that overnight trip??
I use to bring a very large wedge because I can't lay flat flat. At some places, if the mattress is hard, I fold up the bed cover a few times (or use the cover for the bed next to me -- or both) and lay on that to make
I want to get more active. I just talked with a rehab nurse who is putting me on the AZ SCI Newsletter. She mentioned Peer Mentoring. Has anyone been involved with that? Either the mentor or mentored. I know I never wanted to talk with other quads when I was in rehab, but my friend really liked
I am taking MS Contin, 50mg, 3x a day. Its not
working as well. Its ok during the day, but in the evenings my back
really hurts. It has helped my arms a lot though. But now my doc suggested the
Morphine Pump. Anyone else use it? How well do you like it? I worry it will
have problems in the
I've never been involved but some woman came into my room while I was still
getting some movement and feeling back from the encephalomyelitis and basically
told me that I should learn to deal with the fact that I will always be
handicapped. What wonderful words to tell someone that wasn't
5 memorial weekend.
From: Mr LESTER SMITH
To: quad-list@eskimo.com
Sent: Monday, June 05, 2006 6:16 PM
Subject: RE: [QUAD-L] Collective SCI
years
I add another 17
years to the list.
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday,
Oh, I hate it when people once were paralyzed and then recovered gradually
say it's because of their hard work and determination. I'm like I didn't
try so I'm still in the chair? More like, how about your cord wasn't
damaged like those that are still in the chair. Give me a F...in break is
tough it out... usually take some pads...and my pillows.[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: What do you guys do about a mattress when you make that overnight trip??
367+10=377yrs
Stunt
On 6/5/06, Stacy Harim [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
5 memorial weekend.
From: Mr LESTER SMITH
To: quad-list@eskimo.com
Sent: Monday, June 05, 2006 6:16 PM
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I add another 17 years to the list.
I wish I had more time on my hands Greg to do much more but just got involved in major projects.
I've been on both ends of "peer mentoring" or "peer counseling." I'm closing down the PC for the night but will
email you again ASAP. Phoenix should have tons of opportunity.
Bye4today,
Lori
me add 23yrs ;)
On Jun 5, 2006, at 5:35 PM, Tim Thompson wrote:
367+10=377yrs
Stunt
On 6/5/06, Stacy Harim [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
5 memorial weekend.
From: Mr LESTER SMITH
To: quad-list@eskimo.com
Sent: Monday, June 05, 2006 6:16 PM
Subject: RE: [QUAD-L] Collective SCI years
I add
You wouldn't believe how often I'm told that God would make me walk if I truely believed. All I have to do is have faith. Untill then, I'm just some damn heathen in a wheelchair taking the good parking places from all the people who prayed for a nice place to park. I just don't fit into these
Steph,, Did you see a white light? i never saw a white light. Everyone said there would be a white light. I'd meet dead relatives,, or at least St. Peter. Honest,, it was just poof..no pain, no more hassle, nothing. I think the dying part was almost comfortable compared to the injury that got
If morphine works, I'd consider the pump. I'd try the morphine by patch first or orally. But, that is me. I'm not real fond of having stuff installed that "might" cause other problems. I actually do pretty well with hydrocodone and valium. Hell, I had seizure this afternoon. Maybe, deep down,I
Not everyone who flatlines is gone long enough for their energy to..
escape.
Had a recently departed spirit pass through my body once chilling exp.
Stunt
On 6/5/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Steph,, Did you see a white light? i never saw a white light. Everyone
No, didn't see anything
just had the sensation I was being carried away in someone's arms then that I
was THROWN back and then it felt like lighting exploded in my head (I attribute
this to defribillator shock) and then I was back among the living.
Steph
I passed out from a kid choking me in high school. Pretty painless
actually, struggling then black. No bright lights - BUT I was gone
about 15 seconds.
I did float up after breaking my neck. Pretty cool feeling floating
around. Then my buddy shook me awake - back to reality. No
real pain
Just curious as to who among you are vent dependant. How do you manage for full time care? Do you have nurses or family members that help you? How often do you go out to dinner or shopping or just for fun? Amy __Do You Yahoo!?Tired of spam? Yahoo!
13 years next month...
Corie
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