Re: [QUAD-L] SHORTS, SWiMMIMG & Bellybags

I have been wearing shorts and Capri's since my injury (nearly 14 years ago). The first 6 1/2 years I was cathed and had snaps put in the seam of my shorts/pants to make it easier to cath and then in 2000 I had the supra pubic surgery and started using a 32 oz. regular leg bag wearing it across

Re: [QUAD-L] SHORTS

Same here Danny. I sent a link with a picture, but I failed to mention that I have put leg bags on the side of my chair when I was in the hospital. You can easily cover all of it up and no one really has to know. In fact, whenever I go into the hospital for any procedure that requires me to get

Re: [QUAD-L] shorts?

I wear shorts all of the time. I can wear sports shorts, swimming trunks, and even jeans shorts. If I wear jeans, I do wear underwear. I was told a long time ago that a good set of boxer briefs is what is necessary to wear with jeans and I have never had a problem with them bunching up. Quadius

Re: [QUAD-L] 9.5 years for me in quadadise

I don't know how expensive it is, but I simply use a 2000 CC or a 4000 CC bed bag, and cut down the tubing. I then put in a simple connector to insert into the catheter. I use a bag somewhere to a Crown Royal bag to cover the bed bag and that I have a piece of fabric which covers the tubing and

Re: [QUAD-L] SHORTS

YES - ALL MY JEANS, SWEATS WE CUT AND I HAVE A DEAR FRIEND THAT ZIG-ZAGS THE EDGES SO THEY DON'T FRAY OUT. NICKI - Original Message - From: Ms Linda Ferrell To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Friday, July 13, 2007 7:25 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] SHORTS Hey Nicki, Do you make

Re: [QUAD-L] VR & BSCI

W, I do velcro & duck tape everything! No body sews anymore except for JaLo! Lindaf

Re: [QUAD-L] SHORTS

In a message dated 7/13/2007 7:26:41 P.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hey Nicki, Do you make a slit in all of your pants & what keeps the pants from raveling. Lindaf Comon Linda, you know that woman like JaLO use velcro and surgical tape to hold it all together, lol

Re: [QUAD-L] VR & BSCI

Gosh Jeremy, I'm pissed off too!Keep us posted. My CNA's give me medication, if the Nurse has are already dispenced out into my medication box. The aids have to give it to me. These agencies are really cutting back. Lindaf

Re: [QUAD-L] SHORTS

Hey Nicki, Do you make a slit in all of your pants & what keeps the pants from raveling. Lindaf

Re: [QUAD-L] VR & BSCI

In a message dated 7/13/2007 6:52:06 P.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Glad I'm not the only one. Dave & Lori Michaelson wrote: > The county, state and federal government programs are there to help > you! NOT!!! Ain't it great? Consider it your donation to the war

Re: [QUAD-L] VR & BSCI

Glad I'm not the only one. Dave & Lori Michaelson wrote: The county, state and federal government programs are there to help you! NOT!!! Ain't it great? Pissed in our country... Lori C4/5, complete, 27 years post Tucson, Arizona /---Original Message---/ /*From:*/ Jeremy Dickin

Re: [QUAD-L] VR & BSCI

I currently live in Spring Hill, Florida.That's about 45 minutes north of Tampa and 90 minutes west of Orlando. kaye allard wrote: God Jeremy, I am pissed with you. Please keep us posted. What city are you in by the way? Kaye On 7/13/07, *Jeremy Dickinson* < [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [QUAD-L] SHORTS

DIANE I WEAR SHORTS EVERYDAY I CAN AND HAVE FOR 9 YRS. I HAVE A BLACK BAG (BOUGHT AT WALMART) ATTACHED TO MY CHAIR AND USE A REGULAR LEG BAG THAT I PUT IN THE BLACK BAG. NOBODY SEES THE TUBE BECAUSE IT RUNS ON OUTSIDE OF HIP/THIGH. I CAN SEND YOU A PICTURE BGUT I9T'LL BE TOMORROW. I DO THE SAME

Re: [QUAD-L] VR & BSCI

God Jeremy, I am pissed with you. Please keep us posted. What city are you in by the way? Kaye On 7/13/07, Jeremy Dickinson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Yesterday was a bittersweet kind of day. I had a meeting with Voc Rehab and Brain and Spinal Cord Injury Program (BSCI). Voc Rehab is currentl

Re: [QUAD-L] VR & BSCI

At the present, that is all you can do, appeal and perhaps appeal the appeal. You must have CILs in your area that can support your efforts. You can't be the only person in your state with needs Best Wishes In a message dated 7/13/2007 4:18:12 P.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL P

[QUAD-L] VR & BSCI

Yesterday was a bittersweet kind of day. I had a meeting with Voc Rehab and Brain and Spinal Cord Injury Program (BSCI). Voc Rehab is currently paying tuition, books, and nursing while I'm at school. BSCI pays for my nursing outside of school. Everything has been ok, until the meeting. At the m

Re: [QUAD-L] SHORTS

http://www.allegromedical.com/urologicals-catheters-c539/belly-bag-drain-bag-1000cc-p193132.html It is a collection bag.

Re: [QUAD-L] SHORTS

I wear a large nightbag alwaysI just hang it on the side of my chair and kinda cover it and help hold it in place with a leather carry tote type bag that I store my ID and stuff in, the leather bag is much smaller but I go shopping and to restaurants or anywhere.I wear shorts toono-one

Re: [QUAD-L] 9.5 years for me in quadadise

In a message dated 7/13/2007 10:41:09 AM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: _The Belly Bag_ (http://www.originalbellybag.com/) _www.originalbellybag.com_ (http://www.originalbellybag.com/) There are several different brands so check them all out as the belly bags are availab

[QUAD-L] SHORTS, SWiMMIMG & Bellybags

The original belly bag, as I remembered it came from somewhere in Texas and it was 1/4 moon shape. It fitted under shorts and swimwear, above the pubic area. Back then I believe they used one stretch strap to hold it in place. It held just enough... before you had to empty it. It was mor

Re: [QUAD-L] SHORTS

In a message dated 7/13/2007 11:35:22 AM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: YOU HAVEN'T WORN SHORTS IN 17 YEARS? CAN I ASK WHY? because my day bag fits over my knee & i don't want people to see this nor do they for that matter:-) i've tried capris but they aren't long enou

Re: [QUAD-L] SHORTS

In a message dated 7/13/2007 1:12:53 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: They do have belly bags. Cost a little more but well worth it. is there surgery involved? Is this used with a regular indwelling foley? these are probably stupid questions but i don't understand how

[QUAD-L] shorts?

Any of you guys wear shorts? I don't. I don't wear underwear because they are too difficult to get on and they wad up causing pain and sores. I don't wear bermudas because my legs are scarred and withered. I'd also prefer to keep personal paraphanalia covered up. LW __

Re: [QUAD-L] 9.5 years for me in quadadise

MessageThis looks awesome! I have a suprapubic. Can people please share their experience with the bag? Thanks, Paul c5/6 San Diego - Original Message - From: Eric W Rudd To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Friday, July 13, 2007 12:32 PM Subject: RE: [QUAD-L] 9.5 years for me i

Re: [QUAD-L] Oldest Quad?

In a message dated 7/13/2007 3:09:07 P.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Jimmy died probably about a year or so ago---his nephew came on and told us all goodbye. He ran the WHITE DONKEY TRACKS SOCIETY papers. Dan H. Thanks Dan, you are right. W

[QUAD-L] Door closer motor

You are most right Bill. In the beginning each company had to secure their own motors to operate their doors. Back then it was trial and error with each production years. Now that all motorized doors are OEM, it resolves those nasty trips back to the Conversion Dealers and you can take yo

Re: [QUAD-L] Oldest Quad?

Jimmy died probably about a year or so ago---his nephew came on and told us all goodbye. He ran the WHITE DONKEY TRACKS SOCIETY papers. Dan H. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:In a message dated 7/13/2007 2:21:45 P.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: W, What about Ji

Re: [QUAD-L] Door closer motor

We have a 1996 Dodge Caravan with Braun conversion. Sliding door mechanism is original and works fine. Bill age 56 C6 Incomplete since 7/20/68 Leesburg, FL Do not meddle in the affairs of dragons, for you are crunchy and good with ketchup. - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTE

[QUAD-L] quad friendly beer bottle opener

For all those who drink a lot of beer and hate having to ask someone to pop the top there's 'The Bottle Popper'. http://www.bottlepopper.com/index.cfm It works like a charm. Luke-? c-5/6 incomplete 7yrs AOL now offers fre

Re: [QUAD-L] Oldest Quad?

In a message dated 7/13/2007 2:21:45 P.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: W, What about Jimmy that lives in Texas? He ran the religious website that people use to moan & groan about. Lindaf Yes, I forgot about Jimmy too. Dang, I hope that he is still alive and preachin

Re: [QUAD-L] 9.5 years for me in quadadise

In a message dated 7/13/2007 2:32:59 P.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: _http://www.originalbellybag.com/_ (http://www.originalbellybag.com/) Eric W Rudd [EMAIL PROTECTED] (mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]) Thanks Erie! W ** Get a sn

[QUAD-L] Door closer motor

I have a 1998 IMS conversion with a sliding door. The door mechanism lasts under 2 years and I am told that the motor gets weak and will not pull the door with sufficient strength to latch the door. The door also runs slower than normal. I understand IMS sold to Braun and I can keep purchasin

RE: [QUAD-L] 9.5 years for me in quadadise

http://www.originalbellybag.com/ Eric W Rudd [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, July 13, 2007 2:19 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] 9.5 years for me in quadadise Quadius, Pleas

RE: [QUAD-L] Oldest Quad?

don't think he's w/ us anymore Eric W Rudd [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: Ms Linda Ferrell [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, July 13, 2007 2:15 PM To: quad-list Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Oldest Quad? W, What about Jimmy that lives in Texas? He ran the religious websi

Re: [QUAD-L] 9.5 years for me in quadadise

Quadius, Please, tell me more about this belly bag. This is the first I've heard of it. Naomi C-4 quad, incomplete since July 2, 2005 Transverse Myelitis ** Get a sneak peak of the all-new AOL at http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour

Re: [QUAD-L] Oldest Quad?

W, What about Jimmy that lives in Texas? He ran the religious website that people use to moan & groan about. Lindaf

Re: [QUAD-L] SHORTS

They do have belly bags. Cost a little more but well worth it.

[QUAD-L] SHORTS

YOU HAVEN'T WORN SHORTS IN 17 YEARS? CAN I ASK WHY? NICKI C5/6 - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Thursday, July 12, 2007 9:32 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] 9.5 years for me in quadadise In a message dated 7/11/2007

Re: [QUAD-L] 9.5 years for me in quadadise

_The Belly Bag_ (http://www.originalbellybag.com/) _www.originalbellybag.com_ (http://www.originalbellybag.com) There are several different brands so check them all out as the belly bags are available is various sizes. Best Wishes W In a message dated 7/13/2007 9:29:06 A.M. Cen

Re: [QUAD-L] 9.5 years for me in quadadise

Hi, What is the bellybag? Carolyn c3/4 incomplete > > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Date: 2007/07/12 Thu PM 09:35:34 EST > To: quad-list@eskimo.com > Subject: [QUAD-L] 9.5 years for me in quadadise > > Every year around this time I mention the "Bellybag" for those who wish to > swim or wear shorts.