Re: [QUAD-L] Re: Shoulder Replacement Surgery?

I cant imagine trying to immobilize a shoulder being a quad. I don't have enough people to care for me to get through that, but I guess you do it when you must. Ron On Monday, March 28, 2016 8:18 PM, "wheelch...@aol.com" wrote: Hey, let Carolyn be the 1st and let

Re: [QUAD-L] Re: Shoulder Replacement Surgery?

Hey, let Carolyn be the 1st and let us all know. The op, may be the easy part. Recovery may be different, because the lack of full range mobility. Make sure you have physical therapist that have worked with Quads. Just remember, the impossible, takes a little longer. Best Wishes In a

[QUAD-L] Re: Shoulder Replacement Surgery?

Hi, Has anyone on the loop had shoulder replacement surgery? It looks like I'm going to have to have it done later this year. Please reply either to the loop or to me privately about your experience. Thanks. Carolyn

Re: [QUAD-L] Batteries

Last decade, there was so much fraud paid for with Federal Dollars. Lot's of people behind bars because of fraud. Things have changed and rules have tighten for all.Yes any Group 24 batteries will fit. Remember to save your receipts for battery warranty and mark your batteries on the

[QUAD-L] Batteries

I know mine are group 24, does that mean any group 24 will work? I just got a prescription last Wed to get new batteries. I have to pay 20%, but often buying over the counter is still cheaper. I was going to call Batteries Plus.   I hate my insurence. I have to get a script for everything. My bed

Re: [QUAD-L] foleys

When I 1st switched over to a suprapubic, it caused Autonomic dysreflexia. After about 6 months, I started using a Duette instead of the standard catheter, made a big difference. On 3/28/16, diannal...@aol.com wrote: > > i'm going to a urologist in april to discuss getting a

Re: [QUAD-L] foleys

Hi Diana, Bob Vogel here—I write and/or wrote columns on health management with SCI for New Mobility magazine, the retired “Bladder Matters” column as well as the current Para/Medic. To view the many Bladder Matters columns go to www.newmobility.com and on the

Re: [QUAD-L] Incomplete quads -- ability to gain strength?

Para's are much more easier to compare, physical strength.Quads are so much different, like snowflakes. One issue with C-Quads is muscle fatigue. Physical Therapist, that work with C-Quads know that if they allow a client to over exercise a muscle, permanent damage could occur.

Re: [QUAD-L] Intimate Rider

Todd, Your email made me laugh out loud. Thanks, I needed that to start my Monday! Dare I ask: did you ever have a chance to use it? If so, would you say it was beneficial to you and/or your partner? If you'd prefer to plead the fifth or answer me privately I'd understand. How much did you pay

[QUAD-L] foleys

i'm going to a urologist in april to discuss getting a suprapubic foley. I've been a quad for 25 yrs. can I get some feedback on pros and cons before I go? dianna

Re: [QUAD-L] One More ?

That's the problem with "Experts". All the “experts” say something different. My chair repair shop said not to let it get all the way down, but to let it get at least half way. But I never know what my plans are and I want a full charge. So I charge every night. Greg > They tell me to try and