Re: [QUAD-L] pressure sore on butt

They gave me a deep contour 3 plus years ago when I came home. I hated it because I had issues getting the board under my butt. They gave me a J2 instead and never became an issue until just now.  I dug up the deep contour to use the other day. I notice that it does give added cushion.  I'm

[QUAD-L] pressure sore on butt

  Hey guys,   I have a pressure sore right on the inside of my thigh at the top. I had a pressure mapping but no pressure shows there so can't get Medicare to cover a different cushion. School starts soon and really can't afford to take off.  Has anyone healed a sore while being up between 6-

Re: [QUAD-L] Exercise

Richard Simmons also has a seated aerobic workout.  It's called Sit Tight.  I like it a lot.  Some leg stuff but there are people in chairs in the video as well.   Stacy - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Tuesday

Re: [QUAD-L] Need your advice guys - Re: "Triceps and More Triceps" email

Hey Smurf,   Either you signed up or someone signed you up to receive emails from Kevin.  He is in a program here in the states.  It is some sort of exercise program that is supposed to help get people out of the chair.  I checked into it a long time ago. It's called the sit tall stand tall

Re: [QUAD-L] I'm back

Welcome back with us Houston,  I hope things are going better with you.   Stacy  

Re: [QUAD-L] new to this

Hi Rob,   I moved out on my own from rehab about 4 years ago.  I was 28 when I did it, but the first thing I did was try to locate accessible housing, I contacted HUD so I could get assistance, and I also contacted those here that control the WAIVER program.  That covers attendant care to ge

Re: [QUAD-L] bowel mgmt

e it.  The saline should be more for rinsing I see when I looked it up on the net.  Then I wouldn't need the extra 250 cc's.    Stacy - Original Message - From: Eric Olson To: Stacy Harim Cc: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Friday, August 12, 2005 3:27 PM Subje

Re: [QUAD-L] bowel mgmt

When I had my mitrofanoff procedure, the doc suggested a chait catheter.  It is connected to my large intestines. I use an enema bag and hang it on my shower curtain rod (my toilet/shower chair is in there the bars in the tub help me w/my transfer) anyhow, I put in 500cc's of saline and it p

Re: [QUAD-L] bowel mgmt

They work faster.  for me sometimes before they are finished melting.   Stacy - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Thursday, August 11, 2005 10:31 AM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] bowel mgmt    I am curious about

[QUAD-L] Fw: [TMIC] OT - Medicare Joke - Very Funny

  - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: tmic-list@eskimo.com Sent: Tuesday, August 09, 2005 8:28 PM Subject: Re: [TMIC] OT - Medicare Joke - Very Funny MEDICARE RECOMMENDSThe phone rings and the lady of the house answers, "Hello"."Mrs. Ward, please." "Speaking.""Mrs. War

Re: [QUAD-L] Controlling other computers

keep the pro on hand though.   Thanks again, Stacy - Original Message - From: Jim Lubin To: Stacy Harim ; Eric Olson ; quad Sent: Wednesday, August 10, 2005 1:15 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Controlling other computers Pro features that aren't in Home Edition

Re: [QUAD-L] Controlling other computers

I thought you could do it with home as well.   Stacy - Original Message - From: Jim Lubin To: Eric Olson ; quad Sent: Tuesday, August 09, 2005 9:02 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Controlling other computers If the remote (mom's) computers are running XP PRO then yo

Re: [QUAD-L] Christopher Reeve's Wife Has Lung Cancer

But their poor son. so young to have to do this twice.   Stacy - Original Message - From: David K. Kelmer To: ~LittleQuad~ ; Quad-list post Sent: Tuesday, August 09, 2005 7:13 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Christopher Reeve's Wife Has Lung Cancer My thoughts

Re: [QUAD-L] wheelchair drop out

I'm glad your safe and someone saw you to help you.  Was it hard having only one person to help you into your chair?   Stacy - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Tuesday, August 09, 2005 2:21 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] wheelchair drop

Re: [QUAD-L] P.A.S.S.

-- From: Bob Hickey To: QuadPirate ; quad-list@eskimo.com ; Stacy Harim Sent: Monday, August 08, 2005 4:14 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] P.A.S.S. Stacy,   If it has been pre approved it shouldnt be a problem for the new DVR councilor to go over. With you already having

Re: [QUAD-L] P.A.S.S.

. I'm keeping my fingers crossed.   Stacy - Original Message - From: Bob Hickey To: Stacy Harim ; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Sunday, August 07, 2005 4:09 PM Subject: Fw: [QUAD-L] P.A.S.S.   Hi Stacy, Mark is correct. You do not have to be working, it just make

Re: [QUAD-L] Just found the site-Awesome!

Welcome to the group Greg. I'm Stacy Para T 7/8 from a rare type of encephalitis. I look forward to reading your posts.   Stacy - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Sunday, August 07, 2005 11:02 PM Subject: Re:

Re: [QUAD-L] P.A.S.S.

Oh one last question.  I always thought you had to be working because you need that to set your money aside. Do you know if that's true?   Stacy - Original Message - From: QuadPirate To: quad-list@eskimo.com ; David K. Kelmer ; Stacy Harim Sent: Sunday, August 07, 2

Re: [QUAD-L] Questions People ask us Quads.

I have found that older people sometimes just want to help.  I think it's a sweet story.   Stacy - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Sunday, August 07, 2005 11:53 AM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Questions People a

Re: [QUAD-L] bowel mgmt

 Karen,   I also use the magic bullet and am able now to do it while I am on my shower chair. I'm paralyzed from the top of my torso down. I used to lay on my side in bed and cross my right leg over my left.  That worked really well for me.  The magic bullet is the best brand because it is w

Re: [QUAD-L] Surgery

I for one am glad that you were not there. It's so scary to think that this can happen but then to have someone I know to be there or that close makes it hit home for real.  Nothing I can do but pray that these bombings stop  I'm glad your safe,   Stacy - Original Message - Fro

Re: [QUAD-L] Banking

I absolutely love my online banking through bank of america.  free checking with direct deposit and free bill pay online.  I have the addresses stored to who I owe money to.  I type in the amount I want to pay and click send.  It's so easy and they will mail out a check to whomever you need

Re: [QUAD-L] P.A.S.S.

How long did the whole process take to get the plan approved since you started it?  I got monies approved to modify the van to work for me through the waiver now someone new took over the position and decided to reevaluate it.  How rude.  I'll prob still get it though.   Stacy - Origi

Re: [QUAD-L] Gut vs a lil gut

I eat very little white.  You are right though. When I first started I did lose a lot but I still have a belly.  A lot of it has to do with having such a long torso though.  While I am laying down there isn't a whole lot there but sitting up I look pregnant.  People are almost shocked if I s

Re: [QUAD-L] Banking

With bank of america they give you a key chain debit card. I gave it to my friend that helps me so she has it in case I need her to grab me something if she is already out.  No one questions it.  The online banking is the same.  LOVE IT!!   Stacy - Original Message - From: [EMA

Re: [QUAD-L] Banking

I use bank of america.  Free online checking. Once I set up my payments it's only a matter of typing in the amount that I want to pay and clicking the pay button. I can even have my check sent to my land lord.  It's so incredibly easy it's crazy.  They are polite if I have to call or go in

Re: [QUAD-L] Gut

I'm a para at T 7. I  have a long torso.  I do exercise.  I push my chair a lot.  I'm up and down my ramp several times a day and it's a fairly long ramp since my house is pretty high up because it's raised.  I live near the ocean where the water table is high and flood concerns. Anyhow I a

Re: [QUAD-L] Questions People ask us Quads.

People ask me.  I tell them that I got a rare illness 4 years ago that left me paralyzed and they ask will I get better.  That's no so silly except for the people that I have gotten in detail with and I tell them that there hasn't been any improvement in over 3.  I have even had nurses ask m

Re: [QUAD-L] Internet myths

www.urbanlegends.com is one of the few that are out there.   Stacy - Original Message - From: B. Kimberlin (Quadius) To: Aaron Mann ; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Monday, August 01, 2005 8:56 PM Subject: RE: [QUAD-L] Internet myths This might have been a for use

Re: [QUAD-L] sneak peak murderball

I told you guys to watch it and I forgot. LOL!!!  I hear it's good.  I'm going to try to get someone to take me to see it.  Everyone is so damn busy with working here since it's tourist season.  Hopefully my Dad makes it down before it leaves the theatre.   Stacy - Original Message --

[QUAD-L] sneak peak murderball

There will be a sneak peak for murderball on MTV at 11:00.   Stacy

Re: [QUAD-L] red bumpy skin after sun

Half of my medicines have said it for years.  I guess one of them finally showed the side effect.  I know to be more careful now.  Thanks for the advice.   Stacy - Original Message - From: Your Name To: Stacy Harim ; Quad-List Sent: Sunday, July 31, 2005 5:19 PM Subject

Re: [QUAD-L] red bumpy skin after sun

I was worried so I didn't go out for a couple of days and they went away for the most part and my skin isn't damaged at all.  I definitely think it was the antibiotics.  Thanks everyone for your feedback.   Stacy - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECT

Re: [QUAD-L] Legs strap

They threw one together for me in rehab but my chair came with a strap that goes around the wheelchair that Velcro's to itself and makes it so I don't lose my legs off of the leg rests (permantly connected).  That has worked great as a leg strap when I need it.  Maybe if you asked your equip

Re: [QUAD-L] red bumpy skin after sun

eally doesn't look very attractive.WinC6-C7, 30 years postAt 05:30 PM 7/28/2005, Stacy Harim wrote:>Has anyone had and instances that you were out in the sun for a while and >your skin turns red and bumpy.  It doesn't hurt very much just bumpy on >the areas that I got the mos

Re: [QUAD-L] accessibility

Title: accessibility Curb cuts are a big problem here and crowded stores w/merchandise, ilses too narrow, etc..  Stores that just have too much stuff.  The big one, bathrooms are supposed be handicapped accessible.  they throw up some rails no matter how narrow and call it accessible.  There

[QUAD-L] red bumpy skin after sun

Has anyone had and instances that you were out in the sun for a while and your skin turns red and bumpy.  It doesn't hurt very much just bumpy on the areas that I got the most sun.  This confuses me because I have never really had any problems with the sun until now.  I'm wondering if it's on

Re: [QUAD-L] Hi, new member, supra pubic, etc...

Hi Kaye,   Sorry for the late welcome.  I'm Stacy.  I just turned 31 on the 3rd and paraplegic at T 7/8 level from a rare type of encephalitis.  I just had the same surgery in May but I may have to have it again since my appendix looks like it either partly died or the incision closed where

Re: [QUAD-L] Surgery

Good luck getting all fixed and back to yourself.  Hurting teeth isn't too fun.  How did you manage that damage?  Hope to get you back soon.   Stacy - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Tuesday, July 26, 2005 11:45 AM Subject: [Q

Re: [QUAD-L] Sterile H2O to flush catheters

Title: Message I was told by my local urologist to sterilize water by boiling it.  My urologists at Hopkins told me to use saline.  For those of you that use vinegar, I asked my local urologist and the 2 urologists I work with at Hopkins and they have never even heard of it and told me not t

Re: [QUAD-L] c3c4 Quad 27 years

Welcome to the list Paul.  I'm Stacy, I'm paraplegic for 4 yrs memorial weekend from a rare type of encephalitis.  I'm just about 31 and live in Maryland.  It's good to have you here.   Stacy

Re: [QUAD-L] ADA Bad For The Disabled!

I agree.  some places aren't accessible simply because they are old and fall under the grandfather clause.  One of my favorite bars that I used to frequent is upstairs.  They don't have an elevator and it's way too high up for a ramp.  I have friends that work there and they have the best c

Re: [QUAD-L] Scholarships

You could probably even write to the local Lions Club, Moose Club, I can't think of the others but there are a few more like that.  they always like to help those less fortunate.  Good luck.   Stacy - Original Message - From: t crook To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Wedne

Re: [QUAD-L] I DROVE YESTERDAY

Sorry for the late reply.  That is an incredible feeling isn't it?  I'm in the process of finally getting the instructor to come back down to take me to get my license.  My regular one expires July 3 on my birthday.  I got it a year before I got sick so finally it is expiring so hopefully w

[QUAD-L] another surgery may be needed

I went for my appt and things aren't so great.  The doctor looked very disappointed, rubbed my arm as I was in tears as he told me that either part of my appendix died or where it's connected has closed.  He can go in with a camera and it might work to take a wire and try to open it back up b

Re: [QUAD-L]

That is a shame.  do you have anyone you can count on to help you out so you aren't stuck in your chair all night?  I feel for you so much and wish more than anything there was something I could do to help you.   Stacy - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: quad-lis

Re: [QUAD-L] RE: my son John

I admire you for keeping your son at home.  The problem is that there is a huge shortage of nurses and nursing aides everywhere and that is why the care is so marginal.  I fear that since John doesn't get out and around people that it could be very depressing. I know that when I am not in s

Re: [QUAD-L] 2nd hosp trip and advice needed

It shocked me as well.  I was in an annex of John's Hopkins.  Of all places, I thought they would be equipped.  When I was a patient at the main hospital, they had a few to try and work with.  The crazy thing is they do a lot of these surgeries there therefore I am sure they see a lot of pe

Re: [QUAD-L] 2nd hosp trip and advice needed

Thank you Dave, those are very kind words.  It means a lot coming from you.   Stacy - Original Message - From: David K. Kelmer To: Stacy Harim ; disabledofamerica ; Quad-List Sent: Saturday, June 11, 2005 4:44 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] 2nd hosp trip and advice

Re: [QUAD-L] I'm new to the list

Welcome to the list Tom.  I'm an east coaster living in Maryland.   Stacy - Original Message - From: tom garbisch To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Wednesday, June 08, 2005 4:23 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] I'm new to the list Hello   I'm new to the list, It cam

[QUAD-L] 2nd hosp trip and advice needed

Well I thought things were on the up and up and it turns out I had a set back.  My incision got infected. I had some drainage, I called the doc and he sent me to the local ER since I had the surgery by him in Hopkins 2 and 1/2 hrs away.  He told me they would open the incision and drain it an

Re: [QUAD-L] Aides again

What a great idea Aaron.  That would be a pay to assure good care.   Stacy - Original Message - From: Aaron Mann To: Quad Sent: Wednesday, May 25, 2005 4:15 PM Subject: RE: [QUAD-L] Aides again I've been pulling together information on what might be involved in

Re: [QUAD-L] Arm Pain

I often wake up and my shoulder hurts.  I have no idea why, but like you, it wears off. I always chalked it up to the way I am laying down.   Stacy - Original Message - From: Greg To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Thursday, June 09, 2005 1:32 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] Arm Pain

Re: [QUAD-L] I'm home

tacy - Original Message - From: David K. Kelmer To: Stacy Harim ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; Quad-List Sent: Monday, June 06, 2005 5:15 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] I'm home Hi Stacy,   Another experience I'm sure you're glad to have behind you.  I'm

Re: [QUAD-L] Shoulder problems

I'm told that the shoulders are the first to go on people with paralysis.  Especially paras because of all the pushing.  I hope they are able to repair you and get you feeling well.   Stacy - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Saturda

[QUAD-L] I'm home

Hey everybody I'm home.      Let me tell you that hospitals are not always set up even if you try to prepare early.  We need to make sure doubly.  When I made the arrangements to be admitted, I let them know what I needed for a commode since I am not able to transfer to a toilet.  They assure

Re: [QUAD-L] surgery and mags citrate

Stacy - Original Message - From: David K. Kelmer To: Stacy Harim ; Quad-List Sent: Wednesday, May 25, 2005 8:30 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] surgery and mags citrate Hi Stacy,   Whose idea was it to do the surgery so you'd be in the hospital on Memorial D

Re: [QUAD-L] surgery and mags citrate

Thanks.  I'm getting ready to go now.  Just one last over my email.  cya yall in a week or so.  Dumb me scheduled it on my 4 yr anniversary but at least it's my choice to go in the hospital this time.  LOL.  Take care,   Stacy - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To:

Re: [QUAD-L] Regaining movement

That's me.  I'm incomplete but the disease did so much damage to the myelin that I don't have any movement and not much feeling at all.  If something hurts I know it though.  Could be worse.   Stacy   - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; [EM

Re: [QUAD-L] This is to memoralize that I turned into you a tort claim on the 12 May 2005

I read about this guy with the social security reform stuff.  - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] ;

[QUAD-L] surgery and mags citrate

I'm going for my surgery for the stoma/mitrofanoff on Thursday.  I'm a bit nervous about it but really nervous about taking this  Magnesium Citrate.  I convinced them to let me go in the hospital a day early so I don't have to worry about going 2 and 1/2 to Baltimore after taking it.  What a

Re: [QUAD-L] JERKING PAYPAL SPAMMERS

I've gotten that as well.  What's up with clicking on the link and the page not exist?  They must not be getting anywhere with it.   Stacy - Original Message - From: dave oconnell To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Saturday, May 21, 2005 11:13 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] JERKI

Re: [QUAD-L] Another Medicare ?

;m notsure about the compression stockings because I don't use them.  If I haveto start paying for all of that and meds, cath supplies, etc, I will bein bad shape financially.Julie c4-5On Sat, 21 May 2005 12:36:02 -0400 "Stacy Harim"<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:> Ne

Re: [QUAD-L] Another Medicare ?

Neither Medicare or Medicaid pay for magic bullets, or any suppository, blue pads, or anything like that and to my surprise wont cover compression stockings.  They are something that a lot of people need for circulation pretty badly.  I know personally my legs and feet swell beyond belief w

Re: [QUAD-L] Still depressed, I can't shake it ~ help

Although I don't use an electric chair I was still very depressed with my last one.  It was my first one and the therapists basically picked it out.  All the extra stuff on the chair was all wrong.  It was a quickie2 with the J2 back and had elevating leg rests.  the chair was supposed to b

Re: [QUAD-L] Wheelchair Warrior

Happy belated birthday Andrea.  I'm just catching up on emails since the end of the semester was pretty hectic for me so don't think I don't care cuz I do.  I am terrible at guessing ages so I wont even try.  I hope you had a great day and keeping having many more.   Stacy - Original

Re: [QUAD-L] Re: Emailing: x866 800-STAND-UP

When I had AOL the same thing happened.  They took out for some auto insurance thing that I never signed up for and I got pretty pissed with them  the same thing.  It was Christmas time and really needed the money plus had checks out.  I talked to a supervisor and finally got it worked out.

Re: [QUAD-L] Bush vows baloney..so what else is new?l

You just said everything I was thinking but in a much nicer way.  I learned much more than I thought I knew about Bush.  Learning about all these policies and how he is basically a hypocrite with the bills he signed. He's all about keeping families together but he totally cut monies for fami

[QUAD-L] I want to thank you

Thanks everyone for the information that helped me with my paper.  sorry for my lil temper tantrum but I really wanted to include personal experiences in my paper and it truly helped.  My professor was pretty impressed that I wanted to do it and seems to think that I can use it next semester

Re: [QUAD-L] also, your opinion could help

wow, the experiences you all are going through with aides makes me sick to my stomach.  Makes me realize how lucky I am to have the independence I have.  My friend/neighbor is my aide and I mostly just use her for chores.  She does more while I am going to school.  When I first got home fro

Re: [QUAD-L] also, your opinion could help

Well yes you must have a fairly low income depending on your state.  It's furnished under Medicaid. - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; Quad-List@eskimo.com Sent: Tuesday, May 10, 2005 7:30 PM Sub

Re: [QUAD-L] still would appreciated feedback

- Original Message - From: "Stacy Harim" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>To: "Quad-List" <Quad-List@eskimo.com>Sent: Monday, May 09, 2005 3:10 PMSubject: [QUAD-L] still would appreciated feedbackI am not forcing anyone but I would love some feedback on how you

Re: [QUAD-L] also, your opinion could help

ssage - From: David K. Kelmer To: Stacy Harim ; Quad-List Sent: Tuesday, May 10, 2005 6:07 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] also, your opinion could help Hi Stacy,   I'm not on the waiver but am on the waiting list to get on it.  From what I've heard and read, if ALL

[QUAD-L] I'm just going to assume

that no one really cares to share with me their experiences. I know a lot of you get care from somewhere and all I am asking is for an opinion.  I really thought that I would have more than 2 replies on your take on personal care services.  I know all of you aren't doing it on your own.  You

Re: [QUAD-L] Tooth Care

I had some major teeth problems a couple of years ago and I have always had strong healthy teeth.  They sre very sensitive to cold now and I get cavities much easier.    Stacy - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent:

Re: [QUAD-L] living in or out of nursing homes.

I meant are you on your own with this?  Will you be able to receive services through any type of program?   Stacy From: Silas Shelburne To: Stacy Harim ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Monday, May 09, 2005 9:09 AM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] living in or out of nursing

[QUAD-L] still would appreciated feedback

I am not forcing anyone but I would love some feedback on how you feel about this waiver if you are on it.  Do you have any suggestions to make it better? If you aren't then how do you get by?  Older SCI'S how did you manage before it was enacted.  It would be such a plus for my paper.  I re

Re: [QUAD-L] living in or out of nursing homes.

Do you have some sort of plan?   Stacy - Original Message - From: Silas Shelburne To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Sunday, May 08, 2005 8:32 AM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] living in or out of nursing homes. Hey Dan, Around here there's no independent

Re: [QUAD-L] Re Medicare

How is everyone gonna handle the new law starting next year when you have to buy scripts.  It's even going for some on Medicaid if they have Medicare as well.   Stacy - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Sunday, May 08, 2005 2:11 AM

Re: [QUAD-L] living in or out of nursing homes.

Yes, we have them here.  It's like a group home.  not necessarily all same disabilities though.  I would contact your social services dept. and health dept.I think it's a good idea if you have the right help coming in and out, but it's usually paid for by the county or state so you should b

[QUAD-L] also, your opinion could help

I can use you all as a resource.  Those of you that are on the waiver or those that know about it enough to have formed an opinion maybe you could answer some questions for me if your not to busy.   What evidence is there that the policy is/not effective?   What problems still exist?   What ar

[QUAD-L] policy paper on medicaid waiver

Hey all, sorry I haven't been around.  The end of the semester is killing me.  I decided to do my policy analysis on the Medicaid Waiver program.  I have found loads of information.  almost too much, however, I am having difficulties finding earlier approaches on what happened to disabled. 

Re: [QUAD-L] Toe Nail Issues- Who cuts yours?

LOL, I don’t know how much that is.  Dental care is not cheap here at all.  It's 60 dollars for a cleaning at my dentist.  I'm sure you don't know how much that is either, but it's enough.  I usually hit my Dad up for the money to get my teeth cleaned every 6 months to a year.  I usually pu

Re: [QUAD-L] My cystoscopy experience

I am getting bladder reconstruction the end of may to get a stoma put in.  I need to take that magscitrate but doesn't look like I will get the hospital stay the night before and will have to take care of my bowels on my own (thank God I'm a para).  How lonf before you stop going and how muc

Re: [QUAD-L] new member and question

I browsed through your site and it was nice learning about you.  I'm Stacy.  I'm 30 and contracted a rare type of encephalitis that inflamed my brain and spine leaving me paraplegic.  Can you please help me understand what a paetial quad is?  What are your function limitations.  I have hear

Re: [QUAD-L] Mark - Pics of the house Finally

And there is a chat room there which I rarely get to but a good way for you to get to know everyone.  We are worth it.   Stacy - Original Message - From: QuadPirate To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; quad-list@eskimo.com ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent

Re: [QUAD-L] Toe Nail Issues- Who cuts yours?

I've wondered about that. Isn't your medical  care covered there?  We see them talk about dental care on kids shows and commercials on Sat mornings.  Dentists go to elementary schools and talk about proper teeth care.  Dentists are expensive, but I make sure that I get there at least once a

Re: [QUAD-L] The Osbornes. Crazy!

yes, that's what everyone has been talking about.  The new one is meet the Parker's.  Looks funny.  The baby has a mo-hawk (sp?).  He's so cute.  Baby's that small usually don’t have any hair.  He has a ton just in his hair cut.  Dad is in a band.  Can't remember which is one and she is a f

Re: [QUAD-L] The Warriors back

Glad to have you back.  Wow, something actually does break before warranty runs out. For me it's right after.   Stacy - Original Message - From: andrea murray To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Friday, April 01, 2005 10:05 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] The Warriors back

Re: [QUAD-L] To GHenry on swallowing Issue

Dan's right.  I was on a feeding tube for a couple of months and I remember my mouth consistently being dry.  I wasn't allowed to swallow b/c also on a vent.  I got the yucky mouthwash swabs as well.   Stacy - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: quad-list@eskimo.co

Re: [QUAD-L] Tragedy in the United States

It was because she was in a vegetative state, not because she couldn't feed herself.  If she could chew and swallow normally then the nurses obligation would be to feed her.  Where have you been all along?  Your arguments are the same as the peoples befoe they learned the details.   Stacy

Re: [QUAD-L] Tragedy in the United States

People have been posting all along like crazy.   She is at peace and with God now. We need to let go at some point.   Stacy - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Thursday, March 31, 2005 9:48 AM Subject: [QUAD-L] Tragedy in the Uni

Re: [QUAD-L] Interesting Schiavo Opinion Piece from Miami Herald

We talked about that in class.  They just aren't supposed to kill anyone.  It's supposed to be when a person is either living in a veggatative state and/or brain damaged and no hope of survival without machines.  very Similar to Terry.  Parents often don’t think rationaly just like Terry's

Re: [QUAD-L] Shedding light on terri's situation

They are selfish b/c they are keeping Terri alive for themselves.   Stacy - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Sunday, March 27, 2005 8:26 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] Shedding light on terri's situation You could be right my friend, bu

Re: [QUAD-L] Shedding light on terri's situation

Jim,   When you first got sick you and I were in the same exact position when I first came out of the coma, although I had ADEM vs. Transverse myelitis but the conditions are that far off.  Truthfully I remember being in pain, but was pretty out of it.  I see it as I was living on machines

Re: [QUAD-L] draw sheets

Title: draw sheets I would use the top sheet.  It can be folded.  That's what the hospital uses.   Stacy - Original Message - From: Cameron Wallace To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Saturday, March 26, 2005 11:18 AM Subject: [QUAD-L] draw sheets Hey people Where can

Re: [QUAD-L] Shedding light on terri's situation

t worth living in a condition that you don't have firsthand knowledge of.  From: Jim Lubin [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, March 25, 2005 12:41 PMTo: Stacy Harim; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; quad-list@eskimo.com; [EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject:

Re: [QUAD-L] Shedding light on terri's situation

t about to decide another person's quality of life based on my personal criteria. If someone is willing to care for a person in that condition what is the harm in letting them?JimAt 11:05 PM 3/23/2005, Stacy Harim wrote: You respond to people and you KNOW you are

Re: [QUAD-L] Stem Cell Vote

This isn't the paper.  It's only summarizing articles and writing a little something at the end.  Pretty easy.  I need a policy.  Like someone is doing it on Mrs. Bush with the gangs program.  Forgot the name.  Im still in search of one.  Thinking about maybe olmstead or something like that

Re: [QUAD-L] Stem Cell Vote

Wonderful news.  Do you still have the link for that article.  I'm to write summaries of newspaper articles on controversial subjects for my social work policy class and I'm going to do stem cells for the 2nd half.  Thanks in advance.   Stacy - Original Message - From: QuadPira

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