RE: [QUAD-L] Belly Binder

2015-08-06 Thread John S.
true it is about it holding organs in a better position. I do like to readjust mine a couple times a day if I can get the chance. Most days,  I can't. Best wishes, John s. Original message From: glenn henry Date: 08/06/2015 1:17 PM (GMT-05:00) To: quad-list@eskimo.com S

[QUAD-L] Belly Binder

2015-08-06 Thread glenn henry
Good afternoon, I am a male, 49 years post sci. I never wore a belly binder, but have the gut. Any pro/con on starting now? Respiratory issues are not a problem. GA I hope this posts. I tried my AOL account and it did not post.

[QUAD-L] Belly Binder

2015-08-05 Thread Gah17582
Good afternoon, I am a male, 49 years post sci. I never wore a belly binder, but have the gut. Any pro/con on starting now? Respiratory issues are not a problem. GA

Re: [QUAD-L] Belly binder

2015-07-15 Thread Fragile
Does it trigger dysreflexia? The slightest movement of the tube triggers it in my case. On 7/15/15, greg wrote: > Yes and it does not bother mine at all. It just slightly covers it but not > tight enough to block it off. > Greg > >> any chance that you, or anybody else here uses one of these and

Re: [QUAD-L] Belly binder

2015-07-14 Thread Quadius
I've been using abdominal binders for 20 years now. They aren't that difficult to put on it you know how to do it or have the help. Because if you're doing it by yourself it is difficult. As for me, it keeps my posture straight which helps me prevent the shoulder injuries whenever I'm not in prope

Re: [QUAD-L] Belly binder

2015-07-14 Thread Fragile
any chance that you, or anybody else here uses one of these and also has a suprapubic catheter? Does the catheter get in the way? On 7/14/15, greg wrote: > > I use a binder on and off. When my breathing is not well, or when my stomach > is not feeling well, or just going out somewhere nice. > The

Re: [QUAD-L] Belly binder

2015-07-14 Thread greg
I use a binder on and off. When my breathing is not well, or when my stomach is not feeling well, or just going out somewhere nice. There are lots of types of binders, some have up to 6 straps to tighten and close. I use a real simple one. Very easy to use and no straps. It just folds over tigh

Re: [QUAD-L] Belly binder

2015-07-14 Thread Larry Willis
A binder is supposed to help with breathing, posture, digestion, and elimination because it lines your innards up more like they are supposed to be. And of course, makes you look a tad more presentable. It's a lot of trouble to put on and off, though. I already go through hell trying to get dres

Fwd: [QUAD-L] Belly binder

2015-07-14 Thread Larry Willis
> From: glenn henry > Date: July 14, 2015 at 2:25:22 PM EDT > To: quad-list@eskimo.com > Subject: [QUAD-L] Belly binder > > Good afternoon, > > Over the past several weeks I noticed quite a few post concerning a belly > binder. Other than looks, those a belly binder

[QUAD-L] Belly binder

2015-07-14 Thread glenn henry
Good afternoon, Over the past several weeks I noticed quite a few post concerning a belly binder. Other than looks, those a belly binder poll physically? I am a C5/6 of 48 years and I have the quad gut. I watch what I eat, but cannot get rid of any of it. Thanks, GA