When I 1st left the nursing home I was scared a few nights. But now I’m in St. Louis, Mo. Living with my sister can’t wait until I get my own apt. 2 be by myself. I only have my sister & her husband & kids here in St. Louis. But have no fear of living alone in a city where I know no one. I know as long as I try everything will be all right. If I don’t try I can’t fail :) nothing beats a failure but a try :) I’ve had girlfriends since my injury. I know there'll be more eventually one that can love me and deal with me & all my baggage. I joke with women say I make the perfect man. Once I’m in bed, I’m there until some1 gets me up. So I can’t cheat :) and I’ll always be there waiting 4 her. U got internet there are 2 many sights such as this one 4 emotional support. And you can have internet romances all over the world :)
I pray nothing happens 2 your father but if in the future you do have 2 live alone I promise you everything will be fine.
On 5/3/06 8:42 PM, "Dillon Ewa" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Hello again,
I want to ask all of you about yours and my future. I realize all our injuries are different and the impact of our injuries on our lives can not be fairly compared but for the most part coping with our injuries is something we all must address.
How many of you fear living or being alone? I live with my father in a home he owns and feel lucky that I've been able to receive my personal care without too much difficulty. My father helps with other items such as some meals and other routine tasks. But since my injury, I have been unable to generate hardly any solid or long-lasting friendships. I know my health and recurrent bouts with pressure sores have kept me from being as active in the community as much as I would like, as well as finding employment. I have family in the area but I know in my heart I can count on them to be only available as a backstop or filling in for me in times of crisis. I have not become negative and am open to the possibility of seeking out friendships and relationships in my neighborhood and the community but I must admit that I am quite discouraged sometimes of what I will do when my father is no longer available to help me with my personal care in my home as well as for emotional support.
I would appreciate any comments all of you could provide
Dillon
Eric Olson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
I've never used them. I never thought it was a good idea because all the secretions that stick to the outside of the catheter even if they are somewhat sealed in something. You should subscribe to the vent-users list. Not many here on vents. To subscribe send e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word subscribe as the subject.
Eric
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Does anyone use inline suction catheters in your vent circuit? How often do you change it?
Sandy
ALS '95
