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As long as it works for you who cares.
Mark
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Date: 07/11/06
13:41:32
Subject: Re: [QUAD-L]
Comebacks_Re: Quality of Life and SCI ~~ Huh?
Children, in most cases, respond very favorably to my
presence. I always offer a smile and perhaps a
hi. I don't know if this is because they are eye level, naturally
curious, or both. Adults, on the other hand, often avoid my
presence if I am rolling by or near them at a public place.
But, here is a question to you folks that I just can't figure out
but, for some reason, need to understand.
Because I am a borderline quad/para with some c 8 function
with slight arm and hand impairment, I am eligible for an insurance
covered power chair. I have a manual chair and am very strong and
capable of using it, however I NEVER use it because I can do so much
more with power. Simple example: I can carry a hot pot from the
stove to the counter in 2 seconds, mop the floor, vacuum, etc.
I go to a gym and use an ergometer on high resistance
for about an hour for very good aerobic exercise. I also
combine this with weights. Therefore, I do not need a manual
chair for exercise.
However, most people who I see who can use a manual chair do
so. I also know that over time many chair users require rotator
cuff surgery due to repetitive motion. Most people who
are able to use a manual chair do, yet I do not
and would not consider it. Am I missing out on something by
not using a manual chair? If you had your choice, which would you
use?
Best,
Brien
On Jul 9, 2006, at 2:23 PM, Lori Michaelson wrote:
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I
have to agree with John to a great extent.
Just today I was telling my home health
nurse that the stupidest question I have been asked [and really
irked by] over the years is "How Do You Go
on?"
I
feel like saying "What is the alternative or what do
you suggest is the best
alternative?"
My
nurse asked me if it were adults that actually asked that question
and I said YEP!
In
my experience, children have asked the best questions and that is
probably because they have not had many years of adult live
experience that have dull their sensitivity toward
others.
Lori
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Date: 7/9/2006 11:58:44
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Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Quality
of Life and SCI ~~ Huh?
that is by far, the
dumbest question I've heard in ages. When asked a question that
stupid I often reply with an answer equally as stupid. In this
case, I wouldn't answer it. I'd run over their foot and while they
cried I'd ask, "Did it hurt?"
Before my injury I
could have dope slapped them.
john
In a message dated
7/8/2006 5:12:42 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED]
writes:
Hi
All,
On and off I participate in studies regarding my SCI. Often I'm
asked something like "...how would you rate your quality of life
since your SCI"? This question gets SO deep under my skin, I could
scream.
How do you all feel about your quality of life since your
injury?
Bobbie
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