Sorry to hear about your losses. I am 30 years post C4/5. My health has been
moderately okay until the last two years for which I was hospitalized a couple
times for UTIs and hypereflexia. Reoccurring pressure sores also have been a
bigger problem of recent. Of what kind of neglect did you lose your friends?
Dan in Illinois
"B. Kimberlin (Quadius)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I am approaching 12
years post injury in April, and I am planning on trying to live until I am at
least 80. However, my doctor seemed to think 60s is a more attainable goal.
Since I am now 42, that gives me around 18 years, however, I really think I'll
last much longer.
I have also lost several quadriplegic friends way too early and a few of them
have been due to neglect. It is just a shame that our system does not take
better care of each other. It amazes me that a society as rich as ours is
inordinately uncaring when it comes to making sure each citizen is given
affordable housing, care, food, etc.
Quadius
Steve Oldaker <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Passing away at 41 years old is far too young, with or without a SCI. I
hope Houston was not alone when he passed, and I hope he was not neglected
beforehand. I do not read every message posted on this list, but I always read
Houston's.
Our local long time quad patriarch and one of my biggest quad mentors passed
away at 45, and another local quad friend of mine passed away at 46. They too
were far too young to go so soon. I miss them very much.
May they all be at peace...
Steve - C4, 18 years
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