Hi Eddie- I'm sorry to hear that you have a pressure sore. That sucks. My name is Angie, I'm 25, was injured when I was 13 at the levels of C1 and C2. I was crossing the street on my bike and was hit by a negligent driver, who wasn't watching the road. I'm ventilator dependent, also.
I had my first pressure sores, (that became one after débridement), in 2002. Spent 125 consecutive days in bed so it would heal. Had some side effects afterwards, i.e. a stag horn kidney stone that developed while I was in bed for the four months, not from diet, from not being vertical, like in my chair. Took four surgeries to get rid of it. If I can be in any help in the healing of yours, I would like to be. What you do sounds very interesting. Especially living on your own and driving. Welcome to the group- Angie Novak [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello group I have introduced move myself before, but I've kept quiet reading all the posts. It is very interesting to see how everybody in this group has accomplished to adapt to the new life styles. It's been fourteen years since my car accident, I was a victim of a drunk driver at the age of 19. My injury is C6 level. I was a very active person I played sports All my middle school and highschool. I am now 34 years old. I graduated from college and now live independently. My field is film industry. I have a crew of employees that go out to and do the filming for me. I use Macintosh computers to edit and produce the final cut. I love what I do. Just recently for the first time I developed a pressure sore, it is definitely not a fun experience. I have been proud of myself for not having one for fourteen years, but there is always a first time for everything. I have already taken the necessary steps for the healing process. I like this group very much, it is informative, constructive, inspiring, comforting and above all friendly. I want to address a few posts that I have been reading for a few weeks now. Number one; I used a ROHO cushioned seating system (air cells) it works wonders, but five months ago I've changed seat cushions (bad choice) I wanted to see if there was Room for improvements, I believe that I should have followed the old saying "if it ain't broke don't try to fix it" I went to another seating cushion that had parts that were made out of hard foam. that was a really bad choice. so now I am paying for it. Number two; I drive a minivan for five years now, have not had any accidents, I am very very careful now more than before. I have driven six hours and that is the maximum I will drive per day at a time that way I would not get tired and risk it. I do like the IDea of a new type of vehicle although they are very expensive specially the convertible that I want PT cruiser. hopefully business will pick up and might just be able to get it. I would like to someday personally meet all of you. it is great to have many friends, I will continue this posts later on today. For now this is all I will write, I have a few things that take care of and I will be back, you guys rock! Sincerely, Eddie --------------------------------- It's here! Your new message! Get new email alerts with the free Yahoo! Toolbar.
