Hi Nan, So sorry to know that you have been having all these problems. I have had similar issues so I know how it feelsI have also gone to the wound so many times. I may write so close to the bone I had osteomyelitis, requiring surgery last year that has never completely healed. I have to wear a hard splint all the time and have lost range of motion. we older quads can have many complications. It is wonderful for us to be able to share our stories and learn from each other. I am so grateful for everyone on the list, Especially you Nan. Thank you so much for reposting as I did not see this email. Love from a fellow member of our list. I am happy to be alive even with all the problems we have. Dana (C4-5 quad 6/27/74 Prairie Village Kansas) I am so glad that you have made it to 47 years post quadriplegic. Nan, this is a great accomplishment Sent from my iPhone
> On Jun 12, 2015, at 7:16 PM, Nan <[email protected]> wrote: > > I posted this on 6/7, but never saw it post to my email. Just wondering if > folks saw it... > >> On Jun 7, 2015, at 9:02 PM, Nan <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> Well, another year down. The last 6 months have been fraught with medical >> problems ... 3+ weeks in ICU in December. Spiraled downhill after putting my >> dog down. Didn't eat or drink - ended up septic ... vent, pic line, feeding >> tube, pull the plug discussions - the whole 9 yards. Don't remember much >> which I am very thankful for. Another week in the hospital in March - my >> potassium skyrocketed and they called me at 10PM to tell me to go to ED. >> Got that under control. Nurse smashed my knee while in during March, nice >> sore there now. My legs got so thin from being in bed, so now I have 3 sore >> on my left leg, one is down to the bone. The Wound Care Clinic is beginning >> to feel like home! Feeling much better now. Hopefully things will start to >> look up now. >> >> Getting to be an old quad sucks ... but, I still think it's better than the >> alternative! >> >> Hope everyone is well. >> >> Nan > >
