Has anyone ever used an alternating pressure pad seat cushion on their chair? I’ve seen them advertised, but I wonder if they’re practical or affordable.
On Tue, Apr 16, 2019 at 5:49 PM Aaron Mann <[email protected]> wrote: > Currently dealing with the whole wound issue as well. Chocolate Equate w/ > breakfast is my favorite and Protien2o a couple times a day is my routine. > Much like poajoan (not sure of your name) I use a wedge under my knees at > night to get pressure off of my lower buttocks and thighs. I'm also > getting my new chair pressure mapped, so I can figure out the optimal > upright and "lay back offload" positions. I know in my last chair I could > tilt back 25-30 degrees and I'd have near zero pressure on my entire rear > and thighs. (great napping position) > > My main issue is that I work a full-time job, play with the kiddo, and > want to play my MMO online for a couple hours each day. Every Dr says "get > off your butt every 15-30 minutes for 15-30 minutes", who can live any > quality of life that way. Between the hundreds of thousand of us who cannot > lift ourselves off our butts, we should be able to devise a seating > solution or device we can afford to allow for a quality of life we deserve > as well. > > > Aaron Mann > > > On Thu, Mar 28, 2019 at 6:24 PM Eric Olson <[email protected]> wrote: > >> If your going to do the protein thing, I suggest buying a hand-held stick >> blender and buying whey protein in bulk. You can get it in 2-5 pound >> containers. My problem is to much of an appetite. >> >> >> <https://www.avast.com/sig-email?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campaign=sig-email&utm_content=webmail&utm_term=icon> >> Virus-free. >> www.avast.com >> <https://www.avast.com/sig-email?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campaign=sig-email&utm_content=webmail&utm_term=link> >> <#m_-7218583099171156198_m_-706134421665987736_DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2> >> >> On Thu, Mar 28, 2019 at 6:08 PM Eric Olson <[email protected]> wrote: >> >>> I always advise anyone with a sore to first and foremost, stay off of >>> it. I know staying in bed sucks but you have to for the area to heal. >>> Where are the sores on your hips? If there not from sitting, maybe the >>> pressure is from whatever your sleeping on. I think you should see a wound >>> care doctor. I have heard good things about a wound vac. Whenever I'm on >>> my back, I have my caregivers pull my knees up towards my head and out to >>> the side. Fold a pillow in half under each knee for support. It makes me >>> look like I'm pretending to be a frog. It takes pressure off the bottom of >>> your butt. I use a roho cushion and sleep on a memory foam mattress. So >>> far, I've been alright with this combo as far as sores goes. Now if I >>> could just get the rest of my shit straight. LOL >>> >>> >>> <https://www.avast.com/sig-email?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campaign=sig-email&utm_content=webmail&utm_term=icon> >>> Virus-free. >>> www.avast.com >>> <https://www.avast.com/sig-email?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campaign=sig-email&utm_content=webmail&utm_term=link> >>> <#m_-7218583099171156198_m_-706134421665987736_m_-1417834397646014598_DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2> >>> >>> On Thu, Mar 28, 2019 at 3:36 PM Greg <[email protected]> wrote: >>> >>>> I eat Protein Bars 20g. >>>> My helper also makes Peanut Butter Cookies, using Peanut Butter / >>>> Chocolate Protein Powder instead of Flower. Tastes great. >>>> Also drink lots of water. >>>> And see a Wound Doctor if you are not. It must be cleaned and debrided >>>> often. >>>> >>>> Greg >>>> >>>> On 3/28/2019 1:25 PM, Danny Hearn wrote: >>>> >>>> Judy......if you don't eat a lot try Protein Shakes. There are many >>>> types and flavors such as Boost- these are excellent for this. Dan H.*** >>>> >>>> On Thursday, March 28, 2019, 3:19:28 PM CDT, Judy Meredith >>>> <[email protected]> <[email protected]> wrote: >>>> >>>> >>>> Hi all, >>>> It has been awhile since I have been on this list due to my e-mails >>>> bouncing or something. However I finally got a new address and I hope some >>>> of you remember me. >>>> I have a question for all of you. I have 3 pressure sores, one on >>>> each hip that are not bad but one on my butt that has tunneled about 6 >>>> centimeters but is almost closed. Any suggestions? I have been told that I >>>> need protein and to gain weight but I am not able to eat a lot because I >>>> feel nauseous and depressed. Please any advice would be appreciated. >>>> >>>> Meredith >>>> >>>> >>>>
