RE: [QUAD-L] Permobile, I think they suck.
Title: Message I'm on my 2nd Permobil...my 3rd will be a Permobil as well ;-) Eric W Rudd [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message-From: Jeremy Dickinson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, December 11, 2004 8:47 PMTo: quadlistSubject: [QUAD-L] Permobile, I think they suck. Hey all, There is a lot of talk about Permobile chairs. Well, I have a Permobile Chairman 2k. I've had trouble w/ the computer board twice, battery and charger problems multiple times, and rear wheel trouble. Had it less than 2 yrs. Would you get a Permobile? Jeremy ella for Spam Control has removed 7875 Spam messages and set aside 59 Newsletters for meYou can use it too - and it's FREE!www.ellaforspam.com ---Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free.Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).Version: 6.0.802 / Virus Database: 545 - Release Date: 11/26/2004
Re: [QUAD-L] Good news!
You are correct life is changing as well as some perceptions. Thank you for sharing the article.Billy[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Life IS changing when the Rhodes selection committee can look at a person with paraplegia still see "physical vigor". P.S. I'm back. It's been awhile. I got kicked off the list when my husband was in the hospital for a couple weeks my mailbox exploded... 8-) CloudSing32 U.S. Students Chosen As Rhodes ScholarsBy TARA BURGHART.c The Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) - Ian Desai was so curious about maps he found in a book that he retraced the ancient voyage of Jason and the Argonauts, one of the most enduring Greek fables. Now, not surprisingly, he'll immerse himself in modern Greek and Oriental studies at Oxford University after being named among America's 32 Rhodes Scholars.The scholars, chosen from 904 applicants from 341 colleges and universities, will enter Oxford next fall. The scholarships fund t! wo or three years of study in England.The American students will join scholars selected from 18 other nations. About 95 scholars are selected each year.``I'd really like to look back on the past through a modern lens,'' said Desai, a University of Chicago graduate. ``What I'm trying to understand is how the past comes to influence current political and social realities.''For six weeks during a study abroad program in Greece, Desai walked, took buses, rode a motorcycle and sailed with a group of Turkish fishermen to better understand Jason and the Argonauts.``I was looking to retrace this journey and get a kind of current perspective on this ancient myth,'' he said.The Rhodes Scholarships were created in 1902 by the will of British philanthropist and diamond magnate Cecil Rhodes. Winners are selected on the basis of high academic achievement, personal integrity, leadership potential and physical vigor,! among other attributes.Past scholars include former President Bill Clinton, U.S. Supreme Court justices Byron White and David Souter, singer/songwriter Kris Kristofferson, former presidential candidates Bill Bradley and Wesley Clark, and James William Fulbright, creator of the Fulbright Scholarships.This year, Harvard University had the most selectees with five, followed by the U.S. Naval Academy with three - the most for that school in one year since 1929, said spokesman Cmdr. Rod Gibbons.Another winner, Jennifer Howitt, who lost the use of her legs in a hiking accident when she was 9, plans to study development and to continue work to improve conditions for the disabled in developing countries.``I'm still having trouble putting into words how it feels,'' said Howitt of Georgetown University, a member of the U.S. wheelchair basketball team that won a gold medal at the Athens Paralympic Games. ``In a lot of ways,! it felt kind of like winning the gold in Athens. It kind of put this smile on my face that I couldn't take off.''Others selected include Jeremy Farris, a senior at Georgia Tech who discovered a pathogen to help control kudzu and plans to study political theory at Oxford, and Andrew Kim, a University of Chicago graduate who plans to study international relations, particularly conflict resolution and refugee issues related to Africa.Justin Mutter, one of two Rhodes honorees from the University of Virginia, has been working in public health in Haiti and plans to study how global religious communities confront problems like poverty and disease.``Everyone experiences shock, not really having known what to expect, and all of a sudden hearing your name called out,'' Mutter said. ``After that, it's this sense of gratitude, not only for being offered a scholarship but for the community, the experience of the whole process.''On the Net:http://www.rhodesscholar.org11/22/04 13:08 ESTCopyright 2004 The Associated Press. The information contained in the AP news report may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or otherwise distributed without the prior written authority of The Associated Press. All active hyperlinks have been inserted by AOL. Do you Yahoo!? Jazz up your holiday email with celebrity designs. Learn more.
Re: [QUAD-L] Chat
How did you do on your finals? I just finished mine and what a relief it is to be done for a little while. BillyStacy Harim [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I enjoyed it. Since finals are over, I should get in there. It was nice meeting you Mack. Glad you could get in there.! - Original Message - From: QuadPirate To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, December 11, 2004 5:56 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Chat Had a great time Dave I'll see you there! Mark ---Original Message--- From: David K. Kelmer Date: Saturday, December 11, 2004 4:43:37 PM To: QuadPirate; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Chat Hi Mark, And a very fine chat it was, too. I hope tosee you therenext week. :) With Love, CtrlAltDel aka DaveC4/5 Complete - 28 Years PostTexas, USA QuadPirate [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: A few of us are in chat at http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/DisabledOfAmerica/ if anyone wants to join in please come by. Mark Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail - Find what you need with new enhanced search. Learn more.
[QUAD-L] Re: Suprapubic Catheters
Hello everyone, I hope you are all having a great Sunday. I need some Information from new people that have suprapubic catheters. 1. Can you still take regular baths, or do you have to shower? 2. Do you use larger catheters than you use to use when they were indwelling? Thanks, Gale :-) No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.289 / Virus Database: 265.4.8 - Release Date: 12/8/2004
Re: [QUAD-L] Permobile, I think they suck.
Have had my Permobile since Jan '99. I won't be getting another. Lori ---Original Message--- From: Jeremy Dickinson Date: 12/11/04 19:48:03 To: quadlist Subject: [QUAD-L] Permobile, I think they suck. Hey all, There is a lot of talk about Permobile chairs. Well, I have a Permobile Chairman 2k. I've had trouble w/ the computer board twice, battery and charger problems multiple times, and rear wheel trouble. Had it less than 2 yrs. Would you get a Permobile? Jeremy
Re: [QUAD-L] Chat
Actually they are this week. I'll let you know Thurs. Hopefully I'll have some hair left b/c I am ready to pull it out. Stacy - Original Message - From: B. Kimberlin To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, December 12, 2004 1:32 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Chat How did you do on your finals? I just finished mine and what a relief it is to be done for a little while. BillyStacy Harim [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I enjoyed it. Since finals are over, I should get in there. It was nice meeting you Mack. Glad you could get in there.! - Original Message - From: QuadPirate To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, December 11, 2004 5:56 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Chat Had a great time Dave I'll see you there! Mark ---Original Message--- From: David K. Kelmer Date: Saturday, December 11, 2004 4:43:37 PM To: QuadPirate; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Chat Hi Mark, And a very fine chat it was, too. I hope tosee you therenext week. :) With Love, CtrlAltDel aka DaveC4/5 Complete - 28 Years PostTexas, USA QuadPirate [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: A few of us are in chat at http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/DisabledOfAmerica/ if anyone wants to join in please come by. Mark Do you Yahoo!?Yahoo! Mail - Find what you need with new enhanced search. Learn more.
Re: [QUAD-L] Re: Suprapubic Catheters
Hi Gale, I think they said when I got mine 10 years ago that no baths for a week and no showers for 2 or 3 days butI might be wrong. Your doctor might have other ideas so it would be best to check with them to be safe. My catheter is a 24 FR., I don't think they use that big for indwelling. From what others have posted on the list I think they use a lot of different sizes depending on what the doctor decides is best for you. Todd Hello everyone, I hope you are all having a great Sunday. I need some Information from new people that have suprapubic catheters. 1. Can you still take regular baths, or do you have to shower? 2. Do you use larger catheters than you use to use when they were indwelling? Thanks, Gale :-)
[QUAD-L] BODY CHANGING 6 YRS POST
HELLO ALL OKAY - A QUESTION FOR THE ONES HERE INJURED FOR AWHILE. DID YOUR BODY GO HAYWIRE QUITE SOME TIME (YEARS) AFTER YOUR INJURY? I WAS ROLLING RIGHT ALONG AND THEN IN JUNE AT 6 YEARS POST - WHAM! PROBLEMS WITH MY LEGS (NOW UNDER CONTROL FOR THE MOST PART), CATHETER STOPPING UP FOR THE PAST 5 MONTHS, 1ST BOWEL ACCIDENT THURSDAY NIGHT IN 5 YEARS, GAINED A NOTICEABLE AMOUNT OF WEIGHT IN 3 MONTHS WITH NO CHANGE IN EATING HABITS. PLEASE ENLIGHTEN ME. NICKI C5/6
[QUAD-L] BODY CHANGING 6 YRS POST
Some questions were not meant to be answered. Reason? I could give you the right answer... and you might accept it. Or I could offer you the wrong answer and if it appears to satisfy you could further add to your problems so. I'm playing it safe and saying that without your charts... its a crap shoot at best... for anyone. Including you. I'm sure that you've talked with your doctor who is familiar with your files and case history. What did they say or recommend? Since your personal history may differ from others, offering you insights could be counterproductive. I'm not going to tell you to stop eating or anything other that might be drastic. We just don't have enough info. W In a message dated 12/12/04 7:27:51 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I WAS ROLLING RIGHT ALONG AND THEN IN JUNE AT 6 YEARS POST - WHAM! PROBLEMS WITH MY LEGS (NOW UNDER CONTROL FOR THE MOST PART), CATHETER STOPPING UP FOR THE PAST 5 MONTHS, 1ST BOWEL ACCIDENT THURSDAY NIGHT IN 5 YEARS, GAINED A NOTICEABLE AMOUNT OF WEIGHT IN 3 MONTHS WITH NO CHANGE IN EATING HABITS.
Re: [QUAD-L] BODY CHANGING 6 YRS POST
I can concur with you. Excessive weight gain, extraordinary body spasms near mid section and legs, and symptoms of kinked catherer hose when sitting up in chair causing unwanted wetting. tahouston - Original Message - From: Nichole Rohling To: QUADLIST Sent: Sunday, December 12, 2004 7:26 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] BODY CHANGING 6 YRS POST HELLO ALL OKAY - A QUESTION FOR THE ONES HERE INJURED FOR AWHILE. DID YOUR BODY GO HAYWIRE QUITE SOME TIME (YEARS) AFTER YOUR INJURY? I WAS ROLLING RIGHT ALONG AND THEN IN JUNE AT 6 YEARS POST - WHAM! PROBLEMS WITH MY LEGS (NOW UNDER CONTROL FOR THE MOST PART), CATHETER STOPPING UP FOR THE PAST 5 MONTHS, 1ST BOWEL ACCIDENT THURSDAY NIGHT IN 5 YEARS, GAINED A NOTICEABLE AMOUNT OF WEIGHT IN 3 MONTHS WITH NO CHANGE IN EATING HABITS. PLEASE ENLIGHTEN ME. NICKI C5/6
[QUAD-L] Permobile-Race Cars Wheelchairs
Wheelchair and Race Cars have a lot in common in that they are only as good as your service support group. Some of the best race cars lose races because of mechanical problems that can't be fixed by the service crew. And some of the worst cars seem to sneak thru the cracks only because of the service crew. Same could be said about any brand or model of wheelchair. What kind of service support do you have. How as Permobile reacted to your service and repair problems. Is the chair bad because it is not being used properly or you don't have service tech's in your area to perform repairs. Let us all know, ok? W In a message dated 12/11/04 8:47:50 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hey all, There is a lot of talk about Permobile chairs. Well, I have a Permobile Chairman 2k. I've had trouble w/ the computer board twice, battery and charger problems multiple times, and rear wheel trouble. Had it less than 2 yrs. Would you get a Permobile? Jeremy
RE: [QUAD-L] Permobile, I think they suck.
Title: Message I'm on my 2nd Permobil...my 3rd will be a Permobil as well ;-) Eric W Rudd [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message-From: Jeremy Dickinson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, December 11, 2004 8:47 PMTo: quadlistSubject: [QUAD-L] Permobile, I think they suck. Hey all, There is a lot of talk about Permobile chairs. Well, I have a Permobile Chairman 2k. I've had trouble w/ the computer board twice, battery and charger problems multiple times, and rear wheel trouble. Had it less than 2 yrs. Would you get a Permobile? Jeremy ella for Spam Control has removed 7875 Spam messages and set aside 59 Newsletters for meYou can use it too - and it's FREE!www.ellaforspam.com ---Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free.Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).Version: 6.0.802 / Virus Database: 545 - Release Date: 11/26/2004
Re: [QUAD-L] BODY CHANGING 6 YRS POST
I'm nearly 30 years post, and I haven't experienced problems like you mention. However, over time, I have found that my spasms have become stronger. But that is due, I think, because I'm less active than I was when I was younger. And going 5 years with no bowel accident? Wow, I think you might be unique :S I don't think you should worry about just one accident. Now if it happens again then you could start asking questions Did you change any medications 5 months ago? Either stopping something, or adding something new? When was the last time you took any antibiotics? In my case, when I take antibiotics, I start having bladder problems which last for a couple of months. Once my bladder starts producing its own bacteria, then I'm alright again. Bodies do slow down with age. So your weight increase might be due to age? Sorry I can't help you more than that, maybe others will have more suggestions... Win At 07:26 PM 12/12/2004 -0600, Nichole Rohling wrote: HELLO ALL OKAY - A QUESTION FOR THE ONES HERE INJURED FOR AWHILE. DID YOUR BODY GO HAYWIRE QUITE SOME TIME (YEARS) AFTER YOUR INJURY? I WAS ROLLING RIGHT ALONG AND THEN IN JUNE AT 6 YEARS POST - WHAM! PROBLEMS WITH MY LEGS (NOW UNDER CONTROL FOR THE MOST PART), CATHETER STOPPING UP FOR THE PAST 5 MONTHS, 1ST BOWEL ACCIDENT THURSDAY NIGHT IN 5 YEARS, GAINED A NOTICEABLE AMOUNT OF WEIGHT IN 3 MONTHS WITH NO CHANGE IN EATING HABITS. PLEASE ENLIGHTEN ME. NICKI C5/6
Re: [QUAD-L] Re: Suprapubic Catheters
I bath and shower w/ 24 Fr but I believe that 10 years ago It was suggested to remove and cover up when in a swimming pool. Life may not be the party we hoped for, but while we are here we might as well dance! tahouston - Original Message - From: Gale See To: Quad List Sent: Sunday, December 12, 2004 2:15 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] Re: Suprapubic Catheters Hello everyone, I hope you are all having a great Sunday. I need some Information from new people that have suprapubic catheters. 1. Can you still take regular baths, or do you have to shower? 2. Do you use larger catheters than you use to use when they were indwelling? Thanks, Gale :-) angel framed left border.jpg
