Re: [QUAD-L] Saturday Quad story
Speech Boards, have always been popular in rehab wards with non-verbal clients. I don't know who invented the board or when it was first created. The boards I saw were printed on corrugated plastic and contained letters A-Z and Numbers 1-10, 20..30 and so on. Popular phrases were printed on the side lines. These boards were used by Speech Therapist for clients using head pointers and lazers. I'm guessing that Bobbie was ahead of her time with her speech board and was successful with the results in helping a person to communicate with others. ATTA GIRL Bobbie! Best Wishes In a message dated 8/2/2014 7:35:32 P.M. Central Daylight Time, bobbiehumphre...@gmail.com writes: I was doing peer counseling at Kessler Institute in 1986 for over 10 years after my accident. It was not official because the head doctor did not believe I was qualified to be a peer counselor, because I did not have a college degree. Doctor Sullivan knew what I was doing but just looked the other way. One evening, at home, I got a phone call from Dr. Sullivan. He asked if I would come in and talk to a young girl age 20, her name was Karen. I walked in to room 107 to find a beautiful young brunette sitting in a wheelchair slightly recline. I introduced myself and quickly realize she was unable to speak or move any part of her body at all. She has had a severe brain stem stroke in her sleep. I would come visit Karen 3 days a week and would sit and talk to her, I was about 28 at the time. I could tell, from her eyes, if she was interested in a story I was telling or not. When I told her about me and my sister traveling across the United States camping the whole way, she started to cry. I asked her if she has camped or traveled, and through her eyes she said that she had. When away from Karen I would think about her constantly. It was a matter of time of when she would have another severe stroke and die. Everybody knew about it including Karen. I made a chart on a 3'X5' oak tag paper that consisted of the alphabet in five rows, with vowels on a separate row. When I showed it to Karen, I instructed her to blink for a row that she wanted to spell out a word and then to blink how many letters in to the row for a specific letter she wanted to be written down. Very first thing she wanted to have written out was to tell her parents that she loved them. With the doctors and her family in the room there was not a dry eye to be found, including me. I was astounded that this type of system had not existed at Kessler at all, and can tell you guys, that I was proud of myself for allowing Karen to communicate until she did die about six weeks later. Bobbie
[QUAD-L] 17 years.
Today makes me 17 years as a quad--car wreck c-6 st. louis, mo. areathey years just keep going by, one day at a time. ;-) Dan H*
Re: [QUAD-L] 17 years.
Congrats Dan H ! Consider all those you have saved and affected. Best Wishes In a message dated 8/3/2014 3:55:56 P.M. Central Daylight Time, ddh...@sbcglobal.net writes: Today makes me 17 years as a quad--car wreck c-6 st. louis, mo. areathey years just keep going by, one day at a time. ;-) Dan H*
Re: [QUAD-L] 17 years.
thanks wheel---I hope i have Affected and not Infected lol. On Sunday, August 3, 2014 3:59 PM, wheelch...@aol.com wheelch...@aol.com wrote: Congrats Dan H ! Consider all those you have saved and affected. Best Wishes In a message dated 8/3/2014 3:55:56 P.M. Central Daylight Time, ddh...@sbcglobal.net writes: Today makes me 17 years as a quad--car wreck c-6 st. louis, mo. areathey years just keep going by, one day at a time. ;-) Dan H*
RE: [QUAD-L] 17 years.
Congratulations, you're still here and kicking. Here's to many more. From: Danny Hearn [mailto:ddh...@sbcglobal.net] Sent: Sunday, August 03, 2014 1:56 PM To: quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: [QUAD-L] 17 years. Today makes me 17 years as a quad--car wreck c-6 st. louis, mo. areathey years just keep going by, one day at a time. ;-) Dan H*
Re: [QUAD-L] Hey Ron
I used to take ephedrine to raise blood pressure. Work more effectively than the medication I now take. That's what I would be apprehensive about. I'm trying to lose my belly and the only thing that ever seems to work is low-carb diet. I have the same issue with my belly pressing down my bladder and causing issues. I use an abdominal binder so what even makes it worse. I been doing very moderate dieting over the last week or so and haven't really lost too much, but I'm going to be a little more aggressive in the coming weeks. If I lose about 5 pounds I will feel considerably better. On Saturday, August 2, 2014, RONALD L PRACHT r.pra...@sbcglobal.net wrote: I never took it, but I can imagine at times it could raise blood pressure. if you just take 1 pill I don't see a problem arising. I never went dysreflexic over it it does make me urinate more though. my moms taking it to just for weight loss On Saturday, August 2, 2014 7:04 PM, Danny Espinoza da...@immortaldesigns.co wrote: Whats the ripped fuel do to your blood pressure? I'm only curious because I've been trying not to take anything that raises mine for fear that I'll have an AD episode and that things that raise my BP will get me closer to something horrible happening. -Danny Original Message Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Hey Ron From: RONALD L PRACHT r.pra...@sbcglobal.net javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','r.pra...@sbcglobal.net'); Date: Sat, August 02, 2014 12:58 pm To: quad-list@eskimo.com javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','quad-list@eskimo.com'); Well, when I first was injured and came home I was weak as a kitten and needed something to give me the energy to build myself up. Each day I would strap my belly bag on with my Walkman and plenty of water and hit the streets to wheel as far as I could. At first I couldn't make it a quarter mile and if I fell over I couldn't get back up. I went to GNC and started buying ripped fuel. I would take 2 capsules and hit the streets and within a few months I was doing 3+ miles a day with energy to spare. Not only did I increase my stamina, but I was able to maneuver my chair better and get myself up and down. This allowed me to be able to start swimming at the YMCA, which led me to be able to drive a fullsize Ford Van with standard paraplegic hand controls. I kept taking it b4 I entered the pool or any workout. I was able to bench 150 on an Olympic weight bench with quad hands and use the sci-fit bike for an hour after swimming an hour in the pool. What really messed me up is after all my working out, lifting, wheeling and biking I developed a spinal syrinx then my appendix burst, then got a hernia. I believe that all those issues can be linked to my vigorous workouts. At the same time though when I went down in the hospital, I was able to come back because of the good shape I was in. I still take one ripped fuel capsule w/ephedra b4 a I handcycle or wheel. You can take it without working out, but it makes you a little jumpy sometimes. you have to buy it from a special website called neutri I believe, but I will get you the actual website. some people are scared of ephedra, but it is like anything else..if you take six capsules at once you will have a problem. They have another pill called a yellow devil which is more ephedra, but I wouldn't suggest that. ron On Saturday, August 2, 2014 11:58 AM, Larry Willis lwillis82...@gmail.com javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','lwillis82...@gmail.com'); wrote: Hey Ron, tell me about the ephedra for weight loss. I have developed a belly that just makes me miserable. It hurts, is in the way, and presses on my bladder causing pain and accidents. The gut has got to go. Sent from my iPad
Re: [QUAD-L] 17 years.
thanks All, like Ron said- keep rolling till the wheels come off! On Sunday, August 3, 2014 8:10 PM, Joan Anglin poaj...@sbcglobal.net wrote: Congratulations, you’re still here and kicking. Here’s to many more. From:Danny Hearn [mailto:ddh...@sbcglobal.net] Sent: Sunday, August 03, 2014 1:56 PM To: quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: [QUAD-L] 17 years. Today makes me 17 years as a quad--car wreck c-6 st. louis, mo. areathey years just keep going by, one day at a time. ;-) Dan H*
Re: [QUAD-L] Hey Ron
Several years ago I cut out all carbs, including pasta and bread except for holidays and just ate protein, beef chicken, pork, fish and vegetables. after about 8 or 9 months I had droped about 20lbs. On Sunday, August 3, 2014 6:11 PM, Quadius quad...@gmail.com wrote: I used to take ephedrine to raise blood pressure. Work more effectively than the medication I now take. That's what I would be apprehensive about. I'm trying to lose my belly and the only thing that ever seems to work is low-carb diet. I have the same issue with my belly pressing down my bladder and causing issues. I use an abdominal binder so what even makes it worse. I been doing very moderate dieting over the last week or so and haven't really lost too much, but I'm going to be a little more aggressive in the coming weeks. If I lose about 5 pounds I will feel considerably better. On Saturday, August 2, 2014, RONALD L PRACHT r.pra...@sbcglobal.net wrote: I never took it, but I can imagine at times it could raise blood pressure. if you just take 1 pill I don't see a problem arising. I never went dysreflexic over it it does make me urinate more though. my moms taking it to just for weight loss On Saturday, August 2, 2014 7:04 PM, Danny Espinoza da...@immortaldesigns.co wrote: Whats the ripped fuel do to your blood pressure? I'm only curious because I've been trying not to take anything that raises mine for fear that I'll have an AD episode and that things that raise my BP will get me closer to something horrible happening. -Danny Original Message Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Hey Ron From: RONALD L PRACHT r.pra...@sbcglobal.net Date: Sat, August 02, 2014 12:58 pm To: quad-list@eskimo.com Well, when I first was injured and came home I was weak as a kitten and needed something to give me the energy to build myself up. Each day I would strap my belly bag on with my Walkman and plenty of water and hit the streets to wheel as far as I could. At first I couldn't make it a quarter mile and if I fell over I couldn't get back up. I went to GNC and started buying ripped fuel. I would take 2 capsules and hit the streets and within a few months I was doing 3+ miles a day with energy to spare. Not only did I increase my stamina, but I was able to maneuver my chair better and get myself up and down. This allowed me to be able to start swimming at the YMCA, which led me to be able to drive a fullsize Ford Van with standard paraplegic hand controls. I kept taking it b4 I entered the pool or any workout. I was able to bench 150 on an Olympic weight bench with quad hands and use the sci-fit bike for an hour after swimming an hour in the pool. What really messed me up is after all my working out, lifting, wheeling and biking I developed a spinal syrinx then my appendix burst, then got a hernia. I believe that all those issues can be linked to my vigorous workouts. At the same time though when I went down in the hospital, I was able to come back because of the good shape I was in. I still take one ripped fuel capsule w/ephedra b4 a I handcycle or wheel. You can take it without working out, but it makes you a little jumpy sometimes. you have to buy it from a special website called neutri I believe, but I will get you the actual website. some people are scared of ephedra, but it is like anything else..if you take six capsules at once you will have a problem. They have another pill called a yellow devil which is more ephedra, but I wouldn't suggest that. ron On Saturday, August 2, 2014 11:58 AM, Larry Willis lwillis82...@gmail.com wrote: Hey Ron, tell me about the ephedra for weight loss. I have developed a belly that just makes me miserable. It hurts, is in the way, and presses on my bladder causing pain and accidents. The gut has got to go. Sent from my iPad
Re: [QUAD-L] 17 years.
Congratulations Danny On 17 years. I hope you had a wonderful day doing something you enjoy doing to commemorate your survival. Dana Sent from my iPhone On Aug 3, 2014, at 8:10 PM, Joan Anglin poaj...@sbcglobal.net wrote: Congratulations, you’re still here and kicking. Here’s to many more. From: Danny Hearn [mailto:ddh...@sbcglobal.net] Sent: Sunday, August 03, 2014 1:56 PM To: quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: [QUAD-L] 17 years. Today makes me 17 years as a quad--car wreck c-6 st. louis, mo. areathey years just keep going by, one day at a time. ;-) Dan H*
Re: [QUAD-L] Hey Ron
That was another benefit of the ephedra, I stopped the low blood pressure business. I would like to cut out carbs, but Im limited to what the cook decides to dish out for the main meal of the day. I handcycled 40 miles this month to try and counter a bad diet, lol. On Sunday, August 3, 2014 10:36 PM, Don Smith scamper2...@att.net wrote: Several years ago I cut out all carbs, including pasta and bread except for holidays and just ate protein, beef chicken, pork, fish and vegetables. after about 8 or 9 months I had droped about 20lbs. On Sunday, August 3, 2014 6:11 PM, Quadius quad...@gmail.com wrote: I used to take ephedrine to raise blood pressure. Work more effectively than the medication I now take. That's what I would be apprehensive about. I'm trying to lose my belly and the only thing that ever seems to work is low-carb diet. I have the same issue with my belly pressing down my bladder and causing issues. I use an abdominal binder so what even makes it worse. I been doing very moderate dieting over the last week or so and haven't really lost too much, but I'm going to be a little more aggressive in the coming weeks. If I lose about 5 pounds I will feel considerably better. On Saturday, August 2, 2014, RONALD L PRACHT r.pra...@sbcglobal.net wrote: I never took it, but I can imagine at times it could raise blood pressure. if you just take 1 pill I don't see a problem arising. I never went dysreflexic over it it does make me urinate more though. my moms taking it to just for weight loss On Saturday, August 2, 2014 7:04 PM, Danny Espinoza da...@immortaldesigns.co wrote: Whats the ripped fuel do to your blood pressure? I'm only curious because I've been trying not to take anything that raises mine for fear that I'll have an AD episode and that things that raise my BP will get me closer to something horrible happening. -Danny Original Message Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Hey Ron From: RONALD L PRACHT r.pra...@sbcglobal.net Date: Sat, August 02, 2014 12:58 pm To: quad-list@eskimo.com Well, when I first was injured and came home I was weak as a kitten and needed something to give me the energy to build myself up. Each day I would strap my belly bag on with my Walkman and plenty of water and hit the streets to wheel as far as I could. At first I couldn't make it a quarter mile and if I fell over I couldn't get back up. I went to GNC and started buying ripped fuel. I would take 2 capsules and hit the streets and within a few months I was doing 3+ miles a day with energy to spare. Not only did I increase my stamina, but I was able to maneuver my chair better and get myself up and down. This allowed me to be able to start swimming at the YMCA, which led me to be able to drive a fullsize Ford Van with standard paraplegic hand controls. I kept taking it b4 I entered the pool or any workout. I was able to bench 150 on an Olympic weight bench with quad hands and use the sci-fit bike for an hour after swimming an hour in the pool. What really messed me up is after all my working out, lifting, wheeling and biking I developed a spinal syrinx then my appendix burst, then got a hernia. I believe that all those issues can be linked to my vigorous workouts. At the same time though when I went down in the hospital, I was able to come back because of the good shape I was in. I still take one ripped fuel capsule w/ephedra b4 a I handcycle or wheel. You can take it without working out, but it makes you a little jumpy sometimes. you have to buy it from a special website called neutri I believe, but I will get you the actual website. some people are scared of ephedra, but it is like anything else..if you take six capsules at once you will have a problem. They have another pill called a yellow devil which is more ephedra, but I wouldn't suggest that. ron On Saturday, August 2, 2014 11:58 AM, Larry Willis lwillis82...@gmail.com wrote: Hey Ron, tell me about the ephedra for weight loss. I have developed a belly that just makes me miserable. It hurts, is in the way, and presses on my bladder causing pain and accidents. The gut has got to go. Sent from my iPad
