[QUAD-L] Lyrica

[radnbadatpj]

Hi everyone just curious if anyone on the list has?tried Lyrica, my doctor 
just?prescribed this in place of the Gabapentin I was taking in the same dosage 
200mg three times a day seems a little better for my pain anyone else try this 
yet?

Thanks! Ray C-5 C-6 GSW?coming up on 7yrs post St Patricts?Day :-)?


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Re: [QUAD-L] Mattress

[radnbadatpj]

Hey John, what a blessing I was just pissed off that nobody seemed to give a 
crap and seeing that I had the extra one in the shed it was going your way:-) 
anyway you keep well and I will talk to you soon Ray c-5 c-6 going on 7yrs in 
march?


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From: John S. [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Wed, 19 Dec 2007 11:35 am
Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Mattress




I have been a royal pain in the ass to , that is to say, calling all over the 
state and a few hours after writing you about that mattress, I got a call from 
a local DME and to make a long story short, they just replaced my mattress. I 
sort of stalled you cause I wasn't sure it wasn't more of their BS. I still can 
barely believe it. I do appreciate your very fine offer and thank you very, 
very much. You're a very generous person and that is such a lost virtue. 

Again, you have my sincerest thanks,
john


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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: quad-list@eskimo.com
Sent: Saturday, December 15, 2007 2:43:02 PM
Subject: [QUAD-L] Mattress

Hi John, I have kci 9000 mattress thats in really good shape you can have it 
i'm not sure?what state you live in I live in AZ,?I replaced mine with same 
type different company (gaymar) so let me know and i'll check on shipping take 
care Ray c-5 c-6 GSW AZ
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Re: [QUAD-L] Mattress

[radnbadatpj]

Its my pleasure John, i'll check tomorrow when i'm in town and see what will be 
the best way to ship it and let you know ok:-) talk to you soon Ray.

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To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Mon, 17 Dec 2007 11:08 pm
Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Mattress




Im in Cincinnati, Ohio!, Thank you soo much! want me to send you a money order? 
I don't know what to say, but thank you very much!


seriously, thank you
John Smith
640 Jefferson Ave.?? 
Cincinnati, Ohio 45215


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To: quad-list@eskimo.com
Sent: Saturday, December 15, 2007 2:43:02 PM
Subject: [QUAD-L] Mattress

Hi John, I have kci 9000 mattress thats in really good shape you can have it 
i'm not sure?what state you live in I live in AZ,?I replaced mine with same 
type different company (gaymar) so let me know and i'll check on shipping take 
care Ray c-5 c-6 GSW AZ
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[QUAD-L] Address

[radnbadatpj]

Hey John, just let me now where you need it to go and?i'll get it there.
Ray:-) 
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[QUAD-L] Mattress

[radnbadatpj]

Hi John, I have kci 9000 mattress thats in really good shape you can have it 
i'm not sure?what state you live in I live in AZ,?I replaced mine with same 
type different company (gaymar) so let me know and i'll check on shipping take 
care Ray c-5 c-6 GSW AZ

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Re: [QUAD-L] Mattress

[radnbadatpj]

Hello Linda, yes it has a zipper cover that comes off but has foam that covers 
air cells.??

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Sent: Sat, 15 Dec 2007 2:50 pm
Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Mattress



Ray what type of mattress is your kci? Is it the pillow type cushions under a 
zipped cover?

Lindaf


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Hi John, I have kci 9000 mattress thats in really good shape you can have it 
i'm not sure?what state you live in I live in AZ,?I replaced mine with same 
type different company (gaymar) so let me know and i'll check on shipping take 
care Ray c-5 c-6 GSW AZ 
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[QUAD-L] Adapted polaris ranger

[radnbadatpj]

Hey guys  gals just put my adapted polaris ranger on ebay the item number is 
330132763310 if interested check it out thanks Ray c-5 c-6 incomplete 6yrs post 

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[QUAD-L] Adapted polarisranger

[radnbadatpj]

Hi everyone there was some talk about someone looking for something to get them 
around there ranch.
I have Polaris ranger with a cab inclosure,tilt bed, push button 4x4, has a uni 
lift  that u transfer on lifts you to the seat hight,then you transfer over ,it 
has hand controls push pull, and tri-pin steering this would be great for the 
quad or para with alot of property to cover, i'm a c-5 c-6and it works great 
for me anyway finances forces me to sell anyone interested email or call at 
928-632-8202 
Thanks Ray  



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[QUAD-L] Sleep aids??

[radnbadatpj]

Hello everyone i'm just curious how many of you use sleep aids to get a full 
nights sleep.
Any input be great thanks Ray c-5 c-6 AZ 6yrs post 17th this month 

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[QUAD-L] Pain on lower left side

[radnbadatpj]

 Hey everyone, i've been experiencing a pain on my lower left side that i 
havn't felt in the past, just curious if anyone else has felt sharp pain there, 
i'm currently taking Cipro for uti and did blood and urine test yesterday, and 
had ultrasound my urologist ultrasound looked good still waiting on blood work 
and urine test, been on cipro for a week he just put me on another week, they 
don't act like I should be concerned  but my side has never hurt like this 
before,any info would be much appreciated. Thank you Ray c-5 c-6 almost 6yrs 
post

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[QUAD-L] AZ EXpo

[radnbadatpj]

Hi Greg, I think it would be a great place to meet some of the other people on 
the list, like Lori from Tucson, Dave O'Connell, and anybody else who can 
attend I'll be there heard they got alot of stuff always wanted to check one 
out, I know Mark and Amy from the list met and said how cool it was so i'll see 
you there:-)
Ray c-5 c-6 coming up on 6yrs post, northern AZ

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[QUAD-L] I Regret the passing of:

[radnbadatpj]

 So sorry to hear about this may he rest in peace.
W was this the Houston that was injured by GSWabout seven yrs ago?
Ray AZ

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[QUAD-L] Merry Christmas

[radnbadatpj]

 Merry Christmas everyone! I pray everyone has a blessed day with family and 
friends.
Ray c-5 c-6 AZ

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[QUAD-L] Re: Pseudomonas bacteria

[radnbadatpj]

Hi Lori you got the right Ray I finished my last iv on sundayafternoon they did an urine test half way through and showed that it was cleared up went theother 5 days and just did another follow up urine and blood test on wednesday havn't heard anything yet, i'm feeling better urine looks good so i'm praying it's gone were leaving monday for a trip to the white mountains for seven days our first mini vacation in 5yrs (since my accident) so i'm a little nervous hope everything stays cleared up and we can enjoy ourself's sorry for the late reply just got in from work still weak from all the antibotics (heat dosn't help either lol)have a great weekend and happy 4th to you and your husband. RAY:-)-Original Message-From: Lori Michaelson [EMAIL PROTECTED]To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]Sent: Wed, 28 Jun 2006 17:43:30 -0700Subject: Pseudomonas bacteria






 






Dear Ray,

Pardon me if I am writing to the wrong Ray. But are you the Ray that just recently had trouble getting rid of a Pseudomonas-caused bladder infection and were/are going to the hospital daily to receive IV antibiotics?

If so, have you finished your 10-day IV antibiotics routine yet? And, if so, has your most recent urine culture come back negative?

Lori

Lori C4/5 Complete, 26 years post
Tucson, AZ 
AGE - 41
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Date: 6/28/2006 1:00:56 PM
To: quad-list@eskimo.com
Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Arizona



Ray age 45 C-5 C-6 Incomplete since 3/17/2001 GSW (gun shot wound)Poland Juction, Arizona









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Re: [QUAD-L] Arizona

[radnbadatpj]

Ray age 45 C-5 C-6 Incomplete since 3/17/2001 GSW (gun shot wound)Poland Juction, Arizona-Original Message-From: Bill_J [EMAIL PROTECTED]To: quad-list@eskimo.comSent: Tue, 27 Jun 2006 09:30:54 -0400Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Arizona





Bill age 55C6 Incomplete since 7/20/68Leesburg, FLHe had a mind like a Post-It note; it held things but not real tight.

- Original Message - 
From: Marjorie Fergerson 
To: quad-list@eskimo.com 
Sent: Monday, June 26, 2006 9:12 PM
Subject: [QUAD-L] Arizona

We live in Topock Arizona


Marji Mom to Byron
Injured 4/27/03 @ age 24
C4/5 complete
Never give upHope!


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[QUAD-L] Van uti reply.

[radnbadatpj]

Hey thank you for everyone's reply regarding my uti, i'm going into Prescott to the local hospital and they have an iv out patient area where i back in my wheelchair they hook me up takes about 1 1/2 hrs, got my second dose today she said monday they will draw blood to see if they got the right mix I guess and i asked what bug it was and its the oneDan and Lori had pesomis (spelling sucks lol)something like that, my urolist told me after i'm on it for 5 days to change m!
 y cath and myextensiontube and leg bag and they'll check it to see if its working. As far as incomes and vans we bought a used 96 ford with rasied roof dropped floor ez lock and hand controls from a para's wife who's husband passed away for $7,000 had 83,000 miles on it when I got it now has 204,000 runs great. As far as affording stuff my wife works full time and i've been back in the feild supervising two plumbing crews and do ok on a salary,i'm on Medicare and my family is on blue shield blue cross of Arizona i built !
 my house myself in the country it will be paid for in 6yrs, aright i think that covers it thanks again everyone! Ray in AZ C-5 C-6 5YRS POST 45yrs old :-)

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[QUAD-L] uti

[radnbadatpj]

Hi everybody, I know everyone gets tired of talking uti's I've done pretty good seeing I've only hada couple in the last couple yrs, anyway thisone been hanging on for the last few months just recently got a new urolgist (my old one moved) I explained that oral antibiotics don't work with me but he put me on cipro and macrobid for 14 days twice a day, he had me change my cath half way through so he could check that was about five days after i started!
  finished today get home and his office had left a message tha!
 t the re

sults showoral antibiotics won't work with this bug but that there is four iv ones that will and wants me to go to hospital to get 10 days of treatments about a hr a day his office said, i'm waiting for the hospital to call so i can schedule my question is dose this sound like standard procedure? Thx Ray c-5 c-6 AZ 5yrs post

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[QUAD-L] Time as a Quad, and over nite mattress.

[radnbadatpj]

Hi been a quad 5yrs c-5 c-6 full time trach can't breath through nose or mouth do to getting shot in the throat.

When we go somewhere over night I take a egg crate mattress we got at walmart cut the center out where my butt sits and put my roho cushion in works great so far.

As far as not being able to breath It felt really peaceful when I first got shot, but after I got my trach it clogged once with a mucus plug and I thought I was going to suffercate and reach up and pulled the whole thing out lol that was scary.

Ray in AZ c-5 c-6 

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Re: [QUAD-L] LOSING the Quad Gut!!!!!!!!!

[radnbadatpj]

Hey Houston just my 2 cents but your right i'm a very active c-5 c-6 quad I work out 5 times a week on my uppertone weight machine in my garage and use my manual chair everywhere I go and yes I have that budda belly lol i've tried tieing straps at the foot of the bed and lay on my back and pull myself up kinda like a sit up didn't do squat but by useing my weight machine i've really managed to build up my arms biceps look great and i have little tri showing so i think it works pretty good for your arms and chest anyway just my 2 cents.
Ray c-5 c-6 incomplete 5yrs AZ-Original Message-From: tahouston tahouston@comcast.netTo: quad-list@eskimo.comSent: Thu, 20 Apr 2006 18:18:29 -0500Subject: Fw: [QUAD-L] LOSING the Quad Gut!






- Original Message - 
From: tahouston 
To: Brien 
Sent: Thursday, April 20, 2006 6:18 PM
Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] LOSING the Quad Gut!

Quad belly or Quad guthas hardly anything to do with diet. It is the result of nonactive stomach muscles not able to hold firmly your stomach, intestines, and other inner organs. Your stomach becomes very pronounced when sitting in the chair because the weight of your upper torso pushing down on your muscle less stomach causing your midsection to expand.

T. Houston

- Original Message - 
From: Brien 
To: Houston809 
Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; quadlist 
Sent: Wednesday, April 19, 2006 1:04 PM
Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] LOSING the Quad Gut!
You may benefit from Dr. Pericone's book, The Pericone Weight Loss Diet. The book treats nutrition at the cellular level and offers convincing evidence and strategies that developing health at the cellular level will provide a healthy platform for overall health. 

http://www.nvperriconemd.com/ 

I have completely changed what I thoughtWAS a healthy diet and added all the recommendedsupplements to my diet. With moderate exercise including free weights and using a hand cycle to crank my heart and cardio rate up (this is the best device to substitute for using our big leg muscles to get cardio rate up!)



On Apr 18, 2006, at 2:44 PM, Houston809 wrote:
I like 2 eat  I drink beers. Coronas is my preferred beer. Now I’m drinking Budweiser Select since being in STL. I’ve tried dieting or eating less seemed like I was continuously tired  hungry. But nothing happened 2 stomach. :(On 4/18/06 2:59 PM, "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
You have to really eat light. I eat 2% cheese and open face sandwiches with lettuce and tomatoes. I drink Slim fast twice a day and just eat a regular meal in the evening. I don't really eat very much beef, only occasionally. I mostly eat turkey, chicken, fish, and I like lean cuisine dinners occasionally. They have a great macaroni and cheese lasagna in dark turkey with green beans. When I wear it really feel like I want some comfort food, I eat the cream beef with the gravy like mixture over light whole-wheat bread. I don't eat a lot of bread or potatoes, but a lot of fruits and vegetables and a lot of salads with light dressing which helped to fill you up . I do eat sweet potatoes with just promise, but I just found another, that was a little more healthy (I will have to look at that for you) . I just started eating Activia yogurt, which is really good and taking acidophilus everyday . I I was being bloated, but that has has taken most of it away. I thought I had gained a lot of weight, but it makes my makes me fairly flat, although I have gained some weight I am sure. Another thing that helps with bloating is gas x or one of the many similar products. I take there a lot of vitamins. I usually buy things that are reduced fat. I do eat chips, trail mix , Kentucky fried chicken and other things that are not low in fat, but I eat in moderation, which is the key . When I go out to eat, I usually eat seafood, turkey or chicken, although I sometimes feel like a backyard burger or veggie pizza with thin crust. I really love the lower calorie popcorn, although I also buy the kettle corn in individual bags, which is not low calorie. I don't get to the hospital that has a scale very often that you roll onto, but you must keep track of the weight of your chair. I had gained 5 pounds last year. It's always much easier to try to lose in the summer, as I don't get as hungry. I also get those weight watcher cheesecake , South Beach peanut butter cookies, snacks to eat if I'm hungry. I also like light cream cheese and light and peanut butter spread very thinly over fat-free saltine crackers. I also love ice cream and a light just doesn't taste as good. Ha ha Baskin-Robbins does not come in light unfortunately, so I have to splurge a few times a year .I look forward to getting ideas from other quadlist persons that battle the quad gut.the never ending battle that we must face, because we don't have stomach muscles.It would be so fun to just eat anything you wanted all the time, wouldn't it?Dana

[QUAD-L] Re: pic

[radnbadatpj]

Hi Amye, i'll have one of the kids take a picture and i'll see if I can figure out how to put it on the computer they'll be here in a little bit hope it don't break your screen lol :-) Ray-Original Message-From: ~LittleQuad~ [EMAIL PROTECTED]To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]Sent: Thu, 20 Apr 2006 17:09:05 -0700 (PDT)Subject: Re: pic


can i have a pic of you?[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: 



Hey Houston just my 2 cents but your right i'm a very active c-5 c-6 quad I work out 5 times a week on my uppertone weight machine in my garage and use my manual chair everywhere I go and yes I have that budda belly lol i've tried tieing straps at the foot of the bed and lay on my back and pull myself up kinda like a sit up didn't do squat but by useing my weight machine i've really managed to build up my arms biceps look great and i have little tri showing so i think it works pretty good for your arms and chest anyway just my 2 cents.
Ray c-5 c-6 incomplete 5yrs AZ-Original Message-From: tahouston tahouston@comcast.netTo: quad-list@eskimo.comSent: Thu, 20 Apr 2006 18:18:29 -0500Subject: Fw: [QUAD-L] LOSING the Quad Gut!






- Original Message - 
From: tahouston 
To: Brien 
Sent: Thursday, April 20, 2006 6:18 PM
Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] LOSING the Quad Gut!

Quad belly or Quad guthas hardly anything to do with diet. It is the result of nonactive stomach muscles not able to hold firmly your stomach, intestines, and other inner organs. Your stomach becomes very pronounced when sitting in the chair because the weight of your upper torso pushing down on your muscle less stomach causing your midsection to expand.

T. Houston

- Original Message - 
From: Brien 
To: Houston809 
Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; quadlist 
Sent: Wednesday, April 19, 2006 1:04 PM
Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] LOSING the Quad Gut!
You may benefit from Dr. Pericone's book, The Pericone Weight Loss Diet. The book treats nutrition at the cellular level and offers convincing evidence and strategies that developing health at the cellular level will provide a healthy platform for overall health. 

http://www.nvperriconemd.com/ 

I have completely changed what I thoughtWAS a healthy diet and added all the recommendedsupplements to my diet. With moderate exercise including free weights and using a hand cycle to crank my heart and cardio rate up (this is the best device to substitute for using our big leg muscles to get cardio rate up!)



On Apr 18, 2006, at 2:44 PM, Houston809 wrote:
I like 2 eat  I drink beers. Coronas is my preferred beer. Now I’m drinking Budweiser Select since being in STL. I’ve tried dieting or eating less seemed like I was continuously tired  hungry. But nothing happened 2 stomach. :(On 4/18/06 2:59 PM, "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
You have to really eat light. I eat 2% cheese and open face sandwiches with lettuce and tomatoes. I drink Slim fast twice a day and just eat a regular meal in the evening. I don't really eat very much beef, only occasionally. I mostly eat turkey, chicken, fish, and I like lean cuisine dinners occasionally. They have a great macaroni and cheese lasagna in dark turkey with green beans. When I wear it really feel like I want some comfort food, I eat the cream beef with the gravy like mixture over light whole-wheat bread. I don't eat a lot of bread or potatoes, but a lot of fruits and vegetables and a lot of salads with light dressing which helped to fill you up . I do eat sweet potatoes with just promise, but I just found another, that was a little more healthy (I will have to look at that for you) . I just started eating Activia yogurt, which is really good and taking acidophilus everyday . I I was being bloated, but that has has taken most of it away. I thought I had gained a lot of weight, but it makes my makes me fairly flat, although I have gained some weight I am sure. Another thing that helps with bloating is gas x or one of the many similar products. I take there a lot of vitamins. I usually buy things that are reduced fat. I do eat chips, trail mix , Kentucky fried chicken and other things that are not low in fat, but I eat in moderation, which is the key . When I go out to eat, I usually eat seafood, turkey or chicken, although I sometimes feel like a backyard burger or veggie pizza with thin crust. I really love the lower calorie popcorn, although I also buy the kettle corn in individual bags, which is not low calorie. I don't get to the hospital that has a scale very often that you roll onto, but you must keep track of the weight of your chair. I had gained 5 pounds last year. It's always much easier to try to lose in the summer, as I don't get as hungry. I also get those weight watcher cheesecake , South Beach peanut butter cookies, snacks to eat if I'm hungry. I also like light cream cheese and light and peanut butter spread very thinly over fat-free saltine crackers. I also love ice cream and a light just doesn't taste as good. Ha ha 

Re: [QUAD-L] Need Advice

[radnbadatpj]

THATS TO FUNNY :-)-Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; quad-list@eskimo.comSent: Mon, 17 Apr 2006 19:17:49 EDTSubject: Re: [QUAD-L] Need Advice


Death to Poochie ~ I mean smoochie lol 

[QUAD-L] astro van

[radnbadatpj]

Hi W, I think u posted that u had a van 95 with only 3000 miles on it that that there was a possiblity that u would be willing to sell it for $5000.00 I know Dan showed some interest, if you do decide to sell it and and Dan don't by it,i'm interested also i'd have to have it shipped but thats not a problemlet me know thanks Ray:-) AZ C-5 C-6 5YRS

Re: [QUAD-L] Supra Pubic

[radnbadatpj]

Hi Dan, I have a 24fr andput 5 in it and for some reason it only has three left when we change it and I do that once a month unless it leaks then I just change it then.
Ray:-)-Original Message-From: Eric Olson [EMAIL PROTECTED]To: Dan [EMAIL PROTECTED]Cc: quad-List@eskimo.comSent: Wed, 05 Apr 2006 16:30:58 -0500Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Supra Pubic


I can only get 4-5 in mine. Must be a narrow area of my bladder. EricDan wrote:I'm a fairly new user to SP caths - about a year. I use an 18 french cath and have always inflated it to 10cc. On the package it says 'inflate 5 to 10cc'. How much do you guys inflate yours?Dan  

Re: [QUAD-L] Move your car please...again

[radnbadatpj]

Hi Stacy, i'll tell you what helps me with my parking, I picked up two small orange cones at home depot and carry them in my van and when I go anywhere I take up two spots the one for my van then i'll roll out and set the cones up at thefront of the spot next to me so no one pulls next to my van so far no problems and the cones are only couple bucks and really light so give it a shot see how it works. Ray:-) AZ c-5 c-6-Original Message-From: Stacy Harim [EMAIL PROTECTED]To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; David O'Connell [EMAIL PROTECTED]Cc: quad-list@eskimo.comSent: Sun, 2 Apr 2006 09:34:56 -0400Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Move your car please...again






I've been going to the wound care center at the hospital where the parking is crzy bad. I often take two spots if I can find them or one way on the end and have gotten blocked in 3 times in two weeks. It sucks to ask strangers to back my van out for me. I left not nice letters on their cars but like its going to make a difference. I just now keep tape in my car leaving a note to please not block me in.

Stacy

- Original Message - 
From: David O'Connell 
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] 
Cc: quad-list@eskimo.com 
Sent: Monday, March 27, 2006 7:44 PM
Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Move your car please...again

i got blocked just today by someone parking partially in the yellow hash marks between our 2 cars. a few weeks ago, i took 2 spots way out at the end of the lot. they wrote me a warning for using 2 spots i answered back with this letter..." 

laza Del Rio Management Corp. Dave O'Connell
9401 W. Thunderbird Rd. Suite 200 5101 West Beryl Ave
Peoria Arizona 85381  Glendale 85302

To Whom it may concern,

 I drive a van with handicapped plates and a ramp which unloads from the right side of my vehicle.  This ramp requires about eight feet of space on that side to allow room for me to maneuver my electric wheelchair in and out of my van. I'm relatively independent in my travels until someone parks beside me and blocks access to my ramp.  I usually find all designated handicapped spots up front taken whenever I go anywhere and I don't really mind rolling in from the far end of the parking lot.  I park crooked way out at the end to m!
 ake sure no one can block me out and I find that usually works, although not always. 

I'm thinking the handicapped license plates or the hand controls easily viewable through the window would give your parking lot attendants a clue that I need extra room to enter and exit my vehicle.  If those clues don't help, then the missing driver's seat or the ramp up against the sliding door might help them figure out I need extra room.

I find it admirable you are vigorously policing your lots for violations but if you could sprinkle a little common sense in with your enthusiasm, possibly those of us who need the extra room can take two spots out at the end of your lot where few people park anyway without getting cited with a violation. 

Perhaps you could mark off a few extra wide spots way out at the end of your lots for those of us who need extra room?  The extra space will need a bright yellow post that will physically block someone from parking there as there are those who park on yellow hashed areas anyway because "they just don't need the extra room."  (yes, that really happens too.)

Regards,
Dave O'Connell 
On 3/25/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: 

I went to Dunkin Dounuts with my Mom today and parked in a handicapped space BUT the can next to me, also in a handicapped space, blocked the ramp for me to get onto the sidewalk. My Mom found the owner of the car under a hair dryer, OK, so her hairdresser backed the car so I could get up the ramp THEN moved it backto the EXACT spotand block me again. I had to explain to the hairdresser to "just leave the car backed up enough for me to go up and down the ramp" Duhh 

Re: [QUAD-L] Transfers

[radnbadatpj]

Hi Littlequad, I do my own transfers to bed to chair from chair to bed also from bed to toilet chair and back, I also get tired of being in my chair at times and we have a big sofa chair in the family room I can transfer into and have my legs put up on the outtum. I spend all my time in a manual Tilite chair and love it, its great i'm a c-5 c-6 incomplete 5yrs post thisMarch 17th 45yrs old, AZ


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From: ~LittleQuad~ littlequad@yahoo.comTo: Quad-list post [EMAIL PROTECTED]comSent: Fri, 31 Mar 2006 21:15:13 -0800 (PST)Subject: [QUAD-L] Transfers



How many of you can transfer alone? if so what level are you?
thanks

Re: [QUAD-L] Transfers

[radnbadatpj]

Well I beleive thats my level of function, I was shot in the throat in a hunting accident and it severed my spine between the c-5 c-6, and before my accident I was 5'8 my arms were short and stocky lol. Ray:-)
-Original Message-From: Win [EMAIL PROTECTED]To: quad-list@eskimo.comSent: Sat, 01 Apr 2006 14:48:40 -0600Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Transfers


Stupid question here but when you say you're c5-c6, is that where your fractures were? or is that your level of function? For example, I broke c6-c7, but my level of function is at c7-t1 (I guess that's where the spinal cord got severed.).One thing that I think makes a big difference in how someone is able to transfer, is the length of their arms :S I've seen quads get up off the floor and back into their chairs by themselves, and have been just amazed. But, those that I've seen manage to do that, always seem to have LONG arms. I am able to do all my transfers by myself, except there is no way I can get off the floor back into my chair if I happen to fall.WinAt 02:30 PM 4/1/2006, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Littlequad, I do my own transfers to bed to chair from chair to !
  bed also from bed to toilet chair and back, I also get tired of  being in my chair at times and we have a big sofa chair in the  family room I can transfer into and have my legs put up on the  outtum. I spend all my time in a manual Tilite chair and love it,  its great i'm a c-5 c-6 incomplete 5yrs post this March 17th 45yrs old, AZOriginal Message-From: ~LittleQuad~ [EMAIL PROTECTED]To: Quad-list post quad-list@eskimo.comSent: Fri, 31 Mar 2006 21:15:13 -0800 (PST)Subject: [QUAD-L] TransfersHow many of you can transfer alone? if so what level are you?thanks

Re: [QUAD-L] Triceps

[radnbadatpj]

Hi again Amye, I purchased a weight machine called a uppertone and it made all the difference in the world its really built up mystrenght
-Original Message-From: ~LittleQuad~ [EMAIL PROTECTED]To: Quad-list post quad-list@eskimo.comSent: Sat, 1 Apr 2006 13:00:39 -0800 (PST)Subject: [QUAD-L] Triceps



As a quad with minimum triceps, I have been working on them steady for a year. My new PT./OT's said that since I have some Tricep usage after SCI, trace amount, that if I work on building them up I should succeed.
Those with Triceps, do you do any exercises or just constant usage?
Thanks,
Amye

[QUAD-L] Happy St Patricts Day and my 5th yr today as a quad.

[radnbadatpj]

Well today 5yrs ago started like pretty much every other day in till i got a call from a man at my church who had been bugging me to take him varmint hunting he'd been bugging for months to take him out so when he called again my wife said just take him out so he will quit calling, well I did (big mistake) we hunted to sun down, pick up my bow took about 10 steps heard the first shot felt pain in my chest then felt my neck snap and here i am i've really been grateful to be alive and yes its changed me but i'm still a kicking (spasms lol) just thought i'd share that with you. Everybody ha!
 ve a great day!
Ray c-5 c-6 incomplete 3/17/01

[QUAD-L] age

[radnbadatpj]

Hi i'm Ray from Arizona 45yrs old,c-5 c-6incomplete 5yrs this St patrict's day.

[QUAD-L] subjects on the list.

[radnbadatpj]

Hi everyone just wanted to touch on a few of the subjects on the list lately, first the sp tube i've had my tube for about three yrs now andi use one night bag and one leg bag weekly and rinse them after ea use with bleach and water solutionuseing a bottle thatyou get from a beauty supply the end fits right in the tubing also i use betadine to clean the ends after every use. I've had 1 uti in a yr. Also i take two cranberry pills 500 in the morning and night time with meals and two cups of tea seems to flush me out pretty good. 

Now i two have a mom who is getting up therein age and being the one in the family who use to do every thing for every body it kills me also not to be able to do it for her but i'm really good about seeing stuff gets done weather by useing kids from our youth group at church or getting some body skilled to do it but most of all i call her every day to jus encorage her and see how shes doing and listen to her and sometimes thats just as important just to let them know you love them anyway just my thoughts. 
Ray c-5 c-6 imcomplete northren Arizona

[QUAD-L] Insurance

[radnbadatpj]

Hi everyone just a quick note in regards to the folks on this list that purschased there own insurance policies. I am looking into getting a supplment coverage plan to my medicare, i'd like to keep it around 375.00- 475.00 a month does that sound reasonable and if not could you tell me around what amount you all are paying so I can put it in the budget thank you in advance Ray c-5 c-6 4 1/2 post Arizona.

Re: [QUAD-L] Happy New Year

[radnbadatpj]

Thank you Dave and I look forward to another year of your always wise and postive input on this list your a blessing! Ray :-)-Original Message-From: David K. Kelmer [EMAIL PROTECTED]To: DisabledOfAmerica [EMAIL PROTECTED]; scilist [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Quad-List quad-list@eskimo.comSent: Sat, 31 Dec 2005 14:41:24 -0800 (PST)Subject: [QUAD-L] Happy New Year



I wish everyone a healthy, safe, and happy New Year!! May 2006 be filled with all that brings you joy and peace..

With Love,
CtrlAltDel aka DaveC4/5 Complete - 29 Years PostTexas, USA 

[QUAD-L] Merry Christmas

[radnbadatpj]

MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYBODY I PRAY EVERYONE IS HAVING A WONDERFUL AND BLESSED DAY AND MAY EVERYONES NEW YEAR BE A HEALTHY ONE.
Ray in AZ,c-5 c-6 4 1/2 YRS.

Re: [QUAD-L] Subscribe

[radnbadatpj]

Thanks Dave I guess it's just been a little quite lately:-)-Original Message-From: David K. Kelmer [EMAIL PROTECTED]To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; quad-list@eskimo.comSent: Tue, 29 Nov 2005 11:18:06 -0800 (PST)Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Subscribe




It looks like you're subscribed already or I don't think your post would have gone through. Welcome back! :)

With Love,
CtrlAltDel aka DaveC4/5 Complete - 29 Years PostTexas, USA[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:


Subscribe

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[QUAD-L] B-day

[radnbadatpj]

Happy Birthday Bobbie may you enjoy 50 more:-) 
Ray

[QUAD-L] poem

[radnbadatpj]

Wow Dave that was great! 
Ray

Re: [QUAD-L] PN Magazine

[radnbadatpj]

Hi Lori, I think it's inthe november issue i'm gonna pick up a copy myself tomorrow havn't read it yet lol but seen a scan of one page.
-Original Message-From: Lori Michaelson [EMAIL PROTECTED]To: Quad quad-list@eskimo.comSent: Wed, 2 Nov 2005 12:40:08 -0700Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] PN Magazine







I just got the most recent issue yesterday. Is it in that one or an older issue?

Lori Michaelson
Age - 41
C4/5 complete quad, 26 years post
Tucson, AZ


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Date: 11/01/05 18:34:29
To: quad-list@eskimo.com
Subject: [QUAD-L] PN Magazine


Hi everyone got a call today from a para friend in the valley who said they saw me in article in the PN Magazine i said oh really (I didn't have a clue to what he was talking about)so anyway a kid from my old youth group did a story about me going hunting and it got published he did a pretty good job so if any of you get the magazine check it out. Ray c-5 c-6 incomplete in AZ

Re: [QUAD-L] Need help about my rehab shower commode chair

[radnbadatpj]

Hi Dan I have a invacare shower chair just like the one you described and i bought mine on ebay for $225.00 it was minus the foot rests and all i did was go to there site look at the commode chairs and found one that looked like mine and ordered the foot rests hope this helps and i'll keep a eye out for a new chair for you i'm on ebay all the time. Ray -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]To: quad-list@eskimo.comSent: Wed, 2 Nov 2005 15:57:45 ESTSubject: [QUAD-L] Need help about my rehab shower commode chair



 I have a Guardian rehab commode shower chair made by Sunrise Medical---same company that makes Quickie. Mine is 8 years old and front caster wheels are ok but the part where the fork goes into the holder or hinge has become very wobbly and dangerous---I tried to get my insurance to help fix it or get me a new one but they refused, saying they never cover any of those now. Well the company that repairs all my chairs told me it's an older model and don't want to try and get parts for it.( National Seating and Mobility.) I called Sunrise but the lady there said I could probably get the parts but must know the number or what the parts are called--i'm not sure of that and can't find any pictures and she can't find out either. My back wheels are 24inch like a wheelchair and the front--With the problem is 8inch or a bit over 8. My wife can't hardly get me to the shower and a new one cost $ 900 or more, that we can't afford!
  . ( Does anyone have an idea how I can find out how to get the front end replacement parts ? 
 Thanks so much, Dan

[QUAD-L] PN Magazine

[radnbadatpj]

Hi everyone got a call today from a para friend in the valley who said they saw me in article in the PN Magazine i said oh really (I didn't have a clue to what he was talking about)so anyway a kid from my old youth group did a story about me going hunting and it got published he did a pretty good job so if any of you get the magazine check it out. Ray c-5 c-6 incomplete in AZ

Re: [QUAD-L] Pet peeve's

[radnbadatpj]

-Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]To: quad-list@eskimo.comSent: Thu, 29 Sep 2005 17:13:44 EDTSubject: [QUAD-L] Pet peeve's



 Hello All,
 I was just thinking about something. I have three strong pet peeves
 1. people who lie
 2. people who are late - even myself
 3. people who boast

 What are some of your pet peeve's?

People who come from behind when your driving just to slow down in front of you and turn.
People who park in van only handicap parking in a little car and run up to the store.
People who are always trying to rush you. 
Peoplethat say yeah i was in one of those once (wheelchair) i know how you feel.
And finally people who fart in elavators and smile while doing it! LOL 

Re: [QUAD-L] need your help

[radnbadatpj]

I also filled out the form.
Ray:-)

-Original Message-From: David K. Kelmer [EMAIL PROTECTED]To: Eric Olson [EMAIL PROTECTED]; quad quad-list@eskimo.comSent: Thu, 29 Sep 2005 14:57:32 -0700 (PDT)Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] need your help




Signed and delivered.


With Love,
CtrlAltDel aka DaveC4/5 Complete - 29 Years PostTexas, USA Eric Olson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Gang,Shit is hitting the fan in a couple of states for vent users receiving Medicaid. You've probably heard that the Governor of Tennessee is putting vent users in nursing homes. In Virginia, you can't even go into a nursing home. You have to leave the state. Anyway, there is a petition that you can sign. All you need is your name and email address. If you want to put an affiliation such as your job title that is fine (Liz you definitely should). You can put your a quad or just put your name and concerned citizen. Continued Medicaid cuts will only make things worse so we mights as well do what we can now. Thankshttp://www.post-polio.org/ivun/index.html Scroll down about half way. Eric

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[radnbadatpj]

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[QUAD-L] ROHO

[radnbadatpj]

Hi Dan, i've had my roho since my accident four yrs ago andhaven't had any problems other than i do my own transfers and some times i think my leg will drag on the valve stem and loosen it, and also i live in northern Arizona 5000ft elevation and drive to phoenix everyday for work and its alot lower so my cushion swells a bit so i just keep a eye on it. Good luck Ray c-5 c-6 

Re: [QUAD-L] Extrem 4x4!

[radnbadatpj]

Hi Silas, got my extreme 4x4 2 weeks ago and love it took about a week after i ordered it for them to ship it out and i live in northren arizona. good luck getting yours you'll love it i'm having a blast. Ray c-5 c-6 -Original Message-From: Silas Shelburne [EMAIL PROTECTED]To: quad-list@eskimo.comSent: Mon, 9 May 2005 09:53:00 -0700Subject: [QUAD-L] Extrem 4x4!





Has anybody got a extrem 4x4, if so how do you like it. How long after you ordered it did it take to get it? 
Silas 

Re: [QUAD-L] Power wheelchair question

[radnbadatpj]

Hi Bobbie, I just got my new 4x4 extreme from innovation in motion and it's great go's places my ranger couldn't even begin to go plus it's very quite don't know how I ever got by with out it I was a plumbing contractor before my accident and since have been back in the field for about 6 months and my manual chair was killing me getting around the job site trying to instruct the guys i'm training, got this chair and i'm rock in :-) anyway that's my two cents hope your doing better take care. Ray c-5 c-6 in northren Az where i'm getting ready to go camping :-)
-Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]comTo: [EMAIL PROTECTED]comSent: Tue, 3 May 2005 16:26:33 EDTSubject: [QUAD-L] Power wheelchair question



Hi All power wheelchair user's,
 Dose anybody have a chair that dose NOT make a sound when you start and stop? I can't stand "clicking" every single damm time I make a move
 If you do know of a chair like this, please send me the web link.
 Thanks, Bobbie

Re: [QUAD-L] testing

[radnbadatpj]

-Original Message-From: Dana Miller [EMAIL PROTECTED]To: quad quad-list@eskimo.comSent: Mon, 11 Apr 2005 16:17:24 -0500Subject: [QUAD-L] testing


Testing!Dana [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Your coming in loud and clear:-) Ray

Re: [QUAD-L] Good to be back........

[RadNBadatPJ]

Hi Bob glad to hear your doing good i'm curious do you have any videos of you 
with instructions of shooting from a chair as a quad and balance techniques etc 
if so I'd love to purchase one from you I got my new bow last year but need 
alot of practice lol look forward for your reply. Thanks Ray c-5 c-6 coming up 
4yrs post 16 of next month  

Re: [QUAD-L] ...anniversary

[RadNBadatPJ]

Hey Tony,  25yrs WOW you are da man congraulations and keep on keeping on :) 
Ray in rainy Arizona

Re: [QUAD-L] my ordeal

[RadNBadatPJ]

Sorry you went through that ordel hope your doing better now is your supra 
pubic working now? hope so! Take care Ray:-)

[QUAD-L] Wheelchair cushion

[RadNBadatPJ]

Just in case anyone is interested there's a pegasus alternating wheelchair 
cushion (ebay item 555134088) with a starting bid of $3.99 with no reserve they 
go for around $2000
new just saw it when i was looking at wheelchairs and thought i'd pas it 
along:-) have a great day Ray c-5 c-6 

Re: [QUAD-L] Re: Happy New Year!!!

[RadNBadatPJ]

Good luck and a speedy recovery! Ray c-5 c-6 AZ

[QUAD-L] New Year Computer

[RadNBadatPJ]

Just wanted to wish everybody a happy new year your all great!
I've been reading the posts now that my PC back up and running and it's just 
great to hear all the great input from everyone i'm going on 4 yrs since my 
accident and this list has been such a wonderful rescorce for me keep the posts 
coming :-) Ray c-5 c-6 AZ

[QUAD-L] Travel Question

[RadNBadatPJ]

Hi i'd like to know from those of you who travel alot if there's a agency i can 
call and have them come to my room to do personel care, my brothers are taking 
me to Las Vegas this weekend any advise would be great thanks in advance Ray in 
AZ
C-5 C-6.  

Re: [QUAD-L] Cell Phones

[RadNBadatPJ]

Hi Dylan I use a motorola T720 flip phone i'm a c-5 c-6 quad i have a head set plugged 
into it, i have a trach so when i talk i have to put my finger over my trach and have 
to balance with my other hand so it works great with the head set and the buttons are 
pretty easy to push, but i think W has the best advise you should go to a phone center 
and try a few and see what works best for you. Ray   

[QUAD-L] Welcome

[RadNBadatPJ]

Hello Don  Ronald welcome aboard i'm Ray c5/6 hunting accident 3 1/2 yrs.

[QUAD-L] Thanks

[RadNBadatPJ]

Hey crew thanks for all the info on the binders : ) Mark that site you had on your 
email had a great selection i didn't have a clue there were so many to choose from 
some are pretty pricey but thanks again. Ray : ) 

[QUAD-L] Binder question

[RadNBadatPJ]

Hello everyone i know that theres been discussions about binders i've been three 1/2 
yrs post and just started wearing a binder, i think it's a cheap one and to skinny 
because it keeps crumpling up i'm pretty active so i would like to here from those 
that wear a wider type thats made of a softer material because the one i got really 
leaves a red mark on my side that takes a few days to go away so i quit wearing it 
till i can get a new one i do know it really makes a difference when i have it on and 
get up in my standing frame. Thank you for your input Ray c-5/6 Arizona