RE: [QUAD-L] Permobile, I think they suck.

2004-12-12 Thread Eric W Rudd
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

Re: [QUAD-L] Good news!

2004-12-12 Thread B. Kimberlin
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

Re: [QUAD-L] Chat

2004-12-12 Thread B. Kimberlin
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

[QUAD-L] Re: Suprapubic Catheters

2004-12-12 Thread Gale See
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 :-)

Re: [QUAD-L] Permobile, I think they suck.

2004-12-12 Thread Lori Michaelson
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

Re: [QUAD-L] Chat

2004-12-12 Thread Stacy Harim
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

Re: [QUAD-L] Re: Suprapubic Catheters

2004-12-12 Thread ToddC5Quad
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

[QUAD-L] BODY CHANGING 6 YRS POST

2004-12-12 Thread Nichole Rohling
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

[QUAD-L] BODY CHANGING 6 YRS POST

2004-12-12 Thread wheelchair
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

Re: [QUAD-L] BODY CHANGING 6 YRS POST

2004-12-12 Thread THouston
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,

[QUAD-L] Permobile-Race Cars Wheelchairs

2004-12-12 Thread wheelchair
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

RE: [QUAD-L] Permobile, I think they suck.

2004-12-12 Thread Eric W Rudd
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

Re: [QUAD-L] BODY CHANGING 6 YRS POST

2004-12-12 Thread Win
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

Re: [QUAD-L] Re: Suprapubic Catheters

2004-12-12 Thread THouston
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