Re: [QUAD-L] my ordeal

2005-01-24 Thread River Wolfe
Hi all, Thank you all for your support and replies. I am definitely checking into my options as far as legal action. Especially after posting to some other groups and getting information from nurses. They took the supra-pubic OUT and now I have to get it again, that is if I even want one at

Re: [QUAD-L] Vinegar solution ratio - correction

2005-01-24 Thread Liz
Yikes, that seems that you will never have really sterile water. What about the container you put it in etc? - Original Message - From: Stacy Harim To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Sunday, January 23, 2005 9:55 PM Subject:

Re: [QUAD-L] my ordeal

2005-01-24 Thread QuadPirate
Glad your feeling better River and hope you get it figured out. Mark ---Original Message--- From: River Wolfe Date: Monday, January 24, 2005 7:40:40 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Quad List Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] my ordeal Hi all,Thank you all for your support and replies. I am

Re: [QUAD-L] Old New Comer

2005-01-24 Thread QuadPirate
It's been received Sharon your efforts paid off. Mark ---Original Message--- From: Sharon Angelic Date: Sunday, January 23, 2005 11:05:48 PM To: quad-list Subject: [QUAD-L] Old New Comer I have been subscribed to the list for a couple ofyears, under a different eMail which would

Re: [QUAD-L] Dining with Dignity - Utensils for the Disabled

2005-01-24 Thread QuadPirate
I'veordered this product because I hate the contraptionI use now I'll let you know how I like them. Mark ---Original Message--- From: Don and Sharon Hiatt Date: Saturday, January 22, 2005 4:53:06 PM To: quad-list@eskimo.com; Jim Lubin Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Dining with Dignity -

Re: [QUAD-L] Re: Farm visitors?

2005-01-24 Thread Aleo0813
Sharon, IF you are looking for day-trips in Maryland I'd like to suggest the Catoctin Mtns park - Catoctin Mountain Park (National Park Service) Close by there is also Cunningham St Park with the falls area -CUNNINGHAM FALLS STATE PARK, MD PHOTOS And not far away ( less than 15 min by car ) is

Re: [QUAD-L] Brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

2005-01-24 Thread Houston809
Title: Re: [QUAD-L] Brr My brother got snowed in up there in e. chicago hes got an excursion On 1/23/05 2:59 PM, andrea murray [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Everyone, Hammond got 25 in two. My CNA got snow in at her home in Gary. Hope she can make by tonight. I'm getting Skine

[QUAD-L] miami

2005-01-24 Thread Jessica Ann Gordon
anyone out there in or around miami? i'm looking to spend winters there and have some questions about the area. jessica

[QUAD-L] Iraq corruption

2005-01-24 Thread QuadPirate
Well it looks like Iraq already has it's first political scam for $300 millionby corrupt politicians so I guess they're learning fast. AGHDAD, Iraq, Jan. 21 - Earlier this month, according to Iraqi officials, $300 million in American bills was taken out of Iraq's Central Bank, put into

[QUAD-L] problems with employment

2005-01-24 Thread dillon awe
Hi, I want to ask all of you that are employed a question. How are you and your employer able to manage or cope with illnesses that may last more than a day or a week and many times a year, such as pneumonia, pressure sores or UTI? Have any of you dealt with the situation? I have many

Re: [QUAD-L] problems with employment

2005-01-24 Thread QuadPirate
Hey Dillon, You have to be upfront with them and tell them there will be times when you just have leave because of complications. I do most of my work on my computer and on the phone so I haveactually worked from mybed if possible. you have to find a job that will be flexible and a good

Re: [QUAD-L] Re: Sci appearances

2005-01-24 Thread B. Kimberlin
I used to have a bumper sticker on my head rest which provoked numerous conversations. It read "stupid people shouldn't breed." I just thought it was humorous and in no way political or meant to be disparaging to anyone with a cognitive disorder. As far as bumper cars, many individuals seem to

RE: [QUAD-L] Dining with Dignity - Utensils for the Disabled

2005-01-24 Thread Cameron Wallace
Title: Message Ireceived these at Christmas time and was looking forward to using them as soon as I opened the box. They work well and aside from a few minor details (like a case, somewhat like a hard case case for sunglasses) they are a great help. Jim L., thanks for the "heads up".

Re: [QUAD-L] my ordeal

2005-01-24 Thread B. Kimberlin
River, I have had my suprapubic for nine years and ironically enough I just had my first case where the bubble seemed to have leaked resulting in the catheter becoming wedged between my bladder and my bowel wall. I have pretty good sensation in my bladder and knew something was wrong when I could

Re: [QUAD-L] Fun vacation for power chair user?

2005-01-24 Thread B. Kimberlin
Oh how I have wanted to go to Las Vegas, but can't seem to work out the logistics. I am a C2-3, but function as a C4. Maybe one day. Billy from Tampa C2-3 9 years postxJoan Paskas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Sharon, My son is 24 years old and a C4-C5 quad. He was injured at 18. The first year

[QUAD-L] Pepsi and Coke and SCI

2005-01-24 Thread dillon awe
wHY IS Pepsi Coke so bad for people with SCI ? Dillon

Re: [QUAD-L] Pepsi and Coke and SCI

2005-01-24 Thread Lori Michaelson
Who said (scientifically so) it WAS? Anything IN EXCESS isn't good but I see no harm in a soda or two a day. But make up for it by drinking plenty of water and someOJ or cranberry juice for some acidity. From a person who never drinks soda (me ... never liked carbonation). Lori :-)

[QUAD-L] Dim witted

2005-01-24 Thread Lori Michaelson
Billy -"I used to have a bumper sticker on my head rest which provoked numerous conversations. It read "stupid people shouldn't breed." Hehehe, Billy. We are quite fond of the Darwin Awards. The Darwin Awards salute the improvement of the human genome by honoring those who accidentally

[QUAD-L] Fw: Another Electric Wheelchair for Sale

2005-01-24 Thread QuadPirate
---Original Message--- From: BADF Disabled Services Date: Monday, January 24, 2005 3:24:21 PM To: Mark Jackson Subject: Another Electric Wheelchair for Sale From: Stan Collingham [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, January 24, 2005 12:39 PMTo: BADF Disabled ServicesSubject:

[QUAD-L] Night time

2005-01-24 Thread ~LittleQuad~
How many of you that don't have indwelling catheters have to pee during the night?? Those of you who don't pee during the nightwhat do you do to avoid or prevent it? I'm tired of waking up 3-4 hours and having pee. We want a break!! Thanks...Amye http://fly.to/littlequadYahoo ID -

Re: [QUAD-L] problems with employment

2005-01-24 Thread TonyPony1
In a message dated 1/24/2005 2:21:14 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hey Dillon, You have to be upfront with them and tell them there will be times when you just have leave because of complications. I do most of my work on my computer and on the phone so I have actually

Re: [QUAD-L] problems with employment

2005-01-24 Thread TonyPony1
Dillion..my job has a (crazy in my opinion) policy that if you don't punch the clock within 90 days, you go back to go, meaning you lose your job basically, and have to be rehired at a lower job and work ur way back up. I know two older ladies that were quite high-ranking in job when they got

[QUAD-L] Chair for Sale

2005-01-24 Thread QuadPirate
Thought somebody might be interested. Mark From: Stan Collingham [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, January 24, 2005 12:39 PMTo: BADF Disabled ServicesSubject: Wheelchair for Sale I also have an electronic sip and puff wheelchair I would like to sell. It is an electra storm arrow. It

Re: [QUAD-L] miami

2005-01-24 Thread TonyPony1
In a message dated 1/24/2005 12:40:20 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: anyone out there in or around miami? i'm looking to spend winters there and have some questions about the area. jessica ...i live in Tampa Bay area now, but Miami was the first place i moved from

Re: [QUAD-L] Iraq corruption

2005-01-24 Thread TonyPony1
In a message dated 1/24/2005 1:03:38 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Well it looks like Iraq already has it's first political scam for $300 million by corrupt politicians so I guess they're learning fast. As far as i'm concerned, we're trading one thief for the

[QUAD-L] non quad but serious safety advice

2005-01-24 Thread Smurfonwheels
In a message dated 19/01/2005 19:20:51 GMT Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Women In light of the recent kidnapping and now murder of Leigh Mathews - I think it is important to read the following info for your own safety. Things women should know to stay safe: Please

Re: [QUAD-L] NFL Pics

2005-01-24 Thread TonyPony1
In a message dated 1/23/2005 1:50:14 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I'll take Stealers Falcons Today. Mark I'd like Steelers, but thinkin New England too toughi'll take Philly at home in frigid conditions. Plus, the snowballs will be flyin in the city of brotherly

Re: [QUAD-L] Re: Sci appearances

2005-01-24 Thread TonyPony1
In a message dated 1/23/2005 10:09:01 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: The ladies are looking at how handsome you are. They don't see the chair. Stacy - Original Message DANG STACY, dat was swethehe Actually, people don't notice things very well...hell,

Re: [QUAD-L] NFL Pics

2005-01-24 Thread QuadPirate
Boy did I pick the wrong teams! Mark ---Original Message--- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Monday, January 24, 2005 4:17:44 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] NFL Pics In a message dated 1/23/2005 1:50:14 PM Eastern Standard

Re: [QUAD-L] MD

2005-01-24 Thread David K. Kelmer
Hi Sharon, I'm in North Texas and we got pretty cold over night (18F) but back in the 60s today and 70s tomorrow. I talked to my son in Central MI and he had 3' !!! I knew I moved south for a good reason. With Love, CtrlAltDel aka DaveC4/5 Complete - 28 Years PostTexas, USA Don and Sharon Hiatt

[QUAD-L] Re: Sci appearances

2005-01-24 Thread Jessica Ann Gordon
Title: [QUAD-L] Re: Sci appearances on 01.23.05 1:16 am, Stacy Harim wrote: I see others in filthy chairs and wonder how they deal with it. That is attracting the wrong kind of attention. These are para's im talking about. There is no excuse for it. one thing to remember

Re: [QUAD-L] my ordeal

2005-01-24 Thread David K. Kelmer
Hi River, I'm so sorry to hear about your terrible experience with the SP. IT sounds like you need to check for a Urologist that has treated SPs before. I don't know of any worse pain than when it's caused by Urinary System. Iwillpray your paindoesn't last long, and your health improves

Re: [QUAD-L] NFL Pics

2005-01-24 Thread David K. Kelmer
OUCH! QuadPirate [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It's that time folks! I'll take Stealers Falcons Today. Mark

Re: [QUAD-L] Johnny Carson, passes

2005-01-24 Thread David K. Kelmer
Hi Wheels, He defined theword 'Class'! With Love, CtrlAltDel aka DaveC4/5 Complete - 28 Years PostTexas, USA[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Fox Network News- just announced the passing of Johnny Carson, from the tonite show.He will be sadly missedW

Re: [QUAD-L] Hey!

2005-01-24 Thread David K. Kelmer
Hi Jerre, Welcome back! I hope you're able to keep posting with now us without theproblems. It's always nice to have another Texanwith the List! :-) With Love, CtrlAltDel aka DaveC4/5 Complete - 28 Years PostTexas, USAJerre Dowty [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello everyone! I'm finally back,

[QUAD-L] volunteering

2005-01-24 Thread AdamStoney
I am a c/4 incomplete, I have use of my left arm a little use of my right. I can't move my fingers to pick up things so I need help with stuff like getting someone to help me get a drink while I'm out. what kind of volunteer groups could I be productive in or what other things could i do to get

Re: [QUAD-L] Night time

2005-01-24 Thread Dana Miller
Well, get used to it.:D Unless you put a catheter in, tape it in place and have it attached to a bed bag, you will be peeing every 3-4 hours. Actually thats good. I wake up naturally now every 2 hours if I need to or not. If I sleep for 3-4 hours that is a luxury! I do do a good amount of

Re: [QUAD-L] Night time

2005-01-24 Thread Oconnelldb
Your 1st question hooked me. I use a texas cath and wifey empties my bag when she goes (once a night). I know, I could use a night bag. Guess that doesn't help huh? Sorry. Dave In a message dated 1/24/2005 2:46:11 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: How many of

Re: [QUAD-L] Old New Comer

2005-01-24 Thread David K. Kelmer
Hi Sharon, Welcome back! It seems we have been losing Quad-Lost members due to a Gremlin, but this message has made it through.Stay Strong! With Love, CtrlAltDel aka DaveC4/5 Complete - 28 Years PostTexas, USA Sharon Angelic [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have been subscribed to the list for a

Re: [QUAD-L] Night time

2005-01-24 Thread Quietstream25322
Dana- what the doctor told you about that is correct, my doctors in rehab spinal cord injury class taught us all that. Most will go more laying down for nap or at night. Dan

Re: [QUAD-L] Iraq corruption

2005-01-24 Thread David K. Kelmer
Hi Tony, Don't forget that Iran is 89% Shi'a Muslim. http://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/geos/ir.html#Intro If theShiite Party takes control of Iraq, we will have done what Iran wasn't able to do during the 8 yearIran-Iraq War.Give control of the land to the Shiies! "Futhermore, the

Re: [QUAD-L] Iraq corruption

2005-01-24 Thread B. Kimberlin
Hi Dave, I don't believe Tony was specifying who the new thief is, but I don't want to put words in his mouth. I viewed his statement as congruent with yours.Billy from TampaC2-39 years post"David K. Kelmer" [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Tony, Don't forget that Iran is 89% Shi'a Muslim.

Re: [QUAD-L] Iraq corruption

2005-01-24 Thread David K. Kelmer
Hi Billy, I'm not specifying who the new thief is, that's why I put the'Links' to everything I wrote. These aren't my words,I'm just giving the facts as Iread them now. I have family and friends in harms way in Iraq and think the loss of that country after all that the U.S. has put into it would

Re: [QUAD-L] my ordeal

2005-01-24 Thread Corie Jones
Hi River, I had a kind of similar experience as you after I had my SP put in five years ago. The surgery was fine and everything was great until my urologist had me come back to the office to have my catheter changed for the first time. I think it was four or six weeks later. Well after he

Re: [QUAD-L] Pepsi and Coke and SCI

2005-01-24 Thread Martin T. Brown
If this be so, then i'll be dead ... I drink about 2 L of coke a day substatuted with beer and tee. QuadMedic - Original Message - From: Lori Michaelson To: Quad Sent: Monday, January 24, 2005 11:02 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Pepsi and Coke and SCI