Re: [QUAD-L] Pain on lower left side

2007-01-21 Thread Bill_J
I've felt that pain when I had a kidney stone and when I had a bad UTI. Bill age 56 C6 Incomplete since 7/20/68 Leesburg, FL Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, chocolate in

[QUAD-L] Helping Hands Monkey Program

2007-01-21 Thread wheelchair
Hello All! I thought I'd wait until everyone chimed in regarding, what they thought of the monkey program and as it may pertain to them, based on what they heard. Here's the official skinny on the subject and you are welcome to visit helping hands website for the facts. _HelpingHands_

[QUAD-L] Fw: Adoption

2007-01-21 Thread Dan
Hey Guys, I got this off another list. Any suggestions for her? Dan V At 10:38 PM 1/19/2007 -0500, [EMAIL PROTECTED] said: Question: You stated that you testified in the state legislature, how does one go about that? I am an adoptive parent and have adopted 2 ventilator dependent children

[QUAD-L] Hoyer Lift/Sling

2007-01-21 Thread Dan Tessiatore
I have been using a Hoyer lift to get into my chair with a sling that has a cut out for the behind. I am having trouble getting back far enough in the chair. Any suggestions for getting back far enough into my chair with the sling and Hoyer lift? I have tried adjusting the chains/straps to

Re: [QUAD-L] Hoyer Lift/Sling

2007-01-21 Thread ~LittleQuad~
if you have assistance- once in chair lean over to have chest on knees, have someone pull butt back as far as you want. i do it alone, unless my elbows miss the knees LOL Dan Tessiatore [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have been using a Hoyer lift to get into my chair with a sling that has a

Re: [QUAD-L] Pain on lower left side

2007-01-21 Thread t crook
Do you good bowel movements? I started experiencing that sort of pain about 9 yrs. ago. My doctor told me not to worry about it either; he told me it was irritable bowel and constipation. Tim c5-c6/18 yrs. post www.geocities.com/onemofortom www.whoopiekatjewelry.com - Original Message

Re: [QUAD-L] Pain on lower left side

2007-01-21 Thread ~LittleQuad~
arre you constitpated? maybe your liver is in pain? i have major lower pain as my stomach doesn't work...i'm having it checked every 4-6 months to keep my mind at ease. Bill_J [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I've felt that pain when I had a kidney stone and when I had a bad UTI. Bill

[QUAD-L] Hoyer Lift/Sling

2007-01-21 Thread wheelchair
Hiya Amy, Up here, its the bend and jerk. Bend at the waist and grab the back of the pants and pull or jerk, lol. W In a message dated 1/21/2007 9:48:22 A.M. Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: if you have assistance- once in chair lean over to have chest on knees, have

[QUAD-L] Re: Hoyer Lift/Sling

2007-01-21 Thread ~LittleQuad~
no no noi will whoop anyone who pulls on my pants that direction!!! [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Hiya Amy, Up here, its the bend and jerk. Bend at the waist and grab the back of the pants and pull or jerk, lol. W In a message dated 1/21/2007 9:48:22 A.M. Central

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2007-01-21 Thread GHenry1
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RE: [QUAD-L] Hoyer Lift/Sling

2007-01-21 Thread Eric W Rudd
That's how I've done it for years. Then make sure they're pulled out of the crotch. Eric W Rudd [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, January 21, 2007 10:02 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED];

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2007-01-21 Thread Eric W Rudd
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Re: [QUAD-L] Re: Hoyer Lift/Sling

2007-01-21 Thread wheelchair
In a message dated 1/21/2007 10:07:05 A.M. Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: no no noi will whoop anyone who pulls on my pants that direction!!! [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: LOL, not a wedgie, just a tug. Maybe in your case, tugging on the hips or using a pull sheet. W

Re: [QUAD-L] Hoyer Lift/Sling

2007-01-21 Thread Danny Hearn
I use an overhead lift..but if your not back far enough in chair, just bend over chest over knees , make sure feet are on footrests.then have someone give a quick push back on both knees, you will go all the way back with ease. Dan ~LittleQuad~ [EMAIL

[QUAD-L] RE: [Spinalcordinjury] vitamins and a regime for wound care

2007-01-21 Thread poajoan
Thank you for the comments on the Medicare program with regards to the pay back by Medicare to a personal user. I am going through a company named Hill-Ron, which is the only distributor of the Clinitron bed I believe. While Medicare has paid for the use of the Clinitron bed in hospitals, it has

RE: [QUAD-L] PT crusiers

2007-01-21 Thread Greg
Looks like there a bit less head room in the PT. I'm leaning towards the Honda Element, but there are a lot of questions first. Will I pass the driving test is number 1. Plus, I want a local dealer. And whether or not I can get help paying for the equipment. Thanks, Greg

[QUAD-L] Pressure mapping

2007-01-21 Thread poajoan
I have followed this thread on pressure mapping for a while, and I am very interested in finding a place that does pressure mapping. I bought a new seat cushion, which was recommended by Santa Clara medical center, a J2 deep contour, which I really liked for the stabilizing, but believe that it

Re: [QUAD-L] My first Bladder Stone ;-(

2007-01-21 Thread delimited4
I think the doctor inserted a tiny little hammer and a teensy little anvil, then banged away till he could turn on the shop vac and clean up the mess. I took some drug that was suppose to soften the stone before surgery and then he used a tool that crushed the stone and suctioned most of the

Re: [QUAD-L] Environmental Control Units (mattress)

2007-01-21 Thread delimited4
The ultimate test, get your aid to sit test it before you get into it. Their butts feel when it is deflated. john -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Sat, 20 Jan 2007 11:49 AM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Environmental Control

Re: [QUAD-L] RE: [Spinalcordinjury] vitamins and a regime for wound care

2007-01-21 Thread Silas
True so true! Silas - Original Message - From: poajoan To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Sunday, January 21, 2007 11:13 AM Subject: [QUAD-L] RE: [Spinalcordinjury] vitamins and a regime for wound care Thank you for the comments on the Medicare program

Re: [QUAD-L] Hoyer Lift/Sling

2007-01-21 Thread Bill_J
If you have a tilt/recline chair, tilt it (don't recline it) a bit before being lowered into it. It might help place you back farther in the chair. Bill age 56 C6 Incomplete since 7/20/68 Leesburg, FL Out of my mind. Back in five minutes. - Original Message - From: Dan Tessiatore

Re: [QUAD-L] My first Bladder Stone ;-(

2007-01-21 Thread wheelchair
In a message dated 1/21/2007 3:51:54 P.M. Central Standard Time, DeLiMiTeD4 writes: I think the doctor inserted a tiny little hammer and a teensy little anvil, then banged away till he could turn on the shop vac and clean up the mess. I took some drug that was suppose to soften the stone

RE: [QUAD-L] Hoyer Lift/Sling

2007-01-21 Thread ~LittleQuad~
O-U-C-H Eric W Rudd [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: That's how I've done it for years. Then make sure they're pulled out of the crotch. Eric W Rudd [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, January 21, 2007

RE: [QUAD-L] Hoyer Lift/Sling

2007-01-21 Thread Eric W Rudd
There is no ouch to it. 1 hand above each pocket, grabbing waistband and pull or walk each ass cheek back. Eric W Rudd [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: ~LittleQuad~ [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, January 21, 2007 7:28 PM To: Eric W Rudd; quad-list@eskimo.com

RE: [QUAD-L] Hoyer Lift/Sling

2007-01-21 Thread ~LittleQuad~
i meant up the crack feelingi hate wedgies... Eric W Rudd [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: There is no ouch to it. 1 hand above each pocket, grabbing waistband and pull or walk each ass cheek back. Eric W Rudd [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: