Re: [QUAD-L] Can't Stay Awake

2015-05-10 Thread lindakrn
I agree with John! - Original Message - From: John S. alcibiat...@yahoo.com To: Greg g...@eskimo.com, quad-list quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Sunday, May 10, 2015 3:44:35 PM Subject: RE: [QUAD-L] Can't Stay Awake Greg, it seems like the way I get when I'm getting septic and my

Re: [QUAD-L] Can't Stay Awake

2015-05-10 Thread wheelchair
I would not consider driving or making a cake when you are feeling like that. Best Wishes In a message dated 5/10/2015 2:19:12 P.M. Central Daylight Time, g...@eskimo.com writes: I've never had anything like this before. I don't have any of the below that I know of. I have had days

RE: [QUAD-L] colostomy

2015-05-10 Thread Ben Mattlin
I got it done about eight years ago. I have ulcerative colitis and had gotten a bad C. diff infection. Have always used an abdominal binder, and afterword had to find one with a sort of cutout ring in it to work a colostomy bag through. It was a major hassle but all is well now. Happy to

[QUAD-L] pressure

2015-05-10 Thread ppacera
Hi Everyone, My doctor told me one course of action for my stage 4 pressure ulcer might be a wound vac.Has anyone have any expierence using this device? Thank you! Paul

Re: [QUAD-L] sleep

2015-05-10 Thread Gmail
Larry, I also burned my self with a hair dryer in college. I fell asleep with it on while I was in bed and it was blowing on the upper part of my arm, the side facing my body ... where I can't feel. I still have the scar. I fell asleep while driving and totaled my van y hitting a stone wall. I

Re: [QUAD-L] pressure

2015-05-10 Thread Paul Jacobson
I had a stage for in 2009 on my butt.used the wound vac from August through December only getting out of bed every other day to shower and do the BP. It healed wonderfully.and I used a continuous air circulating mattress. I can tell you more, if you like. Paul From: ppac...@comcast.net

RE: [QUAD-L] Can't Stay Awake

2015-05-10 Thread John S.
Greg, it seems like the way I get when I'm getting septic and my kidneys aren't working as they should. I'd  see the doctor if I was you. Good luck.  Best Wishes  John s div Original message /divdivFrom: greg g...@eskimo.com /divdivDate:05/10/2015 3:19 PM (GMT-05:00)

[QUAD-L] colostomy

2015-05-10 Thread Quadius
I'm doing this little backwards, but I have a scheduled date for my colostomy surgery and would like to hear from individuals who have a colostomy, especially those who wear abdominal binders. I would like to know if the individuals who have the colostomy done had problems like lactose

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2015-05-10 Thread Larry Willis
Bobbie, you have lived one exciting life! John Prine has a song that I think he wrote about you. It's called Yes I Guess They Oughta Name a Drink After You! Now that would be an honor! LOL My big scars are on my belly. Larry Willis Retired and proud of it Begin forwarded message: From:

Fwd: [QUAD-L] pressure

2015-05-10 Thread Larry Willis
The wound vac really does work wonders, especially for a deep or tunneling wound. The main thing is to keep a good seal over the wound. The location of the wound has a lot to do with it. I had a sore at the top of my butt crack once. Because of the irregular surface we were never able to get a

Re: [QUAD-L] pressure

2015-05-10 Thread wheelchair
Its a plus to have a certified RN-Wound Vac. In the beginning the bandage has to be changed and cleaned twice a day and the collection container, vacuum tubes and filters can not be ignored. Smell... is your friendly enemy. The right bandages, a complete seal and side skin that doesn't

Re: [QUAD-L] pressure

2015-05-10 Thread wheelchair
You can't buy or build one. When prescribed by a wound specialist, you can lease one. It has to be maintained by an RN, certified in that equipment's use. A camera phone can be used daily to record the progress of the wound and forward to your wound doctor. When the wound is healed or

[QUAD-L] sleep

2015-05-10 Thread greg
Did not finish yesterdays post.. Yesterday was very strange. I slept fine and was feeling normal. I was awake for about 2 hours, played fetch with the dog outside, all was ok. All of the sudden I fell asleep. I got woken up and lasted only a few minutes then fell asleep again. I got woken up

RE: [QUAD-L] Can't Stay Awake

2015-05-10 Thread greg
I've never had anything like this before. I don't have any of the below that I know of. I have had days were I keep falling asleep or was very tired, but the other day was over the top, almost scary. Falling asleep just from blinking, or while talking. Like when they put you under before

Fwd: [QUAD-L] sleep

2015-05-10 Thread Larry Willis
Wow Greg. That is a new level of tired. If you don't improve, call the medicine man ASAP. As proven by the hot chocolate, very dangerous. I about cooked myself with a hair dryer like that once. I still have the scars. Be very careful, my friend. Best of luck and God bless.and WAKE

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2015-05-10 Thread Larry Willis
You are so right, Greg. I started falling apart about the year 2000. (Got hurt 1971). It is one thing after another, not to mention feeling tired and lifeless all the time. Almost more than a body can take, isn't it. Larry Willis Retired and proud of it Begin forwarded message: Resent-From:

Re: [QUAD-L] new chair

2015-05-10 Thread lindakrn
Kewl, hope you like your new chair! lindaf