Re: [QUAD-L] New wheelchair?

2012-02-21 Thread Stacy Harim
Hey guys.  Haven't been around for long time.  Had lots of stuff going on. I agree that invacare sucks.  I have one.  The foot rest broke and hadn't had it two weeks.  When going around the corner, I broke my leg in 3 places.  I was going around the corner; it slipped off the foot. It snapped

[QUAD-L] no regrets after doing this venture

2012-02-19 Thread Stacy Harim
Turn your pc into making money machine.http://tanglangchangquan.com/easywork.php?cluckyid=8oef

[QUAD-L] happy new year!

2011-01-06 Thread Stacy Harim

Re: [QUAD-L] Top 10 most annoying things people do to people using wheelchairs

2010-04-27 Thread Stacy Harim
I think it's funny.  I hate it when people move things that I have in a certain place because it's more convient.  Stacy From: Lissette Whitehead lissw...@hotmail.com To: diannal...@aol.com; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Mon, April 19, 2010 2:56:43 PM Subject:

Re: [QUAD-L] Blue Pads

2010-02-16 Thread Stacy Harim
I have medicare and medicaid. I don't know which are covering them, but I'm allowed quite a bit each month. I get them through the pharmacy where I get my catheter supplies. Stacy From: Jim Lubin jlu...@eskimo.com To: gah17...@aol.com; w...@ptd.net;

Re: [QUAD-L] suprapubic and sling

2010-02-01 Thread Stacy Harim
We increased the size but can't only do that so many times. I just would like to be informed with info from people that live with it day to day than just from a doctor. I trust him but would like to know if anyone with a sling and a flaccid bladder have any troubles with leaking or whatever

Re: [QUAD-L] suprapubic and sling

2010-02-01 Thread Stacy Harim
which way to go. I'm just really paranoid about leaking and also paranoid about them closing off my urethra although i would rather that than be wet. Stacy From: LJT ljtbe...@yahoo.com To: Quad-list@eskimo.com; Stacy Harim imwheelin1...@yahoo.com Sent: Mon

[QUAD-L] suprapubic and sling

2010-01-31 Thread Stacy Harim
Hey all, I've been away for a while but need some advice. Not that I don't trust my doctor's advice but also would like to get the facts from people that live with it day to day. I've been having issues with leaking around my cath and instead of continuing to go up sizes, I've decided to go

Re: [QUAD-L] Parking in the lines

2009-11-30 Thread Stacy Harim
I haven't been around for a while but had to respond to this. I lost my temper on a woman last week for making me wait outside of my van for her to walk back and move. She wasn't sorry and appeared to have no disability. when I said she should apologize, she said she didn't feel bad. I hope

Re: [QUAD-L] Food preparation question

2009-03-21 Thread Stacy Harim
I like things done in a particular way.  How my bed is made, clothes folded, etc.  I have had issues with people and finally got someone that does things exactly how I ask for them except she is late a lot but that is off topic. They need to realize they are working for you and should do things

Re: [QUAD-L] Why Were You Injured?

2009-03-21 Thread Stacy Harim
I know there is a reason for it and unfortunately it'll be the day I die when I find out.  I believe it was for a greater purpose.  I've done some soul searching and talked to my pastor about it and believe that what happens with me isn't about me. After I was injured, I thought I was doing 

Re: [QUAD-L] Flap surgery and Picc line

2008-12-08 Thread Stacy Harim
I actually just got finished with long term antibiotics and cared for my own pic line.  I would just do what the nurse tells you to.  She should set it up, give him  his first dose and show you how to do it.  I hope it all goes well for you, Stacy From:

Re: [QUAD-L] Flap surgery and Picc line

2008-12-08 Thread Stacy Harim
They have you flush it after each dose.  Make sure you follow those instructions because the pic could get a blood clot then you will really have problems.  Mine wasn't properly flushed in the hospital and then they had to call the iv team to my room to get it unclogged.

Re: [QUAD-L] sore advice and pressure relief.

2008-12-08 Thread Stacy Harim
I think you'll be ok now that your cushion is properly inflated.  I had a sore that I got in rehab over the summer heal while sitting on my roho after they got me on an air mattress at night.  Its the other sore that got infected and lead to another surgery in almost the same place as the sore

Re: [QUAD-L]-Throne advice

2008-08-31 Thread Stacy Harim
Mine is made by tuperware.  It's padded with foam.  The bucket is round but it's the only chair i've tried that I don't slip in. Stacy - Original Message From: John S. [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Sunday, August 24, 2008 10:41:26 AM Subject: [QUAD-L]-Throne advice

Re: [QUAD-L] what can aides in MD do?

2008-08-28 Thread Stacy Harim
Where are you in MD?  Location can be key.  I live on the ocean city and have a hard time finding anyone willing to do anything but if you live more into the cities, there is more population, aides, etc...  there aren't many aides here and no one wants to drive from Salisbury b/c of the gas

Re: [QUAD-L] Seating

2008-06-06 Thread Stacy Harim
That would be perfect for me since I have no trunk support since I had all the rods put in.  My only problem is how would I transfer myself out of it?  It looks like there is a hump to get over and I get no shoulder depression since my spine doesnt bend.  It looks like it would be perfect

Re: [QUAD-L] Seating

2008-06-06 Thread Stacy Harim
That would be perfect for me since I have no trunk support since I had all the rods put in.  My only problem is how would I transfer myself out of it?  It looks like there is a hump to get over and I get no shoulder depression since my spine doesnt bend.  It looks like it would be perfect

Re: [QUAD-L] DORS closing my case

2008-06-06 Thread Stacy Harim
problems I had in previous years.  He is the one who found the infection in the bone and removed it so it finally healed.  Thank God for Hopkins and Doctors that care. Stacy - Original Message From: andrea murray [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Stacy Harim [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: quad-list

Re: [QUAD-L] why he didnt do it himself

2008-06-06 Thread Stacy Harim
On his side? - Original Message From: RONALD L PRACHT [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Friday, June 6, 2008 6:10:00 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] why he didnt do it himself hes like 240 pounds..he couldnt transfer on toilet. tried on a small bowell chair but chair would

Re: [QUAD-L] DORS closing my case

2008-06-06 Thread Stacy Harim
God for Hopkins and Doctors that care.   Stacy - Original Message From: andrea murray [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Stacy Harim [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Saturday, May 31, 2008 10:19:57 AM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] DORS closing my case Stacy, I had to be out of colege

Re: [QUAD-L] stacy

2008-06-06 Thread Stacy Harim
I meany laying down in bed on his side.  That's how I do it now because I can't transfer onto the chair naked.  I can't transfer without clothes so am on my own as far as bowel program and bathing goes.  I put a pan of water on my sliding board on my lap and wash up.  I take it back to the

Re: [QUAD-L] stool softeners

2008-06-03 Thread Stacy Harim
How often do you do your bowel routine?  Do you take it the night before if you do it in the morning or in the morning if you do it at night?  Every other day?  Just curious b/c I may like to try that. Stacy - Original Message From: Liz Treston [EMAIL PROTECTED] To:

[QUAD-L] DORS closing my case

2008-05-30 Thread Stacy Harim
Hey all, I got a notice from voc rehab that they are closing my case because I haven't done anything to move forward in education or employment. I called them and talked to my counselor.  They want a note from my doctor on how long he anticipates recovery and if I don't get better by August then

Re: [QUAD-L] DORS closing my case

2008-05-30 Thread Stacy Harim
Should I write and tell them that voc rehab plans to close my case or actually wait until it's closed?   I wonder because if I wait, it may take too long for the process. Stacy - Original Message From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; quad-list@eskimo.com

Re: [QUAD-L] DORS closing my case

2008-05-30 Thread Stacy Harim
Thanks.  I will type something up formally to DORS about appealing any decision.  I don't feel they should close my case because before I had medical issues last year, I was a great student and did get my AA a few years ago so I feel its obvious that I have every intention of continuing to use

Re: [QUAD-L] Another anniversary....

2008-05-25 Thread Stacy Harim
Congrats to you and the others celebrating making it thus far.  It was memorial weekend for me 7 years ago when I just couldn't get up one morning.  I don't remember any of it, just what my roomie told me.  I couldnt move, was in pain, rushed to the hospital where I went into respetory arrest

Re: [QUAD-L]

2008-05-25 Thread Stacy Harim
Not to rain on your parade but also want to be realistic.  I had encephalomyelits 7 years ago.  I was paralyzed from the neck down and got movement bad except for T7 down.  Months later I could flex the quad muscles in my thigh and have faint sensation. I haven't gotten anymore back since. The

Re: Fw: [QUAD-L] Pain

2008-05-20 Thread Stacy Harim
If I dont go anywhere, I wear my overnight bag all day.  I just feed it through my clothes so it comes out at the bottom and hook it to the handle on my wheelchair cushion. Stacy - Original Message From: andrea murray [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Quadius [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc:

Re: FW: [QUAD-L] neurontin

2008-05-19 Thread Stacy Harim
I've tried morphine and dilatid(sp?).  Neither have worked.  Not even for my back where the screw has moved its way through the vertebrae. I have also tried oxycodone.  I do take 50mg of cymbalta but that was prescribed when I was going through all of the spinal surgeries and got really

Re: FW: [QUAD-L] neurontin

2008-05-19 Thread Stacy Harim
a hard time meditating as well because of so many personal problems so I understand that is why I just keep myself busy to keep my mind off of it. Stacy - Original Message From: KK [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Stacy Harim [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; quad-list

Re: FW: [QUAD-L] neurontin

2008-05-19 Thread Stacy Harim
I was hoping with you being in a similiar situation. I came down with ADEM suddenly memorial weekend 2001.  A lot of my pain is due to paralysis but there is so much more going on in my body that even the doctors can't get a grip on.  I have a busy head as well.  It's very hard to concentrate

Re: FW: [QUAD-L] neurontin

2008-05-19 Thread Stacy Harim
I considered a baclofen pump.  WE thought it was a pressure sore making me have so many spasms but it turned out to be the osteomyelitis.  Anyhow if the spasms weren't to get any better, I wanted the pump.  My pain specialist puts them in and then the spasticity clinic maintains them.  My pain

Re: FW: [QUAD-L] neurontin

2008-05-19 Thread Stacy Harim
: Mark Jackson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Stacy Harim [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Monday, May 19, 2008 3:44:02 PM Subject: RE: FW: [QUAD-L] neurontin Stacy, you might be a good candidate for a pain pump which is surgically implanted in your spinal

Re: FW: [QUAD-L] neurontin

2008-05-19 Thread Stacy Harim
Jackson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Stacy Harim [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Monday, May 19, 2008 3:44:02 PM Subject: RE: FW: [QUAD-L] neurontin Stacy, you might be a good candidate for a pain pump which is surgically implanted in your spinal

Re: [QUAD-L] spam? or not spam?

2008-05-17 Thread Stacy Harim
couldn't manage it anymore. Stacy - Original Message From: Tod E. Santee [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: quad-list@eskimo.com; Stacy Harim [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, May 17, 2008 4:44:42 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] spam? or not spam? Yes... It's just this person's email filter that only allows

Re: [QUAD-L] neurontin

2008-05-16 Thread Stacy Harim
I took neurontin for about 5 years and oxycodone.  I now only take lyrica.  Smaller pills and less mg.  I like it a whole lot more and less side effects.  I also had a really hard time coming off of neurontin, especially really bad headaches. Stacy - Original Message From: Fragile

[QUAD-L] spam? or not spam?

2008-05-16 Thread Stacy Harim
Anyone else get this email?  I got it as soon as I replied to a neurontin question.  I'm leaning toward this being some sort of spam mail. Stacy - Forwarded Message From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Stacy Harim [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, May 16, 2008 10:19:11 PM

Re: [QUAD-L] FW: Big Virus

2008-05-16 Thread Stacy Harim
I don't open anything unless I know who it's from Stacy - Original Message From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Tuesday, May 13, 2008 10:44:51 AM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] FW: Big Virus clicking on a link in an email is like drinking from a paper bag

Re: [QUAD-L] Paraplegic list??

2008-05-15 Thread Stacy Harim
I belong to one on msn but there isn't any activity ever.  The little bit of activity it used to get wasn't much of a help.  I get so many more answers here. Stacy - Original Message From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Monday, May 12, 2008 10:55:58

Re: [QUAD-L] My name's Luis

2008-05-07 Thread Stacy Harim
Hi luis, I'm Stacy.  I became paraplegic in May of 2001 from a type of encephalitis that put me in a coma and made me a quad.  I regained my upper body but from below my chest down is paralyzed.  Last year I got osteomyelitis in my spinal column and had to get rods from T 7 down to my pelvis. 

Re: [QUAD-L] Annual Free Stock Market Game

2008-05-07 Thread Stacy Harim
How does this work?  There isn't any information posted and I don't want to sign up for something I don't know anything about.  Do you have to have a portfolio already? Stacy - Original Message From: Mark Jackson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Danny Hearn [EMAIL PROTECTED];

Re: [QUAD-L] wheelchair monologue

2008-04-28 Thread Stacy Harim
They guy is whiny.  I couldn't stand to listen to him.  Most of us try to blend in instead of wanting someone to feel sorry for us. I go grocery shopping by myself all of the time.  I put my transfer board on my lap and put a basket over that.  If I need to buy something that is too big to fit,

Re: [QUAD-L]

2008-04-26 Thread Stacy Harim
growers Association, the silos are full and there is no shortage here. We really need leadership, and not tomorrow. Quadius On 4/25/08, Stacy Harim [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Have you watched the news? It is. Sams, Cosco, etc are limiting how much rice you can buy b/c

Re: [QUAD-L] tat- the price we pay for freedom...

2008-04-24 Thread Stacy Harim
We have had worthy independent run in the past but what ends up happening is they end up taking votes and affecting which democrat or republican is running. I wish people took the independs seriously because they usually come in with good ideas from both sides. Stacy - Original Message

Re: [QUAD-L] Bed...

2008-04-24 Thread Stacy Harim
I have a generic hospital bed as well. I have an alternating pressure pad on my bed. I expect the medical equipment place to come get the pump at any time since medicare wont pay for it unless you have breakdown and mine was closed up a year ago. I have seen them online for between 25 to as

Re: [QUAD-L] Bed

2008-04-24 Thread Stacy Harim
I use a bed pad just in case my catheter doesn't drain right. Easier to take that off of the bed then change everything. I use a blue pad as well because I sleep all night and one doesn't seem to be enough if my catheter gets pinched or doesn't drain right. Stacy - Original Message

Re: [QUAD-L] tat

2008-04-24 Thread Stacy Harim
you imagine when more people are driving cars fueled by ethanol where we will be with groceries. Stacy - Original Message From: t crook [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Stacy Harim [EMAIL PROTECTED]; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Monday, April 21, 2008 9:37:54 AM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] tat Isn't

Re: [QUAD-L] Stuntman's Anniversary

2008-04-20 Thread Stacy Harim
Happy anniversary Tim. I hope you have many many more. Stacy - Original Message From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Saturday, April 19, 2008 9:40:50 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Stuntman's Anniversary It sure would fun to have a

Re: [QUAD-L] tat

2008-04-20 Thread Stacy Harim
I've been wanting another one in a big way but don't have the money. I got one on my ankle years ago before I was paralyzed and its always covered now with those ugly stockings. I just want one to memoralize my brother that passed away a few years ago incorperated in some way with what has

Re: [QUAD-L] Medical Help

2008-04-20 Thread Stacy Harim
When I was first paralyzed and came home, I didnt know what was what and not one to run to the hospital. I was not driving and had to have two days notice to get transportation and not able to get into friends cars. I wasn't about to pay for an ambulance unless I was sure it was a problem. I

[QUAD-L] hospitalization insurance

2008-04-14 Thread Stacy Harim
I dont have enough money to pay for the insurance. I am barely making it as it is. - Original Message From: Merrill Burghardt [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Stacy Harim [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Sunday, April 13, 2008 10:31:37 PM Subject: RE: [QUAD-L] 20th anniversary

Re: [QUAD-L] 20th anniversary

2008-04-13 Thread Stacy Harim
I totally agree with the post. I'm coming up on my 7th memorial weekend. It seems almost every spring it has been something with me. I had bladder surgery that didnt work, pressure sore surgery twice on the same one and both in the spring, last year infection in my spinal column which

Re: [QUAD-L] SLEEP- Nature's Order

2008-04-13 Thread Stacy Harim
I'm like you. I require more sleep now. Its very difficult for me to fall asleep but when I do, I'm out. For a long time I wasn't able to sleep at all then started taking Ambien which gave me a few hours then I woke up for a couple then back to sleep for a while. I've seen that infomercial

Re: [QUAD-L] 20th anniversary

2008-04-13 Thread Stacy Harim
project I think that says it all. Stacy - Original Message From: Paul Jacobson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Stacy Harim [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Quadius [EMAIL PROTECTED]; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Sunday, April 13, 2008 9:40:35 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] 20th anniversary I don't know you Stacy

Re: [QUAD-L] Another Ladies only question ! (Menopause and S.C.I.)

2008-04-13 Thread Stacy Harim
Do you have any concerns with circulation and birth control? I'm afraid to death to get birth control with my paralysis. Stacy - Original Message From: Debbie Hamilton [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Maria [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Saturday, April 12,

Re: [QUAD-L] America's Defecit and Also the IRAQ war cost.

2008-04-12 Thread Stacy Harim
I pretty much don't agree with anything this administration is doing. Our country has had it's back turned on since we went to war. Our own people are hurting in a big way and our problems can't be resolved. Whomever becomes president has a big job on their hands and I know I wouldn't want

Re: [QUAD-L] Am idol

2008-04-12 Thread Stacy Harim
I was thinking the same thing while I was watching the program. It would be nice if they did including the proceeds from the local commericals. I wonder if they did because I have it in my head that more people tuned in for gives back than regular idol because of the cause. Stacy -

Re: [QUAD-L] Another Ladies only question ! (Menopause and S.C.I.)

2008-04-09 Thread Stacy Harim
I certaintly wish I didn't have mine. I'll be 34 in July and with the condition of my back with all the rods, I've decided I don't want to bare children. I hate not knowing exactly when it's coming and then when it does come, I have a mess to clean up a lot of times b/c I cant feel that it's

Re: [QUAD-L] Another Ladies only question ! (Menopause and S.C.I.)

2008-04-08 Thread Stacy Harim
Hi, It was six months before I got my period after I was paralyzed from encephalomyelitis. I was told that your body goes into some sort of shock and I was also on a good amount of steriods. They also made my hair fall out. After that I had weak periods for quite a long time and now I get

Re: [QUAD-L] Anybody nerve sensitive to noises?

2008-04-07 Thread Stacy Harim
I can feel it in my legs of all places and it hurts. I sometimes have sensation which is weird but so is the reason why I am paralyzed. Stacy - Original Message From: Merrill Burghardt [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Monday, April 7, 2008 7:55:46 PM Subject: FW:

Re: [QUAD-L] rehab doctor/weight/everything etc....

2008-04-05 Thread Stacy Harim
i got ill that led to the paralysis a lil over a month before my bday. Stacy - Original Message From: David K. Kelmer [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Danny Espinoza [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Saturday, April 5, 2008 3:30:53 PM Subject: RE: [QUAD-L] rehab

Re: [QUAD-L] home from hospital- with 1st picc line -- yahoo ;-)

2008-04-05 Thread Stacy Harim
The couple of times I got a pic line, I had it done in the outpatient xray room at the hospital and came right home. No hospital stay at all. I'm glad you are home and I bet you were a bit freaked out after that mess. I bet you are glad you are home getting those meds verses the hospital.

Re: [QUAD-L] Funny or bad taste

2008-04-05 Thread Stacy Harim
I agree. I make fun of my situation all of the time. It's what keeps me going and I thought that post was really funny. I can think of a few to add to the list of things that we can do that AB'S can't..lol. Stacy - Original Message From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To:

Re: [QUAD-L] rehab doctor/weight/everything etc....

2008-04-03 Thread Stacy Harim
I see my rehab doctor about every 3 months. He is also a spasticity doctor. I struggle with my weight. I was heavy before the chair, lost some then gained again a few times. I gained more after I broke my back because I dont get as much movement. I have to watch everything I eat to lose it

Re: [QUAD-L] Chair Repair

2008-03-24 Thread Stacy Harim
It takes forever for someone to come fix my chair as well. I have a manual chair and if something goes wrong, I usually end up going to the shop to get someone there to fix it. I've had the armrest break which is a terrible thing for me to help with my transfers and I have no balance so a

Re: [QUAD-L] assistance dog

2008-03-24 Thread Stacy Harim
I've had dogs growing up and know what it takes. It isn't easy thats for sure. They require a lot more attention than a cat which I have but it's also nice to have that friend that can help you out. I am alone alot and having a dog would be great for me for some company. They would give me a

Re: [QUAD-L] my mom

2008-03-23 Thread Stacy Harim
will turn to the churches but the sad reality is they don't really have many funds down here. It's not a big poputlation area so unfortuantly the churches never have much. Thanks for your prayers and help, Stacy - Original Message From: Quadius [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Stacy Harim [EMAIL

Re: [QUAD-L] getting a service dog.

2008-03-23 Thread Stacy Harim
http://www.servicedogs.org/ Luke c-5/6 incomplete, 7 1/2 yrs post PS I'm living completely independent in the college dorms because of the help I get from my pup. -Original Message- From: Stacy Harim [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Fri, 21 Mar 2008 3:23 am Subject: [QUAD

Re: [QUAD-L] Gas prices by zip code

2008-03-23 Thread Stacy Harim
Thanks. Some pretty handy info to have on hand when needing gas. Stacy - Original Message From: KK [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Ann Cyr [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Barbara Haynes [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Candice Kello [EMAIL PROTECTED]; cecil susan mccarstle [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Darlene Pinion [EMAIL

Re: [QUAD-L] A friend in need.

2008-03-21 Thread Stacy Harim
What a sad story about this gentleman. I don't know his situation but can sympathize as to what its like to get worse after getting hurt. Memorial weekend will be 7 years for me. I was paralyzed from the neck down after waking up from a coma, got better to t7/8 then last year got

Re: [QUAD-L] Gays

2008-03-21 Thread Stacy Harim
I love gay people. I have always been around them since I was a kid. My babysitter when I was a kid is gay. Since I have been exposed to many different types of people my whole life it has taught me not to judge anyone for color, religion, sexual preference, etc. We are all God's children

Re: [QUAD-L] makeup, probably just the girls ha ha

2008-03-21 Thread Stacy Harim
I always wear a little makeup when I go out. I try to look nice. I get stared at enough, I may as well look nice. I have been seeing an infomercial on a powder makeup that covers all flaws that I am considering getting.. I'm 33 and have more pimples now than I had when I was a teenager.

Re: [QUAD-L] makeup, probably just the girls ha ha

2008-03-21 Thread Stacy Harim
I use almay eyeshadow from brown eyes. It had purple and brown showdow in it that is supposed to bring out brown eyes. I often get complimented on my makeup. I use black/brown covergirl mascara that has that new kind of brush that I really like. It keeps the lashes separted well. I use a

[QUAD-L] getting a service dog.

2008-03-21 Thread Stacy Harim
How did you all get your dogs? I found one program but it takes 4 or 5 years and have to go stay in a hotel in Baltimor for a week for the training. That is not possible for me but could really use a dog. Stacy

[QUAD-L] my mom

2008-03-21 Thread Stacy Harim
Hey all. I am having problems and serious concerns. My mom recently got two of her toes amputated due to bad circulation She isn't walking well on top of that due to the circulation. I am the only kid that is tepping up to the plate with her. My younger brother is in prison so has no way

Re: [QUAD-L] State We All Live In.

2008-03-07 Thread Stacy Harim
I'm in Ocean City, MD. There are very few people paralyzed people here that I know of. The best rehab hospital in the area doesnt get many people with paralysis there at all. I don't even know if any on the list are from MD so I am curious as well. Stacy - Original Message From:

Re: [QUAD-L] UTI and ETC Help Aids

2008-03-07 Thread Stacy Harim
How do you attatch your leg bag and bed bag? The leg bag where it empties is either losens to empty or has a lever to pull to empty it. At least mine do. Stacy - Original Message From: John S. [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Friday, March 7, 2008 7:52:55 PM

Re: [QUAD-L] UTI and ETC Help Aids

2008-03-07 Thread Stacy Harim
me know if that is any help? best wishes, john - Original Message From: Stacy Harim [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: John S. [EMAIL PROTECTED]; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Friday, March 7, 2008 10:55:04 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] UTI and ETC Help Aids How do you attatch your leg bag and bed bag

Re: [QUAD-L] Spinal surgeries

2008-03-04 Thread Stacy Harim
I can't remember exactly what I wrote so please forgive me if I repeat myself. After the 3 surgeries on my spine, the end result is rods from T4 and screwed into my pelvis. Since the screw has popped through the vertebrae and hitting the vertebrae above it, the neurosurgeon wants to go up at

[QUAD-L] hospital stay time and care

2008-03-04 Thread Stacy Harim
I forgot to mention in my reply to Dana that I was in the hospital from the end of may to beginning of august and my care wasn't taken away. My hours were actually increased. Maybe it depends on which state you live in. Stacy - Original Message From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL

Re: [QUAD-L] high cholesterol

2008-03-01 Thread Stacy Harim
My cholesterol is 155. I can't remember the number of my good cholesterol but it is low. My doctor said its from not being able to exercise like I used to. My neighbor had some pretty high cholesterol and got it down without drugs. He was really careful with what he ate. It was a few months

Re: [QUAD-L] free list

2008-02-26 Thread Stacy Harim
feel about the list. Someone told me that he has seen many leave over chat like that and I know of at least one myself that contributed quite a lot to the list sometime ago. Cant we all just get along? Stacy - Original Message From: Quadius [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Stacy Harim [EMAIL

Re: [QUAD-L] Re: firefighters

2008-02-24 Thread Stacy Harim
Although my level is T7, after 7 months in the hospital, I moved into my own place right away and still live alone except when my mom moved up from fl. and needed to stay with me for a few months til she found her own place. I also have a really hard time getting help. I finally got someone

Re: [QUAD-L] free list

2008-02-24 Thread Stacy Harim
I also went to that list because I had ADEM (Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis)which is similiar to TM. It affects the myelin sheath as well. I too thought that The TM list would help me but find more help here. There are some paralyzed on that list, but mostly people dealing different

Re: [QUAD-L] free list

2008-02-23 Thread Stacy Harim
Yes I realize it's a free list and so Sorry to charge another debate, but I do find issue with a list that is more willing to respond and say hurtfull or hateful things then to respond to those that are here for what the list was made for. I constantly have seen people post things looking for

Re: [QUAD-L] Re: firefighters

2008-02-23 Thread Stacy Harim
I'm sorry you are losing your roomie and I wanted to apologize for referring to Andrea's post when it was yours in my previous post. It is nice that you have eachother. I personally don't know anyone in a chair. I did offer my services to the rehab center that I was in to talk to anyone that

Re: [QUAD-L] colliod silver

2008-02-23 Thread Stacy Harim
Wasn't he drinking more than he was supposed to? Stacy - Original Message From: RollinOn [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Saturday, February 23, 2008 6:53:36 PM Subject: RE: [QUAD-L] colliod silver No I didn't see it but I read up

[QUAD-L] time to let it rest

2008-02-22 Thread Stacy Harim
Sorry to say this all but I think this conversation is getting out of hand. People are reacting very strongly and with emotions. She has passed away and whether or not it's her fault for starting the fire or she was put on hold, I personally think it's time to just let this be. I don't post

Re: [QUAD-L] Does anyone have hip problems

2008-02-21 Thread Stacy Harim
When I was sent for a ct scan after my spinal surgery, I was sent back for another one so they saw something with my hip but then wasnt sure what it was. They asked me if I had any problems with it or if it hurt. At the time it had not bothered me but in recent months it has started popping

[QUAD-L] maybe another spinal surgery

2008-02-21 Thread Stacy Harim
Hey all, I had posted a while back that I have been feeling some grinding in my back and it had been hurting (I had rods put in from T7 down into my pelvis). My neurosurgeon in Baltimore was out of town at the time so I went to my pain specialist here locally that used to practice

Re: [QUAD-L] A first

2008-02-21 Thread Stacy Harim
I had to get pulled out of the tub a few years ago. At one time, I could get myself into the shower. I had really bad spasms that threw me in, my legs were bent and wedged in the tub, I spent the night because I forgot my phone to take with me. Long story short, my friend called them in the

Re: [QUAD-L] Bed on Fire!

2008-02-21 Thread Stacy Harim
Are are a meanie. lol. I think saying someone deserves to die is pretty harsh thing to say, no matter what the circumstance. There is a girl here that became quadraplegic because she was playing chicken in summer traffic at the beach. She isn't the friendliest person and seems that she is

[QUAD-L] colliod silver

2008-02-21 Thread Stacy Harim
What store do you purchase the colliod silver at? I've considered taking it and would like to start with a small bottle to see how I react to it. Stacy Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your home page.

Re: [QUAD-L] Spinal surgeries

2008-02-21 Thread Stacy Harim
I am going to a specialist hopefully soon. I have to go to my rehab doc first to get referred to him, because he won't take just anyone. I'm just in a ton of pain and want it to stop. I'm so afraid of losing the little bit of flexability, let alone being a quad again. I had 3 surgeries

Re: [QUAD-L] MEDICARE

2008-02-09 Thread Stacy Harim
I was told if I needed a nurse to come a do a cath change and not home bound then I could get to the doctors to have them do it there. Also many agencies have aids come with Medicare and don't require you to be homebound or the aid just doesn't say anything about you not being homebound. I

Re: [QUAD-L] Enemeez- For Personal Bowel Programs

2008-02-09 Thread Stacy Harim
I checked out the site and they aren't very affordable at all. How do those of you who use them pay for them? Stacy - Original Message From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Saturday, February 9, 2008 8:47:24 PM Subject: Re:

Re: [QUAD-L] FW: Fw: obama

2008-01-15 Thread Stacy Harim
Mosg of these emails have that snopes was checked even though it wasn't to try to make it more believable only to find out that the info on snopes is actually totally different - Original Message From: Bill Jenkins [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Quad List quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Saturday,

Re: [QUAD-L] FW: Fw: obama

2008-01-13 Thread Stacy Harim
He has addressed this several times in interviews and news conferences and it's not true. - Original Message From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Sunday, January 13, 2008 10:20:26 AM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] FW: Fw: obama Before you

[QUAD-L] spinal fusion

2008-01-11 Thread Stacy Harim
For those of you who dont know, I had to have my spine fused in several places last May. Well it really began hurting last week like something was rubbing. After the fusion was done, I had to have a screw removed b/c it was too close to my aeorta so I worried something was shifting and went

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