Re: [QUAD-L] My cystoscopy experience

2005-04-04 Thread THouston
once in my first year when my wife went to work and left my leg bag on instead of drain bag. Paramedics came but pain wastoo great to communicate to empty bag. thought I was going to die while they were trying to remove me from bed when a friend used to working with me came in and

Re: [QUAD-L] The Fall

2005-04-02 Thread THouston
If mechanical means can keep me alive long enough for my body organsto function independently again, great but permanently I believe I want the plug pulled. - Original Message - From: Lori Michaelson To: Quad Sent: Saturday, April 02, 2005 12:19 PM Subject:

Re: [QUAD-L] Range of Motion

2005-04-02 Thread THouston
PLEASE DON'T STOP! I have sores on both hips (long story). They refuse to completely heal. 1.5cm deep and .5 cm wide. I quit ranging about 3 - 4 yrs ago. Caregivers didn't like that part of job and couldn't afford therapy. Doc is ready to do flap surgery now but xrays show that hip joints

Re: [QUAD-L] How long has one been on an antibiodic dose?

2005-04-02 Thread THouston
After IV antibotics at home for 9 days, plenty of water, cranberry juice on occassion and a cranberry pill daily, no UTIs in 3 years. - Original Message - From: Lori Michaelson To: Quad Sent: Saturday, April 02, 2005 4:25 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] How long has one

Re: [QUAD-L] The blame game

2005-04-01 Thread THouston
Thanx Jim for beating me to the punch, I was about to post similar info after collecting more data. - Original Message - From: Jim Lubin To: QuadPirate ; Kate Hubin ; Lori Michaelson ; Quad Sent: Friday, April 01, 2005 4:57 PM Subject: RE: [QUAD-L] The blame

Re: [QUAD-L] re: Slippery slopes to making it personal

2005-03-31 Thread THouston
I understand completely. My wife was 30 and I had just made 39. Initially because of our very modest income we qualified for nothing, They wanted to put us on a 'spin down' where any money for medical exceeded $3400 a month they would cover any other medival expenses. Problem 1: We brought

Re: [QUAD-L] re: Slippery slopes to making it personal

2005-03-31 Thread THouston
me I didn't take her out as much, didn't buy her as much and didn't love me anymore. 3 years now and we still don't speak to each other. - Original Message - From: Kate Hubin To: THouston ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Thursday, March

Re: [QUAD-L] Terri's monies?

2005-03-30 Thread THouston
In the famous words of Don King, Only in America! - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Tuesday, March 29, 2005 8:48 AM Subject: [QUAD-L] Terri's monies? The monies came from a lawsuit filed shortly after Terri's incident. She

Re: [QUAD-L] Slippery slopes to making it personal

2005-03-30 Thread THouston
Her husband had 4 independent witnesses who testified that they had conversation w/Terri on the subject before her illness and that is why the husband wins, honoring her wishes! - Original Message - From: Kate Hubin To: Jim Lubin ; Lori Michaelson ; Quad Sent:

Re: [QUAD-L] Temperpedic bed

2005-02-12 Thread THouston
I have slept in twin size beds, hospital type beds and have use the alternating air mattress. I find it best that I sleep in my Craft matic bed. It works pretty well much like a hospital bed but it does not go vertically up-and-down. I have sores now on both hips resulting from a mattress

Re: [QUAD-L] Temperpedic bed

2005-02-12 Thread THouston
My hospital bed came in standard length of 86 in. long, the same as a queen-size or size bed T. A. Houston - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Friday, February 11,

Re: [QUAD-L] Pushing in rain//// SNOW :( :( :(

2005-02-12 Thread THouston
Title: Pushing in  rain SNOW :( :( :( Before my injury I was quite a stud. I married a young lady nine years younger than myself who could have been a model and was quite devoted and committed to our relationship. We accumulated and rented three homes in Gary and built a four flat in the

[QUAD-L] will in the Love is always a choice.

2005-01-11 Thread THouston
Love is always a choice. Sometimes, of course, we may "fall in love," but it takes work to stay there. Sometimes, we may be swept off our feet," but the "sweeping" is only temporary; sooner or later, if love is to endure, we must plant our feet firmly on the ground. The decision to love

Re: [QUAD-L] Help....

2005-01-09 Thread THouston
I had a suprapubic put in in 1995. The doctor told me that all I would have to do would be to keep it clean for about six months and it would heal on its all own. What a bunch a crock. I have to keep that area clean every day if not every other day and keep it dressed with the tape and

Re: [QUAD-L] cnbc's poll today

2005-01-07 Thread THouston
Sherry, rule #2, how is the state/fed able to subsidize tobacco, make a profit on the product, turn around and sue and help others to sue the tobacco industry and make more money in the name of re educating smokers because since the early 60's people haven't comprehended Smoking is hazardous

Re: [QUAD-L] cnbc's poll today

2005-01-07 Thread THouston
Isn't the AMA like 'most' unions, onlyreally benefits lazy, irresponsible and careless employees? That 10 -15% you're talking about? tahouston - Original Message - From: Greg To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Friday, January 07, 2005 1:40 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L]

Re: [QUAD-L] cnbc's poll today

2005-01-05 Thread THouston
I believe "some" medical charges and co payments would be cheaper if Doctors didn't have to do extra and repetitive tests if they were not afraid of laws suits saying possibly they over looked something by not taking enough tests even though their years of experience already gave them the

Re: [QUAD-L] Microsoft Word

2005-01-05 Thread THouston
Yea, u must make and save a template first and possibly set up so macros to prevent repetitive typing tahouston - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Wednesday, January 05, 2005 11:34 AM Subject: [QUAD-L] Microsoft Word I

Re: [QUAD-L] Frustration/sensitive

2005-01-04 Thread THouston
Title: Frustration/sensitive Ditto Houston I used to be very aggressive b/4 now I'm very passive. Any little line I used to take it and flirt but now I take it as someone just trying to be nice. tahouston - Original Message - From: Houston809 To: andrea murray ; [EMAIL

Re: [QUAD-L] Home Accessibility

2005-01-04 Thread THouston
Well Lori, your prayers are answered. I'll just add your name behind mine for America's Extreme HomeMake Over. Started working on my home 2 years ago when my wife left but now I say why waste the time and money when they're just going to come in and destroy all my fine work (lol) :-)

[QUAD-L]

2005-01-03 Thread THouston
My urine only smells when I leave it in the bag to long or if I consume a lot of sodaor koolaid instead of water Life may not be the party we hoped for, but while we are here we might as well dance! tahouston - Original Message - From: Lori Michaelson To: Quad

Re: [QUAD-L] Frustration

2005-01-03 Thread THouston
9 out of 10 closest friend are single females whom at one point was attracted to me and even had relationships with but since my injury I am like their confidant sharing advise on who they would like to be with. tahouston - Original Message - From: andrea murray To:

Re: [QUAD-L] Frustration

2004-12-29 Thread THouston
! tahouston - Original Message - From: Houston809 To: THouston ; Stacy Harim ; andrea murray Cc: quadlist Sent: Wednesday, December 29, 2004 5:12 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Frustration That’s not the reason she left you. After 17 yrs your relationship should have

Re: [QUAD-L] Frustration

2004-12-25 Thread THouston
Title: Re: [QUAD-L] Frustration Ibeg to differ Houston809, my sexual experience wasn't gratifying unless I felt that she was satisfied. I refrain(unfortunately) from the intimate acts now because I know I can't please an Ab like I used to, the main reason my wife of 17 years left me.

Re: [QUAD-L] Frustration

2004-12-21 Thread THouston
Frustration... I am c5-6 complete and had a storybook marriage for 8 and 1/2, Chicago suburban home, two car garage, motorcycle,white picket fence, stocks, bonds, investment properties, beautiful wife that I was in love with forever, kids in private school,...broke my neck in '94 car

Re: [QUAD-L] Re: Suprapubic Catheters

2004-12-21 Thread THouston
Bandaging is everyday or every other day even though my doctor insisted 6 mos after surgery no longer need. I have always worn a abd binder and it seats just above hose, however when sleeping prone you must be careful not to kink the hose. tahouston - Original Message -

Re: [QUAD-L] Medicinal Marijuana

2004-12-18 Thread THouston
Speaking of your History channel's conspiracy theories... - Original Message - From: Stuntman To: rollingbones ; QuadPirate ; forum Sent: Friday, December 17, 2004 6:55 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Medicinal Marijuana OK,A short history lesson...Prohibition

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,

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

[QUAD-L] URGENT!! VIRUS WARNING..

2004-12-11 Thread THouston
- Original Message - From: Laura* Chisler To: Abby Adams ; Abby Brown ; Alex Lyster ; Alissa Davis ; Andrea Kovalsky ; Andrew Scharbrough ; Ashley O' Grady ; Astrid Richardson ; Aunt Barb ; Aunt Becky ; Becky Dean ; Caryn Costlow ; Chris House ; Christy ; Debbie Wellin ; Ellie

Re: [QUAD-L] Question for Quad Women

2004-12-03 Thread THouston
Bongi or velcro straps will leave marks on legs or thighs if legs are too far apart. THouston - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, December 02, 2004 11:10 AM Subject: [QUAD-L] Question for Quad Women For openers

[QUAD-L] For those who missed telecast

2004-12-02 Thread THouston
http://www.cbsnews.com/sections/i_video/main500251.shtml?channel=i_videoclip=/media/2004/12/01/video658620sec=3420vidId=3420[EMAIL PROTECTED]@[EMAIL PROTECTED]hitboxMLC=eveningnews Life may not be the party we hoped for, but while we are here we might as well dance! tahouston

Re: [QUAD-L] magic bullets

2004-12-01 Thread THouston
www.exmed.net THouston - Original Message - From: paul To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, December 01, 2004 7:26 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] magic bullets Hello Everyone, Can anyone tell me who to contact for magic bullets? Thank You,Paul

Re: [QUAD-L] Today is my 49th Birthday!!

2004-11-17 Thread THouston
Title: Re: [QUAD-L] Today is my 49th Birthday!! What a coincidence! Born and raised in Steel City (Gary) until I left home at 19, moved to Chicago then to the west suburbs. - Original Message - From: Houston809 To: THouston ; andrea murray Cc: quadlist Sent

Re: [QUAD-L] Today is my 49th Birthday!!

2004-11-17 Thread THouston
is scattered all over Gary but only a hand full on the east side Glen Park area. - Original Message - From: Houston809 To: THouston ; andrea murray Cc: quadlist Sent: Wednesday, November 17, 2004 3:40 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Today is my 49th Birthday!! Well you’re

Re: [QUAD-L] Today is my 49th Birthday!!

2004-11-17 Thread THouston
I always considered myself to be one of the elders being 49. My daughter took me to the mall and 98% of shoppers and shopkeepers appeared younger than I. - Original Message - From: David K. Kelmer To: andrea murray ; Houston809 Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday,

Re: [QUAD-L] Cold!

2004-11-15 Thread THouston
As long as I keep a turtle neck or dickey around my neck, something on my head, I'm ok. tahouston - Original Message - From: Silas Shelburne To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, November 14, 2004 6:06 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] Cold! Hey friends, Do all you

Re: [QUAD-L] Fwd: An open letter to the Red States from the Blue States

2004-11-08 Thread THouston
Very creative and humorous way to divide the country. How many blue states were there out of 50? Hmmm, maybe 7. :-) - Original Message - From: Rosie Bennett To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; Miss Desire' Valentine Gary ; Kelley Berry ; Kimberly D. Miller ; [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [QUAD-L] Testing

2004-11-07 Thread THouston
A OK - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, November 07, 2004 10:46 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] Testing Hello, I haven'treceived any mail from the quad-list for the last 2 weeks. Just checking to see if this goes

[QUAD-L] Re: testing

2004-11-07 Thread THouston
Any new spam or hacker software, incl firewalls, spyware, or ad blocker? I'll send this twice, once to U only and once to The List. U should receive 2 emails. - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, November 07, 2004 11:04

Re: [QUAD-L] election

2004-11-05 Thread THouston
Gore won the overallpopular vote for the nation but received more electoral votes. THouston - Original Message - From: Stacy Harim To: Quad List ; Tod E. Santee ; Jim Lubin Sent: Friday, November 05, 2004 11:42 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] election I'm

Re: [QUAD-L] Economy / Jobs

2004-11-03 Thread THouston
Ditto, what the President does do not determine if Sears or Carson is going to hire me. If someone needs a scape goat, Bill Clinton signed NAFTA allowing manufacturing jobs to be exported across sea. - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [QUAD-L] Fw: Definition of a Republican

2004-10-26 Thread THouston
Definition of most Republicans: Able to make decisions w/o Gov interventions Wants a smaller Gov, to stay out of their businesses and homes Makes decisions on how to raise their families and spend their hard-earned money the way they want and not the way the Gov wants Wants a well-trained

Re: [QUAD-L] Slow Computer ?

2004-10-23 Thread THouston
Download latest version of IE from internet - Original Message - From: Greg To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, October 22, 2004 7:34 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] Slow Computer ? I have a putter question... My computer just went funny one day. It runs fine, but

[QUAD-L] unsubbing

2004-10-19 Thread THouston
Hey Jerry, my name is Tom Houston and I'm c5-6 as of May 6, 1994 and my birthdate is 9-17-55. I read the list daily and chime in when my experiences can help someone. You note touched a warm place in my heart. I'm sorry 4 your loss. It somestimes make me wonder why am I still here, then I

Re: [QUAD-L] The L word is not a dirty word

2004-10-17 Thread THouston
I honestly believe that homosexuality is a birth defect of an under-developed brain. I have noticed 'those tendencies' in kids as young as 5 years old. Mis-firing of brain cells or bad connections can cause one to be attracted to the same sex not believing it to be wrong. But now there are

[QUAD-L] Stand-Aid

2004-08-17 Thread Thouston
Does anyone knows whether or not the Permobil Stand Aid is still available? Two weeks ago someone posted a Stand-Aid to be given away, just for the shipping cost. Please e-mail me with any knowledge of this post.

Re: [QUAD-L] abdominal binders

2004-07-28 Thread Thouston
http://www.caregiversmarketplace.com/wtbuy/scadealers.htm www.exmed.net Good sites for shopping for binders thouston - Original Message - From: Tony Starez To: Billy Kimberlin ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, July 27, 2004 6:07 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] abdominal