[QUAD-L] Hello!

2010-05-18 Thread silas
Hello everybody! I came back because this year has been the worst yet, hope to start learning from you all again! Silas Shelburne

Re: [QUAD-L] Hello!

2010-05-18 Thread wheelchair
WELCOME BACK I'm sure that we have much to share. again Best Wishes In a message dated 5/18/2010 8:13:45 A.M. Central Daylight Time, silas...@live.com writes: Hello everybody! I came back because this year has been the worst yet, hope to start learning from you all again! Silas

RE: [QUAD-L] My Dilemma

2010-05-18 Thread Joan Anglin
I agree that you really need to see another Dr.. That seems like a very invasive procedure, and a second opinion is certainly warranted. I'm also C4 complete, stayed with intermittent cathing for most of these 19 plus years, and have not had to consider other options. But certainly a

Re: [QUAD-L] 21st anniversary!

2010-05-18 Thread DAANOO
Hi Jim, You are truly amazing and what a role model for all persons with high level quadriplegia to know about and understand how you accomplish all the use achievements. Thank you so much for developing quad-list. It is a wonderful group, where we can share ideas, asking the question

Re: [QUAD-L] 21st anniversary!

2010-05-18 Thread hellodaveoc
yahoo mail is free and uses his messenger name. why can't he use it? AZDAVE In a message dated 5/18/2010 10:33:12 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time, daa...@aol.com writes: Hi Jim, You are truly amazing and what a role model for all persons with high level quadriplegia to know about

Re: [QUAD-L] My Dilemma

2010-05-18 Thread bob quinn
Hi Naomi, I have a Urostomy, as you describe. It is also known as an Ilial Loop. Its a long story why I had one. Originally, I had a Suprapubic Tube (which was no picnic and resulted in a number of trips to the ER). They didn't discover my bladder stones until after countless back-to-back

Re: [QUAD-L] 21st anniversary!

2010-05-18 Thread bob quinn
Thanks for making a tough life a little better by creating your email lists. I have found quad-list to be a great resource of information and comfort, as I know others have, and I'm sure those on your other lists have had similar experiences too. Regards, bob quinn At 05:13 PM 5/17/2010, Jim

Re: [QUAD-L] 2nd time posting here

2010-05-18 Thread John S.
Sometimes there's not a lot to be real happy about. If you're just depressed discuss it with your Dr. There are some decent happy pills, justdont committ suicide while taking them. john From: karan alexander kabea...@optonline.net To: quad-list@eskimo.com

Re: [QUAD-L] 2nd time posting here

2010-05-18 Thread Eric W Rudd
John, I might understand if u don't have much to be happy about, ( yes I've went through ur past posts) But why be a heartless fool w/ no compassion? Eric W Rudd c5sc...@gmail.com - Original Message - From: John S. To: karan alexander Cc: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent:

Re: [QUAD-L] 2nd time posting here

2010-05-18 Thread Dan
Lol! Look up the definition of 'wit'. John is a master of it. Dan At 05:21 PM 5/18/2010, Eric W Rudd said something that elicited my response: John, I might understand if u don't have much to be happy about, ( yes I've went through ur past posts) But why be a heartless fool w/ no

Re: [QUAD-L] 2nd time posting here

2010-05-18 Thread Dan
Lol! Look up the definition of 'wit'. John is a master of it. Dan At 05:21 PM 5/18/2010, Eric W Rudd said something that elicited my response: John, I might understand if u don't have much to be happy about, ( yes I've went through ur past posts) But why be a heartless fool w/ no

RE: [QUAD-L] 2nd time posting here

2010-05-18 Thread Joan Anglin
Hi Karen As others have said keep your mind busy. That was brought home to me this weekend, my ex-husband (yes, we are still good friends) came over to visit for a while on their trip from Oregon. He was looking over my garden, and asking about tomato plants. Well, my nickname in this Spring

Re: [QUAD-L] 2nd time posting here

2010-05-18 Thread Eric W Rudd
haha u gotta b shittin me... yep no need to look up the definition, well aware...but the 'indifference' was nothing more than self-serving...or am i wrong? Eric W Rudd c5sc...@gmail.com - Original Message - From: Dan To: quad-list@eskimo.com Cc: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent:

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2010-05-18 Thread shirley bell
Hi Karen, I to agree with Joan. Do what you can to find some purpose and pleasure in your life. I know its hard. We all struggle with depression at times, this is not an easy existence. I have a pretty full life. A successful business as an artist( keeps me very busy) and friends and a

Re: [QUAD-L] 2nd time posting here

2010-05-18 Thread Dan
Right or wrong is in the mind of the beholder. In my estimation, John's reply was succinct and sincere. To me, and I don't pretend to speak for anyone else, the ending to his post was in reference to the plethora of 'Happy Pills' advertised in the media that inevitably include the dire and

Re: [QUAD-L] 2nd time posting here

2010-05-18 Thread Eric W Rudd
yep... i saw his 'dry humor' as did u but ur missing the point here...this isn't the media...can i get an amen...this is a plethora of people living w/ the same/different condition/s Eric W Rudd c5sc...@gmail.com - Original Message - From: Dan To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent:

Re: [QUAD-L] 2nd time posting here

2010-05-18 Thread Dan
Ah, but a dose of humor, in or out of the media, can ease many a pain. Dan At 06:31 PM 5/18/2010, Eric W Rudd said something that elicited my response: yep... i saw his 'dry humor' as did u but ur missing the point here...this isn't the media...can i get an amen...this is a plethora of

Re: [QUAD-L] 2nd time posting here

2010-05-18 Thread Eric W Rudd
it's not the assumption, but the reality...let's ask Karan... Eric W Rudd c5sc...@gmail.com - Original Message - From: Dan To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Tuesday, May 18, 2010 5:40 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] 2nd time posting here Ah, but a dose of humor, in or out of the

Fw: [QUAD-L] My Dilemma

2010-05-18 Thread Matt Wermer
I had UofM (young Drs) in Ann Arbor wanting to do a Urostomy on me back 10+ years ago, had me so scared about surgery, off weeks 4-6, then I called my SCI Dr Yarconi in Chicago-RIC, he strongly advised that was radical surgery, should only be done if absolutely necessary, I had indwelling from

[QUAD-L] chatting

2010-05-18 Thread Ismael
Does anyone know the easy way to chat in their Internet

[QUAD-L] peebody

2010-05-18 Thread Monty
I'm 16 1/2 post injury and six months after my accident my urologist strongly suggests that that I get supra and has been rock solid for the most part every since then! The only reasons that I might have got a UTI is not drinking enough water or due to other illness. One thing I have not heard