Re: [QUAD-L] Chair Repair
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 risk of falling and I've also had one of my casters break on the weekend. That however, I was able to get someone down here to fix it and Medicare paid for it. I think a lot has to do with the companies you deal with. I've called Medicare about a couple of things. Have you tried calling them directly to see whats up? The company could use things as an excuse so they take time getting there. Just a thought. Stacy Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your home page. http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs
Re: [QUAD-L] assistance dog
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 reason to get up in the morning which I dont have much of one to now except to go to the hospital to see my mom but that isn't going to be forever. Closing the door which is so hard for me to do would be amazing and when I have to push long distances and get tired to help pull me. Stacy - Original Message From: RONALD L PRACHT [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Monday, March 24, 2008 1:27:30 AM Subject: [QUAD-L] assistance dog When a disabled person gets a dog the simple fact to be considered is someone has to care for the dog. Be it the disabled individual or a caregiver or a man down the street. I think some some individuals jump the gun and get a dog b4 they take into account whAt all is involved with the care. ron c7 Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search. http://tools.search.yahoo.com/newsearch/category.php?category=shopping
Re: [QUAD-L] Chair Repair
A lot of the smaller repairs like screws, tape such I can go to the hardware store around the cornerbuy it. The sales people fix it before I leave the store. For the larger repairs, I'm in the same boat as yall. Although, I do buy smaller items like my Roho Cushion. I want to get an arm that includes a place for my hand to be strapped in. That item I will have to order myself send the bill to the insurance company.
[QUAD-L] chair repair
The answer for chair repairs is to have a backup chair ready to go. I have two J2 gel cushions also. If you are in a manual chair this is an easier task than a power. I use a manual daily but have an additional manual chair as well as a power on standby. I get parts on ebay and from Sportaid...use a vendor only when i have to. I always keep a new set of casters, seatbelt, bearings, cushion covers, brakes and anything that goes bad on hand. A bike shop will do some repairs for you. Also the chair you choose has alot to do with its durability. Ive got a manual Quickie 2 and the thing is bulletproof. I know the chair like an old friend and can replace a part long b4 it goes bad just by knowing the chair. ron c7
Re: [QUAD-L] Stomach Gas Issues
Get the generic form of Gas-X. You can usually buy it at the super conglomerate Wal-Mart, I believe it's called gas relief. It's considerably cheaper than the other one and just as effective. Quadius On 3/23/08, Merrill Burghardt [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: A short while back someone made a reference to quadriplegics having gas and stomach issues. I hoped that there was a common known remedy also or at least a reason. For 15 years I hardly a burped, but now I am marathon material. Merrill
Re: [QUAD-L] Bladder control - using a suprapubic catheter
You are giving urine coming out of the stoma? If so, you might need to put more fluid in the bulb. Q On 3/23/08, Merrill Burghardt [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My urethra was burned closed but my leaks came from the foley. Triple action antibiotic gel at opening helped. mb -- *From:* Quadius [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] *Sent:* Saturday, March 22, 2008 8:47 PM *To:* Barbara Vedder *Cc:* quad-list@eskimo.com *Subject:* Re: [QUAD-L] Bladder control - using a suprapubic catheter Barbera I had this problem for quite a while, but my urethra eventually stopped leaking for the most part. Like the others, I believe Ditropan is probably your best bet. It was a little easier for me to deal with, because I can put a Texas catheter on the end of my penis. Good luck and welcome to the list. Quadius On 3/22/08, *Barbara Vedder* [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi y'all, I'm new to this group list and have been reading over emails sent out for the last few days and I have a very important, urgent question. I've been quadriplegic for nearly 27 years and recently had my plumbing changed from an indwelling Foley catheter to a suprapubic catheter. I've been experiencing a lot of problems with this and could use a bunch of good advice or information from others about this. The biggest problem I now have is incontinence from the urethra (where the Foley came out of me). Has anyone out there had similar problems and, if so, what did you learn or do to try regulating your system? The surgeon who worked on me is a total asshole and doesn't' provide help or guidance at all. I need help. Thanks, Barbara
Re: [QUAD-L] Stomach Gas Issues
I usually just get my gas x at Sam's club the things you can get such a large quantity, although I knows the other generic work the same. I'm sure it is much cheaper in generic. thank you quadius so much for adding this. Dana In a message dated 3/24/2008 1:36:00 P.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Get the generic form of Gas-X. You can usually buy it at the super conglomerate Wal-Mart, I believe it's called gas relief. It's considerably cheaper than the other one and just as effective. Quadius On 3/23/08, Merrill Burghardt [EMAIL PROTECTED] (mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]) wrote: A short while back someone made a reference to quadriplegics having gas and stomach issues. I hoped that there was a common known remedy also or at least a reason. For 15 years I hardly a burped, but now I am marathon material. Merrill **Create a Home Theater Like the Pros. Watch the video on AOL Home. (http://home.aol.com/diy/home-improvement-eric-stromer?video=15?ncid=aolhom000301)
Re: [QUAD-L] Bladder control - using a suprapubic catheter
How and why was your urethra burned close? I have never heard of this. Is this something they usually do when you get a suprapubic catheter? Naomi C4 quadriplegic since July 2005 due to Transverse Myelitis **Create a Home Theater Like the Pros. Watch the video on AOL Home. (http://home.aol.com/diy/home-improvement-eric-stromer?video=15?ncid=aolhom000301)
Re: [QUAD-L] assistance dog
Ahhh Stacy, come spend some time w/ me, I'll give ya a reason to get up in the morning I have door openers ;-x Eric W Rudd [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: Stacy Harim To: RONALD L PRACHT ; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Monday, March 24, 2008 8:39 AM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] assistance dog 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 reason to get up in the morning which I dont have much of one to now except to go to the hospital to see my mom but that isn't going to be forever. Closing the door which is so hard for me to do would be amazing and when I have to push long distances and get tired to help pull me. Stacy
FW: [QUAD-L] Bladder control - using a suprapubic catheter
I couldn't say medically but kept me from having to manage urine from the bladder and Supra Pubic. Some place after the bladder was closed off. All came in one unexpected packaged deal getting the SP. I was imagining having one tube to one bag on each exit. Glad I was wrong there. Merrill _ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, March 24, 2008 1:44 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; quad-list@eskimo.com Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Bladder control - using a suprapubic catheter How and why was your urethra burned close? I have never heard of this. Is this something they usually do when you get a suprapubic catheter? Naomi C4 quadriplegic since July 2005 due to Transverse Myelitis _ Create a Home Theater Like the Pros. Watch http://home.aol.com/diy/home-improvement-eric-stromer?video=15?ncid=aolhom0 00301 the video on AOL Home.
