[QUAD-L] Standing wheelchair' anyone have one ? If so pros and cons?

2013-01-23 Thread Shelly kerchner
Hi to everyone, So, long story short, UCP agreed to either make my kitchen accessible OR purchase A standing wheelchair.I have been looking at the standing wheelchairs and there is even one That is manual. Are they much bigger than a regular electric chair ? and if ya have one what

[QUAD-L] Considering marriage, concerened about loosing disability

2013-10-22 Thread Shelly Kerchner
Hi to all!br/br/Will I loose my disability if I get married? br/br/Thanks !!br/br/br/Shellybr/C6-c7 incompletebr/6 years post injurybr/br/Sent from Yahoo! Mail for iPad

Re: [QUAD-L] trips

2014-03-21 Thread Shelly Kerchner
Hope you have a great time! Please let us know how it went! br/br/Shellybr/C6-c7 incompletea href=https://overview.mail.yahoo.com?.src=iOS;br/br/Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPad/a

RE: [QUAD-L] SNOW!!! Are you kidding me?

2014-04-15 Thread Shelly Kerchner
OMG yes we are too! I live in Johnstown pa ( laurel highlands). It's only 28 and yesterday it was 62 here. Crazy freeking weather br/br/Can't wait till spring!br/br/Shellya href=https://overview.mail.yahoo.com?.src=iOS;br/br/Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPad/a

RE: [QUAD-L] Fwd: Walking again?

2014-10-22 Thread Shelly Kerchner
Great news, progress is so slow so when I hear stories like this I don't get too excited anymore. have been hearing stories like this for years But nothing has changed and I don't believe they ever will in my life time. I am 47 and 8 years post injury.br/br/Don't misunderstand I am hopeful

RE: [QUAD-L] Fwd: Walking again?

2014-10-22 Thread Shelly Kerchner
Great news, progress is so slow so when I hear stories like this I don't get too excited anymore. have been hearing stories like this for years But nothing has changed and I don't believe they ever will in my life time. I am 47 and 8 years post injury.br/br/Don't misunderstand I am hopeful

RE: [QUAD-L] Fwd: Walking again?

2014-10-22 Thread Shelly Kerchner
Great news, progress is so slow so when I hear stories like this I don't get too excited anymore. have been hearing stories like this for years But nothing has changed and I don't believe they ever will in my life time. I am 47 and 8 years post injury.br/br/Don't misunderstand I am hopeful

RE: [QUAD-L] Fwd: Walking again?

2014-10-22 Thread Shelly Kerchner
Great news, progress is so slow so when I hear stories like this I don't get too excited anymore. have been hearing stories like this for years But nothing has changed and I don't believe they ever will in my life time. I am 47 and 8 years post injury.br/br/Don't misunderstand I am hopeful but

RE: [QUAD-L] Going home

2014-11-06 Thread Shelly Kerchner

[QUAD-L] Electric chair maintenance???

2014-11-11 Thread Shelly Kerchner
Hello to all,My chair is making annoying "creeks" and it's from the back. It's 3 years old and the tires have been replaced.May it be my suspension??? It's working on my partners nerves, Is there something I could do before I call my medical supply store? Thank youShellySent from Yahoo Mail

RE: [QUAD-L] My Birthday is today!

2014-11-15 Thread Shelly Kerchner

Re: [QUAD-L] Unidentified subject!

2016-11-28 Thread Shelly Kerchner
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[QUAD-L] Question

2016-12-30 Thread Shelly Kerchner
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Re: [QUAD-L] Elbows

2018-07-03 Thread Shelly Kerchner
Great idea Dana. Would you mind sharing a picture with us? I would be very grateful!Happy Fourth of July!Shelly Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Tue, Jul 3, 2018 at 2:39 AM, Dana Wray wrote:  The best answer for padding  for your armrest is ordering a neck pillow from bed Bath and

[QUAD-L] ABLE ACT

2018-02-27 Thread Shelly Kerchner
This was signed into law 2014. It allows me to have a tax free savings account to cover disability related expenses such as education, housing and transportation. I do not have one but want to "set" one up.  I am calling my bank in a few minutes but in the mean time I would appreciate anyone

Re: [QUAD-L] Test Message

2019-06-11 Thread Shelly Kerchner
Still here also. Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Mon, Jun 10, 2019 at 3:22 PM, ismaelcavaz...@gmail.com wrote: Just checking to see if anyone in the Quad list is there.  I haven’t received anything lately.  Thank you.

Re: [QUAD-L] Stuck

2020-10-17 Thread Shelly Kerchner
Thank goodness you are ok!  This happens every now and then to me, its scary, frustrating I know. So very glad you are safe & out of danger Greg! Shelly On Saturday, October 17, 2020, 08:49:15 PM EDT, Greg wrote: I feel asleep outside while I was reclined, my arms were spread out,

Re: [QUAD-L] Sunshine

2020-12-10 Thread Shelly Kerchner
Greg,LOL! I am just like you! Love the sun & heat so nothing gets done until the sun goes down, seriously!  I live in Western PA & hate the winter. The only upside is I do get things done because I am stuck inside. Once spring is here, I am outdoors, given up on "trying" to get things done

[QUAD-L] Pressure sore

2021-06-12 Thread Shelly Kerchner
Hi,So I have a pressure sore and am applying Triad Antibiotic( prescribed by my doc) & have it covered. However, on Friday my doctor never made it clear if I should keep it covered at night. I am wondering what others did at nighttime?   It's a stage 2 sore, I think.  Thank you!Shelly Sent

[QUAD-L] pressure sore

2021-06-12 Thread Shelly Kerchner
Hi,So I have a pressure sore and am applying Triad Antibiotic( prescribed by my doc) & have it covered. However, on Friday my doctor never made it clear if I should keep it covered at night. I am wondering what others did at nighttime?   It's a stage 2 sore, I think.  Thank you!Shelly

Re: [QUAD-L] Time is running out...

2021-03-31 Thread Shelly Kerchner
That stinks!! I am really sorry you are going through this Lori. I hope you find support. Have you considered a agency who handles some of this for you? We have so much stress in our lives and its overwhelming trying to do it all alone. Hang in there & Good luck. You do matter - to me!

Re: [QUAD-L] sharing game changing products

2022-10-15 Thread Shelly Kerchner
Thanks for sharing. Would you please share a pic of your Sure Hand Lift? I am 16 years post ( C6 C7 incomplete) & shoulders are wearing out. I had rotator cuff surgery last year and the pain is so much better but need to protect them,  I don’t think I would make it through another rotator cuff

Re: [QUAD-L] Support groups

2023-04-27 Thread Shelly Kerchner
I think that’s a wonderful idea. I’m very much interested. I am soon to be 17 years post and this would have been very helpful for me early on and quite honestly even today! it’s always great to connect with others and share our experience strength and hope!!! I have learned how to start a

Re: [QUAD-L] Support groups

2023-04-27 Thread Shelly Kerchner
, I am in. I don't know how to set up zoom so if you could? I think Dana would like this as well. Any others? On April 27, 2023 at 11:59 AM Shelly Kerchner wrote: I think that’s a wonderful idea. I’m very much interested. I am soon to be 17 years post and this would have been very

Re: [QUAD-L] Support groups

2023-04-27 Thread Shelly Kerchner
wow!  Happy new life birthday Jeffrey! On Thursday, April 27, 2023 at 12:10:16 PM EDT, Jeffrey Gaede wrote: 44 years post last Friday :-) On Thursday, April 27, 2023 at 08:59:25 AM PDT, Shelly Kerchner wrote: I think that’s a wonderful idea. I’m very much interested. I am

Re: [QUAD-L] Support groups

2023-04-26 Thread Shelly Kerchner
Thank you for sharing! Does anyone participate or know of a womens support group via zoom?   thank you! Shelly On Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at 06:07:44 PM EDT, SHIRLEY BELL wrote: love this group as well!! On April 24, 2023 at 1:46 AM Dana wrote: I want to see the article.

Re: [QUAD-L] Support groups

2023-04-28 Thread Shelly Kerchner
if interested. Thanks! Shelly On Thursday, April 27, 2023 at 12:08:04 PM EDT, SHIRLEY BELL wrote: Great Shelly, I am in. I don't know how to set up zoom so if you could? I think Dana would like this as well. Any others? On April 27, 2023 at 11:59 AM Shelly Kerchner wrote: I think

Re: [QUAD-L] Question about lockdown systems.

2024-02-19 Thread Shelly Kerchner
, SHIRLEY BELL wrote: Hi Shelly, are you in the new England area?  On 02/19/2024 2:40 PM EST Shelly Kerchner wrote:     hi to all ! Past two years been having health issues/skin breakdown, rotator cuff surgery, recovery, etc. so I have been absent from this group! I hope everyone

[QUAD-L] Question about lockdown systems.

2024-02-19 Thread Shelly Kerchner
the manufacturer requires us to use. It’s a cumbersome process to navigate so I would appreciate any one willing to share their experience and would appreciate some assistance! Thanks ahead of time !! Shelly Kerchner   Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPad

Re: [QUAD-L] Question about lockdown systems.

2024-02-20 Thread Shelly Kerchner
ered-Wheelchairs/Rear-Wheel-Drive/c/Rear-Wheel-Drive   Nicki C5/6   From: wheel...@centurylink.net [mailto:wheel...@centurylink.net] Sent: Tuesday, February 20, 2024 1:11 PM To: wheelch...@aol.com; Shelly Kerchner; Quad-list; SHIRLEY BELL Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Question about lockdown sys

[QUAD-L] Invitation to connect on LinkedIn

2011-08-01 Thread shelly kerchner via LinkedIn
LinkedIn shelly kerchner requested to add you as a connection on LinkedIn: -- Tom, I'd like to add you to my professional network on LinkedIn. - shelly Accept invitation from shelly kerchner http://www.linkedin.com/e/9gmxwd

[QUAD-L] Invitation to connect on LinkedIn

2011-08-01 Thread shelly kerchner via LinkedIn
LinkedIn shelly kerchner requested to add you as a connection on LinkedIn: -- Tom, I'd like to add you to my professional network on LinkedIn. - shelly Accept invitation from shelly kerchner http://www.linkedin.com/e/9gmxwd