Re: [QUAD-L] Roho cushions

2006-04-12 Thread Stacy Harim
I just hate mine when transferring out of the shower. I sink in the middle of the transfer and it's hard when you don't have the pants to help you slide. Other than that I like it. I liked my J2 better and I hope I eventually get back to one after I heal from the flap I finally decided to

Re: [QUAD-L] Never Ending Bowel Program

2006-04-10 Thread Stacy Harim
Those of you that don't go every day, do you still take stool softners every day? Stacy - Original Message - From: Corie Jones To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Monday, April 10, 2006 1:27 AM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Never Ending Bowel Program I don't have any

Re: [QUAD-L] Never Ending Bowel Program

2006-04-09 Thread Stacy Harim
I had that tube inserted to my abdomen and flushed water through but the tube came out. I plan on getting it again when I go get my bladder surgery again. I have to get this flap taken care of first then that. My bowel program takes forever without it. Stacy - Original Message -

Re: [QUAD-L] Transfers Chairs

2006-04-08 Thread Stacy Harim
be for you all. Well I remember slightly but I had a firmer cushion when I was regaining arm strength and learning to transfer. Stacy - Original Message - From: David K. Kelmer To: Stacy Harim ; Quad-list post ; ~LittleQuad~ Sent: Thursday, April 06, 2006 6:23 PM

Re: [QUAD-L] Transfers Chairs

2006-04-08 Thread Stacy Harim
I just cant grasp the concept of a front transfer. Just something I was never informed about. Stacy - Original Message - From: David K. Kelmer To: Stacy Harim ; quad-list@eskimo.com ; Win Sent: Thursday, April 06, 2006 7:17 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Transfers

Re: [QUAD-L] Answering about transfer bench

2006-04-08 Thread Stacy Harim
I also have a bench with an opening. I get it all done in one shot. Use the bucket, remove it then shower. So much easier than the toilet then to the shower. Stacy - Original Message - From: RONALD L PRACHT To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Friday, April 07, 2006 12:38

Re: [QUAD-L] Transfers

2006-04-05 Thread Stacy Harim
Not with this pressure sore I've been fighting. I did great with the J2. Stacy - Original Message - From: Brien To: Stacy Harim Cc: Win ; quad-list@eskimo.com ; ~LittleQuad~ Sent: Tuesday, April 04, 2006 4:05 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Transfers Howbout a firm

Re: [QUAD-L] Transfers Chairs

2006-04-05 Thread Stacy Harim
Front? How is it possible? Stacy - Original Message - From: Win To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Tuesday, April 04, 2006 9:57 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Transfers Chairs I'm not sure, but I think LittleQuad is talking about transfers from the front, instead of

Re: [QUAD-L] Transfers Chairs

2006-04-04 Thread Stacy Harim
Im in a manual chair but use a roho cushion now and that is my issue with the transfers. The board gets caught in the material instead of between my butt and the seat and then once I get to the chair, I'm sunken only when I'm half in the chair. Anyone else with roho's that transfer have

Re: [QUAD-L] Move your car please...again

2006-04-02 Thread Stacy Harim
I've been going to the wound care center at the hospital where the parking is crzy bad. I often take two spots if I can find them or one way on the end and have gotten blocked in 3 times in two weeks. It sucks to ask strangers to back my van out for me. I left not nice letters on their cars

Re: [QUAD-L] Transfers

2006-04-02 Thread Stacy Harim
I'm T 7 with a long torso so my transfers are just OK. I scoot more than up and over. I cannot transfer to a couch bc I'll never get out. I have very strong arms but can't get the depression to pick my butt up unless I have my arm rests or some sort of blocks next to me. Stacy -

Re: [QUAD-L] Fwd: [SCIC] New Drug for Nerve Pain

2006-03-27 Thread Stacy Harim
I love lyrica. My pain levels are so much better. My pain was so bad, I was also taking methadone. I am not on that anymore and only on 200mg vs. 1200mg of neurontin 3x a day plus the methadone. It's great stuff. Stacy - Original Message - From: Robert Brennan To:

Re: [QUAD-L] Being ignored

2006-03-19 Thread Stacy Harim
Whenever I go to the store or restaurant, I first ask them how they are doing and that usually breaks the ice. I rarely get ignored because I speak up first. Occassionally if I am with someone, it is them that gets the attention from these people bc they think they aren'tmy friend but there

Re: [QUAD-L] Being ignored

2006-03-19 Thread Stacy Harim
I knock over crap all the time. I have complained to managers. At the shopping center that has the cvs where I get my scrps there is a food lion next door. That is the only area where the curn and street meet flat.almost to the cvs. They have carts lined up so I have to go up to food lion

Re: [QUAD-L] neurontin

2006-03-15 Thread Stacy Harim
My pain level is actually so much better with lyrica. I was taking sooo much neurontin and methadone. I am now off of the methadone completely. I did go through a few weeks of headaches after getting off of the neurontin but not that they are over, it's worth it, Stacy - Original

Re: [QUAD-L] anti-infectives

2006-03-15 Thread Stacy Harim
I take vitamin C and don't see a difference. What mg's are you using? Stacy - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Monday, March 13, 2006 2:08 AM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] anti-infectives vitamin C along with mendelamine creates

[QUAD-L] problems with parking

2006-03-01 Thread Stacy Harim
When I went for my dr. appt. at the hosptital there wasn't any parking. I found one on the end so my lift could go down. Some jackass parked next to me so I had to get a stranger drive it out for me. The thing is the guy made his own spot on the end bc there wasn't anyparking lines.Thank

Re: [QUAD-L] AGE

2006-03-01 Thread Stacy Harim
I'm 31 and 5 yrs in May post. Stacy - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Monday, February 27, 2006 5:11 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] AGE In a message dated 2/27/2006 1:25:09 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL

Re: [QUAD-L] parents getting older

2006-03-01 Thread Stacy Harim
 I still have a ways to go with that I hope but I fear that she will soon be in a wheelchair herself and I just wish that I could do more to physically help her. It kills me to think about it. Stacy - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ;

Re: [QUAD-L] Dating Marrige

2006-03-01 Thread Stacy Harim
Now its 4 and a half years for me and I have yet to have a boyfriend. I dated one guy for a short time last year and one date a couple of weeks ago. We didn't have a spark so no more dates. I find it hard where I live and have had issues with the chair. Stacy - Original Message

Re: [QUAD-L] what to do about hemroids

2006-03-01 Thread Stacy Harim
I take something called rootin from gnc. It shrinks them. I don't know what it is supposed to be used for but works for the hemmroids. I haven't had any problems since I started taking it. Stacy - Original Message - From: Tim Syfert To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent:

Re: [QUAD-L] parents getting older

2006-02-26 Thread Stacy Harim
 I know this is hard on my parents too. My Dad talks about it still. He mentions that he expected something to happen to hiim before any of us. When I was so sick in the hospital, I'll never forget the hurt in their eyes for the rest of my life. Stacy - Original Message -

Re: Re: Fwd: [QUAD-L] parents getting older

2006-02-26 Thread Stacy Harim
of it. It makes me so angry and depressed that I could scream.From: "Stacy Harim" [EMAIL PROTECTED]To: quad-list@eskimo.com, "William Willis" [EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject: Re: Fwd: [QUAD-L] parents getting olderDate: Sat, 25 Feb 2006 19:35:11 -0500Thatâ?Ts how I feel. It breaks

[QUAD-L] parents getting older

2006-02-25 Thread Stacy Harim
I have had my Mom up here the last few weeks. My brother commited suicide and it was really a stressful time. I also have another brother who is bi polar in prison and my oldest brother is self absorbed and doesn't call or talk to anyone. All that aside, my Mom is physically not doing well.

Re: [QUAD-L] NJ Handicap parking

2006-02-25 Thread Stacy Harim
I rarely use the handicapped spots. Usually the lift area isnt big enough but I know it's not going to kill me to push a lil further. I need the exercise anyways. If you have an electric chair then it shouldn't be that big of a deal IMO. I just park a lil far away and take up two spots.

Re: Fwd: [QUAD-L] parents getting older

2006-02-25 Thread Stacy Harim
 That’s how I feel. It breaks my heart to see her going down hill and there is nothing I can do. It makes me miserable to even think about it. Stacy - Original Message - From: William Willis To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Saturday, February 25, 2006 7:28 PM

[QUAD-L] neurontin and lyrica

2006-02-23 Thread Stacy Harim
Has anyone had any headaches after getting off of neurontin and taking lyrica? Stacy

Re: [QUAD-L] neurontin and lyrica

2006-02-23 Thread Stacy Harim
23, 2006 9:00 AM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] neurontin and lyrica I've recently tried both, still on the Lyrica. Neither caused a headache, just an upset stomach and extreme drowsiness. Neither relieved any of my pain. On 2/23/06, Stacy Harim [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Has

Re: [QUAD-L] Colonoscopy

2006-02-14 Thread Stacy Harim
When I went for the mitrofanoff, I stayed at the hospital because of the concerns but my problem was I never started going. They ended up putting me back in bed after hours of sitting up and then they had to give me an enema. I had to just lay on my side and endure. I hope it works better

Re: [QUAD-L] Waxing for women

2006-01-24 Thread Stacy Harim
I get my eyebrows waxed on occasion at the salon or if my friend comes over to cut my hair. He works in a salon and also cuts and waxes friends on the side. Stacy - Original Message - From: ~LittleQuad~ To: Quad-list post Sent: Tuesday, January 24, 2006 11:22 AM

Re: [QUAD-L] Pet ?

2006-01-16 Thread Stacy Harim
I have a cat and throw a few treats across the room. That was he has a few to eat before he even realizes I am gone. Adopting my cat is the best thing I've done but he's smart to the extent that he knows he can get away with a lot while I'm in bed. He knows I'm not able to jump up and get

Re: [QUAD-L] Driving

2006-01-15 Thread Stacy Harim
I have the zero effort steering. Not by choice. The guy I got it from is a para so I'm not sure why he got it. I was told by the guy that put in the swirl drivers seat and new lift that the company that DORS uses recomends things for vans/cars that people don’t necessarily need to they can

Re: [QUAD-L] Driving

2006-01-15 Thread Stacy Harim
I'm sorry if it seemed that I was implying that all paras don’t need lower floors. That wasn’t my intention.I did say that not all para'sdon’t need lower floors. I didn't say para's don’t need. I was only saying what I was told by the guy that worked on the van.I have also heard bad things

Re: [QUAD-L] devotees

2006-01-11 Thread Stacy Harim
I have had a concern about devotees and have had several contact me through yahoo messenger. I guess they looked at my profile on yahoo and then they instant messenger. I did however meet a devotee through disabled united that was actually really nice. He had medical problems when he was

Re: [QUAD-L] Testing ...

2006-01-07 Thread Stacy Harim
I think its just a quiet day. - Original Message - From: S. Dial To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Saturday, January 07, 2006 8:28 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] Testing .. No posts in 2 days so testing. Steph

Re: [QUAD-L] first time user

2005-12-29 Thread Stacy Harim
Welcome to the list. Good luck in your search. Stacy - Original Message - From: Gloria Matthews To: Brien Stocker ; quad-list@eskimo.com Cc: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Thursday, December 29, 2005 4:17 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] first time user Hello. This is my first

Re: [QUAD-L] flap surgery

2005-12-20 Thread Stacy Harim
for my doctors. Stacy - Original Message - From: David K. Kelmer To: Stacy Harim ; Quad-List Sent: Monday, December 19, 2005 2:23 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] flap surgery Hi Stacy, It's nice to hear from you! I am sorry that the wound vac didn't help much

Re: [QUAD-L] sore

2005-12-18 Thread Stacy Harim
I tried miracle mist and it didn't do anything for me. It is probably because the sore is that bad. Stacy - Original Message - From: Liz To: William Willis ; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Friday, December 16, 2005 9:25 AM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] sore miracle mist is

[QUAD-L] your college tuition

2005-12-18 Thread Stacy Harim
Hey Luke, I get college paid for but I do have to register first so they know my schedule and they have the exact amount to be paid. They go by the form the college provides for payment at the office I go by. I know your frustration. I have gone through 5 councelors in 2 years. They keep

[QUAD-L] flap surgery

2005-12-18 Thread Stacy Harim
Hey guys, I haven't been around because my computer broke down of me. I finally did get a lap top. I have a guy from the health dept. that can get funding for me if I need to get rent or something paid for and he got the money for the lap top which is great because of all the time I am

Re: [QUAD-L] no running water, no electricity

2005-09-30 Thread Stacy Harim
Good luck Luke, I'm saying prayers for you all down south. Stacy - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Tuesday, September 27, 2005 9:24 AM Subject: [QUAD-L] no running water, no electricity hey all i survived rita!

Re: [QUAD-L] Shivers

2005-09-24 Thread Stacy Harim
. Kelmer To: Stacy Harim ; Lori Michaelson ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; Quad Sent: Friday, September 23, 2005 2:02 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Shivers Hi Stacy, I agree. I'd call my nurse and have her call my doctor, but I'd make them do a culture before I started on any

Re: [QUAD-L] Shivers

2005-09-24 Thread Stacy Harim
: Stacy Harim ; Lori Michaelson ; Quad Sent: Friday, September 23, 2005 4:54 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Shivers Hi,Thx for the comments. I agree with you both. The odd thing is, less than 12 hrs later I'm feeling great, no temps or shivers all day. I'm totally confused. My 1 nurse

Re: [QUAD-L] Shivers

2005-09-22 Thread Stacy Harim
I would call the doctors. If the temp goes up, go to the ER, but call the doc in the morning. You could simply be getting the flu. Stacy - Original Message - From: Jeremy Dickinson To: Quad Sent: Thursday, September 22, 2005 9:20 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] Shivers Hi,I'm

[QUAD-L] i had surgery

2005-09-22 Thread Stacy Harim
Hey guys, I had the sore operated on today. He opened the hole to the tunnel, cleaned it out and he is ordering the wound vac for the sore. I am ok, I haven't seen it yet, but getting ready to change the bandage. I'm nervous actually but I know it's for the better. Stacy

Re: [QUAD-L] Adult Stem Cells May Help Spine-Injured Mice

2005-09-21 Thread Stacy Harim
PN magazine had an article about it. Russia has been doing it for years. I didn't read to detailed but one person out of 20 had some leg movement where others had some improved sensation and improved bowel and bladder function. Stacy - Original Message - From: Jim Lubin

Re: [QUAD-L] Feet swelling!

2005-09-20 Thread Stacy Harim
Mine swell. Its because ofcirculation. They go down when I put them up and I was prescribed lasix. I take it when they get bad. Stacy - Original Message - From: Silas Shelburne To: quad-List@eskimo.com Sent: Monday, September 19, 2005 7:39 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] Feet

Re: [QUAD-L] sleep

2005-09-19 Thread Stacy Harim
I sleep in a hospital bed, only because I can't afford a big girl bed. The one I had wasn't a good height for transfers and I felt more comfortable having the rails to pull myself to get dressed. Now Im great at rolling and want a bigger bed. I also pull the covers over my head while I'm

Re: [QUAD-L] lying flat

2005-09-19 Thread Stacy Harim
Thanks - Original Message - From: Eric Olson To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Monday, September 19, 2005 3:28 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] lying flat Sounds like AD. I have the same problem. When I get in bed, after being in the chair all day,

Re: [QUAD-L] update

2005-09-18 Thread Stacy Harim
. The lap top would be a life saver for sure. Stacy - Original Message - From: David K. Kelmer To: Stacy Harim ; Quad-List ; Ol' Man River Sent: Saturday, September 17, 2005 10:38 AM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] update Hi Stacy, Just a note you let you know you're

Re: [QUAD-L] update

2005-09-16 Thread Stacy Harim
To: Stacy Harim ; Quad-List Sent: Wednesday, September 14, 2005 9:44 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] update hurry back stacy, we miss your input. i got some miracle mist, and i'm dying to try it out.. maybe on my sit down owie. Stacy Harim [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote

Re: [QUAD-L] Lori, and others with indwelling type caths.

2005-09-16 Thread Stacy Harim
Dan, have you put any thought into getting a super pubic or the mitrofanoff that a few of us have gotten? That will certainlty bring down your chances of infection. I was just curious. That is the reason why I decided for the mitrofanoff. I wanted to get rid of the Foley and at the same

Re: [QUAD-L] Disabled Evacuees

2005-09-16 Thread Stacy Harim
I have an old chair. Would you happen to know where I can donate it to? Stacy - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Thursday, September 15, 2005 6:19 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] Disabled Evacuees Thanks Mark,This

[QUAD-L] update

2005-09-13 Thread Stacy Harim
Hey guys, this is just a quick not since I need to use my time up for the bowel program and I'm in quite a bit of pain. I went to the surgeons and he will be opening up the tunnel to clean it out. He will have the vac put on it so it can heal that way. I have more confidence now that it

[QUAD-L] update

2005-09-13 Thread Stacy Harim
Hey guys, this is just a quick not since I need to use my time up for the bowel program and I'm in quite a bit of pain. I went to the surgeons and he will be opening up the tunnel to clean it out. He will have the vac put on it so it can heal that way. I have more confidence now that it

Re: [QUAD-L] out of commission for a while

2005-09-06 Thread Stacy Harim
I ordered it and hopefully will get it soon but I can't be up at all. I am hopefully getting that roho cushion but damn Medicare takes forever here. I have to tell ya that I'm sick to death with bad stuff happening to me. It has got to look up soon. Stacy - Original Message -

Re: [QUAD-L] out of commission for a while

2005-09-06 Thread Stacy Harim
I went to an orthopedic surgeon because he was recommended since the wound is either really close or at the bone. I lucked out and there isn't any infection. Thank God. I'm going to a plastic surgeon tomorrow. I pray that he gets it cleaned out and hopefully wound vac to heal quicker but

[QUAD-L] out of commission for a while

2005-09-01 Thread Stacy Harim
Hey guys, I went to the wound care center today and it looks like it's surgery time. they need to open the tunnel. I am going on bed bound and will be back when this clears up. Take care for now everyone. I hope everyone faired well after Katrina. Stacy

[QUAD-L] double emails.

2005-09-01 Thread Stacy Harim
I hadn't set up my mail account after reinstalling windows. Sorry for doubling the emails. Stacy

[QUAD-L] miracle mist

2005-09-01 Thread Stacy Harim
I deleted miracle mist pluslink. I went the archives and there was a bad link. Would someone please send me the order link? I would really appreciate it. Thanks again, Stacy

Re: [QUAD-L] Transfers

2005-08-24 Thread Stacy Harim
life, etc.. It goes on and on. Everyone wants something better than what they have. Stacy - Original Message - From: David K. Kelmer To: Houston809 ; dave oconnell ; Stacy Harim ; quadlist ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, August 24, 2005 7:01 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD

Re: [QUAD-L] Transfers

2005-08-24 Thread Stacy Harim
it is. Stacy - Original Message - From: ~LittleQuad~ To: Stacy Harim ; Quad-list post Sent: Wednesday, August 24, 2005 11:20 AM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Transfers i've seen quad transfers without boards...curtis...he's c 6/7 and never has used a board as long as i've known him

Re: [QUAD-L] Transfers

2005-08-23 Thread Stacy Harim
Wow, that is impressive to transfer without a board. I'm paraplegic and cannot in anyway do that. I have to have my board and I'm paraplegic. My torso is way too long to get shoulder depression b/c I am way strong enough. My tone doesn't work with me like yours does with you as well. I'm

Re: [QUAD-L] pressure sore on butt miracle mist link

2005-08-23 Thread Stacy Harim
I'm like you John as well as I live alone so if I have to stay in bed, nothing gets done around here. I have to get upto eat, do laundry, pay bills, etc. It takes longer to do stuff so by the time I'm done, it's time to eat or take a shower. Its always something. I do stay down as much as

[QUAD-L] HEALIX sores, uti's, colds, etc..

2005-08-23 Thread Stacy Harim
Hey Guys and Gals, After doing a search on the internet about pressure sores, I came across this site. It's called healix and is supposed to do wonders for all sorts of ailments. Here is the website if you want to check it out. http://www.heallix.com/testimonials/bedsores.htmI'm thinking of

Re: [QUAD-L] Transfers

2005-08-22 Thread Stacy Harim
I saw a video of a quad transferring himself once but can't remember where. He had an L shaped transfer board and it had straps somehow. I think he slid his hands in the straps, transferred himself and picked his legs up w/the board. The video didn't show how he took his hands out of the

Re: Re: [QUAD-L] Pain and AD

2005-08-22 Thread Stacy Harim
I'm an incomplete para but have the same problems. My legs wouldn't go straight when I wanted them to or would shoot straight and lock when I wanted to bend them. I take 1200mg of neurontin 3x a day and 40mg of baclofen 3x a day. My doc started working zanelfex into it. When I saw the pain

Re: [QUAD-L] Must go for a while....

2005-08-21 Thread Stacy Harim
Bye Dana, You will be missed. I really appreciate you postings to the list and will miss them. Hurry back. Stacy - Original Message - From: Dana Miller To: quad Sent: Sunday, August 21, 2005 3:27 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] Must go for a while I just have too much

Re: [QUAD-L] pressure sore on butt

2005-08-20 Thread Stacy Harim
They gave me a deep contour 3 plus years ago when I came home. I hated it because I had issues getting the board under my butt. They gave me a J2 instead and never became an issue until just now. I dug up the deep contour to use the other day. I notice that it does give added cushion. I'm

Re: [QUAD-L] pressure sore on butt

2005-08-20 Thread Stacy Harim
- From: David K. Kelmer To: Stacy Harim ; Quad-List Sent: Saturday, August 20, 2005 2:21 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] pressure sore on butt Hi Stacy, Is the sore in a area where skin touches skin? or is it where skin touches the cushion? Keeping it dryshould help

[QUAD-L] pressure sore on butt

2005-08-19 Thread Stacy Harim
Hey guys, I have a pressure sore right on the inside of my thigh at the top. I had a pressure mapping but no pressure shows there so can't get Medicare to cover a different cushion. School starts soon and really can't afford to take off. Has anyone healed a sore while being up between 6-8

Re: [QUAD-L] Exercise

2005-08-16 Thread Stacy Harim
Richard Simmons also has a seated aerobic workout. It's called Sit Tight. I like it a lot. Some leg stuff but there are people in chairs in the video as well. Stacy - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Tuesday,

Re: [QUAD-L] Need your advice guys - Re: Triceps and More Triceps email

2005-08-15 Thread Stacy Harim
Hey Smurf, Either you signed up or someone signed you up to receive emails from Kevin. He is in a program here in the states. It is some sort of exercise program that is supposed to help get people out of the chair. I checked into it a long time ago. It's called the sit tall stand tall

Re: [QUAD-L] bowel mgmt

2005-08-14 Thread Stacy Harim
it. The saline should be more for rinsing I see when I looked it up on the net. Then I wouldn't need the extra 250 cc's. Stacy - Original Message - From: Eric Olson To: Stacy Harim Cc: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Friday, August 12, 2005 3:27 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] bowel

Re: [QUAD-L] new to this

2005-08-14 Thread Stacy Harim
Hi Rob, I moved out on my own from rehab about 4 years ago. I was 28 when I did it, but the first thing I did was try to locate accessible housing, I contacted HUD so I could get assistance, and I also contacted those here that control the WAIVER program. That covers attendant care to get

Re: [QUAD-L] I'm back

2005-08-14 Thread Stacy Harim
Welcome back with us Houston, I hope things are going better with you. Stacy

Re: [QUAD-L] bowel mgmt

2005-08-12 Thread Stacy Harim
When I had my mitrofanoff procedure, the doc suggested a chait catheter. It is connected to my large intestines. I use an enema bag and hang it on my shower curtain rod (my toilet/shower chair is in there the bars in the tub help me w/my transfer) anyhow, I put in 500cc's of saline and it

Re: [QUAD-L] bowel mgmt

2005-08-11 Thread Stacy Harim
They work faster. for me sometimes before they are finished melting. Stacy - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Thursday, August 11, 2005 10:31 AM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] bowel mgmt I am curious about the

Re: [QUAD-L] Controlling other computers

2005-08-10 Thread Stacy Harim
on hand though. Thanks again, Stacy - Original Message - From: Jim Lubin To: Stacy Harim ; Eric Olson ; quad Sent: Wednesday, August 10, 2005 1:15 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Controlling other computers Pro features that aren't in Home EditionRemote Desktop - All versions

Re: [QUAD-L] wheelchair drop out

2005-08-09 Thread Stacy Harim
I'm glad your safe and someone saw you to help you. Was it hard having only one person to help you into your chair? Stacy - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Tuesday, August 09, 2005 2:21 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] wheelchair drop

Re: [QUAD-L] Controlling other computers

2005-08-09 Thread Stacy Harim
I thought you could do it with home as well. Stacy - Original Message - From: Jim Lubin To: Eric Olson ; quad Sent: Tuesday, August 09, 2005 9:02 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Controlling other computers If the remote (mom's) computers are running XP PRO then

Re: [QUAD-L] Just found the site-Awesome!

2005-08-08 Thread Stacy Harim
Welcome to the group Greg. I'm Stacy Para T 7/8 from a rare type of encephalitis.I look forward to reading your posts. Stacy - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Sunday, August 07, 2005 11:02 PM Subject: Re:

Re: [QUAD-L] P.A.S.S.

2005-08-08 Thread Stacy Harim
keeping my fingers crossed. Stacy - Original Message - From: Bob Hickey To: Stacy Harim ; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Sunday, August 07, 2005 4:09 PM Subject: Fw: [QUAD-L] P.A.S.S. Hi Stacy, Mark is correct. You do not have to be working, it just makes the plan much

Re: [QUAD-L] P.A.S.S.

2005-08-08 Thread Stacy Harim
Hickey To: QuadPirate ; quad-list@eskimo.com ; Stacy Harim Sent: Monday, August 08, 2005 4:14 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] P.A.S.S. Stacy, If it has been pre approved it shouldnt be a problem for the newDVR councilorto go over. With you already having a van they should

Re: [QUAD-L] Surgery

2005-08-07 Thread Stacy Harim
I for one am glad that you were not there. It's so scary to think that this can happen but then to have someone I know to be there or that close makes it hit home for real. Nothing I can do but pray that these bombings stop I'm glad your safe, Stacy - Original Message - From:

Re: [QUAD-L] Questions People ask us Quads.

2005-08-07 Thread Stacy Harim
I have found that older people sometimes just want to help. I think it's a sweet story. Stacy - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Sunday, August 07, 2005 11:53 AM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Questions People

Re: [QUAD-L] P.A.S.S.

2005-08-07 Thread Stacy Harim
Oh one last question. I always thought you had to be working because you need that to set your money aside. Do you know if that's true? Stacy - Original Message - From: QuadPirate To: quad-list@eskimo.com ; David K. Kelmer ; Stacy Harim Sent: Sunday, August 07, 2005 3:22

Re: [QUAD-L] Banking

2005-08-06 Thread Stacy Harim
I use bank of america. Free online checking. Once I set up my payments it's only a matter of typing in the amount that I want to pay and clicking the pay button. I can even have my check sent to my land lord. It's so incredibly easy it's crazy. They are polite if I have to call or go in as

Re: [QUAD-L] Banking

2005-08-06 Thread Stacy Harim
With bank of america they give you a key chain debit card. I gave it to my friend that helps me so she has it in case I need her to grab me something if she is already out. No one questions it. The online banking is the same. LOVE IT!! Stacy - Original Message - From: [EMAIL

Re: [QUAD-L] Gut vs a lil gut

2005-08-06 Thread Stacy Harim
I eat very little white. You are right though. When I first started I did lose a lot but I still have a belly. A lot of it has to do with having such a long torso though. While I am laying down there isn't a whole lot there but sitting up I look pregnant. People are almost shocked if I show

Re: [QUAD-L] P.A.S.S.

2005-08-06 Thread Stacy Harim
How long did the whole process take to get the plan approved since you started it? I got monies approved to modify the van to work for me through the waiver now someone new took over the position and decided to reevaluate it. How rude. I'll prob still get it though. Stacy - Original

Re: [QUAD-L] Banking

2005-08-06 Thread Stacy Harim
I absolutely love my online banking through bank of america. free checking with direct deposit and free bill pay online. I have the addresses stored to who I owe money to. I type in the amount I want to pay and click send. It's so easy and they will mail out a check to whomever you need to

Re: [QUAD-L] Gut

2005-08-05 Thread Stacy Harim
I'm a para at T 7. I have a long torso. I do exercise. I push my chair a lot. I'm up and down my ramp several times a day and it's a fairly long ramp since my house is pretty high up because it's raised. I live near the ocean where the water table is high and flood concerns. Anyhow I also

Re: [QUAD-L] Internet myths

2005-08-02 Thread Stacy Harim
www.urbanlegends.com is one of the few that are out there. Stacy - Original Message - From: B. Kimberlin (Quadius) To: Aaron Mann ; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Monday, August 01, 2005 8:56 PM Subject: RE: [QUAD-L] Internet myths This might have been a for use

Re: [QUAD-L] Questions People ask us Quads.

2005-08-02 Thread Stacy Harim
People ask me. I tell them that I got a rare illness 4 years ago that left me paralyzed and they ask will I get better. That's no so silly except for the people that I have gotten in detail with and I tell them that there hasn't been any improvement in over 3. I have even had nurses ask me

Re: [QUAD-L] red bumpy skin after sun

2005-07-31 Thread Stacy Harim
Half of my medicines have said it for years. I guess one of them finally showed the side effect. I know to be more careful now. Thanks for the advice. Stacy - Original Message - From: Your Name To: Stacy Harim ; Quad-List Sent: Sunday, July 31, 2005 5:19 PM Subject: Re

[QUAD-L] sneak peak murderball

2005-07-31 Thread Stacy Harim
There will be a sneak peak for murderball on MTV at 11:00. Stacy

Re: [QUAD-L] red bumpy skin after sun

2005-07-30 Thread Stacy Harim
I was worried so I didn't go out for a couple of days and they went away for the most part and my skin isn't damaged at all. I definitely think it was the antibiotics. Thanks everyone for your feedback. Stacy - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL

Re: [QUAD-L] accessibility

2005-07-29 Thread Stacy Harim
Title: accessibility Curb cuts are a big problem here and crowded stores w/merchandise, ilses too narrow, etc.. Stores that just have too much stuff. The big one, bathrooms are supposed be handicapped accessible. they throw up some rails no matter how narrow and call it accessible. There

Re: [QUAD-L] red bumpy skin after sun

2005-07-29 Thread Stacy Harim
look very attractive.WinC6-C7, 30 years postAt 05:30 PM 7/28/2005, Stacy Harim wrote:Has anyone had and instances that you were out in the sun for a while and your skin turns red and bumpy. It doesn't hurt very much just bumpy on the areas that I got the most sun. This confuses me because I

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