Re: [QUAD-L] Night time drinking "water or juice" with a sp cath on a c2 quad.

[Lori Michaelson]

Thanks for all the info Greg! I have heard of the Camelbac but never needed
one. Just one more thing on my list of things to do but if I want it or
need it bad enough... obviously I will find a way somehow. I am trying to
cut down on expenses but, every time I do, it's time to order this or that
or the other thing.

Thanks again!

On Fri, Mar 24, 2017 at 5:27 PM, greg <g...@eskimo.com> wrote:

> Camelbac is no issue, IV tube can be. I just sucked until water got to
> tip, then breathed, and started drinking. You get the hang of it after a
> few sips.
>
> > what about getting air in your stomach
> >
> >
> > From: greg <g...@eskimo.com>
> > To: quad-list@eskimo.com
> > Sent: Thursday, March 23, 2017 6:42 PM
> > Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Night time drinking "water or juice" with a
> > sp cath on a c2 quad.
> >
> >
> > I use to do 2 things.
> > Camelbac, a water backpack with drinking tube. Helps if you can
> > turn your head. But don't need to. Whats nice is you bite to drink,
> > so no dripping. And if you just lay it on bed, you only need the
> > insert bladder. Many sizes. I'm sure you can find cheaper
> > https://www.amazon.com/Camelbak-70-Antidote-Replacement-
> > Reservoir/dp/B00437WWMA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8=1490319530=8-
> > 1=camelbak+insert
> >
> > Also used IV tube as a straw. Tip, if drink is higher than you,
> > blow water back after drinking. Otherwise at best it drips, at
> > worst it starts a siphon and drains on you.
> > Greg
> >
> >
> >> What level are you?
> >>
> >>> I get really thirsty sometimes at night and thus far have been
> >>> struggling between calling my family for a drink or my window
> >>> open/fan up. I've found a few home automation projects in the
> >>> past buf I figure my quad list buddies/family would know best.
> >>> So ir was 1> Able to drink something cold on my own while in
> >>> upright position. 2> Ability to control my bed/window/blinds
> >>> with sip'n'puff, my PC or my right arm to the wrist.
> >>>
> >>> -Danny
> >>> ex network/security engineer
>



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Re: [QUAD-L] Night time drinking "water or juice" with a sp cath on a c2 quad.

[greg]

Camelbac is no issue, IV tube can be. I just sucked until water got to tip, then breathed, and started drinking. You get the hang of it after a few sips.
> what about getting air in your stomach
>
>
> From: greg <g...@eskimo.com>
> To: quad-list@eskimo.com
> Sent: Thursday, March 23, 2017 6:42 PM
> Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Night time drinking "water or juice" with a
> sp cath on a c2 quad.
>
>
> I use to do 2 things.
> Camelbac, a water backpack with drinking tube. Helps if you can
> turn your head. But don't need to. Whats nice is you bite to drink,
> so no dripping. And if you just lay it on bed, you only need the
> insert bladder. Many sizes. I'm sure you can find cheaper
> https://www.amazon.com/Camelbak-70-Antidote-Replacement-
> Reservoir/dp/B00437WWMA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8=1490319530=8-
> 1=camelbak+insert
>
> Also used IV tube as a straw. Tip, if drink is higher than you,
> blow water back after drinking. Otherwise at best it drips, at
> worst it starts a siphon and drains on you.
> Greg
>
>
>> What level are you?
>>
>>> I get really thirsty sometimes at night and thus far have been
>>> struggling between calling my family for a drink or my window
>>> open/fan up. I've found a few home automation projects in the
>>> past buf I figure my quad list buddies/family would know best.
>>> So ir was 1> Able to drink something cold on my own while in
>>> upright position. 2> Ability to control my bed/window/blinds
>>> with sip'n'puff, my PC or my right arm to the wrist.
>>>
>>> -Danny
>>> ex network/security engineer

Re: [QUAD-L] Night time drinking "water or juice" with a sp cath on a c2 quad.

[greg]

I don't like my head covered, but pull the blankets over my ears and eyes.
I use a spring clip to clip the blanket to my bottom sheet, other wise as I move around, if slides down.
I sleep slightly turned and can get my top arm uncovered and sometimes covered back up.  Having it clpped helps.
I often wear a fleace hat or ear muffs when its colder.
 
The nice thing about the tube, either IV tube straw, or Camelbak, you an keep it under coves with you. I even wore a sweat band and had the IV tube under it. To hold it to my wrist.
 
Greg
> I have this same problem (overnight). Thing is... ever since my
> accident and for as long as I can remember I like my head covered
> to sleep. I thought I was alone in wanting that for the longest
> time but later, after many correspondences with other quads, found
> out I was not alone.
>
>
> So... I have always had my spouse, family member or caregiver cover
> my head before sleep. Then... if I get too warm or need a drink
> during the night I have to call someone (like originally stated by
> someone else above). 
>
>
> Even if I had a drinking system... I can fortunately get out from
> under the covers covering my head with the use of right arm but I
> can't cover myself back up. I see no solution for that particular
> problem. So I would be able to get out to get a drink but I
> wouldn't be able to cover my head back up to get comfortable again
> or if I get cold many times in the wee hours of the morning ... I
> do get cold. 
>
>
> It's always something that seems to be a Catch-22 more times than
> not. *Sigh*
>
>
> On Thu, Mar 23, 2017 at 6:41 PM, greg  wrote:
>
>> I use to do 2 things.
> Camelbac, a water backpack with drinking tube. Helps if you can
> turn your head. But don't need to. Whats nice is you bite to drink,
> so no dripping. And if you just lay it on bed, you only need the
> insert bladder. Many sizes. I'm sure you can find cheaper
> https://www.amazon.com/Camelbak-70-Antidote-Replacement-
> Reservoir/dp/B00437WWMA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8=1490319530=8-
> 1=camelbak+insert
>
> Also used IV tube as a straw. Tip, if drink is higher than you,
> blow water back after drinking. Otherwise at best it drips, at
> worst it starts a siphon and drains on you.
> Greg
>
>>
>> What level are you?
>>
>>> I get really thirsty sometimes at night and thus far have been
>>> struggling between calling my family for a drink or my window
>>> open/fan up. I've found a few home automation projects in the
>>> past buf I figure my quad list buddies/family would know best.
>>> So ir was 1> Able to drink something cold on my own while in
>>> upright position. 2> Ability to control my bed/window/blinds
>>> with sip'n'puff, my PC or my right arm to the wrist.
>>>
>>> -Danny
>>> ex network/security engineer

RE: [QUAD-L] Night time drinking "water or juice" with a sp cath on a c2 quad.

[Nichole Rohling]

Danny,

 

I too use a CamelBak in bed at night. I have use of my arms so I can reach
the tube and get it to my mouth but I feel

The tube could be clipped near your head as long as you can turn your head.

 

Nichole 

 

From: Danny Espinoza [mailto:da...@immortaldesigns.co] 
Sent: Thursday, March 23, 2017 2:12 AM
To: quad-list@eskimo.com
Subject: [QUAD-L] Night time drinking "water or juice" with a sp cath on a
c2 quad.

 

I get really thirsty sometimes at night and thus far have been struggling
between calling my family for a drink or my window open/fan up. I've found a
few home automation projects in the past buf I figure my quad list
buddies/family would know best. So ir was
1> Able to drink something cold on my own while in upright position.
2> Ability to control my bed/window/blinds with sip'n'puff, my PC or my
right arm to the wrist.

-Danny
ex network/security engineer

RE: [QUAD-L] Night time drinking "water or juice" with a sp cath on a c2 quad.

[Danny Espinoza]

All great ideas I’m going to try them  thanks!
-Danny

 

From: Gail Holmes [mailto:fgdhol...@cox.net] 
Sent: Friday, March 24, 2017 1:12 AM
To: da...@immortaldesigns.co
Cc: quad-list@eskimo.com
Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Night time drinking "water or juice" with a sp cath on a 
c2 quad.

 

 

This may not work for you Danny but the C4-5 quad I worked for has a T- shaped 
microphone stand with a tripod base that holds a water valve next to his mouth. 

 

It's cumbersome but it was already in place to hold his microphone which is 
kept about 1/2 an inch from his mouth while in bed to  control his ECU for ( 
lights, thermostat, tv, and opening back door). 

 

We used this same mic stand to hang a Camel Bak brand water bag with the tubing 
running alongside the arm of the stand and attached wit narrow Velcro straps.

 

The Bite valve is at the end of his microphone close to his mouth and secured 
with a rubber band.

 

I put the bladder of the camel bak in a nylon bag that has 2 handles like a 
plastic grocery bag. Actually a grocery bag might work just as well. 

 

I threaded the handles of the nylon bag on the top loop of the camel Bak bag so 
it wouldn't just flop over or fold on itself.  

 

The nylon holder  hangs by the two handles right where the top or horizontal 
part ( arm ) of the stand meets the vertical post ( leg ) of the stand. 

 

I put a hole at the bottom of the nylon bag and put the tube through this hole. 

 

The arm of the stand is adjusted up or down  until it's at the right level each 
nite depending on the head of the bed.

 

He has two of the 100 oz. Camel Bak  bladders called the Antidote that Greg 
mentioned so one can be washed and hung to dry. 

 

If you want cleaning tablets they are cheaper at Walmart sporting good section 
but a tip is to use denture tablets for routine cleaning which is cheaper still 
unless you use dish soap. 

 

We tried the cheaper Walmart Ozark brand water bladders but the Bite valve was 
straight in-line with the tubing making it harder to access and it also dripped.

 

The Camel Bak brand brand bite valve is not only drip free as Greg mentioned 
but it's also the only one that I knew of at the time ( it's been a few years ) 
that had the valve at a 90 degree angle to the tubing making it easier to 
access.  

 

Also the cap opening was large enough to put my whole hand into it to clean the 
bladder thoroughly.  

 

Of course the set up with the mic stand only works for bedtime but you can turn 
it around and position it to be accessible when in your chair but it's easy run 
into to and knock over. 

 

When in his chair he uses the portable set up Randy mentioned with the Loc Line 
modular hose somehow rigged with connectors and with smaller tubing that would 
go through the Loc line and then reconnect to the camelback somehow.

 

It was made by someone in the Rehab Technology department at Craig Hospital and 
cost about $130 or so maybe $150 when he had surgery a few years ago. 

 

What I'm wondering is if the instructions for making this device could be 
emailed if requested by calling the free Nurse Hotline at the hospital if it's 
not proprietary.

 

There are also photos of products made with what looks like this flexible Loc 
Line product on the Broadened Horizons website. 

 

I think the tubing that can go inside of the Loc Line is the kind used for 
ice-makers that you can get at the hardware store but I'm not sure. 

 

Somehow there's gotta be a way for everyone to access water at night! 

 

I'm looking forward to checking out these web sites that Joan sent like the 
instructables! 

 

I hope something works out for you soon. 

 

I have 2 of the inferior Walmart brand bladders never used  and a cleaning set 
that I'll be glad to mail to anyone who needs them. 

 

Gail

 

Sent from my iPhone


On Mar 23, 2017, at 2:11 AM, Danny Espinoza <da...@immortaldesigns.co 
<mailto:da...@immortaldesigns.co> > wrote:

I get really thirsty sometimes at night and thus far have been struggling 
between calling my family for a drink or my window open/fan up. I’ve found a 
few home automation projects in the past buf I figure my quad list 
buddies/family would know best. So ir was
1> Able to drink something cold on my own while in upright position.
2> Ability to control my bed/window/blinds with sip’n’puff, my PC or my right 
arm to the wrist.

-Danny
ex network/security engineer

Re: [QUAD-L] Night time drinking "water or juice" with a sp cath on a c2 quad.

[Gail Holmes]

This may not work for you Danny but the C4-5 quad I worked for has a T- shaped 
microphone stand with a tripod base that holds a water valve next to his mouth. 

It's cumbersome but it was already in place to hold his microphone which is 
kept about 1/2 an inch from his mouth while in bed to  control his ECU for ( 
lights, thermostat, tv, and opening back door). 

We used this same mic stand to hang a Camel Bak brand water bag with the tubing 
running alongside the arm of the stand and attached wit narrow Velcro straps.

The Bite valve is at the end of his microphone close to his mouth and secured 
with a rubber band.

I put the bladder of the camel bak in a nylon bag that has 2 handles like a 
plastic grocery bag. Actually a grocery bag might work just as well. 

I threaded the handles of the nylon bag on the top loop of the camel Bak bag so 
it wouldn't just flop over or fold on itself.  

The nylon holder  hangs by the two handles right where the top or horizontal 
part ( arm ) of the stand meets the vertical post ( leg ) of the stand. 

I put a hole at the bottom of the nylon bag and put the tube through this hole. 

The arm of the stand is adjusted up or down  until it's at the right level each 
nite depending on the head of the bed.

He has two of the 100 oz. Camel Bak  bladders called the Antidote that Greg 
mentioned so one can be washed and hung to dry. 

If you want cleaning tablets they are cheaper at Walmart sporting good section 
but a tip is to use denture tablets for routine cleaning which is cheaper still 
unless you use dish soap. 

We tried the cheaper Walmart Ozark brand water bladders but the Bite valve was 
straight in-line with the tubing making it harder to access and it also dripped.

The Camel Bak brand brand bite valve is not only drip free as Greg mentioned 
but it's also the only one that I knew of at the time ( it's been a few years ) 
that had the valve at a 90 degree angle to the tubing making it easier to 
access.  

Also the cap opening was large enough to put my whole hand into it to clean the 
bladder thoroughly.  

Of course the set up with the mic stand only works for bedtime but you can turn 
it around and position it to be accessible when in your chair but it's easy run 
into to and knock over. 

When in his chair he uses the portable set up Randy mentioned with the Loc Line 
modular hose somehow rigged with connectors and with smaller tubing that would 
go through the Loc line and then reconnect to the camelback somehow.

It was made by someone in the Rehab Technology department at Craig Hospital and 
cost about $130 or so maybe $150 when he had surgery a few years ago. 

What I'm wondering is if the instructions for making this device could be 
emailed if requested by calling the free Nurse Hotline at the hospital if it's 
not proprietary.

There are also photos of products made with what looks like this flexible Loc 
Line product on the Broadened Horizons website. 

I think the tubing that can go inside of the Loc Line is the kind used for 
ice-makers that you can get at the hardware store but I'm not sure. 

Somehow there's gotta be a way for everyone to access water at night! 

I'm looking forward to checking out these web sites that Joan sent like the 
instructables! 

I hope something works out for you soon. 

I have 2 of the inferior Walmart brand bladders never used  and a cleaning set 
that I'll be glad to mail to anyone who needs them. 

Gail

Sent from my iPhone

> On Mar 23, 2017, at 2:11 AM, Danny Espinoza  wrote:
> 
> I get really thirsty sometimes at night and thus far have been struggling 
> between calling my family for a drink or my window open/fan up. I’ve found a 
> few home automation projects in the past buf I figure my quad list 
> buddies/family would know best. So ir was
> 1> Able to drink something cold on my own while in upright position.
> 2> Ability to control my bed/window/blinds with sip’n’puff, my PC or my right 
> arm to the wrist.
> 
> -Danny
> ex network/security engineer

Re: [QUAD-L] Night time drinking "water or juice" with a sp cath on a c2 quad.

[Jeffrey Gaede]

what about getting air in your stomach

  From: greg <g...@eskimo.com>
 To: quad-list@eskimo.com 
 Sent: Thursday, March 23, 2017 6:42 PM
 Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Night time drinking "water or juice" with a sp cath on a 
c2 quad.
   
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2 things.Camelbac, a water backpack with drinking tube. Helps if you can turn 
your head. But don't need to. Whats nice is you bite to drink, so no dripping. 
And if you just lay it on bed, you only need the insert bladder. Many sizes. 
I'm sure you can find 
cheaperhttps://www.amazon.com/Camelbak-70-Antidote-Replacement-Reservoir/dp/B00437WWMA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8=1490319530=8-1=camelbak+insert
 Also used IV tube as a straw. Tip, if drink is higher than you, blow water 
back after drinking. Otherwise at best it drips, at worst it starts a siphon 
and drains on you.Greg

> What level are you?>>> I get really thirsty sometimes at night and thus far 
> have been>> struggling between calling my family for a drink or my window>> 
> open/fan up. I’ve found a few home automation projects in the>> past buf I 
> figure my quad list buddies/family would know best. So>> ir was 1> Able to 
> drink something cold on my own while in upright>> position. 2> Ability to 
> control my bed/window/blinds with>> sip’n’puff, my PC or my right arm to the 
> wrist.>>>> -Danny>> ex network/security engineer

   

Re: [QUAD-L] Night time drinking "water or juice" with a sp cath on a c2 quad.

[greg]

I use to do 2 things.
Camelbac, a water backpack with drinking tube. Helps if you can turn your head. But don't need to. Whats nice is you bite to drink, so no dripping. And if you just lay it on bed, you only need the insert bladder. Many sizes. I'm sure you can find cheaper
https://www.amazon.com/Camelbak-70-Antidote-Replacement-Reservoir/dp/B00437WWMA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8=1490319530=8-1=camelbak+insert
 
Also used IV tube as a straw. Tip, if drink is higher than you, blow water back after drinking. Otherwise at best it drips, at worst it starts a siphon and drains on you.
Greg
> What level are you?
>
>> I get really thirsty sometimes at night and thus far have been
>> struggling between calling my family for a drink or my window
>> open/fan up. I’ve found a few home automation projects in the
>> past buf I figure my quad list buddies/family would know best. So
>> ir was 1> Able to drink something cold on my own while in upright
>> position. 2> Ability to control my bed/window/blinds with
>> sip’n’puff, my PC or my right arm to the wrist.
>>
>> -Danny
>> ex network/security engineer

RE: [QUAD-L] Night time drinking "water or juice" with a sp cath on a c2 quad.

[Danny Espinoza]

I am a c2 incomplete that vent dependent but now I just have a trach for 
suckioning /oxygen and can move my right arm a little but not the left. I use 
DNS as well for typing sentences and my onscreen keyboard for programming.
-Danny

 

From: Randy Anderson [mailto:randyanderson...@gmail.com] 
Sent: Thursday, March 23, 2017 9:07 AM
To: greg <g...@eskimo.com>
Cc: quad-list <quad-list@eskimo.com>
Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Night time drinking "water or juice" with a sp cath on a 
c2 quad.

 

Hello Denny
I'm a c4/5 complete with no movement from the neck down. For drinking I use a 
Camelbac (that's a brand, there are others) on the back of my wheelchair and 
also in bed when necessary. You can find them on the Internet. They come in 
sizes, I used the hundred ounce. I attach it to the sip-puff tube on the 
wheelchair. When in bed I use a product called Loc-line, also on the Internet, 
for mounting the tubing so I can reach it during the night.
I also use the Loc-line for mounting a sip and puff tube to answer/call with my 
phone.
I do use Dragon Natural Speaking on the computer, ECU's on the wheelchair for 
front door opener and telephone, but for now that's about all the electronics I 
use.
Randy

 

On Thu, Mar 23, 2017 at 9:44 AM, greg <g...@eskimo.com <mailto:g...@eskimo.com> 
> wrote:

What level are you?

> I get really thirsty sometimes at night and thus far have been

> struggling between calling my family for a drink or my window

> open/fan up. I’ve found a few home automation projects in the past

> buf I figure my quad list buddies/family would know best. So ir was

> 1> Able to drink something cold on my own while in upright

> position. 2> Ability to control my bed/window/blinds with

> sip’n’puff, my PC or my right arm to the wrist.

> 

> -Danny

> ex network/security engineer

 

Re: [QUAD-L] Night time drinking "water or juice" with a sp cath on a c2 quad.

[Jeffrey Gaede]

You can ask for anything you want…

  From: Joan Anglin <poaj...@sbcglobal.net>
 To: 'Jeffrey Gaede' <jsga...@yahoo.com>; da...@immortaldesigns.co; 
quad-list@eskimo.com 
 Sent: Thursday, March 23, 2017 10:20 AM
 Subject: RE: [QUAD-L] Night time drinking "water or juice" with a sp cath on a 
c2 quad.
   
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{}#yiv2344796429 Can I ask for a Thunder from Down Under then?  I have an Echo 
and yes it can do blinds if you have electric blind opener, and all sorts of 
things with Insteon, TP-link and other things, some of them just plain fun.Here 
are a couple of ideas for a drinking tube and other accessibility ideas. 
https://www.instructables.com/howto/drink+tube+for+wheelchair/I have this, 
bought it several years ago when it didn’t cost so much.  
https://www.drink-aide.com/Or you could make it yourself for half the price. 
https://www.grainger.com/category/ecatalog/N-1z0dtrh?analytics=altTermsI have a 
hospital table with a hole drilled the size of my drink cup and place it by the 
side of my bed and place the tube over my bed so that I can drink whenever I 
want.  We’ve replaced the cup a couple of times.  I also have this out during 
the day so that I can drive up and get a drink whenever.  Have a great day 
every one, Joan  From: Jeffrey Gaede [mailto:jsga...@yahoo.com] 
Sent: 23 March, 2017 3:57 AM
To: da...@immortaldesigns.co; quad-list@eskimo.com
Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Night time drinking "water or juice" with a sp cath on a 
c2 quad.  I suggest  a really hot woman  who will do anything you ask..  If 
that can't be managed…  I've heard on here that Amazon Echo can run Insteon 
products which can help you with turning on/off by voice. Voice-activated 
software,, like Dragon NaturallySpeaking  – it's gone to some other name again 
–  can help you actually operate the computer by voice. The window  and blinds  
might have to be made  electronic,, so I'm not sure the technical side  of that 
part,, but if they were and it simply took an infrared or radio signal, 
whichever it is that Amazon uses, it would help.. I have a service dog. He can 
be trained to open Blinds, an  windows if it was all setup right.  If by "in 
upright position"you mean your wheelchair, I purchased a kitchen table  – 
there's only two of us – from a store that provides  furniture/equipment to 
restaurants,, and found a table at the right height for sitting a large cup  
with a long straw (easily found online) aand driving under part of the table 
until I could reach the straw.From: Danny Espinoza <da...@immortaldesigns.co>
To: quad-list@eskimo.com 
Sent: Thursday, March 23, 2017 12:14 AM
Subject: [QUAD-L] Night time drinking "water or juice" with a sp ca

RE: [QUAD-L] Night time drinking "water or juice" with a sp cath on a c2 quad.

[Joan Anglin]

Can I ask for a Thunder from Down Under then?  I have an Echo and yes it can do 
blinds if you have electric blind opener, and all sorts of things with Insteon, 
TP-link and other things, some of them just plain fun.

Here are a couple of ideas for a drinking tube and other accessibility ideas. 
https://www.instructables.com/howto/drink+tube+for+wheelchair/

I have this, bought it several years ago when it didn’t cost so much.  
https://www.drink-aide.com/

Or you could make it yourself for half the price. 
https://www.grainger.com/category/ecatalog/N-1z0dtrh?analytics=altTerms

I have a hospital table with a hole drilled the size of my drink cup and place 
it by the side of my bed and place the tube over my bed so that I can drink 
whenever I want.  We’ve replaced the cup a couple of times.  I also have this 
out during the day so that I can drive up and get a drink whenever.  Have a 
great day every one, Joan

 

From: Jeffrey Gaede [mailto:jsga...@yahoo.com] 
Sent: 23 March, 2017 3:57 AM
To: da...@immortaldesigns.co; quad-list@eskimo.com
Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Night time drinking "water or juice" with a sp cath on a 
c2 quad.

 

I suggest  a really hot woman  who will do anything you ask..  If that can't be 
managed…

 

I've heard on here that Amazon Echo can run Insteon products which can help you 
with turning on/off by voice. Voice-activated software,, like Dragon 
NaturallySpeaking  – it's gone to some other name again –  can help you 
actually operate the computer by voice. The window  and blinds  might have to 
be made  electronic,, so I'm not sure the technical side  of that part,, but if 
they were and it simply took an infrared or radio signal, whichever it is that 
Amazon uses, it would help.. I have a service dog. He can be trained to open 
Blinds, an  windows if it was all setup right.

 

If by "in upright position"you mean your wheelchair, I purchased a kitchen 
table  – there's only two of us – from a store that provides  
furniture/equipment to restaurants,, and found a table at the right height for 
sitting a large cup  with a long straw (easily found online) aand driving under 
part of the table until I could reach the straw.

  _  

From: Danny Espinoza <da...@immortaldesigns.co 
<mailto:da...@immortaldesigns.co> >
To: quad-list@eskimo.com <mailto:quad-list@eskimo.com>  
Sent: Thursday, March 23, 2017 12:14 AM
Subject: [QUAD-L] Night time drinking "water or juice" with a sp cath on a c2 
quad.

 

I get really thirsty sometimes at night and thus far have been struggling 
between calling my family for a drink or my window open/fan up. I’ve found a 
few home automation projects in the past buf I figure my quad list 
buddies/family would know best. So ir was
1> Able to drink something cold on my own while in upright position.
2> Ability to control my bed/window/blinds with sip’n’puff, my PC or my right 
arm to the wrist.

-Danny
ex network/security engineer

 

Re: [QUAD-L] Night time drinking "water or juice" with a sp cath on a c2 quad.

[Randy Anderson]

Hello Denny
I'm a c4/5 complete with no movement from the neck down. For drinking I use
a Camelbac (that's a brand, there are others) on the back of my wheelchair
and also in bed when necessary. You can find them on the Internet. They
come in sizes, I used the hundred ounce. I attach it to the sip-puff tube
on the wheelchair. When in bed I use a product called Loc-line, also on the
Internet, for mounting the tubing so I can reach it during the night.
I also use the Loc-line for mounting a sip and puff tube to answer/call
with my phone.
I do use Dragon Natural Speaking on the computer, ECU's on the wheelchair
for front door opener and telephone, but for now that's about all the
electronics I use.
Randy

On Thu, Mar 23, 2017 at 9:44 AM, greg  wrote:

> What level are you?
>
> > I get really thirsty sometimes at night and thus far have been
> > struggling between calling my family for a drink or my window
> > open/fan up. I’ve found a few home automation projects in the past
> > buf I figure my quad list buddies/family would know best. So ir was
> > 1> Able to drink something cold on my own while in upright
> > position. 2> Ability to control my bed/window/blinds with
> > sip’n’puff, my PC or my right arm to the wrist.
> >
> > -Danny
> > ex network/security engineer
>

Re: [QUAD-L] Night time drinking "water or juice" with a sp cath on a c2 quad.

[greg]

What level are you?
> I get really thirsty sometimes at night and thus far have been
> struggling between calling my family for a drink or my window
> open/fan up. I’ve found a few home automation projects in the past
> buf I figure my quad list buddies/family would know best. So ir was
> 1> Able to drink something cold on my own while in upright
> position. 2> Ability to control my bed/window/blinds with
> sip’n’puff, my PC or my right arm to the wrist.
>
> -Danny
> ex network/security engineer

Re: [QUAD-L] Night time drinking "water or juice" with a sp cath on a c2 quad.

[Jeffrey Gaede]

I suggest  a really hot woman  who will do anything you ask..  If that can't be 
managed…
I've heard on here that Amazon Echo can run Insteon products which can help you 
with turning on/off by voice. Voice-activated software,, like Dragon 
NaturallySpeaking  – it's gone to some other name again –  can help you 
actually operate the computer by voice. The window  and blinds  might have to 
be made  electronic,, so I'm not sure the technical side  of that part,, but if 
they were and it simply took an infrared or radio signal, whichever it is that 
Amazon uses, it would help.. I have a service dog. He can be trained to open 
Blinds, an  windows if it was all setup right.
If by "in upright position"you mean your wheelchair, I purchased a kitchen 
table  – there's only two of us – from a store that provides  
furniture/equipment to restaurants,, and found a table at the right height for 
sitting a large cup  with a long straw (easily found online) aand driving under 
part of the table until I could reach the straw.
 From: Danny Espinoza <da...@immortaldesigns.co>
 To: quad-list@eskimo.com 
 Sent: Thursday, March 23, 2017 12:14 AM
 Subject: [QUAD-L] Night time drinking "water or juice" with a sp cath on a c2 
quad.
   
I get 
really thirsty sometimes at night and thus far have been struggling between 
calling my family for a drink or my window open/fan up. I’ve found a few home 
automation projects in the past buf I figure my quad list buddies/family would 
know best. So ir was
1> Able to drink something cold on my own while in upright position.
2> Ability to control my bed/window/blinds with sip’n’puff, my PC or my right 
arm to the wrist.

-Danny
ex network/security engineer

   

[QUAD-L] Night time drinking "water or juice" with a sp cath on a c2 quad.

[Danny Espinoza]

I get really thirsty sometimes at night and thus far have been struggling
between calling my family for a drink or my window open/fan up. I've found a
few home automation projects in the past buf I figure my quad list
buddies/family would know best. So ir was
1> Able to drink something cold on my own while in upright position.
2> Ability to control my bed/window/blinds with sip'n'puff, my PC or my
right arm to the wrist.

-Danny
ex network/security engineer

Re: [QUAD-L] night time wear?

[gina]

I usually wear just a camisole top theirprettier than a tshirt and not as long.  ginaandrea murray [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:Believe it or not I wear t-shirts to bed.the ones that fit all. Its not binding and it easy for my cath. and they are a little sexier too.Wheelchair Warrior[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:   T-shirtJim  Yahoo! FareChase - Search multiple travel sites in one click.   
Why expect the worst when it will probably never happen? Wipe those gloomy thoughts from your mind and focus on what's going right instead. Havingf a positive outlook can change the outcome in so many ways.

[QUAD-L] night time wear?

[Chet Smith]

Butt is Naked  with a T-Shirt and a
Cowboys Blanket

thats in Dallas Cowboys 

LOL  

Heater Temp on 68 degrees.

I guess I'm Hot Blooded to some of You..
		 Yahoo! FareChase - Search multiple travel sites in one click.

 

 

Re: [QUAD-L] night time wear?

[Liz]

A large terry towel wrapped around me

  - Original Message - 
  From: 
  [EMAIL PROTECTED] 
  To: quad-list@eskimo.com 
  Sent: Tuesday, November 01, 2005 7:31 
  PM
  Subject: [QUAD-L] night time wear?
  
  What do you guys/gals wear to bed? I have a hard time finding 
  PJ's for winter. I use oversized T-shirts in the summer.
   Bobbie

Re: [QUAD-L] night time wear?

[Quietstream25322]

 I wear sweat pants and a t shirt, my wife is my 
care-giver and works full time, she is very tired in the mornings and this way 
only has to range my legs and get me up-there is no way she could dress me 
each morning.
 
Dan

Re: [QUAD-L] night time wear?

[~LittleQuad~]

really nice soft think blanket.[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:


What do you guys/gals wear to bed? I have a hard time finding PJ's for winter. I use oversized T-shirts in the summer.
 Bobbie

Re: [QUAD-L] night time wear?

[Greg]

Nothing but a hat, I find if I have anything on my 
arms, it feels all bunched up. My am tend to bend up and it gets all wrinkled 
around the inside of my elbows. Plus, why risk sleeping on a wrinkles under my 
butt from PJ's. I often wear a soft fleece hat. It keeps my ears warm. If not, I 
often wake up with my blankets over my face trying to cover my ears. As goes my 
ears, goes my body (as far as cold goes.)
Greg


  
  What do you guys/gals wear to bed? I have a hard time finding 
  Po's for winter. I use oversized T-shirts in the summer.
   
Bobbie

Re: [QUAD-L] night time wear?

[Lori Michaelson]

A smile if I shopped all over and found something comfortable for ME.
A frown if not.

Since everyone is different on comfort ... why get a dozen different answers here?
Only YOUknow what's comfy for YOU.

Thermal underwear tops or flannel ones work for me as I freeze.
Others wear nothing.

So in that BROAD range how does THAT help YOU? Unless you're new to winter
weather! 

Lori Michaelson
Age - 41
C4/5 complete quad, 26 years post
Tucson, AZ


---Original Message---


From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Date: 11/01/05 17:32:48
To: quad-list@eskimo.com
Subject: [QUAD-L] night time wear?

What do you guys/gals wear to bed? I have a hard time finding PJ's for winter. I use oversized T-shirts in the summer.
 Bobbie

Re: [QUAD-L] night time wear?

[David K. Kelmer]

Hi Wheels,

Especially if those smiles are for us and our birthday suits. ;-)

With Love,
CtrlAltDel aka DaveC4/5 Complete - 29 Years PostTexas, USA [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Dave and I both agree that women look better in bed wearing smiles... then birthdaysuits. What say ye old man.WIn a message dated 11/1/05 6:58:09 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Birthday SuitEric W Rudd[EMAIL PROTECTED] 

Re: [QUAD-L] night time wear?

[David K. Kelmer]

Hi Bobbie,

I wear bed sheets!

With Love,
CtrlAltDel aka DaveC4/5 Complete - 29 Years PostTexas, USA [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:


What do you guys/gals wear to bed? I have a hard time finding PJ's for winter. I use oversized T-shirts in the summer.
 Bobbie

Re: [QUAD-L] night time wear?

[QuadPirate]

Me too Greg,
I wear a fleececap to keep my ears warm.
As long asmy ears are warm I'm good to go.
There's a lot of naked quads here no wonder everyone is smiling.

Mark

---Original Message---


From: Greg
Date: 11/02/05 12:41:47
To: quad-list@eskimo.com
Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] night time wear?

Nothing but a hat, I find if I have anything on my arms, it feels all bunched up. My am tend to bend up and it gets all wrinkled around the inside of my elbows. Plus, why risk sleeping on a wrinkles under my butt from PJ's. I often wear a soft fleece hat. It keeps my ears warm. If not, I often wake up with my blankets over my face trying to cover my ears. As goes my ears, goes my body (as far as cold goes.)
Greg



What do you guys/gals wear to bed? I have a hard time finding Po's for winter. I use oversized T-shirts in the summer.
 Bobbie

Re: [QUAD-L] night time wear?

[Jkrocks]

T-shirt

Jim

Re: [QUAD-L] night time wear?

[andrea murray]

Believe it or not I wear t-shirts to bed.the ones that fit all. Its not binding and it easy for my cath. and they are a little sexier too.Wheelchair Warrior[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: 


T-shirt

Jim
		 Yahoo! FareChase - Search multiple travel sites in one click.

 

 

[QUAD-L] night time wear?

[Bobbie299]

What do you guys/gals wear to bed? I have a hard time finding PJ's for winter. I use oversized T-shirts in the summer.
 Bobbie

Re: [QUAD-L] night time wear?

[wheelchair]

Bobbie, again you surprised me.  I thought all women only wear smiles
to bed..
Best Wishes
W

In a message dated 11/1/05 6:32:37 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:

 What do you guys/gals wear to bed? I have a hard time finding PJ's for 
winter. I use oversized T-shirts in the summer.
Bobbie
 

Re: [QUAD-L] night time wear?

[MikeyBird3]

In a message dated 11/1/2005 7:32:37 PM Eastern Standard Time, 
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
What do you guys/gals wear to 
bed?

Nothing. Shirts, gowns, pajamas all wrinkle and wrinkles can 
cause sores. I prefer au naturale. 

BillLeesburg, 
FLC-6 Incomplete since 7/20/68AOL/AIM ID: MikeyBird3Stupidity is NOT 
a handicap! Park 
elsewhere!

RE: [QUAD-L] night time wear?

[Eric W Rudd]

Title: Message




Birthday suit!

Eric W Rudd
[EMAIL PROTECTED]

  
  -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] 
  [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, November 01, 2005 6:31 
  PMTo: quad-list@eskimo.comSubject: [QUAD-L] night time 
  wear?
  What do you guys/gals wear to bed? I have a hard time finding 
  PJ's for winter. I use oversized T-shirts in the summer.
   Bobbie

Re: [QUAD-L] night time wear?

[wheelchair]

Which fits better?  A smile or Birthday Suit?
W

In a message dated 11/1/05 6:50:04 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:

 Birthday suit!
 
Eric W Rudd
[EMAIL PROTECTED] 

RE: [QUAD-L] night time wear?

[Eric W Rudd]

Birthday Suit

Eric W Rudd
[EMAIL PROTECTED]


-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] 
Sent: Tuesday, November 01, 2005 6:53 PM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; quad-list@eskimo.com
Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] night time wear?


Which fits better?  A smile or Birthday Suit?
W

In a message dated 11/1/05 6:50:04 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:

 Birthday suit!
 
Eric W Rudd
[EMAIL PROTECTED] 

Re: [QUAD-L] night time wear?

[wheelchair]

Dave and I both agree that women look better in bed wearing smiles... then 
birthday
suits.  What say ye old man.
W

In a message dated 11/1/05 6:58:09 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:

 Birthday Suit

Eric W Rudd
[EMAIL PROTECTED] 

Re: [QUAD-L] night time wear?

[Houston809]

Title: Re: [QUAD-L] night time wear?



I sleep Bucke ed naked in the summer really yr round. But I might sleep in a T shirt if Im cold with a couple blankets. 


On 11/1/05 7:31 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

What do you guys/gals wear to bed? I have a hard time finding PJ's for winter. I use oversized T-shirts in the summer.
Bobbie

Re: [QUAD-L] night time wear?

[ChippyHeart]

I get most of my shirts from a place called handcuffs.net, they are 
generally $20 apiece but if you watch for their sales you can generally get them 
a lot cheaper, I have gotten mine for as little as $6.66 . They not only have 
longsleeved T-shirts, longsleeve poll over sweatshirts, zip up front 
sweatshirts... they are not only longsleeved but the handcuffs around your thumb 
and fingers so your seams don't get twisted, that is a big annoyance of mine. 
The ones that I use during the day I split halfway up my back so they fit better 
and the ones that I use at night I split all the way up the back. They also keep 
your hands a little warmer during the winter.

Handcuffs Sweatshirts Uniforms  Promotional 
Corporate Gifts

Take 
care and play nice Tammie LouI redid my homepage, please check it out and 
sign my guestbookchippertue.comChippertue's World 

Re: [QUAD-L] night time wear?

[DiannaL767]

In a message dated 11/1/2005 8:34:59 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, 
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
I sleep Bucke ed naked in the 
  summer really yr round. But I might sleep in a T shirt if I’m cold with a 
  couple blankets. 

same here...maybe a sweatshirt in the winter.

Re: [QUAD-L] night time wear?

[Sirquad]

Nothing

In a message dated 11/1/2005 4:32:37 PM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:

What do you guys/gals wear to bed? I have a hard time finding PJ's for winter. I use oversized T-shirts in the summer.
 Bobbie

Re: [QUAD-L] Night time

[B. Kimberlin]

Jim,I am interested in to know how you are able to use two leg bags at the same time. The primary reason I do not use these type of bags is because they do not have enough volume capacity. Additionally, I used to lie back too much and my urine wasn't flowing downhill enough. This is one I used to have chronic UTIs. Now I wear a bed bag on the side of the chair. This bag has been cut down so I don't have excess tubing and am able to cover it sufficiently for aesthetic purposes.Billy[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

 
I also wear a condom catheter and have way over 50% success. I have my catheter changed every 36 hours or when needed. I am so diligent on telling my PCA is to make sure that my catheter is untwisted and that the tubing is run straight as possible. I also make sure that when I urinate while in my wheelchair that I am kept all the way forward to make sure everything flows downhill and I also where two 1000 CC leg bags.

Jim
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Re: [QUAD-L] Night time

[Jkrocks]

Billy,

I sent my son to the auto store to find a plastic tee and a 90 degree elbow 
that would be used for vacuum lines on vehicles. He could not find a 90 
degree elbow so he purchased two plastic tees. I had him lay two 1000 CC 
leg bags side-by-side. We took short pieces of latex tubing and connected 
to the two bags together. The tee that is not connected to your catheter, 
must have a short piece of latex tubing long enough to be folded over and taped 
to prevent the urine from flowing out the top. You can also purchase a 
plastic or rubber cap that fits over the end of the tee from the auto parts 
store.I can tell whenI have to urinate so, I make sure I tilt 
myself down so theurine flows downhill as much as possible.I have my 
leg bags strapped to my shin down by my ankle. Here is asimple 
diagram. Jim
 

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Re: [QUAD-L] Night time

[Jkrocks]

 

I also wear a condom catheter and have way over 50% success. I have 
my catheter changed every 36 hours or when needed. I am so diligent on 
telling my PCA is to make sure that my catheter is untwisted and that the tubing 
is run straight as possible. I also make sure that when I urinate while in 
my wheelchair that I am kept all the way forward to make sure everything flows 
downhill and I also where two 1000 CC leg bags.

Jim

Re: [QUAD-L] Night time

[Jkrocks]

Another side effect ofedema. Is the pressure buildup on your 
nerves in your legs in feet causing them to tingle continuously. I start 
having these feelings almost immediately after I am placed in my 
wheelchair. If I tilt back for any length of time the feeling might lessen 
but then it comes back short left are going back down. It's just another 
thing that we have to deal with.

Jim

Re: [QUAD-L] Night time

[QuadPirate]

Jim I wear condom caths too and change mine almost every day to ensure no problems the most important thing is no kinks for me, I very seldom have any problems and after changing it a few times it's very quick to do after all it's just a condom how complicated can it be.
Now if you sweat a lot you'll have problems andI'll sweat if I'm ill or somethings wrong but besides that it's the best move I've madeso far because those indwelling are a nightmare to deal with and kept me supplied with UTI's for 2 years no way I'd go back.

Mark

---Original Message---


From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Date: Thursday, January 27, 2005 8:42:37 AM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; quad-list@eskimo.com
Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Night time
 
I also wear a condom catheter and have way over 50% success. I have my catheter changed every 36 hours or when needed. I am so diligent on telling my PCA is to make sure that my catheter is untwisted and that the tubing is run straight as possible. I also make sure that when I urinate while in my wheelchair that I am kept all the way forward to make sure everything flows downhill and I also where two 1000 CC leg bags.

Jim

Re: [QUAD-L] Night time

[Oconnelldb]

by useful 50% of the time i really meant for 50% of the population.
yes definitely important to have free flowing conditions - this is no a 
pressure operated device. dave


In a message dated 1/27/2005 7:43:58 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time, 
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
 

  I also wear a condom catheter and have way over 50% success. I have 
  my catheter changed every 36 hours or when needed. I am so diligent on 
  telling my PCA is to make sure that my catheter is untwisted and that the 
  tubing is run straight as possible. I also make sure that when I urinate 
  while in my wheelchair that I am kept all the way forward to make sure 
  everything flows downhill and I also where two 1000 CC leg bags.
  
  Jim


The 
moral flabbiness born of the bitch goddess Success. That- with the squalid cash 
interpretation put on the word success- is our national disease. -William 
James 1906

Re: [QUAD-L] Night time

[Oconnelldb]

i often grease all up with lotion or baby oil before i 'suit up'. i 
stopped using tape because of sticking problems. now i use a piece of 
rubber legbag strap - repunch a hole to make it quite snug - nothing has to 
stick to anything now- put it on when relaxed and band won't slip off the end - 
works very well. dave


In a message dated 1/27/2005 10:36:56 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time, 
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:

  


  
Jim I wear condom caths too and change mine almost every day to 
ensure no problems the most important thing is no kinks for me, I very 
seldom have any problems and after changing it a few times it's very 
quick to do after all it's just a condom how complicated can it 
be.
Now if you sweat a lot you'll have problems andI'll sweat if 
I'm ill or somethings wrong but besides that it's the best move I've 
madeso far because those indwelling are a nightmare to deal with 
and kept me supplied with UTI's for 2 years no way I'd go back.

Mark

---Original 
Message---


From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Date: Thursday, 
January 27, 2005 8:42:37 AM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; quad-list@eskimo.com
Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] 
Night time
 

I also wear a condom catheter and have way over 50% success. 
I have my catheter changed every 36 hours or when needed. I am so 
diligent on telling my PCA is to make sure that my catheter is untwisted 
and that the tubing is run straight as possible. I also make sure 
that when I urinate while in my wheelchair that I am kept all the way 
forward to make sure everything flows downhill and I also where two 1000 
CC leg bags.

Jim


  

  
  





The 
moral flabbiness born of the bitch goddess Success. That- with the squalid cash 
interpretation put on the word success- is our national disease. -William 
James 1906

Re: [QUAD-L] Night time

[SCIQuad96]

Dana writes:

snip
Plus my urologist said that when your up in the chair, liquids settle in the lower parts of your body. When you lay flat or have you legs elevated the fluid evens out and causes more peeing. I don't know if she was just appeasing me or not

This is true. While we sit our lymph nodes are getting restricted causing exactly that.

You tend to see it in the ankle area first. That's why most doctors feel thereduring check-ups.

Re: [QUAD-L] Night time

[~LittleQuad~]

oh hehe well wont help me.thanks tho[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:




it's an external catheter made from a condom.
useful 50% of the time.
dave






In a message dated 1/25/2005 2:52:49 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:

what is a TEXAS cath??? thanks[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: 




Your 1st question hooked me. I use a texas cath and wifey empties my bag when she goes (once a night). I know, I could use a night bag. Guess that doesn't help huh? Sorry. Dave




In a message dated 1/24/2005 2:46:11 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:

How many of you that don't have indwelling catheters have to pee during the night?? Those of you who don't pee during the nightwhat do you do to avoid or prevent it? I'm tired of waking up 3-4 hours and having pee. We want a break!! Thanks...Amye


http://fly.to/littlequadYahoo ID - littlequad 


The moral flabbiness born of the bitch goddess Success. That- with the squalid cash interpretation put on the word success- is our national disease. -William James 1906


The moral flabbiness born of the bitch goddess Success. That- with the squalid cash interpretation put on the word success- is our national disease. -William James 1906

Re: [QUAD-L] Night time

[Liz]

Stop drinking after a certain time. If I 
recall you just had bladder surgery as I did. I sleep through the night 
but it required time/training my bladder.

  - Original Message - 
  From: 
  ~LittleQuad~ 
  To: Quad-list post 
  Sent: Monday, January 24, 2005 4:44 
  PM
  Subject: [QUAD-L] Night time
  
  How many of you that don't have indwelling catheters have to pee during 
  the night?? Those of you who don't pee during the nightwhat do you do to 
  avoid or prevent it? I'm tired of waking up 3-4 hours and having pee. We want 
  a break!! Thanks...Amye
  
  
  http://fly.to/littlequadYahoo ID 
  - littlequad 

Re: [QUAD-L] Night time

[Oconnelldb]

it's an external catheter made from a condom.
useful 50% of the time.
dave






In a message dated 1/25/2005 2:52:49 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, 
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:

  what is a TEXAS cath??? thanks[EMAIL PROTECTED] 
  wrote: 
  



Your 1st question hooked me. I use a texas cath and wifey empties 
my bag when she goes (once a night). I know, I could use a night 
bag. Guess that doesn't help huh? Sorry. Dave




In a message dated 1/24/2005 2:46:11 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, 
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:

  How many of you that don't have indwelling catheters have to pee 
  during the night?? Those of you who don't pee during the nightwhat do 
  you do to avoid or prevent it? I'm tired of waking up 3-4 hours and having 
  pee. We want a break!! Thanks...Amye
  
  
  http://fly.to/littlequadYahoo ID 
  - littlequad 


The 
moral flabbiness born of the bitch goddess Success. That- with the squalid 
cash interpretation put on the word success- is our national disease. 
-William James 
1906


The 
moral flabbiness born of the bitch goddess Success. That- with the squalid cash 
interpretation put on the word success- is our national disease. -William 
James 1906

[QUAD-L] Night time

[~LittleQuad~]

How many of you that don't have indwelling catheters have to pee during the night?? Those of you who don't pee during the nightwhat do you do to avoid or prevent it? I'm tired of waking up 3-4 hours and having pee. We want a break!! Thanks...Amye

http://fly.to/littlequadYahoo ID - littlequad 

Re: [QUAD-L] Night time

[Dana Miller]

Well, get used to it.:D  Unless you put a catheter in, tape it in place and 
have it attached to a bed bag, you will be peeing every 3-4 hours.  Actually 
thats good.  I  wake up naturally now every 2 hours if I need to or not.  If 
I sleep for 3-4 hours that is a luxury!  I do do a good amount of drinking 
at night.  Plus my urologist said that when your up in the chair, liquids 
settle in the lower parts of your body.  When you lay flat or have you legs 
elevated the fluid evens out and causes more peeing.  I don't know if she 
was just appeasing me or not, but  I 'always' pee more at night.
take care,

Dana
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From: ~LittleQuad~ [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Quad-list post quad-list@eskimo.com
Sent: Monday, January 24, 2005 3:44 PM
Subject: [QUAD-L] Night time


How many of you that don't have indwelling catheters have to pee during 
the night?? Those of you who don't pee during the nightwhat do you do 
to avoid or prevent it? I'm tired of waking up 3-4 hours and having pee. 
We want a break!! Thanks...Amye

http://fly.to/littlequad
Yahoo ID - littlequad

Re: [QUAD-L] Night time

[Oconnelldb]

Your 1st question hooked me. I use a texas cath and wifey empties my 
bag when she goes (once a night). I know, I could use a night bag. 
Guess that doesn't help huh? Sorry. Dave




In a message dated 1/24/2005 2:46:11 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, 
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:

  How many of you that don't have indwelling catheters have to pee during 
  the night?? Those of you who don't pee during the nightwhat do you do to 
  avoid or prevent it? I'm tired of waking up 3-4 hours and having pee. We want 
  a break!! Thanks...Amye
  
  
  http://fly.to/littlequadYahoo ID - 
  littlequad 


The 
moral flabbiness born of the bitch goddess Success. That- with the squalid cash 
interpretation put on the word success- is our national disease. -William 
James 1906

Re: [QUAD-L] Night time

[Quietstream25322]

Dana- what the doctor told you about that is correct, my doctors in 
rehab spinal cord injury class taught us all that. Most will go more laying down 
for nap or at night.

 Dan