Re: Digest Number 2970

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Can someone send me more information about :

" There is actually an implant that can

operate the bladder sphincter and eliminate the need to cath (using a RF

transmitter held to the receiver implanted in the abdomen instead). BUT -

in order to use this device, I would have to 1) transfer to the toilet, and

2) sit on a public john. "

I would love to try this since I currently do not use a wheelchair.

On Sun, Apr 26, 2009 at 11:32 PM, <tetheredspinalcord > wrote:

> There are 25 messages in this issue.

>

> Topics in this digest:

>

> 1a. thankful and assistance

>    From: DK Moulton

> 1b. Re: thankful and assistance

>    From: Weaver

> 1c. Re: thankful for dear friends

>    From: hollygolightly1916

> 1d. Re: thankful for dear friends

>    From: Barbara Dorsett

>

> 2a. Understand?

>    From: Livvie Pittman

> 2b. Re: Understand?

>    From: Weaver

> 2c. Re: Understand?

>    From: Livvie Pittman

> 2d. Re: Understand?

>    From: Weaver

> 2e. Re: Understand?

>    From: Livvie Pittman

> 2f. Re: Understand?

>    From: Randeejae@...

> 2g. Re: Understand?

>    From: Weaver

> 2h. Re: Understand?

>    From: Traci Pelchat

> 2i. Re: Understand?

>    From: Weaver

> 2j. Re: Understand?

>    From: Randeejae@...

> 2k. Re: Understand?

>    From: hollygolightly1916

>

> 3a. Re: new outlook

>    From: Barbara Dorsett

>

> 4a. Re: Frustrated & Waiting (still)

>    From: Woodson

> 4b. Re: Frustrated & Waiting (still)

>    From: hollygolightly1916

> 4c. Re: Frustrated & Waiting (still)

>    From: Barbara Dorsett

> 4d. Re: Frustrated & Waiting (still)

>    From: hollygolightly1916

> 4e. Re: Frustrated & Waiting (still)

>    From: Barbara Dorsett

>

> 5a. - Leak

>    From: DK Moulton

> 5b. Re: - Leak

>    From: hollygolightly1916

> 5c. Re: - Leak

>    From: hollygolightly1916

>

> 6. Beginning Relaxation Resource Thread (please add on)

>    From: hollygolightly1916

>

>

> Messages

> ________________________________________________________________________

> 1a. thankful and assistance

>    Posted by: " DK Moulton " kmoulton@... imstillatit207

>    Date: Sun Apr 26, 2009 6:28 am ((PDT))

>

> Hi,

>

> Since a couple of people have written in with what they are thankful for, I

thought I'd also put my words where my mouth is.

>

> I am grateful for my husband - I don't like using the word " grateful " when it

comes to a spouse because when you think about it; when they're good spouses,

they are fulfilling their vows.  However, I think anyone who sticks it out with

someone that is pain all the time has to have a special quality.  We all know

that pain causes bad moods.  For me, I have a tendency to spit out nasty

comments when I'm in terrible pain and then I feel badly and apologize

profusely.

>

> I say grateful because he goes so far above marriage vows when it comes to how

he's handled my physical decline and all that this encompasses - the loss of

activities, the loss of having someone to help with household duties, and the

patience he displays is amazing - all above and beyond vows.

>

> My pointer for this condition - which isn't much this morning - too early to

think too deeply - is to work through the pain that you can, but give yourself

permission to collapse on the couch or bed to recup - to let your body rest so

you can get back up again a bit refreshed.  I do this and since I have started

to allow myself this time, I find that my body refreshes quicker than it used to

(when I would only " cave " when I couldn't move) - by giving myself permission to

get off my feet for a bit on a fairly daily basis, my body refreshes quicker.

 It helps that I plan it when it's time to take my meds.  This allows the meds

to work a bit faster and they have a stronger effect on helping the pain.

>

> If you have children at home, you could pop in a movie, cuddle up with the

kids and pretend it's mommy/daddy movie time - pop some popcorn or get any snack

and lower the lights so it quiets them down.  Read them a book after or instead

of a movie - have them read a book into a tape recorder and have them play it

back - there are lots of things you can do in bed with younger kids if you use

your imagination to keep them busy.  We raised four children so I know it's not

always possible - but just trying to see what works may help.

>

> I know the above tip would be fairly impossible for some people, but for those

that are able to take that time, do it when you need it.

>

> Kathy

>

>