chat time

[Guest guest]

The chat room is open now ... come on in.

To chat, go to: /chat . You will NEED

to sign in with your ID and password. Look for the " Sign In "

hyperlink.

If you have not yet gotten a ID, you will need to get one by " Linking

your email address or accounts to a ID " . Try starting at this page:

http:// and look for the hyperlink that says " eGroups

members link your accounts to a ID here " . You'll have to follow the

steps provided. If you have questions, click on the " Help " at the top of

the page. Unfortunately I will be able to offer only limited help with this

because the procedure has changed since I originally asked everyone to get a

ID. Since I have an ID, I can't just walk through the steps and give

you a play by play. However, has always been really good about

getting back to me when I needed help. And the " Help " section has actually

been, surprise, helpful on occasion. =)

You can also go to: sign in and then

click on " Chat " on the left hand side of the screen. Again, you will NEED

to sign in with your ID and password before you are allowed access to

any of the webpage features, including the chat room.

If you have forgotten your password, look for a link that says something

like " Forgot your password? " You will have to answer some of the questions

you filled out when you got your ID, then will send you your

password.

I know this sounds complicated, but really it is not. If you have your

ID and remember your password, you will be in the chat room ready to

go in a matter of minutes.

The chat room is fairly basic. There is a large box that shows what

everyone is " saying " . Below it is a smaller box to the right of the word

" Chat " . Type what you want to say in this box and hit " Send " . As you

become more comfortable with this format you can explore a little bit and

use emoticons (pictures) change fonts, and colors and probably do a few more

things that I don't even know about yet. =) There is also a " Chat Help "

available that might be able to answer your questions or give you some ideas

as to what can be done with your chat box.

The chat room is ALWAYS open. You may want to check it out before the

scheduled chat just to see how things work!

[Guest guest]

Hi Barb, I would like to chat too. I didn't even know that we had a chat

room.

Well, I have to tell you all about my day back to work. Yesterday I did ok.

The boys on the bus help me hook up the wheel chair and I even let them run

the lift which they did good. And today it went well again. And the school

gave me an extra time in the after noon the kids that are not doing too well

in school and have to stay after for about 1 1/2 hour well I and some others

take them home. Those are the worst kids that I have ever taken home. They

fight, yell, cuss, and they also stand up. And if a cap sees them standing up

they can give ME a ticket. So, I asked them o sit down they told me to shut

up. Well, that just set me off. I know not to touch them in anyway. But, I

just told the teacher and he got on them which done no good either. One told

me that I was NOT his mama. I told him that he better THANK GOD THAT I, AM,

HIS MAMA. Or I would tan his hide. Well, to make a long story short I was so

worn out from that I had to take pain medication and go to bed for while. As

much as I need the money I don't know if I need the way the kids act on that

bus route.... A hour of ####.

Take care,

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 10/29/02 2:08:32 PM, blawson@... writes:

<< Do any of you use the

chatroom?Do you have a schedule? I hope to chat with you soon >>

Barb, great question. I've been wondering that too. Welcome to the group.

Robin

[Guest guest]

just wondering when do you have the chat time since everyone lives in

different time zone.

[Guest guest]

Okay, I found it.  Thanks anyways.

 

From: mike2boys <mike2boys@...>

Subject: chat time

Stimulator

Date: Thursday, July 17, 2008, 1:39 PM

this Friday at 9pm est 6pm pst. Iwould like all of us to meet up this

friday for a chat on . I want everyone to post there email

for other members can lock on to your so messenger can chat.

mike group owner

[Guest guest]

WOW 3-4 inches for the trial????? that seems like a huge incision just for the

trial. I would think. I have not had one done but I thought it was not nearly as

invasive as that.

I am sure the others will come chime in.

How are you doing with it Deb?

How are your recouping?

Kim

Chat time

We will hold chat Saturday at 6pm est Lets hold chat on saturday 6pm

to chat I need everyone msn hotmail live email address. please send

them to me if you havent already. See you on saturday at 6pm est mike

group owner

[Guest guest]

Hi Deb

I was the same as Sue no incision no staple everything was taped to my

body, the whole thing was pretty easy !!!!!!

Keep On Smiling ; )

Kathy Sweet

Moderator

Chat time

We will hold chat Saturday at 6pm est Lets hold chat on saturday 6pm

to chat I need everyone msn hotmail live email address. please send

them to me if you havent already. See you on saturday at 6pm est mike

group owner

[Guest guest]

Ok, now I'm getting even more afraid and hoping I never make it to SCS.

>

> WOW 3-4 inches for the trial????? that seems like a huge incision

just for the trial. I would think. I have not had one done but I

thought it was not nearly as invasive as that.

> I am sure the others will come chime in.

> How are you doing with it Deb?

> How are your recouping?

> Kim

> Chat time

>

> We will hold chat Saturday at 6pm est Lets hold chat on saturday 6pm

> to chat I need everyone msn hotmail live email address. please send

> them to me if you havent already. See you on saturday at 6pm est mike

> group owner

>

>

[Guest guest]

 

Glad to hear you're doing so well!!

 

Sue C

Moderator

From: <bluejeans412003@...>

Subject: Re: Chat time

Stimulator

Date: Thursday, October 9, 2008, 12:57 AM

Hi everyone !!!

Just wanted to check in.. had problems woth puter so it took a

couple extra days to get online,,, But Im back and doing

GREAT !!!!!

Hope everyone is doing good...

Hello to all the newbies since ive been off.

well I have over 1500 e-mails to read.. will try to get thru them

in the next few days

soft hugs to all

T

>

> We will hold chat Saturday at 6pm est Lets hold chat on saturday

6pm

> to chat I need everyone msn hotmail live email address. please

send

> them to me if you havent already. See you on saturday at 6pm est

mike

> group owner

>

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

Glad to see you are back, and online and doing great can't wait to chat

!!!!

Keep On Smiling ; )

Kathy Sweet

Moderator

Re: Chat time

Hi everyone !!!

Just wanted to check in.. had problems woth puter so it took a

couple extra days to get online,,, But Im back and doing

GREAT !!!!!

Hope everyone is doing good...

Hello to all the newbies since ive been off.

well I have over 1500 e-mails to read.. will try to get thru them

in the next few days

soft hugs to all

T

>

> We will hold chat Saturday at 6pm est Lets hold chat on saturday

6pm

> to chat I need everyone msn hotmail live email address. please

send

> them to me if you havent already. See you on saturday at 6pm est

mike

> group owner

>

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[Guest guest]

I have just figured out that he did the permanent wires during the trial. I

talked to the doc and he stated the wires act as a drain and its normal to

have them DRAIN. I have a feeling most of you all had the temporary wires

put in first which I think are flimsy and small because they can be inserted

with out an incision.

when you actually had your implant surgery did you have an incision...in

your butt or stomache. Apparently some docs place battery in hip area

others in stomache......

Deb RN

From: Stimulator [mailto:Stimulator ] On

Behalf Of Mike

Sent: Thursday, October 09, 2008 8:40 AM

Stimulator

Subject: Re: Chat time

-You should not have a 2-3 inch insion for the trial it maybe inch

then wires are placed. if you have blood coming out Call Doctor

right away mike group owner-- In Stimulator

<mailto:Stimulator%40> , " Debra "

<i_ownaberner@...> wrote:

>

> Kim,

>

> I am in a lot of pain...more then the 2 laminectomies I have

had.....I cant

> figure out what happened. I was told little bitty hole with a

suture..I got

> that on one side and a butcher knife on the other. At this point

the only

> positive thing I can say is I slept laying down last night for the

first

> time in about 4 month and I didn't wake up in the pain I normally

do. I

> cant stand how the stimulation changes every time I move my head or

body. I

> am not sure about this.....The procedure took 2 ½

hours...everything I was

> told was the procedure was non invasive. On top of it I have blood

and

> fluid pouring out where the wires are. Is this normal?

>

> Deb

>

>

>

> From: Stimulator <mailto:Stimulator%40>

[mailto:Stimulator <mailto:Stimulator%40> ]

On

> Behalf Of Margee'

> Sent: Wednesday, October 08, 2008 8:39 PM

> Stimulator <mailto:Stimulator%40>

> Subject: Re: Chat time

>

>

>

> Ok, now I'm getting even more afraid and hoping I never make it to

SCS.

>

>

> >

> > WOW 3-4 inches for the trial????? that seems like a huge incision

> just for the trial. I would think. I have not had one done but I

> thought it was not nearly as invasive as that.

> > I am sure the others will come chime in.

> > How are you doing with it Deb?

> > How are your recouping?

> > Kim

> > Chat time

> >

> > We will hold chat Saturday at 6pm est Lets hold chat on saturday

6pm

> > to chat I need everyone msn hotmail live email address. please

send

> > them to me if you havent already. See you on saturday at 6pm est

mike

> > group owner

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

I spoke with doc.....drainage is normal because the wires act as a

drain....he did tell me to change the dressing daily. I have permanent

wires placed.so that the next surgery is just implanting the generator,.

Deb

From: Stimulator [mailto:Stimulator ] On

Behalf Of kimleach

Sent: Thursday, October 09, 2008 1:56 AM

Stimulator

Subject: Re: Re: Chat time

Deb

Hun I have not had a stimulator but no that does not sound normal to me at

all !!! I would be calling

someone right now!!!!

All they can tell you is that yes it is normal if it is ok but that does not

sound normal at all. I cannot think of anything that would be causing that

type of drainage.

You need to call your pain mgt doc or the hospital where you had it done and

talk to who is on call and see what they tell you.

I would also be calling my pain mgt doc and asking why the HE** you were

told one small hole and you came out with a 4 inch incision!

Get some answers you know from being I think you said you were a nurse like

me forgive me if I am wrong, but if you do not insist on answers or

explanations you do not get them!

Chat time

>

> We will hold chat Saturday at 6pm est Lets hold chat on saturday 6pm

> to chat I need everyone msn hotmail live email address. please send

> them to me if you havent already. See you on saturday at 6pm est mike

> group owner

>

>

[Guest guest]

Sue,

I spoke with dr...an yes have had 2 previous lam and now have arachnoiditis

or scar tissue around my spinal cord which is acting like a tether.

Therefore the need to the scs......I am a little leary cause I know that I

cant have MRI s anymore.

Deb

From: Stimulator [mailto:Stimulator ] On

Behalf Of Corn

Sent: Thursday, October 09, 2008 1:52 AM

Stimulator

Subject: RE: Chat time

Deb

I never had back surgery. This does not seem normal to me Deb. I did not

have any drainage from the site of the wires. It sounds like you are having

more than drainage. I would contact my doctor or go to the hospital to check

this out to make sure you don't have an infection. I don't want to alarm

you, but this doesn't sound right. I'm here any time you or anyone else

needs anything. Good luck. Please keep me posted.

Sue C

Moderator

From: Debra <i_ownaberner <mailto:i_ownaberne r%40. com> >

Subject: RE: Chat time

Stimulator@gro ups.com <mailto:Stimulator% 40groups. com>

Date: Wednesday, October 8, 2008, 3:18 PM

When you all had your stimulator trial done and the wires placed did you

have a 3-4 inch incision? I had mine placed yesterday and I have a four

inch insicion on one side and the wires stapled on the other side.

Deb RN

From: Stimulator@gro ups.com [mailto:Stimulator@ gro ups.com] On

Behalf Of Mike

Sent: Wednesday, October 08, 2008 5:54 AM

Stimulator@gro ups.com

Subject: Chat time

We will hold chat Saturday at 6pm est Lets hold chat on saturday 6pm

to chat I need everyone msn hotmail live email address. please send

them to me if you havent already. See you on saturday at 6pm est mike

group owner