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I wanted to introduce myself rather than be known by limited posts in specific areas that All may not see right off.
Thank you, Simon, for directing me to the forum. I can already see promising aspects; worldwide participation, informative discussions, kindness and helpfulness, and more. I hope to be able to contribute, but am limited so may be slow to respond.
Quick bio;
As my profile says, I broke my neck in the Army C5/6 July 13, 1990, at 30 years old. I slipped and fell ~6' from the railing on a dock into just a couple feet of water. I was face down, fully conscious of what had happened. The feeling when I drowned was typical peacefulness, etc., so I don't feel a need to explain it.
I was married with three baby daughters ranging in age from 10 mos-3 years. As we know is not uncommon, she left within the year. That was bad for me, very bad.
I developed severe neuropathic pain early on; had a shunt put in to relieve syrinx pressure ~1 year post; have both colostomy and urostomy to relieve symptoms of severe neurogenic bowel and bladder that extremely exacerbated neuro pain; and the list goes on.
I have managed to live alone with caregivers coming in morning and night. My current caregiver has been with me for 10+ years, which is great - she has her own home. We get along extremely well.
I've bred and raised Rottweilers since getting hurt, and pit Bulldogs prior to that. I am a nice guy and my dogs have always been so, also. I am currently phasing out the Rottweilers in favor of Black Labs, with a new 7-week-old puppy arriving April 21. I'm stoked!
I hope to be able to contribute, but am limited so may be slow to respond. Thanks for understanding that.
Thanks for having me!
Matt Lexow
My 4-year-old Barker, and last of long line of my Bulldogs, Ozzy, R.I.P. 1998:
me being dog grazy that is! anyhow welcome to you.
Posted 08 April 2007 - 04:19 PM
