Life Experience Tips For Newbies
#1
Posted 11 January 2008 - 07:47 PM
#2
Posted 11 January 2008 - 08:16 PM
julie76, on Jan 11 2008, 02:47 PM, said:
Hey Julie..
I keep a milk crate close by and use it like a step if I fall out of my chair. It a 2 step process to get back in the chair. I also remove my cusion as its 4 inches thick and therefore I have 4 inches lesss to climb. I actually have a few crates stratigically placed around the house. Hope it helps. feel free to contact me with any questions or comments... PS Don't forget to cream your bottom and do pressure release regularly. Make sure you use cream and not BEN GAY AS A DUMB NURSE DID IN MY REHAB HOSPITAL..I had ben Gay all over my ass and scrotum. LOL glad I don't feel pain but it did smell....
Edited by Motor, 11 January 2008 - 08:20 PM.
"NEVER 4GET 9/11/01 THEY ARE GONE BUT NOT 4GOTTEN"
"I MUST CRAWL BEFORE I WALK (AGAIN)"
"LIVE EACH DAY LIKE ITS YOUR LAST"
"RIDE IT LIKE U STOLE IT"
Richie aka MOTOR :-)
#3
Posted 11 January 2008 - 08:29 PM
Also, if you can, try and get into the habit of raising yourself up in your chair (to give your butt a break) every hour or so. This is also good exercise for helping you transfer.
If you like, I can email you my exercises from Rehab. But I'll have to scan them in, etc. Maybe PM me if you like.
Is your injury complete or incomplete?
My injury happened in August, T12 incomplete. I'm sure we have a lot in common.
#4
Posted 11 January 2008 - 10:20 PM
Kwag_Myers, on Jan 11 2008, 03:29 PM, said:
Also, if you can, try and get into the habit of raising yourself up in your chair (to give your butt a break) every hour or so. This is also good exercise for helping you transfer.
If you like, I can email you my exercises from Rehab. But I'll have to scan them in, etc. Maybe PM me if you like.
Is your injury complete or incomplete?
My injury happened in August, T12 incomplete. I'm sure we have a lot in common.
Being a cop for 19 years I can tell you you can't be charged for calling 911. Just learn what can help you for if and when you fall.
"NEVER 4GET 9/11/01 THEY ARE GONE BUT NOT 4GOTTEN"
"I MUST CRAWL BEFORE I WALK (AGAIN)"
"LIVE EACH DAY LIKE ITS YOUR LAST"
"RIDE IT LIKE U STOLE IT"
Richie aka MOTOR :-)
#5
Posted 12 January 2008 - 12:01 AM
Motor, on Jan 12 2008, 11:20 AM, said:
With different countries represented on the forum this can get confusing. I presume the above refers to USA. Here in NZ (where it is 111) I could imagine it happening once and the problem being sorted but a second time without strong reason would cause much wrath and could lead to paying costs.
Kwag_Myers, along with Motor I suggest you take great care of that tailbone. Take your time and do it right this time and avoid later problems. Your paralysed body is much much slower at healing than normal. And it won't heal as strong as before. Take extra care.
#6
Posted 15 January 2008 - 12:21 AM
#7
Posted 15 January 2008 - 08:18 PM
Getting back into a wheelchair from the floor is a skill that I have never been able to acquire. maybe it's the extra pounds I put on, post injury. I use the couch as my way back to my chair, as you've read above. You might consider getting a transfer board for more difficult maneuvers
The best advice I can give is to watch your diet. You will find it much easier to gain weight, now, both from lack of activity and from boredom. Being careful of what you eat will help with everything , from bowel care to wound healing.
Most importantly, read through this forum thoroughly. You will find, as I have, a wealth of experience and insight you will find nowhere else.
Best of luck!
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