I Couldn't Get To The Docs Today

[Abby2006]

Oh Sally No words just hugs


Abby

[nuthatch]

Hi Sally,
Hope you are feeling better today and the leg is regaining strength.
Incontinence is a problem for me too. I use Poise pads (although I have NO poise!) all the time but when I go out I use Assurance (Ha!) undergarments. They are like Depends but cheaper and I find them much more comfortable. I get them at Walmart which is the only place I've found them, or they can be found on the Walmart website but are a little more expensive there (go figure?). I'm always sitting on a "puppy pad" ( that term sounds so much nicer!!) just in case of leakage. I've bought supplies from HDIS and regularly buy supplies of all kinds from Allegro, but mostly get my Poise at Costco. HDIS offers sample assortments containing several types and brands of pads or undergarments so you can find what works best for you. All done on line and delivered to your door in a nice plain box. What would/did we ever do without the internet???
Hope this is just a temporary issue for you.
Thinking of you, girlfriend!
Joan

[SalpalSally]

Thanks Abby, Ava and Joan.. See ya in the morning..Hugs.:o

[renee]

Sally, there is nothing like sitting on the floor waiting for the EMTs to arrive...in a blizzard, on valentines day.

I have a nurse come once a week to perform nurse duties that I could probably do
if I wanted to play contortionist.
But being supercrip gets old.
There is great benefit to having someone see you weekly who knows your body
and will keep an eye out for you.
I lose perspective and appreciate the lookout.

Have you ever used a transfer board?
With the right match of board to vehicle you can get your denim buns in the Maserati
without using your legs. Same thing with the toileting access problem.

This is where a good PT would come in and show you how to slide yourself around
when your legs are on vacation in Tahiti.

RRRs

[Whisper]

Hugs to you. I use Poise Pads all the time and once in an odd while I use Depends. I hope your leg is better and you get some mobility back PRONTO.

Lorraine:)

[stillstANNding]

Sally.

How are you doing? How is that leg and the weakness? Have you had a HH/VNA assessment? Please let us know.
Thinking of you,
ANN

[Abby2006]

What is HH/VNA

Abby

[agate]

I think HHVNA is Hallmark Health Homecare Visiting Nurse Association:

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[stillstANNding]

Agate, you are close. I meant, home health and or Visiting Nurses in general. I think these are called different things in different areas of the country. I am concerned that we haven't heard from Sally. Has anyone seen her around the web?

ANN

[agate]

Sally???

Are you all right? No more problems about that fall, I hope?

[agate]

SalpalSally, do you have a home personal emergency response system? I noticed your post and was wondering:

Thanks Jeanie and linda. It's always reassuring to have your support. If that happens to me Jeanie, I'd have to call 911.

This is just one of several types that are available:

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