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12-06-2019, 12:20 AM

pfcs49 replied to a thread My stage 3 pressure ulcer closed, but then turned dark purple in Care

I definitely wouldn't call the professional boil sucker for this:) The boil sucker beats this but the is the best I could...

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12-06-2019, 12:16 AM

pfcs49 replied to a thread MRI findings in Brain Injury

I'm going tomorrow to see my neuro-ophmalogist. 3 years ago I was in a store and suddenly the lower half of my right eye's field of vision went...

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12-06-2019, 12:12 AM

pfcs49 replied to a thread Any paras tried pushing a shopping cart? in Life

Yes, I've done that but it's kind of useless. Me, I appropriated a Shoprite blue basket. I carry it on my lap and have become quite adept at...

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12-05-2019, 12:53 PM

pfcs49 replied to a thread Colostomy bag advice needed in Care

I button and zip my jeans. They're pretty much where they were 25 years ago. The waist and goes over the bag but just under the attaching flange....

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12-04-2019, 10:36 PM

pfcs49 replied to a thread Colostomy bag advice needed in Care

You install the flange which is adhesive coated, and forget it until several (4 in my case) days later when you change it. The pouch snaps onto the...

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12-04-2019, 05:26 PM

pfcs49 replied to a thread Urologists in NNJ? in Doctors & Clinics

AFAIK he does no surgical, but he still does cystos (in color! See you pink bladder in high def!) and takes specimens. And I always wing it spelling...

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12-04-2019, 02:57 PM

pfcs49 replied to a thread Colostomy bag advice needed in Care

CUT TO THE CHASE!: I use Hollister 14803 flanges and 18363 bags. I'm T12, 72yo, got the colostomy in 2012 when I had my first (in 24 years) and...

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12-04-2019, 02:28 PM

pfcs49 replied to a thread Urologists in NNJ? in Doctors & Clinics

My experience with the usual urologists brought me back to Kessler and Dr Todd. I've used him for ~18 years now. I can't remember an appointment...

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12-04-2019, 02:22 PM

pfcs49 replied to a thread Fractured tibia in Care

You were missed! Good luck with the lame leg. Not that I recommend it, but I recently had my right leg amputated at the knee for non healing...

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12-03-2019, 09:22 PM

ChesBay replied to a thread Colonoscopy in Care

I?ve had two over the years. On the second one I found going to all liquids about 2 days prior made things go best for me preping. Agree with Gear...

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11-28-2019, 12:40 PM

ChesBay replied to a thread thanksgiving in Life

Happy Thanksgiving to all!

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11-27-2019, 04:15 PM

pfcs49 replied to a thread thanksgiving in Life

We are having a Gratitude Pot Luck & Celebration of Abundance party for our 12 step community, AA & Alanon. Although we are going to a traditional...

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11-23-2019, 10:47 PM

ChesBay replied to a thread Looking for tiLite frame or similar, 16? wide, for cheap in Equipment & Services

Excellent!

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11-22-2019, 08:07 PM

pfcs49 replied to a thread Cushion besides Roho in Equipment

When I did a seating clinic at Kessler, they quickly decided I needed a custom Jay Deep Comfort cushion with a 10% overfill and an extra inch of...

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11-22-2019, 05:52 PM

ChesBay replied to a thread Cushion besides Roho in Equipment

I think KLD brings up an important issue. Some DME?s I?ve dealt with seem to deal with a small group of vendors and tend to push those brands. It?s...

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11-22-2019, 05:41 PM

ChesBay replied to a thread For those that remember, in Life

I was 10 years old and in the fifth grade. We had a great young teacher. It was obvious he was very upset but he kept calm. My parents were Irish...

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11-20-2019, 11:46 PM

pfcs49 replied to a thread Negative pressure in SP tube and drainage bag in Care

if there is a vacuum in your sp tube then the bladder should be emptied (unless the vacuum draws the bladder against both openings in the catheter...

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11-20-2019, 10:59 PM

ChesBay replied to a thread Opinions on Hospital Beds? in Equipment

Thanks so much to everyone. This is exactly the information I am looking for. KLD- your advice and expertise is invaluable as always. You have...

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11-20-2019, 08:01 PM

pfcs49 replied to a thread Alternatives to flap surgery ?? in Care

My question is why the hell did a stage IV wound stagnate for three years WITHOUT a flap surgery? I think you need to get your wife to people who...

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11-20-2019, 04:10 PM

ChesBay started a thread Opinions on Hospital Beds? in Equipment

About 7 years ago I purchased an Invavare electric hospital bed ( model 5410IVC) . I don?t like using a hospital bed but it has served as a good way...

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11-18-2019, 01:38 PM

pfcs49 replied to a thread Stairs/Lift combo in Equipment

very great! I wonder what the lift chair costs?

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11-17-2019, 09:58 PM

ChesBay replied to a thread Why do you need a doctor prescription to buy a urinary catheter? in Equipment

I think it varies by state. I can remember being in NJ visiting family years ago and they wanted an RX for catheters (may have changed since then). I...

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11-12-2019, 07:17 PM

pfcs49 replied to a thread winter in Life

the "D" pads need to be able to rotate from the start position (arms up-angle ~45*) to 180*/straight down lifted position, so ~135* and the axis...

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11-12-2019, 03:55 PM

pfcs49 replied to a thread winter in Life

Here is my pants up easy set up. I mounted it across the window framing. It protrudes a lot, enough to mount above a toilet, I think. I want to...

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11-12-2019, 12:04 AM

pfcs49 replied to a thread Last Movie You Watched? in Movies & Music

went to "Motherless Brooklyn" tonight. Good flick!

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11-09-2019, 11:44 PM

pfcs49 replied to a thread Colostomy? Recovery time? in Care

I should add, you will develop an awareness of the thing. My bag is intersected by my blue jeans waist (no belt). I leave the top of the bag...

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11-09-2019, 10:51 PM

pfcs49 replied to a thread Colostomy? Recovery time? in Care

My stoma is just above my slightly low beltline. never has been a problem

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11-09-2019, 10:43 PM

pfcs49 replied to a thread winter in Life

Get one leg amputated. It really speeds things up you wouldn’t believe how easy it is now

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11-09-2019, 11:12 AM

pfcs49 replied to a thread Colostomy? Recovery time? in Care

I change the flange every four days (when I shower) but have had occasions to leave it five and six days. The bags I change when they get yucky. If...

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