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Date: | Tue, 14 Sep 1999 14:57:55 -0400 |
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Friends will understand this if they are true friends. One time I was out
havving fun drinking and singing kareoke and after being a little tipsy
my friend had to help me put my night braces on me.
On Tue, 14 Sep 1999, Elaine Taylor wrote:
> I don't know if I've been misunderstood here or what. I am not talking
> marathon walking, BUT, walking and being able to bear your own weight equals
> more independence. Being able to go into the shower, stand up on your own
> two feet, hold onto a bar for balance and wash yourself. It's basic. How
> many teens wants their mom to carry them (or roll them, whatever the case may
> be) into the shower? Right now, my daughter cannot go to a friends house
> because if she needs to use the bathroom, someone's mom is going to have to
> pull down her pants and hold her on the toilet until she's done. How about
> basic pride?
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> If she can accomplish ADL's by having this surgery, then isn't that worth it?
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> Elaine
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