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Date: | Tue, 14 Sep 1999 16:24:04 -0500 |
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Elaine,
Whatever you aspire to is fine. Maximum independence should be the
goal for every child.
Bobby
>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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