I'm not against wearing diapers or cathrators because I realize that some
have no control in that part of the body.  However, for people like myself,
I would highly recommend wearing underwear and going to the bathroom just
like anyone else would.  To my parents and me, it saves us money and time
having me go to the bathroom the normal way and most important I feel is
that I have contained feeling in that body part because I'm using it.

Thanks,
Anthony

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  ----- Original Message -----
  From: Magenta Raine
  To: [log in to unmask]
  Sent: Friday, May 25, 2001 8:25 PM
  Subject: Re: Living Alone?


  Some questions to ask yourself might be;

  Can I handle being alone if I'm dressed and fed and in my wheelchair?

  Can I drive my powerchair myself?

  Can I use a cathrator or diapers instead of needing to be taken to the
toilet
  every time?

  Just what can I do for myself once I am up in my chair?

  Can my helpers prepare water jugs and food for me, so that when I am
hungry
  or thirsty I can feed myself, or get a drink myself?

  How long does it take me or my helper to get me dressed and breakfast in
the
  morning?

  What times are good to be by myself? Say for instance, maybe 9-12 and then
  1-5.

  Mag