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?
>
> If she can accomplish ADL's by having this surgery, then isn't that worth it?
>
>
> Elaine
>