I can't do none of those things.  Kathy





----- Original Message -----
From: Elaine Taylor <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Tuesday, September 14, 1999 12:24 PM
Subject: Walking


> 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
>