Guest guest Posted January 25, 2005 Report Share Posted January 25, 2005 It sounds like according to BFL day 1 would be within three days of taking the photos so yea, count it as day 1. It's their rules, not yours. Your before photo just might not look as heavy as it would have otherwise. Let that motivate you to make sure that at week 12 there is an easily noticeable difference. Stasia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 8, 2005 Report Share Posted March 8, 2005 dilema This is part of her e-mail: " We had quite a do with him last night. This is the third time that I have had his English teacher on the line about him. She would really like him to stop being in the group that is distracting the class, She says he is not the ring leader but joins in when they start and refuses to stop when she asks him to. She is trying to do their course work with them and basically if he listens and writes down what she says and goes home and does it he will get good marks for his course work. they really do spoon feed these kids now and he needs to take advantage of that. he will be full of verbal about what a " " teacher she is but basically he needs to play with his friends outside the class room and only speak to his teacher in the class. he was kept back to do dentention woth them yesterday and if he does not behave on Wednesday this group will be withdrawn from the class and will have to get on with their course work on thier own. ******************Sylvia, me immediate reaction is he needs to be taken out of this group. It is very obvious he is in a cycle of bad behavior with this bunch. The odds of changing without group change probably won’t happen. The mom should make a list of alternatives with the teacher and act on it right off. That’s my 2 cents for what it’s worth!............Gail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 8, 2005 Report Share Posted March 8, 2005 ******************Sylvia, me immediate reaction *******************ooops, just had to correct this to ‘my’………..Gail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 16, 2005 Report Share Posted March 16, 2005 Gail Africa wrote: > * dilema > > This is part of her e-mail: > > " We had quite a do with him last night. This is the third time that I > have had his English teacher on the line about him. She would really > like him to stop being in the group that is distracting the class, She > says he is not the ring leader but joins in when they start and refuses > to stop when she asks him to. She is trying to do their course work with > them and basically if he listens and writes down what she says and goes > home and does it he will get good marks for his course work. they really > do spoon feed these kids now and he needs to take advantage of that. he > will be full of verbal about what a " " teacher she is but > basically he needs to play with his friends outside the class room and > only speak to his teacher in the class. he was kept back to do > dentention woth them yesterday and if he does not behave on Wednesday > this group will be withdrawn from the class and will have to get on with > their course work on thier own. > > ******************Sylvia, me immediate reaction is he needs to be > taken out of this group. It is very obvious he is in a cycle of bad > behavior with this bunch. The odds of changing without group change > probably won’t happen. The mom should make a list of alternatives with > the teacher and act on it right off. That’s my 2 cents for what it’s > worth!............Gail > > > > * Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 9, 2005 Report Share Posted April 9, 2005 could just be tea... how does it smelll.... if he doesn't have another culture put away and his booch smells funkier than normal... just use it in shampoo or in the wash... and send him a freshy... xo beaN jmb20346 <buhlj007@...> wrote: Hi, I just talked to a friend of mine in Florida and he's concerned about his culture. This is his second brew since he acquired the culture and he told me that he had black spots on the culture that was powdery, like fine ground coffee and it would stick to the straw when he submerged it. It doesn't sound good to me but I need your opinion. He has also been using 10 tea bags instead of 5 for a 1 gallon jug, which he thought he read somewhere or just misunderstood. I have never heard of black spots and I've read just about all the websites pertaining to Kombucha and what they are supposed to look like. His tea is into it's 8th day of fermentation and the cultures are only about 1/16 to 1/8 inch thick, with the black spots. Could this be some kind of mold, I'm puzzled. Any help you can give me would be much appreciated so I can pass it on before he drinks any of it. Thanks, Judy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 25, 2005 Report Share Posted May 25, 2005 " Now be really honest when answering this problem Here's a dilemma for you...what would you do?This test only has one question, but it's a very important one.Please don't answer it without giving it some serious thought. By giving an honest answer you will discover where you stand morally.The test features an unlikely, completely fictional situation, in which you will have to make a decision.Remember that your answer needs to be honest, yet spontaneous.Thoughtfulness is important for this evaluation to be meaningful!Ready?You're in Ontario..In Ottawa, to be exact... There is chaos around you, caused by a hurricane and severe and unusual floods. This is a flood of major proportions. You are a photojournalist working for a major newspaper caught in the middle of this great disaster. The situation is nearly hopeless. You're trying to shoot career-making photos. There are houses and people swirling around you, some disappearing under the water.Nature is showing all its' destructive fury. You see a man in the Ottawa River! He is fighting for his life, trying not to be taken away with the water and debris. You move closer. Somehow the man looks familiar. Suddenly, you know who it is... it's .Isn't life ironic?At the same time you notice that the raging waters are about to take him under, forever. You have two options. You can save him or you can take the most dramatic photos of your life. You can save the life of Prime Minister , or you can shoot a Pulitzer Prize-winning photo, documenting the death of one of the world's powerful men.Now, here's the question (please give an honest answer):Would you select color film, or rather, go with the classic simplicity of black and white? For any Americans among us, Marten is presently Prime Minester of Canada. Next time I'm coming back as a cat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 17, 2005 Report Share Posted August 17, 2005 I don't know when your first day of school is, but based on what you said about the friendships, the familiarity of the school, and the difference when he wasn't around that teacher, I would be inclined to look at keeping him in the same school. Is there anyway you could talk to the new teacher before going through the whole placement process, just to see if she would be a good fit for Nic? Sharon H. Mom to , (13, DS) and , (10) South Carolina Dilemma OK, now that I got your attention I'll state my dilemma...lol (sorry, sent the first email without the message). OK, We didn't have a great first grade because of the teacher Nic had last year. He was in a part time learning support class. Had all specials, science and SS with the reg ed class. At the end of the year, we were told he would have the same teacher this year. We couldn't go thru that again with her so decided for a more restrictive environment at another district elem school. Nic had forged friendships with children and staff there. Everyone knows him and it was " his " school. But we decided on the move so we wouldn't have to fight for 9 months with her. ESY went wonderfully! The aide (who was his aide during the reg school year) said she can't believe he was the same child. Another fact which proves to me that the teacher had a lot to do with his behaviors. Well, I had this feeling that she wouldn't be returning for whatever reason (one being she taught at 3 different schools in 3 years-not a good sign). So today I go to the school website, look up the 2005-2006 staff and lo and behold! She's gone. The teacher listed for LS K-2 is some one different. So, do I call another meeting to have him moved or try out this new class and see how it goes? I'm so pissed! Our whole decision to move him was based on the fact that SHE would be his teacher and now she's gone! UGH! How frustrating! Di Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 17, 2005 Report Share Posted August 17, 2005 I don't know when your first day of school is, but based on what you said about the friendships, the familiarity of the school, and the difference when he wasn't around that teacher, I would be inclined to look at keeping him in the same school. Is there anyway you could talk to the new teacher before going through the whole placement process, just to see if she would be a good fit for Nic? Sharon H. Mom to , (13, DS) and , (10) South Carolina Dilemma OK, now that I got your attention I'll state my dilemma...lol (sorry, sent the first email without the message). OK, We didn't have a great first grade because of the teacher Nic had last year. He was in a part time learning support class. Had all specials, science and SS with the reg ed class. At the end of the year, we were told he would have the same teacher this year. We couldn't go thru that again with her so decided for a more restrictive environment at another district elem school. Nic had forged friendships with children and staff there. Everyone knows him and it was " his " school. But we decided on the move so we wouldn't have to fight for 9 months with her. ESY went wonderfully! The aide (who was his aide during the reg school year) said she can't believe he was the same child. Another fact which proves to me that the teacher had a lot to do with his behaviors. Well, I had this feeling that she wouldn't be returning for whatever reason (one being she taught at 3 different schools in 3 years-not a good sign). So today I go to the school website, look up the 2005-2006 staff and lo and behold! She's gone. The teacher listed for LS K-2 is some one different. So, do I call another meeting to have him moved or try out this new class and see how it goes? I'm so pissed! Our whole decision to move him was based on the fact that SHE would be his teacher and now she's gone! UGH! How frustrating! Di Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 17, 2005 Report Share Posted August 17, 2005 I think I would opt to move him back, unless you've already introduced the school to Nic and have him thinking about his new school. You're right, Di, this is a dilemma! Jackie --------- Dilemma > > > OK, now that I got your attention I'll state my dilemma...lol (sorry, sent > the first email without the message). > > OK, We didn't have a great first grade because of the teacher Nic had last > year. He was in a part time learning support class. Had all specials, science > and SS with the reg ed class. At the end of the year, we were told he would > have the same teacher this year. We couldn't go thru that again with her so > decided for a more restrictive environment at another district elem school. > Nic had forged friendships with children and staff there. Everyone knows him > and it was " his " school. But we decided on the move so we wouldn't have to fight > for 9 months with her. > ESY went wonderfully! The aide (who was his aide during the reg school year) > said she can't believe he was the same child. Another fact which proves to me > that the teacher had a lot to do with his behaviors. > Well, I had this feeling that she wouldn't be returning for whatever reason > (one being she taught at 3 different schools in 3 years-not a good sign). So > today I go to the school website, look up the 2005-2006 staff and lo and behold! > She's gone. The teacher listed for LS K-2 is some one different. > So, do I call another meeting to have him moved or try out this new class and > see how it goes? > I'm so pissed! Our whole decision to move him was based on the fact that SHE > would be his teacher and now she's gone! UGH! How frustrating! > > Di > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 17, 2005 Report Share Posted August 17, 2005 I think I would opt to move him back, unless you've already introduced the school to Nic and have him thinking about his new school. You're right, Di, this is a dilemma! Jackie --------- Dilemma > > > OK, now that I got your attention I'll state my dilemma...lol (sorry, sent > the first email without the message). > > OK, We didn't have a great first grade because of the teacher Nic had last > year. He was in a part time learning support class. Had all specials, science > and SS with the reg ed class. At the end of the year, we were told he would > have the same teacher this year. We couldn't go thru that again with her so > decided for a more restrictive environment at another district elem school. > Nic had forged friendships with children and staff there. Everyone knows him > and it was " his " school. But we decided on the move so we wouldn't have to fight > for 9 months with her. > ESY went wonderfully! The aide (who was his aide during the reg school year) > said she can't believe he was the same child. Another fact which proves to me > that the teacher had a lot to do with his behaviors. > Well, I had this feeling that she wouldn't be returning for whatever reason > (one being she taught at 3 different schools in 3 years-not a good sign). So > today I go to the school website, look up the 2005-2006 staff and lo and behold! > She's gone. The teacher listed for LS K-2 is some one different. > So, do I call another meeting to have him moved or try out this new class and > see how it goes? > I'm so pissed! Our whole decision to move him was based on the fact that SHE > would be his teacher and now she's gone! UGH! How frustrating! > > Di > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 17, 2005 Report Share Posted August 17, 2005 I would put him back at his school that he is used to. The teacher is gone, his peers are there. Maverick just entered HS and it's so nice to see his friends that he has known since 1st grade greeting him and reaching out to him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 17, 2005 Report Share Posted August 17, 2005 I would put him back at his school that he is used to. The teacher is gone, his peers are there. Maverick just entered HS and it's so nice to see his friends that he has known since 1st grade greeting him and reaching out to him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 18, 2005 Report Share Posted August 18, 2005 I think I would try the new setting to see how he goes. The differences the aide saw may of been from the new setting, Nic just may feel more comfortable there rather than the problems with the old teacher. Another line of thought - how do you know that the new teacher at the old setting, will be happy to have Nic and not cause similar problems to the previous teacher. It is a hard decision and hard to know whether you are doing the right thing - I believe the main thing to be worried about is where will Nic be the happiest. We started Trent off in mainstream school, the problems which arose where far greater than the progress he was making - finally we decided to move him onto a special school - a decision I don't regret although the educational component of his day could have been better. The thing was he was happy and has loads of friends. In recent weeks, we have been to several 21st birthday parties and the one thing I have noticed, is the kids whose parents persevered with mainstream school are the ones who do not have social skills, would not get up and dance or mix with the other party goers. Keep smiling Jan, mother of Trent 21yo w/DS from the LandDownUnder Dilemma OK, now that I got your attention I'll state my dilemma...lol (sorry, sent the first email without the message). OK, We didn't have a great first grade because of the teacher Nic had last year. He was in a part time learning support class. Had all specials, science and SS with the reg ed class. At the end of the year, we were told he would have the same teacher this year. We couldn't go thru that again with her so decided for a more restrictive environment at another district elem school. Nic had forged friendships with children and staff there. Everyone knows him and it was " his " school. But we decided on the move so we wouldn't have to fight for 9 months with her. ESY went wonderfully! The aide (who was his aide during the reg school year) said she can't believe he was the same child. Another fact which proves to me that the teacher had a lot to do with his behaviors. Well, I had this feeling that she wouldn't be returning for whatever reason (one being she taught at 3 different schools in 3 years-not a good sign). So today I go to the school website, look up the 2005-2006 staff and lo and behold! She's gone. The teacher listed for LS K-2 is some one different. So, do I call another meeting to have him moved or try out this new class and see how it goes? I'm so pissed! Our whole decision to move him was based on the fact that SHE would be his teacher and now she's gone! UGH! How frustrating! Di Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 18, 2005 Report Share Posted August 18, 2005 I think I would try the new setting to see how he goes. The differences the aide saw may of been from the new setting, Nic just may feel more comfortable there rather than the problems with the old teacher. Another line of thought - how do you know that the new teacher at the old setting, will be happy to have Nic and not cause similar problems to the previous teacher. It is a hard decision and hard to know whether you are doing the right thing - I believe the main thing to be worried about is where will Nic be the happiest. We started Trent off in mainstream school, the problems which arose where far greater than the progress he was making - finally we decided to move him onto a special school - a decision I don't regret although the educational component of his day could have been better. The thing was he was happy and has loads of friends. In recent weeks, we have been to several 21st birthday parties and the one thing I have noticed, is the kids whose parents persevered with mainstream school are the ones who do not have social skills, would not get up and dance or mix with the other party goers. Keep smiling Jan, mother of Trent 21yo w/DS from the LandDownUnder Dilemma OK, now that I got your attention I'll state my dilemma...lol (sorry, sent the first email without the message). OK, We didn't have a great first grade because of the teacher Nic had last year. He was in a part time learning support class. Had all specials, science and SS with the reg ed class. At the end of the year, we were told he would have the same teacher this year. We couldn't go thru that again with her so decided for a more restrictive environment at another district elem school. Nic had forged friendships with children and staff there. Everyone knows him and it was " his " school. But we decided on the move so we wouldn't have to fight for 9 months with her. ESY went wonderfully! The aide (who was his aide during the reg school year) said she can't believe he was the same child. Another fact which proves to me that the teacher had a lot to do with his behaviors. Well, I had this feeling that she wouldn't be returning for whatever reason (one being she taught at 3 different schools in 3 years-not a good sign). So today I go to the school website, look up the 2005-2006 staff and lo and behold! She's gone. The teacher listed for LS K-2 is some one different. So, do I call another meeting to have him moved or try out this new class and see how it goes? I'm so pissed! Our whole decision to move him was based on the fact that SHE would be his teacher and now she's gone! UGH! How frustrating! Di Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 28, 2006 Report Share Posted June 28, 2006 FIRST OFF congrats. I just adore you parapro folks. The ones I have met, have done a wonderful job with kids, and have a real appreciation for our kids. so thank you!!!!!!!!!! Next, I know, we all hit these 'stinking' brick walls. I am hitting one now!! Don't give up. Just bang a little harder (or a lot) if necessary. Keep yourself assertive (not aggressive, but assertive is GREAT~) Get what your son needs, and TRUST your instincts! Sounds like you have a good head on your shoulders! I think you will be fine. Once on the other side, things will be GREAT! Ok, so you may have the other brick walls, but each time you knock one down, you will be stronger for the next!! *smiles* lisa B > > I am a parapro at my kids school. While was in the process of > dx, I worked in the Austism program. Once dx I moved to the LD > program because went into the autism program. Because I work > there I know more about the teacher than an " outside " parent would. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 28, 2006 Report Share Posted June 28, 2006 I am sorry you have to deal with this, too. I can only offer you support, but have no other ideas for you at this point. I would definitely push for another class, though. I've been through 3 yrs of pushing the school to test my son, at the insistance of his Dev. Ped (who requested a psychoeducational eval in writing when he was in Kindergarten). The school told me they didn't have to listen to the Dr ( " because things are different in NJ than in PA " , where the Dr is located) and if they don't think there's a problem, they don't have to test. It took 3 yrs, but they finally tested and realize there is a problem. We lost 3 yrs to their stubborness, though, and we still don't have all of the supports we need. I know you're in a predicament because you work there, but do what you can to get them to change his class assignment. I know from experience that the wrong teacher can make things soooooo much more difficult. His K-1st teacher (she looped) shouldn't even be teaching. She's been transferred twice already within the district because of problems. They can't fire her because she has tenure, even though she locked one of her previous kindergarten classes in the classroom by themselves, and left. I believe she left the building, not just the classroom, but either way it should be enough to fire her. She's a witch on wheels, and was the major roadblock to our getting services. Oh, and since you are a Para Pro and I am trying to figure out what I should ask for in his IEP, I hope you don't mind if I ask you for your advice. My son is going into 3rd grade, and has problems with written expression & executive function. His teacher didn't even have a completed piece of writing from him as of March. Fortunately, he gets in-home tutoring when he misses 3 days of school (part of his IEP due to his medical problems), so I was able to get him to complete the rest of his work and the tutor worked on the writing so that the teacher would have something to show. She spent every moment (hours and hours) and only got 2-3 short pieces of writing ( " small moments " ). In order for him to complete any writing, he needs someone with him to guide him...constantly, and it still takes hours. I don't believe he is having this problem with anything other than writing. His handwriting is much better (after 16 mos of OT), and he isn't as perfectionistic as he used to be with it, but that's still a bit of an issue. Primarily, it's organizing his thoughts and getting them on paper. Do you think that is something that would be eligible for a para pro? What exactly would a para pro do in that type of situation? Can they work one-on-one with him or are they usually assigned to several kids at a time? Thanks for any input you might be able to provide. Debbie (in NJ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 6, 2006 Report Share Posted July 6, 2006 Wow, has the principal come around and changed him to another class? A lot of times, people get the idea that a magic pill happens and the child has no behaviors – all fixed. The truth is way different. Even with meds, kids still have problems and behaviors. Often times, it takes both meds and behavior modification to make changes. Some times you can add meds to the mix and it doesn’t help much because the situation is still the same and still a problem. I would really keep bugging the principal about this because having a teacher who is on the same page as the parents is worth her/his weight in gold, IMO. Roxanna Autism Happens _____ From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of mytwoboys97_00 Sent: Wednesday, June 28, 2006 5:13 PM Subject: ( ) Dilemma I am a parapro at my kids school. While was in the process of dx, I worked in the Austism program. Once dx I moved to the LD program because went into the autism program. Because I work there I know more about the teacher than an " outside " parent would. So my dilemma starts with picking a 1st grade teacher that would help not hurt 's progress. This has been a rough choice. WELL-- when school ended we had a happy hour and I was talking with a few of my co-workers and we were talking about having AS. One of the teachers (yes she was drinking, quite a bit I might add) turned to me and said if he hits other kids then it sounds like something other than AS. She worked with another child who was 3 with AS and once they medicated him, it was there life line. I explained that at the moment we do not believe in medication, there are other roads we will take first. also has SI Dysfunction and receives SI at school. Which as you have read some prior posts of mine, you'll know that it is really helping. Anyway, she kept going on about meds are a wonderful lifeline, yada, yada, yada. Of course I am not putting down meds, please don't misunderstand. My dh and I are trying other methods first. Besides going on about the meds, she kept saying that obviously has something other than AS because he hits other kids. She claims to have a background in Special Ed. THE DILEMMA- the principal (who is also my boss) has placed in her class. I then, spoke with him explaining why I do NOT want in her class at all. I feel that it will have a negative impact on . He absolutely loves my son, so I was hoping he'd switch his teacher. Instead he said " just because she was drinking doesn't mean.... " , I cut him off, I said " I don't care about the drinking, it was her attitude towards my child and his condition that concerns me " . He then told me he will see what he can do. I am sooooo angry and after 1 1/2yrs of fighting with the school to get services, again I feel like I have hit a brick wall. I just want to SCREAM!!!! The only good news is that withing a year we will be moving out of this area. HELP!! I mean I know what I have to do-protect my child. But these brick walls keep getting in the way and I am going to start hammering them. ARGGGG!! CORI 's mom -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.9.9/382 - Release Date: 7/4/2006 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.9.9/382 - Release Date: 7/4/2006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 6, 2006 Report Share Posted July 6, 2006 You have just described my son's last year of school!! Jackie On Jul 6, 2006, at 10:48 AM, Roxanna wrote: > Some times you can add meds to the > mix and it doesn’t help much because the situation is still the > same and > still a problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 26, 2006 Report Share Posted July 26, 2006 If you can take the financial hit, I'd go see another LLMD. Even if you are ready to drop down to oral abx, that dose of doxy is awfully low. LLMDs really have to go by patient response in determining the best course of treatment, and it sounds like the IV abx is really working for you. Good luck. Your previous LLMD has been more aggressive than most, but whatever works. csalfi@... wrote: Well heres an update to my situation. As I posted here last week, my LLMD has some personal issues and has taken a leave of absence (maybe for good). He was very agressive in treating lyme with abx and for this reason he was apparently kicked out of insurance networks. He had established an IV clinic in his office and treated a number of patients using Dr. Jemsek's agressive abx protocol of 16-24 weeks of IV abx. I am 13 weeks into it and I've herxed like never before on orals. 12 weeks of IV Rochephin with orals of Biaxin/Tinamed/Zitro cycled in. Last week I began IV Clindamycin. The nurse basically gave me this on her own realized how imprtant it is for me to continue treatment (still herxing a fair amount). That was supposed to be it for me from that office. Went to see a new LLMD about the possibility of having him continue the IV therapy. He basically went on to say the fact that I've been on IV abx is amazing and way too long and that the most he is able to get insurance to cover is 2 months worth (generally 30 days is norm). He basically slammed my current treatment, even though I told him I had about 5 weeks into - under his treatment plan, I would have never gotten that far. He hemmed and hawed and said, very few people need more than 2 months worth of IV abx. To further complicate matters, I have not ever gotten a crystal clear positive lyme test result (except for two positive Bartonella readings). The last Igenex result showed 2 positve bands with 3 indeterminant bands. Also, my Spect scan report was written up as normal (although my LLMD disagreed when he looked at it). So without the clear positive, this LLMD couldn't treat me with IV abx. He suggested I take the PIC line out and he'll start me on 100 mgs of Doxy 2x daily (w hich believe it or not, I have ever taken in 2.5 years of oral abx consumption). I was a bit frustrated upon leaving his office so I called the nurse at my previous LLMD. She is able to get me one weeks worth of IV Vancocin, which would have been the next abx, my LLMD would have prescribed. I am leaning towards taking what may be my last week's worth and finding a new LLMD since I didn't seem to jive with the new guy. S0................. What does everyone think? I'm so hoping that my LLMD is able to continue since he seems to be the only one in this area that believes in aggresive abx treatment. Anyone every take Vancocin? Whats it like? The herxs are becoming less severe so does this mean that orals should be able to finish the job? Chris --------------------------------- Messenger with Voice. Make PC-to-Phone Calls to the US (and 30+ countries) for 2¢/min or less. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 6, 2008 Report Share Posted May 6, 2008 Misty, If he does not use it often as in daily I would wait and see how it goes. has her Wheelchair out in the Warehouse and she does not use it daily. It is there though if we go on trips. Around here like at Stores they do have the Scooters or a Wheelchair for Customers to use. My Dad and other Seniors who I take places also have Scooters at their home. But it is not a option for me to take their scooters with us. So what I do is use the ones at the Stores. You have a few Options though. Look around for what you need. Giving time the chance to see what is in store for you. Shop around at Thrift Stores or second hand stores. Go over to Pawn shops and check out Places where people Donate Medical Equip. These would be something which would be great if you can find it. As they are still in good shape and the cost is lower. Heck you might find something which can be of very good use. When I am in search of something. I ask around to the Family and friends. Seems it is not long we find what I am searching for. Oddly enough to calling the AF you may find one which someone donated to them. Churches are another one to check out Hospital Rehabs as well. Word of Mouth is Great. Ummm Look in what is called Atlanta Advertiser. I think their web site is www.atlantaadvertizer.com You may have something similar in your area. You never know what you will find if you just wait and search out the options. People ask me sometimes about wheelchairs and Scooter's. Where can they donate one they do not use anymore. We have a Local place I send them to. The Stroller was not a Option for me as those I never knew about until a couple of years ago. You know for the older kid's. Heck who knows..... Someone may be out there looking for someone to give their's away to someone who really needs it and is in good shape. Maybe putting in your local paper what your looking for and someone will see it and call you and all you have to do is go get it. I have had people do me that way and I tell the person who is looking for it to go pick it up. One thing I have always done is always ask God for something and for some reason I wait and it comes to me. I have looked everywhere for something and could not find it and I turn down a road and I be dang if someone has put it out for Garbage and I go to the Dorr and ask if I can have it and they tell me sure. I ask why they are throwing it away and their reply is I did not know anyone who needed it. RobbinWondering what's for Dinner Tonight? Get new twists on family favorites at AOL Food. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 6, 2008 Report Share Posted May 6, 2008 hi - i didn't read the original post so i'm not sure what the request was - but~ i live in akron, ohio....in "groups" we have a group called "Akron Cheap Cycle" and another called "Akron Free Cycle"...it's a place to post a need & if someone has something they can put at the end of their driveway...they'll respond and give an address, time, and date that it can be picked up. ~they do things as small as crockpots!! kind of a nice thing to do for someone that needs one if you have one getting dusty in the basement. so, check out for one similar in your locale? ~oshRobbin40@... wrote: Misty, If he does not use it often as in daily I would wait and see how it goes. has her Wheelchair out in the Warehouse and she does not use it daily. It is there though if we go on trips. Around here like at Stores they do have the Scooters or a Wheelchair for Customers to use. My Dad and other Seniors who I take places also have Scooters at their home. But it is not a option for me to take their scooters with us. So what I do is use the ones at the Stores. You have a few Options though. Look around for what you need. Giving time the chance to see what is in store for you. Shop around at Thrift Stores or second hand stores. Go over to Pawn shops and check out Places where people Donate Medical Equip. These would be something which would be great if you can find it. As they are still in good shape and the cost is lower. Heck you might find something which can be of very good use. When I am in search of something. I ask around to the Family and friends. Seems it is not long we find what I am searching for. Oddly enough to calling the AF you may find one which someone donated to them. Churches are another one to check out Hospital Rehabs as well. Word of Mouth is Great. Ummm Look in what is called Atlanta Advertiser. I think their web site is www.atlantaadvertizer.com You may have something similar in your area. You never know what you will find if you just wait and search out the options. People ask me sometimes about wheelchairs and Scooter's. Where can they donate one they do not use anymore. We have a Local place I send them to. The Stroller was not a Option for me as those I never knew about until a couple of years ago. You know for the older kid's. Heck who knows..... Someone may be out there looking for someone to give their's away to someone who really needs it and is in good shape. Maybe putting in your local paper what your looking for and someone will see it and call you and all you have to do is go get it. I have had people do me that way and I tell the person who is looking for it to go pick it up. One thing I have always done is always ask God for something and for some reason I wait and it comes to me. I have looked everywhere for something and could not find it and I turn down a road and I be dang if someone has put it out for Garbage and I go to the Dorr and ask if I can have it and they tell me sure. I ask why they are throwing it away and their reply is I did not know anyone who needed it. Robbin Wondering what's for Dinner Tonight? Get new twists on family favorites at AOL Food. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 6, 2008 Report Share Posted May 6, 2008 While cost is an issue, it is not the bigger one. The stroller we do have has sat unused for many months on end. I'm not really convinced we need it. While we do grab a chair for him to use in stores, he does walk most of the time. We might just go without. I really hope we wind up not needing it. Misty & (9, systemic) > > Misty, > If he does not use it often as in daily I would wait and see how it goes. > has her Wheelchair out in the Warehouse and she does not use it > daily. It is there though if we go on trips. Around here like at Stores they do > have the Scooters or a Wheelchair for Customers to use. > My Dad and other Seniors who I take places also have Scooters at their > home. But it is not a option for me to take their scooters with us. So what I do > is use the ones at the Stores. > You have a few Options though. Look around for what you need. Giving time > the chance to see what is in store for you. Shop around at Thrift Stores or > second hand stores. Go over to Pawn shops and check out Places where people > Donate Medical Equip. These would be something which would be great if you can > find it. As they are still in good shape and the cost is lower. Heck you might > find something which can be of very good use. > When I am in search of something. I ask around to the Family and friends. > Seems it is not long we find what I am searching for. Oddly enough to > calling the AF you may find one which someone donated to them. > Churches are another one to check out Hospital Rehabs as well. Word of Mouth > is Great. Ummm Look in what is called Atlanta Advertiser. I think their web > site is _www.atlantaadvertizer.com_ (http://www.atlantaadvertizer.com) You > may have something similar in your area. > You never know what you will find if you just wait and search out the > options. People ask me sometimes about wheelchairs and Scooter's. Where can they > donate one they do not use anymore. We have a Local place I send them to. > The Stroller was not a Option for me as those I never knew about until a couple > of years ago. You know for the older kid's. > Heck who knows..... Someone may be out there looking for someone to give > their's away to someone who really needs it and is in good shape. Maybe > putting in your local paper what your looking for and someone will see it and call > you and all you have to do is go get it. I have had people do me that way > and I tell the person who is looking for it to go pick it up. > One thing I have always done is always ask God for something and for some > reason I wait and it comes to me. I have looked everywhere for something and > could not find it and I turn down a road and I be dang if someone has put it > out for Garbage and I go to the Dorr and ask if I can have it and they tell > me sure. I ask why they are throwing it away and their reply is I did not > know anyone who needed it. > Robbin > > > > **************Wondering what's for Dinner Tonight? Get new twists on family > favorites at AOL Food. > (http://food.aol.com/dinner-tonight?NCID=aolfod00030000000001) > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 24, 2008 Report Share Posted December 24, 2008 Merry Christmas Ben, I am bilateral, 17yrs apart. If I could have done anything differently I would have had both done at the same time.(back then it wasn't even considered) Your right to consider " getting by " during that wait time, but if there is any way for you to arrange your life to be deaf during those 4 to 6 weeks you may thank yourself later on. The stress of surgery and recovery/healing time, while not particularly bad is still major surgery and all the risk that come with it. Also consider, you have ins approval for bilateral right from the start (this is a big deal) many experience problems getting a second one approved. You have valid points, one ear at a time, managing during the wait period, so weigh your options, your age, over all health, ins company, hospital stay(s) recovery time, and make the decision that best suites you. Down the road 4 to 6 weeks of deaf won't seem like much. Good luck on your hearing journey your in for quiet a ride! Happy Holidays. Michele Shields bilateral 1991 & 2005 From: BPugh88095@... <BPugh88095@...> Subject: Dilemma Date: Wednesday, December 24, 2008, 8:18 AM Hello gang, at the risk of everyone receiving this twice, I wanted to resend since I may have used a wrong address on the first one. Thanks for all the good information and holiday cheer from the forum. Its truly heart warming and wonderful Here is my dilemma. I am set for bilateral CI surgery on 1/16. Incredibly, the insurance carrier allowed my request to do both at the same time. I use two hearing aids but can function somewhat, not great, with the right side. The left is gone. Now I am having second thoughts. My concers are: a) I can still function somewhat with the right and need to communicate post surgery and in the dead period before mapping, it may take a while to grasp the new way of hearing and this would let me communicate then, too, and c) it may be overhwhelming to rehab both at one time. I can always have the second one later this year without much hassle since its been approved. Can the good folks here let me know your thoughts? All are welcome and appreciated. Have a Merry Christmas and happy holidays. Ben Pugh Birmingham AL CI surgery set on 1/6 _www.carrallison. com_ (http://www.carralli son.com) ************ **Don't be the last to know - click here for the latest news that will have people talking. (http://www.aol. com/?ncid= emlcntaolcom0000 0021) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 24, 2008 Report Share Posted December 24, 2008 Ben, I wouldn't advise you, but am wondering if you are talking about wanting to be able to understand because of your job. I wear a CI and HA and was very thankful for the hearing aid during the " down " period before activation. I also appreciated that I could use the HA during the next four or five months while my brain adjusted to my new hearing. I still have one since Medicare only pays for one, so I have no idea what it's like to " learn " to hear being bilateral. In my experience, I needed assistance not just before the period before activation but for a period of time after (which is different for everyone). So, you certainly are wise to think about this, but you don't have a lot of time to make a decision. I hope others will chime in here so you choose based on the experiences of many. Judy in Jax > > Hello gang, at the risk of everyone receiving this twice, I wanted to resend > since I may have used a wrong address on the first one. > > Thanks for all the good information and holiday cheer from the forum. Its > truly heart warming and wonderful > > Here is my dilemma. I am set for bilateral CI surgery on 1/16. Incredibly, > the insurance carrier allowed my request to do both at the same time. I use > two hearing aids but can function somewhat, not great, with the right side. > The left is gone. > > Now I am having second thoughts. My concers are: a) I can still function > somewhat with the right and need to communicate post surgery and in the dead > period before mapping, it may take a while to grasp the new way of hearing > and this would let me communicate then, too, and c) it may be overhwhelming to > rehab both at one time. I can always have the second one later this year > without much hassle since its been approved. > > Can the good folks here let me know your thoughts? All are welcome and > appreciated. Have a Merry Christmas and happy holidays. > > Ben Pugh > Birmingham AL > CI surgery set on 1/6 > _www.carrallison.com_ (http://www.carrallison.com) > > **************Don't be the last to know - click here for the latest news that > will have people talking. (http://www.aol.com/?ncid=emlcntaolcom00000021) > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 24, 2008 Report Share Posted December 24, 2008 Things were different back in 2000 when I got my first one. The last thing I told the surgeon after we spoke at length about everything was, " And by the way, I want two. " To which he replied, " We don't do two. " I wanted it all! If it were me, knowing what I now know after being implanted sequentially, I would do both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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