Dear Marcia, You are a very important person and I know that having the stress
of a spouse that is not sensitive to your condition is totally frustrating to
you. Having been thru a marriage where my spouse was negative to my well being,
I know the value of getting some counceling. There are professionals that will
work with you and your spouse, or just you so you can cope with PPS and life in
a more possitive way. Not only is your physical health important, but so is
you mental health. I believe nearly all of us have had some professional
support. Contact your doctor or the Public Health Nurse in your area. There is
always another way of handling a situation, and seeking support is the first
step. We are all behind you and reaching out will make your path filled with
fewer potholes. Hugs and strength Julie





> ----- Original Message -----
> From: mrcrew@...
> To: "No Reply" <notify-dg-postpoliosyndrome@yahoogroups.com>
> Cc: postpoliosyndrome@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: Re: [postpoliosyndrome] Digest Number 524
> Date: Fri, 27 Feb 2009 08:47:50 +0000 (UTC)
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>
>
>
> Thank you both for answering me. I would like to know how your
> families treat you?  My husband is in denial & feels I should not
> accept that the time very well may come I am in a wheel or power
> chair in a regular basis.  He will not read any of my post polio
> information, so he does not "think" with informed knowledge.  I
> belonged to a PPS Support group & almost every one I knew in the
> group ended up in a wheelchair of some sort. We have talked about
> moving & I realize I need to build with my coming & present needs
> considered.  He gets so upset & I don't NEED his lack of 
> believing, understanding or support.  It is hard enough to deal
> with daily let alone feel like I am the only one that feels like I
> do.
>
> Thanks, Marcia Crew
>
> From: postpoliosyndrome@yahoogroups.com
> To: postpoliosyndrome@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [postpoliosyndrome] Digest Number 524
> Date: 27 Feb 2009 00:19:00 -0000
>
> North American Polio Survivors
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> Re: Greetings to everyone! From: GCarr85446@...
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> 1b.
> Re: Greetings to everyone! From: sweetalgrl@...
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> Re: Greetings to everyone!
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> Posted by: "GCarr85446@..." GCarr85446@... ianalex15
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> Wed Feb 25, 2009 11:37 am (PST)
>
> Mr.Crew- I am older than you by some 14 years and confined to a
> wheelchair.
> Just passed my 26,510 day
> with polio. Keeping track of it is good for me! Long ago gave up
> remembering when I could swim a mile, fly a glider and other good
> things. Recently
> came by a line from Alfred Lord Tennyson that I'm going to have
> inscribed on my
> tombstone: TO STRIVE, TO SEEK, TO FIND, AND NOT TO YIELD! Hang in
> there
> friend
> glad to chat with you anytime via e-mail.
> Gerry Carroll
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> Posted by: "sweetalgrl@..." sweetalgrl@... sweetalgrl
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> Wed Feb 25, 2009 12:15 pm (PST)
>
> Gerry, and Mr. Crew, and all....
> *Hello, Gerry. I never thought about counting...wow! I got it when
> I was
> almost 8, and I'm 58( June of '58) , so you do the math for me,
> lol.
> *Mr. Crew...my knee is ready for full replacement, too, as the
> ligament is
> shot, from so many falls, bone to bone, and arthritis(in both) and
> that was my
> so-called 'good' leg. The dr is itching to replace it, yet, other
> doctors
> in the past, who dealt with polio patients, have always said full
> recovery
> after surgery of any kind on the legs involved cannot be expected.
> And
> complications were common. You have confirmed that. When I broke my
> 'bad' leg in 3
> places, they opted not to do the surgery then and kept me in a full
> leg cast
> for over 4 months. Think I will keep trying those gel injections,
> as painful
> as they are(next step after steroid shots). I can still walk, these
> days
> it's slowly and carefully, with a cane and my knee brace, tho, I do
> have a
> regular wheelchair and an electric one that just sits, gathering
> dust, as I have
> no ramp to get it out! The cat loves it, though, lol. Anyway, I
> digress.
> This morning my neighbor came over to dig holes for my 4 new cedar
> trees ,
> as I can't keep my balance for that. What's harder for me than
> losing the
> ability to do what I once did is accepting help. I hear tell many
> of us who
> had polio have that same affliction. but, I'm working on it.
> *Gerry...my motto, and what I tell my family will be on my
> tombstone, is an
> early to mid 90's song...it goes...."I get knocked down, but I get
> up again,
> no they're never gonna keep me down!" Seems the writer knew me and
> my
> penchant for eating the floor. It's wonderful we have a place to
> share our
> thoughts. Wish I could meet you all.
> *Jack, I do hope things are beginning to look up for you and your
> wife.
> That new grand baby should help cheer you up. Good luck, dear.
> Your 4ever friend,
> ~Shar~(Sharon-seems to be a lot of them online so I use Shar to
> make it less
> complicated)
>
>
> In a message dated 2/25/2009 1:37:55 P.M. Central Standard Time,
> GCarr85446@... writes:
>
> Mr.Crew- I am older than you by some 14 years and confined to a
> wheelchair.
> Just passed my 26,510 day
> with polio. Keeping track of it is good for me! Long ago gave up
> remembering when I could swim a mile, fly a glider and other good
> things. Recently
> came by a line from Alfred Lord Tennyson that I'm going to have
> inscribed on my
> tombstone: TO STRIVE, TO SEEK, TO FIND, AND NOT TO YIELD! Hang in
> there
> friend
> glad to chat with you anytime via e-mail.
> Gerry Carroll
> Polio 1935
>
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