-=> Quoting Bob Lantrip to James Harding <=-
 BL> Wow!  Talk about echoing my life. :)  I had Polio in 1945 also, but
 BL> was 4 1/2 years old.  Both my legs were affected and I've used braces
 BL> on both legs and crutches since.  I've gotten to the point now, where I
 BL> can't wear the braces all day and rely more and more on my wheelchair. 
 BL> You'll find others around here who've had the same experiences.
Hey Bob, small world.... Nice to meet you.
    Well we were in the 45 bunch....:) I wore braces too for many yrs.
still wear a small ankle brace. It is my knee that is giving away fast,
and I can't stand or walk on it hardly. You know the bright side (if
that's what it is) is the wheelchair is not all that bad.....:) At least
the leg is not hurting while in it. I have a full leg brace, but just
can't stand it (feel like I am falling all the time) I know I am
hard-headed and all, but I've been without Full leg brace so long I just
as soon use the W/chair.
    What do you do now Bob? Do you work? I am on Disablity (SS) 5 yrs. I
was a Computer operator until the leg started going weak on me. Now I
play here at home with computers and Radios (I'm a Ham) That keeps me
pretty busy..... Plus I work on guns...Refinish, and minor repair on them.
Do quite a bit of target shooting........
                   Nice meeting you Bob..........
 BL> The best source I've found for information on PPS is:
 BL> Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation
 BL> Post-Polio Rehabilitation and Research Service
 BL> Dr. Richard Bruno, Director
 BL> 299 Market Street
 BL> Saddle Brook, NJ 07662
 BL> 201-368-6057
Got it Bob! Will be in touch with them. and thanks.
 BL> BTW, welcome aboard the POST_POLIO echo!  You'll quickly make a lot of
 BL> good friends around here.
 BL> Bob,
 BL> Co-Moderator
Thanks again Bob, I'm sure I will. I'm not much at posting, but I do
read a lot.... Glad I found you people.
     Take care....... CUL ...........James
... Who'd a thunk it?
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