-=> Quoting Leslie Parker to Bob Lantrip <=-
 LP> Yeah, I wore leg braces and an arm brace until I was about 9
 LP> years old; I couldn't get out of them fast enough. My legs
 LP> recovered enough to walk, and although my right leg is getting
 LP> less trustworthy, I don't need braces yet.
 I hope it doesn't happen, but don't be surprised if you have to go back to
 that brace.  I've heard of a lot who have.  I've worn mine so many years now
 that they've destroyed the tissue in my legs and now cause a lot of pain.
 I've learned to do without them as much as possible and rely more on my
 wheelchair.  Some in this echo have entirely given up their braces and gone
 to full time wheelchair use.  So far, I haven't had the guts to do that.
 
 LP> Tough... Do they think the heart disease is related to polio
 LP> (stress, exertion, etc.) or independent of it? Polioers are sort
 LP> of know to be hard-driving.
 The first one was directly linked to the terrible circulation in my legs, 
 which of course, was a result of the Polio.  The other two?  Who knows?
 Probably caused by not taking care of myself after the first one.
 
 BL>  I forgot to note the date of your message, so this may be a little late
 BL>  getting to you.  I was without a mail feed all last week and am just 
ow
 BL>  getting caught up.  Keep your chin up!
 LP> As you'll no doubt notice, I haven't exactly been prompt in
 LP> replying. As for chins, I have to be careful with mine: it's
 LP> almost the only hair I have left.
 No hurry with the replies.  I learned a long time ago not to let time 
ontrol
 my life.  I had to grin about your hair remark.  I wore a full beard for a
 long time after I retired, just because I hate to shave.  Then I became a
 Reserve Deputy Sheriff and had to shave it to stay within policy of the
 department.  I STILL hat to shave!
 Hugs...Bob
... I call things as I see them; If I didn't see them, I make them up!
--- FD 2.02 - RA 2.0 - FE 1.4
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