Guest guest Posted June 13, 2004 Report Share Posted June 13, 2004 I am working very hard at being totally independent following my TRHR, although the walker does pose special problems logistically. I am able to deal with everything in the house, for the most part. My one hurdle is walking the dogs on the walker. I haven't climbed THAT mountain yet. I live in a gated community, with lots of people, children, dogs, as well as the resident wildlife bunnies, doves, and squirrels. I have no fenced backyard, but must walk and Riley on leashes. As my hip deteriorated, I began walking them one at a time, to ease the strain on the hip. I just haven't gotten the courage, yet, to walk them with the walker. My Mom is here for a while, and SHE is walking them. I'm waiting for the Doctor to advance me to the cane when I see him on the 22nd. I feel that I'll be much more able to deal with a leash in one hand and a cane in the other. Advice or suggestions would be greatly appreciated, as this is the one hurdle I need to master to become totally independent again. Carol http://www.bayouscotties.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 13, 2004 Report Share Posted June 13, 2004 On 6/13/04 10:19 AM, " cjjscottie " <wcgang@...> wrote: I am working very hard at being totally independent following my TRHR, although the walker does pose special problems logistically. I am able to deal with everything in the house, for the most part. For different reasons than yours, Carol, I also wanted to get off my walker. I wanted to walk around the block and the thing made enough racket to wake up the dead. ::clank, clank, clank:::: I also had a few weeks before my next appointment. I felt my leg was strong enough that I could graduate to a cane. So I called my dr. and made an appeal to use the cane and they said yes. Just a thought if you think you’re ready. Your little doggies are very cute. =-) Vera Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 13, 2004 Report Share Posted June 13, 2004 From: Vera Berry [mailto:veryberry@...] > > For different reasons than yours, Carol, I also wanted to get off my walker. (snip) > I also had a few weeks before my next appointment. I felt my leg was strong enough > that I could graduate to a cane. So I called my dr. and made an appeal to use the cane Thanks, Vera..... I have one more week before my Orthopedic appointment, and expect to be moved over to a cane at that time. That will relieve SEVERAL problems, most of all with walking my scotties! Mom is doing a great job, but I want to get back to my full independence as soon as possible!!! Also expect to be allowed back behind the wheel of my SUV at the next appointment. At that point, Mom will be relieved of duty and will be free to return to her own activities! Am working very hard to follow the hip restrictions, and do think I'll have to Velcro that grabber to my SIDE for the next 3 months!!! Hehe I now have to shop for a long-handled pooper scooper!! My,my...how things change when ya can't bend OVER!!! LOL Thanks for the advice!!! God Bless....... Carol, , and Riley The Wild Child Gang http://www.bayouscotties.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 14, 2004 Report Share Posted June 14, 2004 Walking the dogs with a walker could be very dangerous. You are in a very off balanced situation with even one dog and a good jerk or the lead twisted around your walker could be a huge issue. If you have a wheelchair that would be a lot safer. Can you hire a neighbor child or a a service to helop with your dogs. We took my moms dog to our house for a while until she could walk her dog using the elecric cart in her mobile home park. Valeri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 15, 2004 Report Share Posted June 15, 2004 From: Valeri [mailto:vjshoem@...] > > Walking the dogs with a walker could be very dangerous. > Can you hire a neighbor child or a service to help with your dogs? I'm fully expecting to be moved up to a cane at my Doctor's appt. next week, and will be able to deal with the dogs one at a time then. I'll be much more mobile on a cane, with more weight bearing allowed. I figure if I could walk them 3 years ago with a walking cast when I broke my ankle, I should have NO problems walking them one at a time with a cane! LOL Thanks for the advice, Valeri..... I truly appreciate it! Carol, , and Riley The Wild Child Gang http://www.bayouscotties.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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