Guest guest Posted September 6, 2011 Report Share Posted September 6, 2011 now keep up the good work its amazing that such a little inventive devise can give back so much self esteem and the best part is that its allowing you to get needed exercise in a much needed way without over stressing your already stressed body.just don't over do yourself at first because it will make you feel like the step forward has fall back we all know how that goes. But the biggest win is that you are being proactive and that's what normal is like, for me its always been just a cycle on the dryer as I have no clue what so called normal people feel, personally I believe they all lie. no ones normal some just hide it better. you may want to make sure your sitting correctly in the chair Ive seen them and know a few who had them and my one friend had to get a gel cushion as after a week she noticed that her legs were burning not from the exercize but the seat was pinching down her muscles in her tailbone when she scooted her feet forward. good luck and big hiphip horray, on your step forward. franny > > I've got some of my freedom back! For the last year I have been reduced to using an electric mobility scooter to get around -- I can only walk 20 or 30 yards on my own. But a couple of weeks I got fed up with the scooter and sold it back to the dealer because it kept breaking down. I had so much anxiety about getting stranded in it that it just wasn't worth it. I found a scooter online that has no motor -- you just push it(voyager seated scooter by forward mobility). It's designed for people recovering from leg or foot injuries. You sit on the scooter seat and push with your healthy leg. Well, I don't have a leg injury, but when I'm walking, carrying my weight vertically, my heart can't keep up with the exertion because of the ME/CFS. But I find when I'm sitting and just pushing, my heart can keep up. Today I pushed myself around an entire mall and felt completely liberated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 6, 2011 Report Share Posted September 6, 2011 GREAT NEWS! Thanks for sharing! I MISS shopping! > > I've got some of my freedom back! For the last year I have been reduced to using an electric mobility scooter to get around -- I can only walk 20 or 30 yards on my own. But a couple of weeks I got fed up with the scooter and sold it back to the dealer because it kept breaking down. I had so much anxiety about getting stranded in it that it just wasn't worth it. I found a scooter online that has no motor -- you just push it(voyager seated scooter by forward mobility). It's designed for people recovering from leg or foot injuries. You sit on the scooter seat and push with your healthy leg. Well, I don't have a leg injury, but when I'm walking, carrying my weight vertically, my heart can't keep up with the exertion because of the ME/CFS. But I find when I'm sitting and just pushing, my heart can keep up. Today I pushed myself around an entire mall and felt completely liberated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 7, 2011 Report Share Posted September 7, 2011 U am SO very happy for you - ANYTHING that makes our lives feel more 'normal' is a HUGE accomplishment! Thanks for sharing your great news!!!! STL Jane > > I've got some of my freedom back! For the last year I have been reduced to using an electric mobility scooter to get around -- I can only walk 20 or 30 yards on my own. But a couple of weeks I got fed up with the scooter and sold it back to the dealer because it kept breaking down. I had so much anxiety about getting stranded in it that it just wasn't worth it. I found a scooter online that has no motor -- you just push it(voyager seated scooter by forward mobility). It's designed for people recovering from leg or foot injuries. You sit on the scooter seat and push with your healthy leg. Well, I don't have a leg injury, but when I'm walking, carrying my weight vertically, my heart can't keep up with the exertion because of the ME/CFS. But I find when I'm sitting and just pushing, my heart can keep up. Today I pushed myself around an entire mall and felt completely liberated. I could go everywhere healthy people could go! The whole scooter is only 20 pounds and I can easily carry it up escalators. I bought two shirts and stopped for coffee and thought, " this is what normal life is like! " I just had to share this small victory with some people who would understand! If you want to see what it looks like you can check out the promo video they have on youtube. > > Nuwekerel > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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