Re: Got my walker!!

[Guest guest]

Thanks for sharing your story, . I happy that your new walker is

making your life so much easier and more comfortable.

[ ] Got my walker!!

> After putting off getting a walker since June, I finally broke down

and

> got one! In a major flair with the spine and hip so I had to drag my

> sorry butt out and get it. Nothing like putting it off till the very

> last minute!! It is a Rolator. (sp?) Wheels, seat, basket, and yes

> brakes. Now if I get tuckered out, I can just sit for a bit. LOL

Now

> I wish I had done this long ago! It is soooooo much easier than the

> canes. I can't believe it!! Still hate to admit that I need it.

Heck,

> I have had canes for 5-6 years! You would think I would get use to

> them. I never did, probably never will. Furbaby is put off by it,

but

> she will get use to it. I will just introduce her to it slowly. I

> think once she sees me use it a lot she will so realize it isn't a

> monster.

>

> So even though I was stupid and didn't get one right away, I do want

to

> let others know that it can be a good thing, even if you are as

stubborn

> as I am. :-)

>

> Hugs to all

>

>

[Guest guest]

Congratulations on your new " toy " , !

I started using a cane a few months ago and just this week got my

handicapped parking placard. Now to find an open space...seems when

I didn't need the HC space, they were always free, and now that I can

legally park in them, they're always full! Did you use 2 canes?

What do you do when your hands ane wrists hurt and it hurts too much

to hold on to the cane? Just stay home, I guess. I wish my car

would just convert to a very narrow cart, so when I get to the mall

or grocery or Wal-Mart, I could push a button and the thing would

just automatically shrink around me, then I could putt away!

Enjoy your new freedom,

Judi

> After putting off getting a walker since June, I finally broke down

and

> got one! In a major flair with the spine and hip so I had to drag

my

> sorry butt out and get it. Nothing like putting it off till the

very

> last minute!! It is a Rolator. (sp?) Wheels, seat, basket, and yes

> brakes. Now if I get tuckered out, I can just sit for a bit. LOL

Now

> I wish I had done this long ago! It is soooooo much easier than the

> canes. I can't believe it!! Still hate to admit that I need it.

Heck,

> I have had canes for 5-6 years! You would think I would get use to

> them. I never did, probably never will. Furbaby is put off by it,

but

> she will get use to it. I will just introduce her to it slowly. I

> think once she sees me use it a lot she will so realize it isn't a

> monster.

>

> So even though I was stupid and didn't get one right away, I do

want to

> let others know that it can be a good thing, even if you are as

stubborn

> as I am. :-)

>

> Hugs to all

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Judi

Started with one cane, went to 2 shortly after. But it took me about 5

years to get move up to a walker. Just stubborn you know. My worst

problem with the canes is the shoulder and neck. It was just too much

moving the canes in front of me and pulling myself ahead, so to speak.

Using the canes always gave my shoulder a work out that made it worst.

With this, I just move ahead. Still have to put weight on the arms of

course, but it is nothing like having to use the canes. Plus now I can

use the walker in the kitchen without worrying about canes falling and I

can't bend to pick them up. Let's face it, you do need to use your

hands in the kitchen. :-) As for the hands and wrists

hurting....really nothing I can do about that for now, but I do use my

braces when they are really bad and that helps a bit.

I know it is just terrible out there for a parking space, isn't it.

They really need to set more spaces for us. The baby-boomers are

getting older and we need our " little helpers " any where we can get

them. Parking spaces are one of them. Next is......don't have a

handicap ramp and make it so it is impossible to be able to move around

in a store because the isles are too small. I just hate that! I know

there will be some shops that I can't shop in anymore because the walker

won't fit. This walker isn't one of those big ones either. The

merchants jam too much product in their stores. It makes it really hard

for us gimps to get around. I know there is the internet, but I like to

touch and test what I am buying. Just old fashion I guess......LOL

Big gentle hugs

-----Original Message-----

From: mormar46 [mailto:mormar46@...]

I started using a cane a few months ago and just this week got my

handicapped parking placard. Now to find an open space...seems when

I didn't need the HC space, they were always free, and now that I can

legally park in them, they're always full! Did you use 2 canes?

What do you do when your hands ane wrists hurt and it hurts too much

to hold on to the cane? Just stay home, I guess. I wish my car

would just convert to a very narrow cart, so when I get to the mall

or grocery or Wal-Mart, I could push a button and the thing would

just automatically shrink around me, then I could putt away!

Enjoy your new freedom,

Judi

[Guest guest]

Thanks

I was really putting this off and now I am so glad I finally got it.

Sometimes being stubborn has it's bad side. I am actually going out

tonight in this shopping frenzy time of year. That is something I

haven't done in a long time.

Hugs

-----Original Message-----

From: [mailto:Matsumura_Clan@...]

Thanks for sharing your story, . I happy that your new walker is

making your life so much easier and more comfortable.

[Guest guest]

Dear :

That sounds like a really neat walker. I am glad you finally got it. I

should get one, cause I get out of breath very easily and have trouble walking

too. I have a scooter though which has helped me a great deal when I have to

walk far. Good luck with your walker.

Love,

[Guest guest]

I love it! Fortunately, I have only had to use it a couple of

times,........ so far. Christmas Eve was the big test since we had everyone

over here. Our granddaughter, loves it! She has practiced all over the

house for me, to make sure it will work! Ya! I believe that! NOT!!! LOL

She is very caring and makes sure I use it when I need to. I am still self

consious when I use it in puplic. Don't know why since I used canes for

years, but I am. It is a blessing when I do use it in public. I can't

believe how far I can go with it before my hip and back wears out. Then I

can sit on it and rest til the pain/muscles relax and go again. Usually

just to get to the car, but sooooo much easier now when I get tuckered out.

Sad to hear you have to have a scooter, but it is also good to know that you

can get around. One of those times technology IS a good thing. <grin> Now

if those chemists at all those pharmacutical companies would get going on

some drugs that would cure more than what ails us, we would be one happy

group of people!

Again, I will say that if anyone is using canes, get your dr/insurance to ok

a walker. It is soooo much safer and easier to use.

Big gentle hugs

_____

From: ANJILLAH@... [mailto:ANJILLAH@...]

Dear :

That sounds like a really neat walker. I am glad you finally got it. I

should get one, cause I get out of breath very easily and have trouble

walking

too. I have a scooter though which has helped me a great deal when I have

to

walk far. Good luck with your walker.

Love,