Re: My supermarket traffic jam

January 1, 2006

bless your heart. if you had a huge disfigurement or amputation, people would

be so

patient. but because you LOOK normal, they are furious. so sad that you have

to feel that

you are in the way.

January 1, 2006

Tiemes like that I use my scooter or the stores scooter. It does not usually

make people any nicer around here, but..it is less painful for me. and a

littler quicker.

- In , " alblau999 " <alblau999@y...> wrote:

>

> Hi,

> Two posts ago, I mentioned being unable to walk more than half

> a block and was effectively homebound. This was from this past

> weekend and actually from 12/29.

>

> On 12/28, I went to the supermarket. I noticed that I was slower

> than usual, and of course, I paid no attention to that. I slowed a

> bit more after walking the two short and half of one long block to

> the supermarket, and again I paid no attention. I got a cart and

> started walking around the aisles, concentrating on what i was

> getting. The aisles were crowded with boxes that day. After a

> while, about halfway down an aisle, I looked behind me to see a

> line of carts that stretched to the end of the aisle! Everyone was

> looking at me, and no one was smiling. I pulled over to the

> nearest clear space, hauling my cart to one side. The other

> shoppers passed by, but at least none of them cast me a dirty

> look!

>

> Of course, I thought that was the end of the matter. I had two

> more aisles to go, and I went merrily (read, painfully) down the

> next aisle and plodded along until a rather annoyed sounding

> voice said, " Excuse me, please. " Another line of carts stretched

> behind mine, and my shoulders screamed again as I lurched to

> another empty space. Fortunately, I got through the last aisle

> without incident.

>

> Until I hear from my brilliant physicians, I'll take slowing suddenly

> as sign to stay in. That is, if I remember.

>

January 1, 2006

> >

> > Hi,

> > Two posts ago, I mentioned being unable to walk more than half

> > a block and was effectively homebound. This was from this past

> > weekend and actually from 12/29.

> >

> > On 12/28, I went to the supermarket. I noticed that I was slower

> > than usual, and of course, I paid no attention to that. I slowed a

> > bit more after walking the two short and half of one long block to

> > the supermarket, and again I paid no attention. I got a cart and

> > started walking around the aisles, concentrating on what i was

> > getting. The aisles were crowded with boxes that day. After a

> > while, about halfway down an aisle, I looked behind me to see a

> > line of carts that stretched to the end of the aisle! Everyone was

> > looking at me, and no one was smiling. I pulled over to the

> > nearest clear space, hauling my cart to one side. The other

> > shoppers passed by, but at least none of them cast me a dirty

> > look!

> >

> > Of course, I thought that was the end of the matter. I had two

> > more aisles to go, and I went merrily (read, painfully) down the

> > next aisle and plodded along until a rather annoyed sounding

> > voice said, " Excuse me, please. " Another line of carts stretched

> > behind mine, and my shoulders screamed again as I lurched to

> > another empty space. Fortunately, I got through the last aisle

> > without incident.

> >

> > Until I hear from my brilliant physicians, I'll take slowing suddenly

> > as sign to stay in. That is, if I remember.

> >

>hi

i have the same problem--i get in the store and i havent been anywhere in sooo

long i am

actually excited about being in the supermarket--by the time i get to the check

out i am

ready to pass out from pain--and i have actually ended up on the floor or looked

so rough

i quess that clerks walk me to my car,,,,i started carrying a cell phone so that

when i did

go out if i got sick thaat i could call someone--i dont know who--my son in

california??

my elderly mom?? maybe just 911 haha.right now i do not do shopping anymore-i

have to

have someone do it for me because its just not worth the pain and 3 days in bed

for

going.i try to walk around the block everyday(dog) i am pretty much home bound

now

except for my walks and going in the yard/housework ect..but i still go out a

few times a

month and pay for it...i will tell you one thing once i got my forearm crutch

things

changed-for the better even though i hate the thing i have to use it for

balance--i only

use one--thats all i need--for some reason when others see the crutch they

respond

differently--they open doors help with bags--give you their seats ect...i am

amazed at the

goodness inside people out in the world--even when i was visiting NYC--i was

scared they

would just plow me down-but just the opposite they were very nice.its hard

because

before i needed the cane-no one noticed i was sick from apperance so they didnt

help-you

cant blame them--lynn8953

January 1, 2006

I there a supermarket near you that have those power scooters for there

customers?

There are two of them here in the town I live in, I always go to one of them

when doing regular shopping. For you it would make shopping faster and easier,

and also give you a chance to rest up before your ride home. In WI

" R. Peek " <wendyhollander@...> wrote:

bless your heart. if you had a huge disfigurement or amputation, people would

be so

patient. but because you LOOK normal, they are furious. so sad that you have

to feel that

you are in the way.

January 1, 2006

I there a supermarket near you that have those power scooters for there

customers?

There are two of them here in the town I live in, I always go to one of them

when doing regular shopping. For you it would make shopping faster and easier,

and also give you a chance to rest up before your ride home. In WI

" R. Peek " <wendyhollander@...> wrote:

bless your heart. if you had a huge disfigurement or amputation, people would

be so

patient. but because you LOOK normal, they are furious. so sad that you have

to feel that

you are in the way.

January 1, 2006

-I am new to this group and have been reading all the posts. I have

severe RA in my knees mostly that make walking with speed or for any

length of time very painful. Your story hit home, so I felt compelled

to respond.

One day when I was crossing the parking lot to enter the store, some

woman actually rolled down the window of her monster SUV and told me

" pick up the pace! "

Now, even when I have a good day, I take my cane to prove to others

about my illness. I even get looks from people as I depart from my car

in the handicapped spot (until they see how disabled I really am).

I hope those that judge never have to go through the physical

difficulties and small humilities that we go through on a daily basis.

My new saying is " Walk slowly and carry a big stick! "

-- In , " alblau999 " <alblau999@y...> wrote: