Ducks 4 in '24

[ducks4you]

One more hurdle jumped--physical went well. Dr. suggested all is clear for my knee operation, as long as the lab work looks ok, which I'm pretty sure it will, since the last lab work looked good.
That will be next Friday.

 

[baymule]

You will come home with one of those folding aluminum walkers. Leave it by the bed at night, if you have to get up, turn on the light and use the walker! Dont risk falling.

Before the surgery I went and bought one of those bigger walkers with wheels and a seat in it. I kept it parked on the back porch. Then I could get outside. .I sat on the seat and enjoyed being out doors.

 

[Shades-of-Oregon]

You will come home with one of those folding aluminum walkers. Leave it by the bed at night, if you have to get up, turn on the light and use the walker! Dont risk falling.

Before the surgery I went and bought one of those bigger walkers with wheels and a seat in it. I kept it parked on the back porch. Then I could get outside. .I sat on the seat and enjoyed being out doors.

@ducks4you your knee surgery is on and your getting ready for recovery. Very important.

The rollinator walker is a great way to go , light weight and folds up. I really dislike those fold up types they give out at hospitals. They are ackward and in fact get in the way with healing and walking. A little practice ahead of time with your new one will help with maneuvering later. ..because there’s so many new things to remember when walking after surgery . My rollinator has brakes on the handles . They are so much easier to walk with and help gain better balance and build muscle after surgery . And you can sit down if needed or use the seat as a tray to carry stuff. Also accessory’s available like a little fabric pack attachment available to velcro on the handlebars to carry other items. There are many different styles, heights and colors. Mine is fire engine red . My kids put lights on it and glued rhinestones on it to dress it up to add a little pizzaz . Was a big surprise when they came to pick me up after surgery.

Sending good vibes your way.

 

[baymule]

The doctor recommended the aluminum folding kind because the rolling ones can roll away, in early stages right after surgery, causing falls. So I have both. I had the rolling one for outside, in grass and a rock driveway, not much chance of it rolling away. I used the other one in the house and made sure to park it by the bed, even after I didn’t use it much, for those midnight bathroom calls.

@Shades-of-Oregon i like your kids. Lights and rhinestones glued on it! I love it!