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lynne09047
lynne09047

Evening all, ( pc george dixon here) lol well my scars all better and I still have one more days anti biotics to go, really pleased that I'm back to normal again, as my son is coming home on wed. from the US. and I'm so excited biggrincheesygrinbiggrin, anyway to all the hippies out there, don't despair, things may not be plain saling but you will get there in the end, I actually put my sox on today for the first time in a year!!! woo hoobiggrin, so take care everyone, I'll check in again soon,

love and peace to you all,

Lynne xx

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  • kate030815
    kate030815 lynne09047

    Posted

    Great news. Putting socks in makes hippies sooo happy

    Enjoy your son's visit. My son whatsapps me all time. Makes me very happy but can't beat them coming home. :-)

    Take care

    Kate x

  • Shortz
    Shortz lynne09047

    Posted

    Love being able to put my socks on without pain and swearing! Same with undies. No longer do I have to dangle them from arms length and hope my foot lands in tne leg hole!😆
    • Loral
      Loral

      Posted

      Oops you said swearing, well I use to swear and sweat trying to put my socks on...Lol
    • sassybees
      sassybees Shortz

      Posted

      Nothing worse than the dangling undies. ..lol as for the swearing. ..hmmm anyone would think i had a sailor in the bathroom haha
    • Stephie52
      Stephie52 Shortz

      Posted

      Had to laugh at that. Still pre-op til next week. One of the things I'm looking forward to is putting on socks and underwear without getting all hot and bothered and cutting my toenails!

      best wishes for your continued progress.

      Steph

    • sassybees
      sassybees Shortz

      Posted

      Oh shortz im right with you. The dangle and hope method. Tried again yesterday with the sock aid.Useless for ankle socks
  • kate030815
    kate030815 lynne09047

    Posted

    We should make a film of all the ridiculous things we have to do in order to get trivial jobs done. I drag my foot backwards on the carpet so the friction rolls my socks off!

    I tried to paint my toenails after hubby had cut them...well hacked them down a bit..by attaching the nail polish brush to a fork with tape so I could reach them. Result: hacked uneven nails with splodges of pink polish and carpet of similar colour. Back to the drawing board or possibly a manicure next time

    Kate x

    • maggie93798
      maggie93798 kate030815

      Posted

      That's how I get the socks off, on is another matter. Not worn tights for years
  • Loral
    Loral lynne09047

    Posted

    Good for you, yesterday was the first time I was able to put my socks on without my sock aid in over a year too. It felt really good to be able to it by myself.
  • Guest
    Guest lynne09047

    Posted

    So pleased your feeling better. smile Have you done all your decorating? It must be really exciting for you is your Son home permanently or just a visit. Love Gill xx
  • Swindon60
    Swindon60 lynne09047

    Posted

    Ah have lovely time with your son.

    As for socks Hmm well my funny moment cold feet no one in no sock aid ..... determined as we hippies appear to be that sock was going on no matter what ! Had grabber searched house for any suitable implements .. wooden spoon .. not long enough ha long wooden giraffe (ornament) pointed ears grabber one side giraffe ear other ....no joy ! Ha plastic to glide sock on ! Emptied carrots out of bag cut across put over foot ta da slid sock on brilliant ! ......... ah you guessed had to wear bag under sock all day ! This process took me an hour ... but that's independence for you !

    Have good day

    Denise

  • renee01952
    renee01952 lynne09047

    Posted

    cheesygrin dear Lord .... so funny ...

    still using the sock-aid to put on socks - grabber to put undies and sweatpants in position so I can put my leg in ...

    used sock aid to put on leggings ... hmmm, had to pull the plastic thing all the way up - not comfortable, I decided to take them off - very time consuming ...

    and frustrated at some point --- 

    Enjoy your son's visit Lynne - How long will he be staying ?

    big warm hug darling and keep those hips shaking --

    rock on !!!!

    renee

     

  • kate030815
    kate030815 lynne09047

    Posted

    Attention all hippies struggling with putting on socks. Buy a sock aid for under £5.00. They really work so long as you practice a couple of times. White plastic ones are good but if you have thin skin then buy one covered in terry towelling. You can get double ones -tights aids. Get them from any mobility shop or online.

    Take care

    Kate x

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