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Stickless - L plates needed

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ann19982
ann19982

Hello Hippies

Although been walking into town 1 mile without support, today I did my 3 miles without sticks.  People not moving out of my way and rushing past me so closely making me nervous.  Think we need L-plates to say - "Take care new hippy passing by"

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  • mic71403
    mic71403 ann19982

    Posted

    Yo, agree! That's why I chose not to hand my crutches back till after aweekend up and down on the mad london tubes!

    Mic

    x

  • Guest
    Guest ann19982

    Posted

    lol Ann that made me laugh but I know where your coming from. I have that hurdle to get ove yet smile

     

    • ann19982
      ann19982 Guest

      Posted

      Well Gill you need to approach your coming op with a sense of humour and just think of all the new experiences that await you.  The easy bit for you is to have the spinal - enjoy
  • amanda1827h
    amanda1827h ann19982

    Posted

    Hi Ann! Well done you! I am 10 weeks nearly and still on a stick but knee also with arthritis! So I have more issues! Also being a carer isn't easy! Going away this weekend to celebrate our wedding anniversary!! So will have a jacuzzi in the hotel! Regards Amanda
  • val14381
    val14381 ann19982

    Posted

    What a good idea Ann! Perhaps you could design something! I was amazed by the attitude of people even when I was still on crutches. 14 weeks post op now & don't really feel comfortable out on my own. 

     

  • valerie48782
    valerie48782 ann19982

    Posted

    do what i do in school - walk without the stick but carry it with you to ward off hurling bodies - rather like a cheerleader!
  • renee01952
    renee01952 ann19982

    Posted

    cheesygrin   too funny !!!  congratulations on the enormous accomplishment - 8 + weeks and still needing cane and walker (when shopping) - doesn;t help that non-operated leg is painful - oh well ... L plates sound great ... 
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