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jane30862
jane30862

My daughter has suggested (jokingly I hope) that I make some videos for you tube She thinks the first one should be putting on pants !! She would like me to hide my face though! I have a new one this afternoon though didn't think to film it  the doorbell rang and unthinkingly I got up to answer it , arrived at the door to see a delivery man disappearing  I stepped outside to call him and the door shut No disaster as there is a key hidden for visitors Except.   I had forgotten my crutch the man had gone and I couldn't bend down to fish out the key. My house is the only one in this post code so not much chance of passing traffic I sat on the veranda on my rocker looking like a refugee from the hill have eyes. The only thing missing was a shotgun. Luckily my phone was in my pocket so I was able to call for help I think my children are getting together tonight to see if they can commit me ! Still it must mean I am getting better .

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  • linzh1974
    linzh1974 jane30862

    Posted

    Hi

    i must say learning to put pants on with my grabber took me ages to master lol! 

    Linzi xx

  • jilliekt730
    jilliekt730 jane30862

    Posted

    Jane,

    you gave me a good laugh.

    humor so important now.

    hoping you can soon put your pants on with class!

  • attractac
    attractac jane30862

    Posted

    I bought bigger pants and track bottoms so can get them on fairly easy but I have no pockets. Thank heavens you had your phone in your pocket and a seat to sit on.
  • edarlingb
    edarlingb jane30862

    Posted

    Hell, Jane, I so relate to this. Lost count of the number of times I've missed people at front door because I was so slow moving. 

    Thought about putting a notice up saying: Patience Please!

  • jenniferLouise
    jenniferLouise jane30862

    Posted

    Loved your post Jane.  It sounds like something from a Carry On film.  Carry On Crutchless?  Bit rude but then there was always a double entendre in most scenes so I guess my suggestion is quite apt.  Good for you for seeing the funny side and even better that you were able to rush to the door. Personally I should love a demo on subjects like Panty Pulling On; Suggestions for Socks; Your Loo seat - Is it high enough?  Just a few titles to be going on with.  I look forward to seeing more of you on You Tube!  Keep on with those adventures and good luck with your recovery.  With a sense of humour like yours you can't fail.
  • rosie86947
    rosie86947 jane30862

    Posted

    Brilliant idea Jane. No one told me how to get into the car but I had already you tubed it and felt totally confident when I was discharged with no instructions.
  • jane30862
    jane30862

    Posted

    Attractat. Believe me these are big pants when I eventually grapple them on I am decently covered from upper thigh to armpit !!
  • renee01952
    renee01952 jane30862

    Posted

    cheesygrin I laughed so hard that I barely made it to the toilet ... I just see you sitting there ,on the porch --- one of my favorite low budget movies and never thought that it would get a mention anywhere ... 

    thanks jane .... 

    have a good and peaceful night 

    warm hug

    renee

  • fiona71669
    fiona71669 jane30862

    Posted

    On Jane, this is so funny! But please don't stoop to showing your nicks on the internet - you may be breaking the 90 degree rule ;-)
  • Pansycat52
    Pansycat52 jane30862

    Posted

    Love your post Jane - so funny

    On a serious note, have you tried bending down by extending bad leg straight backwards and bending using good leg. Works a dream -I could not bend pre op and was using this method already

    They told me at hospital that you can do it this way to avoid breaking 90 degree rule. I can bend right down to floor this way with no pain or anything

    Linda xx

    • attractac
      attractac Pansycat52

      Posted

      They didn't teach me that bend in hospital but had figured it out for myself as couldn't bend before op. The main thing is having something steady to hold on too while doing this bend and this is not always at hand.
    • renee01952
      renee01952 attractac

      Posted

      I wasn't either, but my surgeon actually showed it to me ... there he was, standing on one leg (the unoperated one) and elegantly extended the operated leg behind him .. like a ballerina in a white coat ...a sight that will be forever etched in my memory ....at 16 weeks post op, I still do this ...
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