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Post by Baseballmom23 on Sept 27, 2017 14:02:27 GMT
Not a wuss whatsoever. You actually beat the odds. (((HUGS))) we are here for you
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Post by auntkelly on Sept 27, 2017 14:02:38 GMT
Your story is very inspiring to me as a young person I know and love is dealing with a serious orthopedic issue and I worry about her future. I hope she proves the experts wrong like you did.
I hope things go well for you today. I'll say prayers.
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Post by scrapmaven on Sept 27, 2017 14:05:45 GMT
When I got my wheel chair I felt old and stupid. I was so depressed. Then I got my scooter and it was worse.
Now I know that these things are a tool and not the end. Because of my scooter I can go places that I wouldn't be able to go. I can enjoy a day out without pain. The biggest plus is that I am at eye level with cute babies. Toddlers get a kick out of seeing a mommy on a stroller.
I promise that you'll get used to it. When you see the benefit you will not hate it. I don't love it and I wish I was healthy, but I've made peace with it.
I do walk short distances often with a walker or cane, but really my scooter is my lifeline if I am out.
You're not giving up your life, just adapting to your circumstances.
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Post by hdoublej on Sept 27, 2017 14:07:02 GMT
You are anything BUT a wuss!! You are a strong woman and you beat the odds for SO long! Today will be tough but I expect you will come through just fine. ((hugs))
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Post by malibou on Sept 27, 2017 14:19:10 GMT
Wishing you a day that brings new found freedom.
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Post by PenandInk on Sept 27, 2017 14:19:46 GMT
I understand completely. I'm also 63, so I get how young you feel inside and this is not where you want to be. When I was 55, my rheumatologist sent me to the DMV to get a handicapped tag for my car. Somehow, I thought it would be a temporary card because, of course, I thought I would get better. When I received the tag, it said "lifetime" on it, and I was devastated. I did manage to get myself to my car before I broke down, But I sat there and did a big ugly cry for a long time. I couldn't believe that this was who I was going to be for the rest of my life. Some of these little steps in our lifelong path are very difficult to face.
OP, sending you a big hug to give you strength for your journey today. If it helps, I shed a few tears for you this morning. You're not alone!
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Nanner
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Post by Nanner on Sept 27, 2017 14:26:33 GMT
Hugs to you. Like so many above have said, this will give you some freedom. Enjoy that freedom to do things you would not otherwise be able to do!
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IAmUnoriginal
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Post by IAmUnoriginal on Sept 27, 2017 14:37:18 GMT
Hugs and positive thoughts to you. Go get the coolest chair you can find. Your favorite color, sparkles, whatever makes you happy. You'll be the cool lady in the chair, getting around with less pain and more energy at the end of the day.
My brother's buddy was born with spina bifida. He used a walker and crutches for a long time. But, as he got into his 30s, he decided to get a chair for times when a lot of walking would be required. It was just getting too hard on him to do long stints on his feet. His chair is obnoxiously him -- painted up like his older brother's race car. He still uses his walker and crutches around the house and for short outings, but his chair has helped his pain and energy levels so much. I hope yours does the same for you.
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Post by gmcwife1 on Sept 27, 2017 14:56:45 GMT
I'm sorry for this difficult decision, but excited for you to have a way to do things you haven't been able to do in a long time!!
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Post by mikklynn on Sept 27, 2017 15:02:40 GMT
Great update, phoenixcovRock that thing - get out there and have fun.
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Post by 5peanutsnana on Sept 27, 2017 15:29:57 GMT
Kudos to you! May you find much joy in the expanded freedom your new chair will afford you.
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Post by Skellinton on Sept 27, 2017 16:09:43 GMT
No words of wisdom, just hugs and wishes for peace for you.
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inkedup
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Post by inkedup on Sept 27, 2017 16:19:34 GMT
I'm sorry. I hope the chair will help you gain a measure of comfort and mobility as you move forward. ❤
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Post by crazy4scraps on Sept 27, 2017 17:01:34 GMT
I'm glad your meeting with the rep went better than expected and hope you truly are able to enjoy more freedom with your new chair! Hugs and good wishes are coming your way!
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oh yvonne
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Post by oh yvonne on Sept 27, 2017 17:04:36 GMT
awe, I missed this earlier, but I am so glad it went well.
Now you go kick ass on your new mode of transportation and I hope you wind up loving the mobility it gives you. <hugs>
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Post by coffeetalk on Sept 27, 2017 17:11:25 GMT
What a great update! Have a great time at the pier when you go.
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Post by rst on Sept 27, 2017 17:23:40 GMT
I thought that the day we got my son his first wheelchair would be a sad, defeated day (he was 3 years old). But it wasn't. He LOVED his wheelchair, loved being able to move fast, loved some independence from me holding him all the time, loved choosing the color. It turned out to be a happy milestone -- so much so that his identical twin (who is typical) felt it wasn't fair that Daniel got a cool chair. So we had to compensate by letting him pick something special just for him -- a new sweatshirt, if I recall correctly.
I hope you put a lot of happy miles on your wheels, that you continue to enjoy a rich, fun, exciting life from your chair, and that the rep turns out to be one of the good guys who just gets it, and knows how to be sure you have the best options for everything.
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Post by Zee on Sept 27, 2017 17:54:22 GMT
I am glad to read your update! I remember when my grandpa had to get a chair, he was at first very depressed. But after he got it, he realized how great it was to have his mobility back and be able to go places he hadn't visited in years. He had two strokes and was basically housebound, a lot longer than he should have been because he didn't want a wheelchair.
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Post by Really Red on Sept 27, 2017 18:10:05 GMT
I'm glad you got through it okay. I completely understand how you feel, but from another perspective, it requires an incredible amount of bravery to face this fear. You have a lot on your plate and I am pretty certain no one wishes this as an outcome. I hope that you find other areas of your life improve because you are now able to devote the not inconsiderable amount of energy to walking.
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Post by LisaDV on Sept 27, 2017 18:39:09 GMT
I am glad there were no tears. This is an emotional thing, please be gentle with yourself. Look to the positives like how you proved the drs wrong for so long and how you will be able to get around now with your new wheels. Hugs.
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Post by AussieMeg on Sept 28, 2017 0:03:37 GMT
I hope you're soon able to enjoy the freedom that the wheechair will most likely give you. Oh, and I can't wait to see the phoenixcov wheelchair version of "Pimp My Ride" !!!
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Post by gar on Sept 28, 2017 7:02:13 GMT
Somehow I missed this thread originally but I can certainly understand your apprehension. I'm glad it went better than expected
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Post by phoenixcov on Sept 28, 2017 10:33:28 GMT
So many words of kindness and wisdom. I love being a pea. I have managed to put everything into perspective more now I have read about other people getting wheelchairs. I tend not to talk to my family about this type of thing as being disabled has always been a very minor part of being me, like having green eyes and being a smart arse. So I will drag out the positive attititude from the box under the bad and just get on with it, back to business as usual. Would love to steampunk my new chair but as my other half pointed out I won`t be able to lift it in and out of my car then. drat it. Many thanks to everyone who helped more than you possibly know.
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