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I'm All Excited...My walking Unassisted Is Working!

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I just had to tell all of you my walking unassisted is improving each day. I got the right health care lady working with me. She tells me, "I am not falling on her watch." I didn't realize it's that much of a difference walking with a quad cane and a single point cane. I have a hand loop string on my cane to keep from dropping it. That works great cause I can hold the cane not letting it touch the ground and walk unassisted. But it's there if I need it.

 

I went back to the VA this morning to get a temp crown replaced with the permanent one but the doctor was in a class. I have to return tomorrow Thursday. I used the Valet parking and walked in close to the wall. There is a hand rail all around the hallways in every part of the building. I feel more secure walking close to the wall just in case I stumble a bit I can grab the railing quickly. That gives me more confidence to keep walking. I never felt that way with the quad cane.

 

So for others using a quad cane, maybe you should try the single point at home first and see how you feel. I think my success is largely due to me using the machines at the senior center most days to make the weak side stronger. I can stand up without using my right hand behind me to push up. Right there is improvement on my part. I gotta be stronger in the weak leg now.

 

I'm one happy camper, you can imagine! I thank God for my success!

Fred!

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leese

Congrats on reaping the rewards of your your hard work! Your enthusiasm is coming through load and clear. Thanks for spreading it around. : )

 

 

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lharrison

hey fred congratulations i am so glad to hear that you are able to walk without assistance you go fred i love good news fred and i just knew you will get it good job fred keep up the great work and to show how happy i am for you i am rooting for texas all the way, cause i know so are you,

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thejule1

Fred, Larry went from a large quad cane, to a single point cane, then back to a small quad cane. I have to say, the larger quad was helpful in the snow and ice last year though. He didn't like the single point cane too much - had a hard time holding it even with the strap. The therapist had wanted him to use it from the beginning but now I think they are okay with the quad for safety anyway. He still has a lot of weakness in his left leg even though he walks everywhere. He too uses the machines at the rehab center to strengthen his leg and has exercises at home. He needs to do more but I can't force it. Good luck with your new improved walking.

 

Julie

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Congrats on reaping the rewards of your your hard work! Your enthusiasm is coming through load and clear. Thanks for spreading it around. : )

fred,

WAY TO GO1 I'M HAPPY FOR YOU. DON'T GET RID OF YOUR QUAD CANE THOUGH, BECAUSE THEY ARE GREAT IN THE WINTER TIME. MORE STABILITY, PLUS THEY STAND UP ON THEIR OWN.

-WILL

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lharrison

oh fred way to go I am so glad to hear that what you are doing is a help keep up the great workmy friend I'm rooting for you go fred

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