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Old Mar 06, 2020, 06:03 AM
*Beth* *Beth* is offline
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Originally Posted by Rick7892 View Post
I worry about your going up and down the stairs because of the risk of falls. It seems doubtful to me to be able to safely go up and down stairs in a cast or with a knee scooter, walker, or wheelchair. Crutches are very iffy to do safely up and down stairs for a long time.

Would it be possible to temporarily move just what you really need to the ground floor, and live there until you can safely go up and down stairs?

How about getting a walking boot or a fake cast before the surgery so you can test wearing them and moving around your apartment to see what problems you have and to work them out in advance?

Sending good thoughts your way!

Hi Rick, Thank you for your well wishes

I know...I'm really nervous about the stairs. There are never any apartments available in my complex 'cause housing is in such a shortage here. But I really like your idea of giving a fake cast or boot a try - that's smart.
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