[nagdu] additional tasks

Fri Sep 30 17:47:11 UTC 2011

Wow, you have a lot of adventures to look forward to. That must have been a horrific break, and I don't remember what all you said about it, but yes, casts are definitely torture devices.

On Sep 30, 2011, at 12:42 PM, Julie J. wrote:

> Cindy,
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> Until my foot is back to normal...it won't ever be back to the way it was.   It could take up to a hear for it to be completely healed and for me to gain as much function as I'm going to.   I doubt I will ever walk at the same fast pace.  I've lost a fair bit of motion in the ankle, which will make balancing difficult.  It is quite common with this type of injury to have difficulty standing for long periods of time and  walking on uneven terrain. I'm hoping to be able to walk short distances by Thanksgiving.  I want to be able to walk from the curb into a building by myself by then.  I think walking to work or the grocery store are a longer way off.
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> I got my cast off about a week and a half ago.  I have a boot now.  I'm not sure how long I'll be wearing it.  At least another three weeks, maybe as much as two months.  At least it comes off though.  I think casts are torture devices! LOL
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> I think the mobility harness will help a lot.  I think at first when I'm moving pretty slow that I'll be able to follow his movements as well as have the balance support all with the upright handle.  I'm thinking eventually I'll need to switch back and forth between the rigid handle and a guide handle.  I'll figure something out or perhaps take it to a local leather worker to see if he can add some D rings for me.  I haven't had a leather harness in years and years.  It will be different, that's for sure.
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> Julie
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> On 9/30/2011 11:55 AM, Cindy Ray wrote:
>> Oh, I agree with you. Why shouldn't they be able to do the laundry. It would be different if you were alone. I never made a move to do it when I was using the wheelchair. How long before your foot will be back to normal. Will you be wearing a boot for a few weeks?
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>> On Sep 30, 2011, at 11:51 AM, Julie J. wrote:
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>>> Cindy,
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>>> I think it's good for the guys, my husband and teen age son, to be learning how to do the laundry! LOL
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>>> I have a wheelchair, walker and crutches.  Mostly though at home I use my office chair that's on wheels.
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>>> I ordered a mobility harness for Monty.  It should be here next week.  That should be enough time for me to introduce it to him a bit before we start using it.  I can begin putting weight on the foot on the twelfth.  I'm planning on teaching Monty the new harness work as I need it.  So we'll be learning the new way of walking together.    So far he's been great around the house with brace with no harness. He catches on to new things amazingly quickly.  I think it will all go pretty smoothly.
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>>> Julie
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>>> On 9/30/2011 11:02 AM, Cindy Ray wrote:
>>>> Well, you could roll the bag down the stairs. Then to take it up you could lift it to the step above you and then crawl up each step. Woe, too darned much trouble. I think I'd forget it. I can't remember how you are getting about. Are you using crutches or a wheelchair or walker? I would forget the laundry and get the help.<Grin>
>>>> cl
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>>>> On Sep 30, 2011, at 10:45 AM, Julie J. wrote:
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>>>>> Bibi,
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>>>>> My washer and dryer are down a flight of stairs.  Since I broke my foot and can't walk on it, I need both hands to help me move about.  I suppose I could put the laundry in the bag and roll it down the stairs before I go down.  I still don't know how I'd get it back up though.
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>>>>> Your ideas would work if my washer/dryer were on the same level.  Monty could even help then.  I think asking him to pull a load of laundry up a flight of stairs is a bit more than even his large muscular self can handle!
>>>>> 
>>>>> Thanks for the ideas though,
>>>>> Julie
>>>>> On 9/30/2011 12:11 AM, Criminal Justice Major Extraordinaire wrote:
>>>>>> When I do my laundry, I stick it into a laundry bag which makes easier for carrying across the hallway to the laundry room in my apartment complex.
>>>>>> On the days when my housekeeper comes to clean, I have the laundry bag ready for her and she takes it right across to the laundry room.
>>>>>> Yes, the laundry bags do have a draw string.
>>>>>> Another good source is a collaspable laundry basket which can be found in the houseware's department at Wal-Mart, Target and probably Kane-Mart.
>>>>>> It's made out of nylon and mesh material which handles on the outtside for carrying and can be folded down when not in use.
>>>>>> Hope this helps.
>>>>>> Bibi and Odie
>>>>>> the happy spirited bounty labra wolf
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