The boot problem might be solved. It's still a nuisance to walk around on stilts supported by a walker but the alternative is a broken ankle that hurts all the time. Now my challenge is relearning how to drive. It's more of a process than it was. Before it was sit behind driver's seat, start vehicle, point safely in the correct direction. Now I have to think about it.
Getting into the vehicle is the first problem. I cannot stand for long periods of time on my right leg. That means point bottom toward seat and sit down. If the vehicle fits me well that's easy to do. If the vehicle is my four wheel drive TALL pickup truck it's harder. After sitting down, swivel body to get feet in correct location and then scrunch over on seat until somewhat comfortable. The rest is relatively easy from there. Exiting the vehicle is just as difficult. Thank goodness we live in a community of golf carts and geezers. I have to do this without my storm trooper boot as there's no way I can fit in the vehicle with that huge boot. Once the boot goes on, I'm quarantined in my home.
If I plan to get out of the vehicle, I need someone to stow the walker. That means I cannot be alone. Thankfully, the other DrC is a willing participant in this little game of driving. So far I've been to the store and the post office. I've driven both of our vehicles. It's not going to be a daily occurrence as it's just a huge hassle.
All is not bad.
Yesterday my wonderful neighbor brought the other DrC his favorite, pineapple upside down cake, for his birthday; and we had a little party.
Life is good, even if there are a few bumps along the way!
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