Our First Elective Outing

On Thursday we had our first non-doctors appointment, elective outing. We went on a few errands. Mary wanted to use her walker but only made it through the first store (Beverly's) then she moved into her wheelchair for the second store (Bed, Bath & Beyond). Mary said her leg hurts if she just stands with the walker and her arms hurt if she walks with the walker. The walker is very slow but with the wheelchair you have to be aware of people popping out in front of you in aisles, fitting down aisles, etc.


Your world really opens up to ADA regulations. There were a ton of close parking spots but we needed to use our temporary handicap placard just so you have room to get in and out of the car with a walker/wheelchair.


Everyone was very nice in public. A few awkward glances (she was wearing one of her long skirts which hides the fixator except for the piece on the foot) but over all not a bad experience and we all survived. Mary did choose to stay in the car with me while her Daddy ran in the last store we needed to go to.


As I was told, you don't move anywhere fast with a fixator. We will need to plan on leaving a lot earlier than we used to, and allow extra time for whatever we are out doing.

Starting our outing