Guest guest Posted May 22, 2002 Report Share Posted May 22, 2002 I havent posted for a bit, but read daily. My arthritis seems to stay about the same, going in a 3 day cycle with my morphine patch. Great day one and two, crappy by day three! But that said, I have a new walker, the fancy kind with 4 wheels, handbrakes, a basket in front and a place to sit. It is a lifesaver! If anyone has thought about it, it is definately worth it. My HMO would only pay 70.00 toward the purchase (they thought a conventional walker would do), even though I have 80% coverage on med. equip. But after a letter complaining, they agreed to foot the bill, so another 130.00 coming my way! It has really allowed me to get out and about again. When I poop out, I can sit for a bit without the panic of finding a chair. I can go to the park with my 4 year old bundle of energy, and when shopping, she loves to hop up and sit on the seat with her feet in the basket! I dont know how some of you do it. After a full day at work, I often need to lay down for an hour to get a second wind. My husband does the majority of the household cleaning and cooking, and I would be lost without him! My energy level is soo low somedays. I take b12 shots once a month and supplement with sublingual tabs, but am still too pooped to party alot of them time. I had weight loss surgery 6 months ago and have lost nearly 200 pounds, and am so much more mobile and healthy than before, but maybe my expectations are too high...I want it all and I want it now!! I think of you all daily, even if I dont post, you are all in my prayers. Thanks for letting me ramble on... Penny in Portland Oregon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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