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Old 06-25-2011, 11:50 AM
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Originally Posted by craftyRCC View Post
Abby,

I can understand your reasoning for using the Rollator this way, but that's not how it was designed to be used. Just stepping into it the way you described is a hazard in itself. It also offsets the center of gravity when you're seated that, making the chance of tipping greater. It's much safer to sit on the seat as intended, you can still be pushed if needed.
Thanks, Rachel. I hadn't thought of that, about changing the center of gravity. But in an emergency, if I need to be pushed, I can't be pushed sitting forward, because there's no place to put my feet, and I'm too weak to hold them up. Maybe I can have my husband weld on some foot props in front or something.

I know that the completely responsible thing to do would be to get a wheelchair...it's just that it's hard to let go of the little independence I have left.

Abby
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