[Silverlady]

Julie Anne,
I recently had a fractured sacrum and spent several weeks in the hospital. My last week was spent in the rehab part of the hospital and the first thing they brought me was a walker. The nurse said "meet your new best friend". I sat and cried. But it truly turned out to be one of the best things that happened to me. I was able to walk and get strong again. I have Rheumatoid Arthritis and have been able to get a walker with the 4 rolling wheels and a seat. It is truly one of my best friends. After I rehabbed I still place it beside my bed and when I wake up in the middle of the night to go to the bathroom, sometimes my feet and legs won't work but the walker is right there and gets me moving after a few steps. And if I have a long distance to walk from the car to the doctor's or lab area, the walker is wonderful. It is just so much easier to do it and so much safer. It also saves wear and tear on the body because you are moving smoother. I bought my rollator from Dr. Leonard's catalog. You can find it on line too. Here's a link to the rollator: http://support-mobility.drleonards.c...tors/28005.cfm If you can find one with larger wheels it will roll over carpet. They used to have one with larger wheels but I don't see it now.

Don't consider it a defeat. Consider it a way to get on your feet and maybe moving safer and easier.

Billye

[BEGLET]

Hi Julianne,

Totally agree with Silverlady and others - do whatever it takes to keep you safe and more mobile.... I too have a "rolling walker" that has brakes, a seat, and on really bad days is a huge help. I also use a cane when needed - and a wheelchair when I got out to docs for a period of time because its better to be able to move around then take a header (I've had my share)... My insurance paid 80% of the walker and a rep was sent to the house to fit it to me to be sure to get the right one - will your insurance pay part? Also, if you do get one with a seat - I'd try to get one with a strap across the back to keep you from flipping off the back if you do sit on it....

Hang in there...