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[hckynutjohn]

My wife borrowed a cane from her cousin after her TKR a couple years ago. I was some type of metal, and it was height adjustable. 

No canes for me yet in my life. Was on crutches for 6 weeks after surgery to repair a leaking blood vessel in my upper thigh. As long as I can still ice skate, a cane will have to wait.

hckynut  🇺🇸

[jlkz]

@ValuSkr 

Your post reminded me of when I took my dad for his eye appointments after his cataract surgery.  Dad was in his late 80's and extremely stubborn.  

For this one appointment, they scheduled it in a different building and explained the facility had a carpeted ramp to get into the place.  Brought my dad two canes and explained that if he fell, I would not be able to get him up from the ground.  He used the two canes and finally acknowledged that it was a good thing I had gotten them.

But, no more appointments there !

[kaydee50]

I hurt my foot over a year ago.  I now use a cane mainly because the streets here in Chicago are so uneven and having a cane gives me a sense of security.  However, mine is a Hurry-cane.  More interested in having something truly functional rather than "pretty."  It is a nice purple color, tho--LOL!!!

[Jo1313]

I was given one when I had to learn how to walk again a few years ago..I was also given a wheelchair( I have never sat in it)I refused to use it.

The cane is adjustable 4 footed cane metal.It goes for as many car rides as I do but rarely leaves the car..I am stubborn and still a little vain..LOL

I do use it if it's slippery outside..and in my yard..it is very un-level and 2 acres of grass and gardens...It is great to use getting in and out of the tub. Since I have very little feeling in my right foot.

I did use it the other day when I had pre-op testing in 2 different buildings.

This old broken down stuff is not what I signed up for!!!

[hckynutjohn]

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@Jo1313 wrote:

"This old broken down stuff is not what I signed up for"!!!

@Jo1313 

Hmm! Signed up for! I can take that many different ways.

hckynut  🇺🇸

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[golding76]

patbz, I guess some of us are at that time in our life when we require support now and again.  Recently, I've had to acknowledge that a cane would be a good investment because of a chronic health problem I have.  When I have a flare-up, I become incapacitated to some degree.  I definitely need help.

During my most recent challenge, I resorted to using a closed golf umbrella in the house and outside.  Sometimes I used a crutch that I had on hand, but one crutch is not as effective as one cane (different design purposes at play).  But I am inching closer to a sturdy and functional cane that grabs onto the surface beneath my feet and gives me a feeling of strong support.

The time has arrived to shop for one, and I'm sure I'll look online first.

The cane you selected sounds like a beauty.  A bonus is your support for Ukraine.

[Sweetbay magnolia]

I have a "hurry-cane" that I bought for my hip replacement.

I personally see no stigma in using one (correctly).  They really help if there is a deficit.

I like mine because the height is adjustable and the whole thing folds up, and yes, it can stand up on its own.

Reminds me of the Joni Mitchell song from "Blue", Carey.

[Jo1313]

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@hckynutjohn wrote:

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@Jo1313 wrote:

"This old broken down stuff is not what I signed up for"!!!

@Jo1313 

Hmm! Signed up for! I can take that many different ways.

hckynut  🇺🇸

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@hckynutjohn wrote:

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@Jo1313 wrote:

"This old broken down stuff is not what I signed up for"!!!

@Jo1313 

Hmm! Signed up for! I can take that many different ways.

hckynut  🇺🇸

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@hckynutjohn wrote:

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@Jo1313 wrote:

"This old broken down stuff is not what I signed up for"!!!

@Jo1313 

Hmm! Signed up for! I can take that many different ways.

hckynut  🇺🇸

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@hckynutjohn wrote:

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@Jo1313 wrote:

"This old broken down stuff is not what I signed up for"!!!

@Jo1313 

Hmm! Signed up for! I can take that many different ways.

hckynut  🇺🇸

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@hckynutjohn 

LOL

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[chickenbutt]

I just have one cane, but it's nothing special.

I did not know they have foldable canes.  That seems like a great idea.

[golding76]

Cane-use hesitancy will feel bitter if we fall.  This is fresh in my mind because several days ago my 92-year-old neighbor fell.  His daughter took a short break from being his caregiver (she lives at home) to go food shopping and grab a quick bite.

While she was out, he got out of bed (for what reason, I haven't been told), did not use a cane but decided, instead, to do his usual wall- and furniture-surfing.  He fell.  The poor dear broke two ribs, one of his vertebrae and now, they think, his shoulder. His pain has become unbearable.  At his age, of course, there will be no operations.   This will be a long healing process, and my heart aches for him.