My new Electric Wheelchair

jilly
jilly Member Posts: 503
edited 12. Jul 2011, 04:31 in Living with Arthritis archive
Hi all , some may remember me ,it is a while since I was on my computer broke then i had a bad flare . My hubby also was diagnosed with lung desease so life has been horrible for weeks . We decided to have a few days in Scotland touring , so now I am back complete with a new computer . Anyway to get to the point I got my electric wheelchair this week (my hubby cant push me anymore) it is great . Two ladys came out to give me lessons on using it . It is so strange they had me going down cerbs backwards it was terrifing . I am enjoying going out shopping not being pushed , i can choose where i go now .
I am so pleased with the local wheelchair people they are so nice and helpful . So freedom at last ..........jillyx

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  • princess935
    princess935 Member Posts: 90
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    is it like getting a new car.

    can you do wheelies yet? lol

    It must be great being able to control where you want to go, good luck with the new wheelchair, no speeding fine please x
  • julie47
    julie47 Member Posts: 6,041
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi jilly

    I am pleased you like your new chair and independance.... just don't you be speeding now. :lol:
    I hope you are ok and your husband too.

    Take care
    Juliepf x
  • nanasue
    nanasue Member Posts: 465
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hello Jilly, it's good to hear you've got an electric chair, I'm sure things will be alot easier for you now. It's good to hear that you had such a positive experience with the help from those ladies, that's how things should be but sadly in this day and age not always so. Good luck and no speeding.

    Sue x
  • prefabkid47
    prefabkid47 Member Posts: 1,316
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Jilly
    I do remember your posting and glad things are now sorted.So you've now a new set of wheels,be no holding you now.................. 8)
    Just need the 'go faster'stripes and you're set!
    Ron
    ''Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy''. Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790)
  • traluvie
    traluvie Member Posts: 2,579
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Jilly..

    Thats great news..
    Your new found freedom..
    Just think of all the new adventures you can have lol.. be lovely..
    Makes the difference when people are nice to you too,..
    Enjoy and take care..
    th_tn_TisFORTIGGER.jpgxxTracyxx
  • tillytop
    tillytop Member Posts: 3,460
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Oh Jilly I am so sorry that things have been so rough for you and your husband recently. But I am thrilled that you are enjoying your new electric wheelchair! As for going down backwards that really does sound truly terrifying! I am glad you are already enjoying the freedom it gives both of you.

    Thinking of you.

    Lots love Tilly xxx
  • hileena111
    hileena111 Member Posts: 7,099
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Jilly
    Sorry you've both had such a horrible time recently but you must be chuffed with the electric wheelchair and the new found freedom.
    It does sound frightening going down backwards....I dont have an electric wheelchair but I have a scooter and what a difference that make to independence.....My husband drops me off at our Metro Center and goes and does wht he wants to do and then picks me up later....or if we h=are on holiday and stop in a largish place.......at one time when i was walking he would just have gone up the main street withme and that was it.....but now i have this....we go up and down every street there is :lol: In fact one time we were on holiday....I was driving along merrily and suddenly he said....."lets find somewhere for coffee....I'm tired :sad: " I looked at him and laughred and said I'm not tired :lol::lol::lol: But even if he is with me it makes such a difference to independence......have you any idea how far you can go.....dont know much about electric wheelchairs?????

    Love
    Hileena
  • constable
    constable Member Posts: 2,115
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Jilly

    I am sorry to hear about your husband, you both have been through it haven't you.

    And I am so pleased you have an electric wheelchair, gives you your freedom back. They'll be nothing stopping you now.


    Karen xx
    Karen xx
  • stickywicket
    stickywicket Member Posts: 27,764
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Enjoy your wheels and your freedom, jilly. That's great news.
    If at first you don't succeed, then skydiving definitely isn't for you.
    Steven Wright
  • magenta
    magenta Member Posts: 1,604
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Jilly,

    Nice to see you back on-line! I'm really pleased you've now got your wheelchair. It'll help both of you immensely.
    You'll need to get a bell or a horn!!!

    love Eileen xxx
  • jilly
    jilly Member Posts: 503
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Thanks everyone for your lovely posts , i have missed being on line with you all , it makes life better having someone to talk to thanks ........jillyx
  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 29,830
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Jilly

    woo woooo!!!!!

    Look at you :grin:

    So glad they gave you your freedom back and l am glad to see you again.

    Hope Hubby continues to recover and that you stay on here :smile: We miss our 'missing' friends too :wink:

    Love

    Toni xx

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