My new Electric Wheelchair
jilly
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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
I am so pleased with the local wheelchair people they are so nice and helpful . So freedom at last ..........jillyx
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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 x0 -
Hi jilly
I am pleased you like your new chair and independance.... just don't you be speeding now.
I hope you are ok and your husband too.
Take care
Juliepf x0 -
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 x0 -
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)0 -
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..xxTracyxx0 -
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 xxx0 -
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 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 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
Hileena0 -
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 xxKaren xx0 -
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 Wright0 -
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 xxx0 -
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 ........jillyx0
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Hi Jilly
woo woooo!!!!!
Look at you
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 We miss our 'missing' friends too
Love
Toni xx0
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