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Post by Deleted on Nov 26, 2008 11:37:49 GMT -5
Oh wow, that doesn't look good. I hope the recovery is swift. I do notice something though, West Valley RMC hasn't set the date correctly on the X-Ray. Anyway, good luck, and try not to do that again!  Good catch, Alex. I hadn't noticed that. Wayne |
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Post by PeterW on Nov 26, 2008 14:44:04 GMT -5
Wayne: Most makers call them Mobility Scooters. Mine is a four-wheeled Shoprider and was actually made in the US. It has a battery range of about 25 miles on flat or flatish ground, less where its hilly. The company's website is www.shoprider.com and they say they also supply through Medicare. Over here you can hire them for short periods from most of the agents. I don't know what the hiring cost is but new a four-wheeled scooter costs around £1,700 to £2,000 depending on the model. Smaller three-wheeled versions are cheaper and fold to go in a car trunk but they don't have as long a range between charging. Comprehensive insurance is about £60 a year or pro rata for short periods. It might be worthwhile enquiring from them if hiring is available in the US. If you've got Medicare it might even be available on the insurance policy. PeterW |
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Post by vintageslrs on Nov 26, 2008 16:42:06 GMT -5
Wayne So sorry to read of your mishap!  Darn good thing you started dragging yourself towards thhe house and then your wife heard you. Jeez.......things could have really been tragic!!  A few years back my brother went out on his icy porch to feed the birds and went head over heels and broke his kneecap in such a manner that required surgery. One cannot be too careful when there is a possibility of ice underfoot. Wayne---wishes for a speedy recovery and know your friends here care and will help to keep you smiling! Bob |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 26, 2008 17:25:04 GMT -5
Thanks again all. And Peter, I won't be elgible for Medicare until I'm 65 in 2010 unless I can't go back to work. . . .Hmmmmm.
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Post by SidW on Nov 26, 2008 19:30:15 GMT -5
Wayne, get well soon sounds very empty when you've got a forecast and are chained to your home for a while. And it's no consolation to say it could've been worse, because you know it could've been better instead. I dread ice, it's my greatest fear because it's so real. Let's wish you something else instead, successful healing of all three fractures. Any problems, and we'll all be in there with our screwdrivers. If we can fix a camera then we can fix an ankle. You seem to have the sort of job that can be done from home, a good part of it anyway. If you're on painkillers, don't try playing patience on the computer, the results will only make you imagine your more than halfway round the bend. Just stick to work.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 26, 2008 21:19:36 GMT -5
Sid:
From the time I hit the emergency room EVERYONE has reminded me to take my meds on schedule because the pills are better at keeping pain at bay than they are at "chasing" pain. This made me assume that the pain related to this type of injury can be pretty severe and after missing medicine by an hour or two on a couple of occassions, I can say the advisors know what they are talking about.
We are fortunate in having three daughters who called and said they are coming over Friday to help Sara with outdoor Christmas decorations--usually my job--and picking up the remaining leaves.
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