I've also had enquiries about where people can buy them. One couple queried me in Briscoes. Her father had had Achilles surgery and was stuck in a chair. I gave them the US contact because I hadn't heard back from the New Zealand agent. I sent them another query today since it would be heaps easier to buy one here than have to pay overseas postage, as long as the price is not more. That often happens - it can be cheaper to buy things direct from the offshore distributor than the store or agency in New Zealand. Pam from Proable just got back to me so any Aussies and New Zealanders can contact her.
I have the date for my possible removal of my cast. It's August 12th, so two days short of six weeks. I'm looking forward to it. I get around fine it's the minor inconveniences that get to me. There's the occasional itch, the hard fibreglass tape edge that digs into the top of my leg if I bend my knee and the graze on the front where the inner layer has rubbed because it's a bit loose. It would also be nice to be able to drive, I'm reliant on chauffeurs. On the bright side, much money is being saved.
I've stopped propping my leg up. I had no swelling so I thought it was worth a try to see if no propping meant swelling. It didn't so that's good to know. I have transferred one of the pillows to under my derrière because I was getting severe pain in the butt sitting on it day in and day out. It seems to be doing the job.
I managed to go up stairs today using a crutch and the bannister so that was a major achievement. It left me exhausted though so I only plan to use it when necessary. The time saved by picking up crutches vs strapping on the knee crutch is very minimal and is probably lost in progress up the stairs anyway. I just wanted to see if I could do it. I could but I couldn't carry anything and that's mine main reason to be heading down stairs.
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