LynJ
Mouseketeer
- Joined
- Jun 23, 2014
- Messages
- 372
We're at the airport waiting for our flight home. 14 days with over 218,000 steps using the Drive Nitro Euro-Style Rollator was literally life- changing.
We did a 7 day trip in August without a walker, and I was in pain daily. My doctor really encouraged me to find a way to sit while waiting for fireworks, etc. I need to keep moving, though, so an ECV wasn't a good option. Plus, I didn't want to jockey an ECV in Christmas crowds.
This trip, we walked roughly 218,000 steps. Almost zero pain. I used the seat while waiting for busses and fireworks, and the rollator helped with balance as well. The carry bag was great for sunscreen and jackets, and I was able to manage full days without being restricted at all.
Only change for the future - need to order the cup holder, which I forgot. Had fun decorating it with a balloon, Christmas lights, and ribbons, too.
Cast members were fabulous! Just a quick check if I was comfortable transferring, and then it was available at the exit of each ride. Plus, the preloading on the busses was a massive help, as bus standing is especially painful. Being able to preload meant I had a seat and could do much more throughout the day.
So, so, so happy with the decision. (And for people worried about feeling old, etc.. I'm in my 40s). So cool to find a tool that helped me be "me" but with almost no pain.
We did a 7 day trip in August without a walker, and I was in pain daily. My doctor really encouraged me to find a way to sit while waiting for fireworks, etc. I need to keep moving, though, so an ECV wasn't a good option. Plus, I didn't want to jockey an ECV in Christmas crowds.
This trip, we walked roughly 218,000 steps. Almost zero pain. I used the seat while waiting for busses and fireworks, and the rollator helped with balance as well. The carry bag was great for sunscreen and jackets, and I was able to manage full days without being restricted at all.
Only change for the future - need to order the cup holder, which I forgot. Had fun decorating it with a balloon, Christmas lights, and ribbons, too.
Cast members were fabulous! Just a quick check if I was comfortable transferring, and then it was available at the exit of each ride. Plus, the preloading on the busses was a massive help, as bus standing is especially painful. Being able to preload meant I had a seat and could do much more throughout the day.
So, so, so happy with the decision. (And for people worried about feeling old, etc.. I'm in my 40s). So cool to find a tool that helped me be "me" but with almost no pain.
