Rolleraid (knee walker) in the parks?

[ADisneyQueen]

Can you think of any problems I would have taking a rolleraid into the parks or on the buses? Has anyone done/seen this?I broke my foot and am in a plaster cast but should get it off a week before our trip. I will then be in a walking cast and able to put some weight on it. I get around really well w/ the rolleraid. I guess the only thing I am concerned with is people pushing me over.

 

[Cheshire Figment]

I guess the big question is how much are you planning to do in the parks. Most people tend to walk 8-12 miles a day while at WDW.

I do not know of the rollator would have to be folded to get it on buses.

You might want to discuss your options with your orthopedist.

At least in CBR you do not have a long distance from any room to a bus stop. Also, you might want to make sure that your reservation asks for a first floor room for "medical necessity" as there are no guest elevators at CBR.

 

[bairdbeth]

Having just used a RollerAid kneewalker after my ankle surgery, my issue was that I did well around the house and at the doctors, but found I got tired when I returned to work. You may find that the distance you would roll may be too much for you. Remember it puts extra work on your good leg and pressure on your knee of your bad leg. I personally would rent an ECV. That way you will not be too tired or sore to enjoy your whole vacation.

 

[zumbergc]

Talk to your othopedic about the distance you might be using this, just a week out of no weight. If your just starting to put weight, i doubt you would strong enough to do this for miles and miles 8-10 miles. a day.

I've seen someone with what looked like a walker with wheels, but had a seat like place to take a break. Well, when i saw the person. It was being used like a wheelchair, someone was pushing "mom" around. I suspect to much walking had wore them out.

If you decide to use your device, make sure to bring a couple numbers of the offsite wheelchair, or ecv rentals. This way, if you figure out that first day, its way to much for you. Rent a wheel chair in park, and call the offsite rentals to get something delivered the next day. Be careful that first day, you don't want to go overboard, re-injure, and cause yourself a weeks worth of pain, making disney less magical. Don't forget your pain meds if your on them, bring thm in the park. It may be fine in the morning but 4 hours later could be something else. Its a long trek back to the room even staying on site.



Best of luck.

 

[ADisneyQueen]

I wonder if she was using the knee seat to sit on? I am small enough that I can do this with my rolleraid, I just fit on it. I know you're not supposed to use it that way, but i did the first few days when my foot really hurt.
I don't think I would want to use this all day, maybe just a few hours in the evening or to go to dinner. When I am better, I will take this rolleraid to my driveway and see if I feel comfortable using it outside. Right now I even feel nervous in the Dr.'s office that someone is going to bump into me. My surgery was just last week. It is so hard to predict how I will be doing in 6 weeks.
I appreciate all of your responses.

 

[peemagg]

I would get a ECV or a wheelchair and leave the Rollaid in the room or at home.

Trust me at 1 week out of the cast there is no way you are going to be putting weight on that leg enough to handle Disney World. That leg is going to be weak for some time.

Just be careful of the leg. Even though it is healed it needs more time to be full strength.

I am 1 year out of foot surgery and can not still handle walking 1 mile let alone 8-12 miles. I am bringing my ECV with me this week so I can have fun and enjoy my trip and protect my foot from being abused anymore.

 

[ADisneyQueen]

I just cancelled my package at CBR. If we are able to go, I think we would be happier in a pool home. This is just going to be a more relaxing vacation, not going to parks everyday. I will most likely rent an ECV for the days we will be in the parks. It is hard for me to believe that I will get this cast off and will still not be able to walk-but I know it will happen. It seems surreal and also scary.

 

[SueM in MN]

I wonder if she was using the knee seat to sit on? I am small enough that I can do this with my rolleraid, I just fit on it. I know you're not supposed to use it that way, but i did the first few days when my foot really hurt.

Probably not.
There are actually walkers with seats built in - they are called Rollators and are really good for people who have the ability to use a walker, but just need a place to sit every once in a while.

It sounds like you made a good choice for your current needs.

 

[bairdbeth]

ADisney Queen, you will get better, it just will take time. You will be amazed how well you will do with an ECV. You will feel great and keep up with everyone. Your vacation will be wonderful. The biggest difference is that since you are seated, you don't see as many faces, but a lot of cheeks!