Day Three of broken leg - Blogs

, 10-22-2013 at 09:59 PM (20936 Views)

This stinks. I am stuck at home because I can't drive with the right leg in a cast. I guess I could move to England so that I could drive but that seems a little extreme. Also because of the recent rotator cuff surgery I can't use crutches or a walker either. The answer is something called a knee walker.

Very odd little contraption but at least I can get around the house in it.

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Carolina Photo Guy - 10-22-2013 10:14 PM
So I'm guessing the field goal kicker job with the Dallas Cowboys is pretty much done?

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Marilynne - 10-22-2013 11:57 PM
I've seen these before. You can still put your camera around your neck.

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Scott Murray - 10-23-2013 12:04 AM
They need bigger tyres.

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Don Kuykendall - 10-23-2013 12:16 AM
Marilynne, still can't drive though to get anywhere.

Scott, told my wife I thought I would be able to figure out how to put a motor on it.

Carolina, I am more of a linebacker type.

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Carolina Photo Guy - 10-23-2013 12:21 AM
NOW I can wish you a speedy recovery. I just wanted to make sure that you weren't feeling sorry for yourself!

And from what I've seen, Dallas can use you just like you are!

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Don Kuykendall - 10-23-2013 12:26 AM
Originally Posted by Carolina Photo Guy

NOW I can wish you a speedy recovery. I just wanted to make sure that you weren't feeling sorry for yourself!

And from what I've seen, Dallas can use you just like you are!

Not feeling sorry for myself other than not being able to shoot every day. The last surgery I could not shoot for a few weeks and it about drove me crazy.

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nikonpup - 10-23-2013 12:56 AM
BUMMER. BRIGHTSIDE, LOTS OF TIME WITH PHOTOSHOP.

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Don Kuykendall - 10-23-2013 01:11 AM
Originally Posted by nikonpup

BUMMER. BRIGHTSIDE, LOTS OF TIME WITH PHOTOSHOP.

Problem with that is that the main photoshop computer is a desktop and I would have to sit with my foot down. Will have to settle with the Laptop version for now. They are both CS6 and loaded with Nic Tools but the desktop and two big monitors and has a lot more memory.

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Alan - 10-23-2013 01:08 PM
You need to get a Hoveround

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theregsy - 10-23-2013 01:24 PM
Hope your are allowed to get out and about a bit soon

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Carolina Photo Guy - 10-23-2013 01:43 PM
Originally Posted by Alan

You need to get a Hoveround

Hoveround filed bankruptcy to avoid a Federal investigation for Medicare Fraud!

They are out of business and closed.

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STM - 10-24-2013 02:33 PM
Sorry to hear about the leg. I wonder if you could put a hemi V-8 on that scooter?

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Bill16 - 10-24-2013 05:24 PM
I feel for you my friend! I hope you heal up soon! I think a chainsaw motor might work better on the scooter! Lol I've seen kids scooters and scateboards with them, and it looked like they work great! Lol

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SkvLTD - 10-25-2013 02:21 AM
Aww. Got some heel splits so my mobility is a bit hindered as well. Feel better man! And in UK/Japan, you still use your right foot for gas. Now, driving in snowboarding boots sounds about the same as a cast with slightly better flex (or not really).

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Mark F - 10-26-2013 03:04 PM
know what you mean. Been on a knee walker for 6 weeks... feels like years. Shattered right ankle and compression fracture of the calcaneus so I can't drive either. Got a 10 inch scar and lots of pins and a plate holding everything together, Weight bearing will happen sometime next month.

I am designing a better knee walker as we speak. Pneumatic tires, something that will take sidewalks and outdoors better. Maybe a small shock absorber as well. and a better break system.

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Updated 10-26-2013 at 03:21 PM by Mark F