I’m over being in a wheelchair, particularly this one. With the weather getting warmer, it can be extremely uncomfortable to go outside, which really sucks. Think about how hot you are to begin with when it’s a hot day and you’re in the sun. Now, picture being in the sun whilst sitting in an all black wheelchair with your back, bum, and arms (almost burned myself on my arm rests the last time I went for a stroll when it was nice out) getting all sweaty. Going out on a nice, hot, sunny day doesn’t sound so pleasant anymore does it? Note to self – when picking out colors for custom wheelchair, no black seats or back. But then again, when it’s really crappy out (i.e. heavy rain) I can’t really go out either. Just can’t win. Just gotta hang in a little longer…
I have an appointment next week at NYU to try some wheelchair models. It’s a start…yea!
I also have an appointment with my plastic surgeon next week as well. (Still not used to saying I have a plastic surgeon..) Pending his ok (Physiatrist wanted him to give ok before Prosthetist started anything), my prosthetist can start casting me, which I think is the first step to getting my prosthetics. The cast will be for my socket, which is what connects my residual limb(s) to the prosthesis and fulfils an important function: it ensures optimum adhesion and the proper fit of my prosthesis. A little freaked out about it, but definitely happy to be starting the process and making progress.
Speaking of progress, I attempted to wash some of the dishes that were in the sink tonight…and was successful! I removed the leg rest for my left leg and because I can bend it more now, was able to get close enough to the kitchen sink to reach into it in order to wash the dishes. It definitely wasn’t as easy as before and having to scrub a pot or something is definitely still out of the question, but I did it. Oh, now that I think about it..maybe I need to tell my mom and husband that it was REALLY difficult..they might start slacking on the dishes thinking that I’m so capable! Good thing neither of them read this. =) And since I was feeling so adventurous, I decided to cut up the watermelon that we had just bought and put it into tupperware. Left the knife and cutting board from that in the sink for my husband to wash…

And last but not least, for those that don’t follow me on FB, here’s the latest edition to my crappy wheelchair.

This is my husband’s way of jazzing up my wheelchair. But its real purpose he says is, “So people will get out your way!”. It’s also much cuter looking that it sounds…think sounds a dog toy makes..