Woodstockhip
senior
I started with the cane when I realized I'd hopped up and taken a few steps without the walker. I practiced a bit with one of the visiting nurses, and she encouraged me to try the cane in the morning when I was most rested and alert. I still keep the walker by my bedside for middle of the night bathroom runs. If I get up after sitting for a bit, I have to stand there with the cane, just to straighten out a bit. I also had a bit of low blood pressure after the surgery, so movements had to be slow and mindful, which isn’t a bad idea in any event.