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I got a handicap placard about 2 months before my surgery because I was really struggling with parking at work and errands. I got such dirty looks at the grocery store when I'd get out of the car! I sometimes grabbed my cane for effect.
And I will park in handicap outside Dairy Queen all summer, that's for sure!!!


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I've had handicapped plates for over 20 years. About 15 years ago, I get out of my car with my cane and this young man with his about 6 year old son, commented loudly about how I shouldn't have parked there. I promptly pulled up my pant's legs and showed him my scars. He politely apologized. His young son learned 2 lessons that day!
 
Good to know about the big, squishy chairs at DQ! I'll make that my first ice-cream adventure!

Flyaway79, I also feel paranoid about using a handicapped spot, even with the cane or crutches.
 
The DQ by my new house is fahhhnceeeeee .... Like a lounge! Way better than the walk up window by my old place.
"We're moving on up......"


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*rubbing thinking cap* I know that song, but why? Hmmm... TV? Wait...The Jeffersons? LOL!

Huh, I think my DQ was built the year I was born so perhaps the MCDonald's drive-thru would be a better bet! Everything in New England is OLD!
 
I just drove for the first time!! My dad was visiting, and I took him back to the train station.

Stopped at Starbucks drivethru on the way home. Now I'm sitting in my driveway drinking it, because I realized that I have no free hand to carry the drink! I guess it's better than no Starbucks, right?


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congratulations driving.:driver: doesn't it hurt your knee to bend it? i have to sit up fairly close to reach the pedals (station wagon), so haven't had the courage to even try driving. it's painful enough just being a passenger.
 
Brava @JennyLynne! Being a prisoner in the car you just drove for the first time with a Starbucks in hand sure beats not being able to drive and no java! Well done!


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Liam, im 5'6" and drive a small SUV. I had to move the seat back a little bit from how I usually sit, but it wasn't an issue. I'm tall enough. Now, I wouldn't want to drive far or sit in traffic, but I was ok for tooling around my town.

I find getting downstairs, through and out of the house, and INTO the car more challenging than driving the car!


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JennyLynne, I am 5'5" and also drive a small SUV most of the time. Even with the passenger seat pushed all the way back it's a bit of a challenge to get in there without leg-banging. Getting out of my house and into the car is nap-worthy, lol! Still, I'm looking forward to the day I can drive again.:happydance:
 
Pheebs, put the seat all the way back and reclined as much as it goes in order to get in. I am almost sitting on the center console, then I can shift over to the right position.


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Yeah, it's still a bit awkward though. I'm not as young and limber as you, lol!
 
Limber? Haha that's a good one! I still need a knee and two hips done! It's really upper body at that point I guess.
For what it's worth, I couldn't do it a week ago. That's for sure!


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AlaskaGranny, genetics are strong! I take after my dad and his side. I always tell him, "good thing you gave me your winning personality too!" Haha

I'm hoping that doing this knee will breathe a little more life into the other joints.


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Jenny, I busted out laughing when I pictured you all of a sudden realizing that you can't carry a coffee and walk with crutches in each hand. I bet you laughed at yourself!
 
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