<smaller>I never took pain pills until my 3 very major surgeriesjust this past year because they stop up the bowels even more. <bigger>
<smaller>I also got to the point of not even being able to stand or walk anymore a year ago (very short intervals).The hip surgeries last year have not helped me to walk and I now know it is all connected to my adhesions.
Jean,
I use a wheelchair because I can only stand, balance, or walk for very short intervals. It has helped enormously with pain and also with being able to do things.
There are some folks who think walking at any price is better than a chair, but my chair has freed me to do so much that I could not do otherwise.
I've used a Quickie power chair for five years, but I am now considering another chair with more back support.
Kate<bigger>
<nofill> Kate Murphy katemm@mindspring.com