Crutch Attire
What, you ask, especially if you're a 'virgin crutcher," do you wear with your new walking aids?
The Fairy Blogmother now has first-hand experience with that very question, and has these suggestions. Choose one, two, or as many as you find comfortable.
1. Sweatpants, capris or any such pants that will fit over a casted foot. Those with elastic waistbands are easy to slip on and off, though less fashionable. Color is up to you, but white will show spills, and black will show lint and hair of the dog/cat. Remember, if you have stairs, you will be taking them on your hindside.
2. That tacky touristy fanny pack is most useful for carrying pill bottles and pens and paper. (Everyone must have an old one of these hanging around.) Your hands will be busy with the crutch handgrips.
3. A cord with a whistle attached is most useful for getting family and friends' attention at a moments' notice. Who can resist the call of the wild one?
4. Add to the cord or add a chain with eyeglasses if being nearsightednes or farsightedness is a problem. Color coordination is not required at this time, as you probably won't care.
5. A multi-pocketed vest is a wonderful addition to the outfit as it holds all those items you regularly tote around and allows you to be a "hands-free zone."
6. A slide-on shoe for the foot NOT in the cast is nice, just make certain it isn't the same type of footwear you were wearing when you met the ground during your crippling incident. That is asking for trouble and could be considered masochistic. Note: It does not have to match the ugly blue boot-like covering you will be given (and charged big-time for) by the doctor.
7. Consider toenail polish for entertaining viewing of your toes.
8. For those speedy trips to the bathroom when the balancing act is most precarious, I mean try lowering yourself on the toilet while keeping one foot in the air, I can suggest "commando-style. (no underwear) It works, it's fast and easy, and hey, you probably won't be the one who is going to have to do all that wash right away anyway. Refrain from skirt wearing if you choose #8.
I welcome any other suggestions from readers, especially those who are members of the crutch club. I wonder if I can do a guest stint on 'Martha's' show to model and speak????
The Fairy Blogmother now has first-hand experience with that very question, and has these suggestions. Choose one, two, or as many as you find comfortable.
1. Sweatpants, capris or any such pants that will fit over a casted foot. Those with elastic waistbands are easy to slip on and off, though less fashionable. Color is up to you, but white will show spills, and black will show lint and hair of the dog/cat. Remember, if you have stairs, you will be taking them on your hindside.
2. That tacky touristy fanny pack is most useful for carrying pill bottles and pens and paper. (Everyone must have an old one of these hanging around.) Your hands will be busy with the crutch handgrips.
3. A cord with a whistle attached is most useful for getting family and friends' attention at a moments' notice. Who can resist the call of the wild one?
4. Add to the cord or add a chain with eyeglasses if being nearsightednes or farsightedness is a problem. Color coordination is not required at this time, as you probably won't care.
5. A multi-pocketed vest is a wonderful addition to the outfit as it holds all those items you regularly tote around and allows you to be a "hands-free zone."
6. A slide-on shoe for the foot NOT in the cast is nice, just make certain it isn't the same type of footwear you were wearing when you met the ground during your crippling incident. That is asking for trouble and could be considered masochistic. Note: It does not have to match the ugly blue boot-like covering you will be given (and charged big-time for) by the doctor.
7. Consider toenail polish for entertaining viewing of your toes.
8. For those speedy trips to the bathroom when the balancing act is most precarious, I mean try lowering yourself on the toilet while keeping one foot in the air, I can suggest "commando-style. (no underwear) It works, it's fast and easy, and hey, you probably won't be the one who is going to have to do all that wash right away anyway. Refrain from skirt wearing if you choose #8.
I welcome any other suggestions from readers, especially those who are members of the crutch club. I wonder if I can do a guest stint on 'Martha's' show to model and speak????
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