Why I bought a Scooter

[Morrison10]

Although I was born with PCD, the full effects etc were not known until I was about 40! When I told my local NHS dentist that heart on wrong side etc, he decided he didn’t want me as patient, and said I should go to Dental Hospital. Had to ensure was given early appointment as shorter exposure to lot of people in waiting area meant I had less exposure to common cold etc, as I’m very vulnerable. This meant had long time in near stationary traffic, and had to pay expensive parking charges for car. At our local motor bike dealer saw second hand small scooter for sale, and decided it would be good for me. It was great, journeys quicker, fewer parking problems and costs. I used it to go to hospitals etc, and when my late husband was having to go for daily treatment for his mis-diagnosed prostate cancer he used it and said very convenient and easy. Sadly soon after started have few issues, couldn’t get replacement parts, and gave it friend who thought might be able to use it. Happy memories, Jean

[Minehead123]

That is such a shame! When I was at QE hospital with a friend I saw someone with a mobility scooter who said it was wonderful. My mother in law had one too which allowed her to be independent. Is there nowhere you could hire one! Happy days indeed Jean x

[Jaybird19 in reply to Minehead123]

have been told by cousin that if you join theenglish heritage or something similiar you can rent them at these historical buildings and gardens sorry clean forgot the nameof the charity but someone will know it .

[Minehead123 in reply to Jaybird19]

That's really interesting to know Jaybird19 😊

[sassy59]

Sounds like your scooter was a lot of fun Jean and you used it for as long as possible. Xx💖

[hypercat54]

I love mine Jean. It means I can go a lot further than I could before. I have spinal stenosis with sciatica so walking more than about 20 yards starts becoming very painful.

My scooter means I have a lot less pain now which is great as doctors don't like giving out strong meds now. If I am told to exercise more I will say give me stronger painkillers then! I don't do pain.

The type you get depends on what you want to use it for ie a big beast to go anywhere, or a smaller one that goes in a car boot. Or anything inbetween.

Mine is a small fold up one as I live on the 1st floor and this goes into the tiny space in my shared hallway. The downside is though that it doesn't do more than a 10% gradient and it is less stable. But it does me for what I want it for which is the whole point.

I did come off it a couple of weeks ago and was going to post it here as it is funny, but not sure about that now...

[Jaybird19 in reply to hypercat54]

can I sask you do you do exercises to build the muscles up more ?. i have spinal stenoosis and am sometimes doubled up and cannot stand up straight , i have found that a n electrical gadget called pain gone helps stiff muscles . it is an electric shock like a cattle prod and very painful to sensitive areas but if the muscle is stiff and aching then a few shocks are not felt by those muscles . can be used through clothes . works like tens machine ithink but so much easier. mine lives in bathroom for morning first thing . can be run off replaceable batteries

[ljk1 in reply to Jaybird19]

I’ve got a massage pad that fits on any chair-got mine on settee-and it really helps my back!

[peege]

I've always fancied a Lambretta!

[Morrison10 in reply to peege]

know what you mean, bit heavy for me to wheel around ! Jean x

[peege in reply to Morrison10]

I had a Suzuki Bandit when living in London until 2012, that was pretty heavy for my 8 stone!

[Morrison10]

My scooter was a Honda, can’t remember, very small, but derestricted, top speed 48 mph, plenty to keep up with other traffic going through tunnels etc. I had chain to fix it to railings etc at car parks so wasn’t stolen.

[Izb1]

I have always wanted a scooter but was too afraid to get on one, I even checked out rev and go but still couldnt find the courage to ride one x

[Alberta56]

Sounds a lovely way of getting around. xxx

[Morrison10 in reply to Alberta56]

Yes it was good if weather was kind, was sorry when had to stop. Now know that fumes off other vehicles not good for lungs xxx

[Alberta56]

If only all the other vehicles would go away.