Jennifer,

Speaking from experience with trying different things that people have said
wouldn't really work out for me, and in the end they work wonderfully.  I
highly suggest that you say "Yes I realize that the Hart Walker might not
work out for me, but I would like to at least try anyway."  Your hospital or
rehab must have one available for people to try before purchasing.  If it
doesn't work out "it just doesn't", it isn't something to lose sleep over
but you at least tried.

Thanks,
Anthony

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  ----- Original Message -----
  From: Jennifer Zubko
  To: [log in to unmask]
  Sent: Wednesday, March 27, 2002 6:29 PM
  Subject: Hart Walker disappointment


  Dear Debbie and everyone,

  I am so disappointed. I got an e-mail from Paul Osborne today saying that
  they do not think I am acandidate for the Hart Walker because I am an
  independent walker, do as well as many of their clients when they are done
  w/ the walker. I had a very tearful conversation with Krista (one of the
  orthotists) and told her my reasoning for wanting the Hart
Walker/bracing...
  to walk independently, to run to be upright like my peers. They have known
I
  could walk by myself since I started contacting them 1 1/2 years ago. I
just
  cry and cry. I want to be able to walk... without worrying so much about
  fatigue, falling, etc. I WANT TO GO TO THE MALL, BE INDEPENDENT, NOT BE IN
  MY CHAIRS, WALK W/ BIOMWECHANICAL CORRECTNESS/USE MUSCLES I NEVER HAVE. I
am
  keeping my appt. on the 2nd, but think if they were not ready to make it
for
  an adult they should just say so, not give me a bunch of bull when they
knew
  I could walk independently. I have been telling them for 2 years almost.
  Just when I THINK THINGS ARE GOING WELL....
  ugh.
  I just want to walk with my hands free, and this is the HART MANDATE.
  Sorry just needed to vent
  Jenn
  who can't walk forr longer than 3 mins on her own/spends the majority of
  time in her chairs (power chair STILL BROKEN). Can't ANYTHING GOOD
HAPPEN??