Yesterday was the two-month anniversary of my right knee replacement surgery from June 26. Diane took me out to a local school parking lot and I drove around in the Rogue demonstrating that my surgical leg could indeed press the accelerator and brake. When Diane was satisfied with my driving skills, I took her home, dropped her off and went to visit my Mom. On the way, I visited the newly opened Super Wal-Mart in North Tonawanda. I visited the Library. Later, I drove to the pool. After two months of chauffeuring me around, Diane was ready for me to begin driving again. We played it safe, we were cautious. Most knee surgery patients go back to driving six to eight weeks after their surgery. Last year, after my left knee surgery, I was driving after six weeks. But, of course, the left leg doesn’t hit the brake or accelerator (at least not in the manner I was taught to drive). This time around, we waited a little longer for my right leg to build back its strength in Physical Therapy. So far, so good.
I’ll alert the media.
We’ve had a rash of senior citizens driving their cars into storefronts, Dan. The media has gone crazy in each case. I’ll be alert so I don’t join the accident spree.
I’ll bet Diane is happy for the break. Good that you’re back to normal in time for the dreaded Return To School.
The timing is close to perfect, Jeff. Diane dreaded driving me down to the City Campus so my return to driving came as a huge relief.
Love the graphic.
Thanks, Drongo. I tried to capture the moment.
That’s great news, George! That’s the way I was taught to drive also, right foot for gas and brake, left foot for clutch. I put that cover up for you.
Thanks, Rick. I always love to see the covers. And WORDPRESS has made the Gallery function much easier to use! I drive a vehicle with an automatic transmission so the left leg never enters into it.
So when’s your first NASCAR?
Ha, Stan! You can ask Art Scott about my driving style. I get into my car and I think everyone on the road is trying to hit me. Pure Paranoia! I’m not NASCAR material.