I got a walker a few weeks ago. Crutches still feel too unstable but I wanted more practice moving my legs. And I was ready… forget what my Stanford physical therapist said. So I got one of those classic grey frames. And some pink tennis balls for the ends. I have spent the past two weeks shuffling around my house, practicing being the right height again. The kitchen counters suddenly made sense! The mirrors showed my face!
Yesterday, I took my first walk outside. I drove to Stanford and put on my braces and exited out of my car into the little grey frame. Not having a wheelchair anywhere in sight was novelty number one. I walked through a basketball court and then on a walkway past three science buildings. Then I walked back. It took a long time. I plan on doing it again very soon. I think this also means it is time to dismantle my walking frame in the living room. I’m going to turn the standing frame into a resistance band workout station.

Here is a video of me walking on campus. I still look down too much, to check the placement of my feet. Something to work on.