When i was in rehab 11 years ago I was taught to use a left foot petal...I had to take a driving test to get a license stating i could drive with this petal...I passed the test....then about one year later I was visiting my Dad in Florida and had reserved a car with a left foot petal...to make a long story short..when I arrived they had no such car! What did I do ...the stupid thing of course...I took a regular car and decided I would just try to use my right foot....10 years later and I still only use my right foot...I still cannot feel the petals...but i sense the pressure...I do have to double check where my feet are sometimes...and it is very difficult to go from my car to my wifes car because the pressure i need to exert on the gas and brake are different....I am not recommending this to anyone...just letting you know what worked for me. Rob in New Jersey
________________________________ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, November 18, 2008 3:04 PM To: Pieter and Heather; jrushton; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; tmic Subject: Re: [TMIC] GOOD NEWS! I also use a "Left-Foot Accelorator, (left leg is dumb but has mussle control) right leg has no musscle control) I had to take a driving assesment course from Shepherd Center in Atlanta and keep certificate in my car. It is very easy to apply to and disconect when an able bodied person wishes to drive and much cheaper than hand controls -------------- Original message from "Pieter and Heather" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: -------------- Jeanne, Have you thought of getting a 'left-foot accelorator'? I had to do that so I could get my licence again It is an ingenious and simple device. Takes a little while to wrap your head around the concept of using your left foot for everything. The regular gas pedal is covered by a metal cage. Heather in Calgary ----- Original Message ----- From: jrushton <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; tmic <mailto:tmic-list@eskimo.com> Sent: Tuesday, November 18, 2008 8:23 AM Subject: Re: [TMIC] GOOD NEWS! Hello, dear Jude! I just read your note to Terry about walking with no sensation to the feet? Such exciting and wonderful news!! That is how I walk and it is true about having to watch your feet. At home I don't so much since it's more comfortable but I still fall into the walls often. I also can drive but have to wear white shoes so I can see them in a hurry or with my peripheral view. I've had to slam on the brakes for deer and other drivers and it is sure amazing how that can work when the foot and leg that I use to drive also happens to be the weakest and the one I drag the most!!! Our bodies are amazing! Even if you can't e-mail us, we will still be thinking of and praying for you!!! j
