As I continue to heal from my most recent foot/leg surgeries due to arthritis, I've found many things that make my life a little easier. I attached a small shoulder bag to one arm of my wheelchair and always keep my pain meds in it so they're readily available as needed. I also keep an insulated mug (with a TIGHT fitting lid. I'm SURE I don't have to explain that), my cordless phone, a phone call list, tissues, and a small bag of hard candy (I've found many pain meds make me extra "dry")...
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