Driving low sports cars after surgery

hernanu · October 23, 2011, 09:04:36 PM

So what you're saying is that it's meant to be ;D

Aerial · October 26, 2011, 07:12:32 AM

Well I bought the car and I am picking it up on Thursday. Funny thing is the car only has 4,500 miles on it and comes with a joint replacement story. It was owned by an older gentleman who traded it in for another BMW because he had a knee replacement and the car was too hard to get into and out of! So the question of how I will do with such a low car after surgery remains to be seen! The other ironic thing is I decided to go forth with the car the same day I got approval for my surgery from my insurance.....this car already has a strange relationship to my hip!

Luanna · October 26, 2011, 10:09:30 AM

Good for you! Congratulations. Now you'll have a new hip and a new car!
Luanna

hernanu · October 26, 2011, 10:22:49 AM

The car will be difficult for only a short while, then it'll be proof you're able to do whatever you want. Congrats and it looks like it has good karma.

ScubaDuck · October 26, 2011, 11:59:49 AM

I hardly think it qualifies as a "hippy car.". Isn't that like a Volkswagen van?

Sounds like you have a great car to look forward to after recovery.

Dan

Aerial · October 26, 2011, 02:15:57 PM

Quote from: DGossack on October 26, 2011, 11:59:49 AM
I hardly think it qualifies as a "hippy car.". Isn't that like a Volkswagen van?

Sounds like you have a great car to look forward to after recovery.

Dan

Nope it's a mid-life crisis car! :)

Anniee · October 26, 2011, 03:30:59 PM

Congratulations! After the first 6 weeks, you won't have any trouble getting in and out of the car. Maybe it will even provide extra incentive to do your post-surgery PT exercises!

Aerial · October 28, 2011, 02:35:30 PM

I picked up my car yesterday! Love it. My husband loves it too. I am sure he would be willing to swap his Prius for the z4 for awhile after surgery. I think the key after surgery will be parking with enough room to get the doors all the way open. If I can open the door all the way, I can get in and out really using my arms which will make it easier on my hip. I think I will have to manually assist my leg (e.g., lift) it into the car after surgery (right leg).