Damsel in dis Dress wrote:

> On Sat, 18 Mar 2006 16:58:27 -0500, ~patches~
> > wrote:
>
>
>>Ok I have eluded a couple of times to some of the problems I'm having
>>and without going into detail if anyone out there is dealing with
>>physical problems when cooking, would you please mind sharing them and
>>your ways of dealing with them. Here's mine - I need a step stool in
>>the kitchen. Reaching for anything is not an option. I get very
>>frustrated but that's the way it is for now at least.
>
>
> Hi Patches,
>
> I only have one tip, and it may or may not be helpful to you. I use a
> pair of tongs when I'm accessing a shelf that's close, but not quite
> close enough. I was inspired by my mom, who had terrible bursitis,
> and who took boxes of cereal, etc. from the top shelf by snagging the
> boxtop with a cooking fork and taking them down that way. That may be
> helpful when you're navigating the lower cabinets, as well.
>
> I hope I've helped, even just a little. I'll keep thinking. I can't
> begin to imagine your frustration, especially with the power cooking
> you do.
>
> Peace,
> Carol

Thanks Dams and glad to see you back. I have strict orders not to raise
my arms beyond shoulder height, only as high as straigh horizontal no
further. No reaching and bending a problem as well as lifting.
Straight out in front of me work is fine. DH gets any of my big pots I
need down in the morning so can at least still cook. He reorganized my
lazy susan cupboard but the only way I can use that is to sit on the
floor. It's likely a pretty funny sight to say the least. You all know
how much canning I do so I'm pretty worried this is going to hinder
that. DH said he will help but dang it all this is my domain. I
appreciate his help but I want to do it all myself. This winter has
been really rough so hopefully things will improve. I have an
appointment with the doc shortly.