I admit the Hoyer sling is a clumsy activity removing. For your wife's sake perhaps she would rather leave it under you, I have not heard of it causing sores. Better yet, you answered your quandary by saying your wife needs help. How about hiring an inexperienced but willing aid to work with her a couple of hours on heavy days. You're a very luck man, I think the sling might only be the tip of the iceberg.
Devoted But Burning Out, MB _____ From: D. B. [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, August 09, 2008 1:17 PM To: Merrill Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Hoyer lift After my last surgery I came home needing a lot of assistance. Luckily I have a devoted wife of 29 years, but as my condition requires more assistance my wife is wearing down. See I'm 4'6 and 150+ lbs. When I came home I was lucky to get DOR to pick up the cost of a manual Barrier free lift which has saved my wifes back. I use a U-Sling but it it requires assistance to use it. David ----- Original Message ---- From: Merrill <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [email protected] Sent: Saturday, August 9, 2008 12:47:27 PM Subject: FW: [QUAD-L] Hoyer lift I?ve used the Hoyer for awhile. Leaving the sling in place all day adds fuel to feeling as a sick person so I removed it. Rolling the body then rolling up the sling half ways under you, then repeat from the other side. A slight tilt if your chair tilts helps. Merrill _____ From: Fragile [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, August 08, 2008 8:40 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [QUAD-L] hoyer lift Does anyone use a Hoyer lift to get out of bed and into a wheelchair? If so, how hard is it to get the sling out from underneath you once you are sitting in your chair?
