I think if you are going to be transferring by standing pivot that one or more assistants would help.
_____ From: Thomas & NoelCusack [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Sunday, October 11, 2009 5:40 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: FW: [QUAD-L] Roho Cushion-post flap surgery Thanks guys I appreciate your help and insight. Since this is a first for me, my patience level is really pretty low. I have talked to an OT and, in fact, work with one three times a week. She really doesn't have any thing positive to offer and would prefer hoyers, ceilong lifts, bath/shower remodekling, throw in a couple of aides (everything previously mentioned I can' afford and insurance won't cover) so we don't see eye to eye. Oh well, I sincerely enjoy all of the comments everyone has made-obviously we all have something in common. Have a great week! Tom --- On Sun, 10/11/09, Merrill <[email protected]> wrote: From: Merrill <[email protected]> Subject: FW: [QUAD-L] Roho Cushion-post flap surgery To: [email protected] Date: Sunday, October 11, 2009, 6:45 PM One day at a time. You should know this. _____ From: John S. [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Sunday, October 11, 2009 3:28 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Roho Cushion-post flap surgery You have to protect your skin for at least the next 6 months. It takes that long for the healing of the flap to become stable. They make jogging pants that unzip down the sides. They might offer some protection to your skin while you transfer. They could be too slick, too. Have you talked to an OT about your problem? Best Wishes, john _____ From: Thomas & NoelCusack <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Sent: Fri, October 9, 2009 10:16:32 AM Subject: [QUAD-L] Roho Cushion-post flap surgery Hello! I'm C6-7 incomplete from an auto accident 38 years ago. I just had my first minor flap surgery andcan't believe how long the recovery/rehab is! The dr. recommended a Roho cushion and I'm having a tough time transferring from it even using a transfer board. the dr. wants to avois shearing but I think that's impossible. I need to transfer from bed to w/c to shower chair 'bare bottomed'-anyideas or thoughts? I surely don't want to go thru all of the rehab. etc that I just went thru and want to return to an independent of a life as possible. Thanks! Tom
