hoyer lift

[Guest guest]

Lou, I have a split leg sling and Invacare lift and I have gotten Leo off the floor. It was not easy! Just got the sling under him like he was in bed and then had to raise him to a sitting position to hook the sling to the lift. Luckily I had some one here to help at that moment cause I had dumped him on the floor rolling him over in the hospital bed when we first got it. luckily he was not "damaged" except for a couple of scrapes. But ask the therapist and if they don't know, keep asking the people you got it from, etc. I finally called Invacare and they sent me a video on how to use it. And you do get better with practice! Ginger

[Guest guest]

Ginger: We too have a split leg sling and invacare lift. I

really don't feel great about using it, but have not had the need the

last week or 10 days. I know I can learn, as I have a friend who

was my age (75) and used one for her husband. However, I am going

to ask invacare for a video too. The physical therapist has shown

me several times. My friend spilled her husband only once, she

said. But I still need more confidence--then maybe Sam will feel

better about it. Oh well, live and learn. Thanks Ginger.At

12:58 PM 6/20/2002 -0500, you wrote:

Lou,

I have a split leg sling and Invacare lift and I have gotten Leo off the

floor. It was not easy! Just got the sling under him like he was in bed

and then had to raise him to a sitting position to hook the sling to the

lift. Luckily I had some one here to help at that moment cause I had

dumped him on the floor rolling him over in the hospital bed when we

first got it. luckily he was not " damaged " except for a couple

of scrapes. But ask the therapist and if they don't know, keep asking the

people you got it from, etc. I finally called Invacare and they sent me a

video on how to use it. And you do get better with practice!

Ginger

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