Guest guest Posted November 12, 1999 Report Share Posted November 12, 1999 Hi . Way back when, I had a " sock putter-on-er " made that I will try and describe. It's two pieces of x-ray film cut in the shape of a half circle and put together with a snap system. Then there is a long strap attached to each flat end of the film. I roll it up, put the sock in, sprinkle a little baby powder in (it's that sweaty dwarf problem!!), put the thing on the floor (best of it's carpetted), stick my foot in and pull the device up. I then adjust the sock with a reacher...and then I'm in business!! I have since seen something similar in catalogs like Sammons, but they look big...maybe they can be cut down. Good luck!! Kate from Michigan (S.E. Florida " snow bird " ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 8, 2001 Report Share Posted March 8, 2001 Hooray! This morning I slept late - so I decided now or never. Got socks and did much the way both of you did - i.e., left foot over right knee and visa versa, except I did it lying on my back. It worked! I am now sock-independent! Best, from Italy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 8, 2001 Report Share Posted March 8, 2001 Way to go, ! Sissi Kids http://home.isoa.net/~nitetrax/dillon.htm Work www.thealbanyjournal.com Play www.thealbanyjournal.com/nitetrax.htm Life is just one damned thing after another. ~ Elbert Hubbard Re: socks > Hooray! > This morning I slept late - so I decided now or never. Got socks and > did much the way both of you did - i.e., left foot over right knee and visa > versa, except I did it lying on my back. It worked! I am now > sock-independent! > Best, > from Italy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 8, 2001 Report Share Posted March 8, 2001 You go girl! :-) in the East Bay At 11:07 AM 03/08/2001 +0200, you wrote: >Hooray! > This morning I slept late - so I decided now or never. Got socks and >did much the way both of you did - i.e., left foot over right knee and visa >versa, except I did it lying on my back. It worked! I am now >sock-independent! > Best, > from Italy > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 8, 2001 Report Share Posted March 8, 2001 Okay, I just have to share on the sock issue...I too got tired of asking for help with my socks. I have a hard time putting my foot on my knee, I'm just too stiff so instead I sit on my bed and bring my foot up just the opposite way to the bed and then slide my sock on, which I have slid over one hand ....(if you can visualize this, big toe is on the bed, little toe pointing to the ceiling, knees touching each other) It works, except with pantyhose, and I just try to avoid those all together. Here's to the simple sock pleasures! Best to all, Dana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 9, 2001 Report Share Posted March 9, 2001 Pantyhose or any hose--you gotta be kidding. That's out of the question. After what all of us have been through, who cares if our legs are bare? If anyone gets offended by us going without hose, that's their problem. I could care less. I still cannot shave my legs--can others do that yet? I usually wear slacks to cover my legs, but when warm weather arrives, maybe my husband or daughter will shave them once in a while. I want to swim as soon as the new pool opens, so I'll let hubbie have that job; besides, it's more enjoyable to let him do it. ===== Jeanette __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 10, 2001 Report Share Posted March 10, 2001 You might also try going to have them waxed. The person who did my legs was surprised I didn't flinch or cry out--hey, the pain was nothing for those of us who have had back problems! Didn't hurt at all. Comparable to snapping a rubber band at you. :-) in the East Bay At 06:45 PM 03/09/2001 -0800, you wrote: >Pantyhose or any hose--you gotta be kidding. That's >out of the question. After what all of us have been >through, who cares if our legs are bare? If anyone >gets offended by us going without hose, that's their >problem. I could care less. I still cannot shave my >legs--can others do that yet? I usually wear slacks >to cover my legs, but when warm weather arrives, maybe >my husband or daughter will shave them once in a >while. I want to swim as soon as the new pool opens, >so I'll let hubbie have that job; besides, it's more >enjoyable to let him do it. > >===== >Jeanette > >__________________________________________________ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 13, 2001 Report Share Posted September 13, 2001 ------ socks Date Sent: 13 Sep 2001 07:35 PM I just heard that the Salvation Army is asking for socks for the rescuers at the Pentagon. --------- End Original Message --------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 16, 2005 Report Share Posted December 16, 2005 Actually being in a wheelchair I can tell you that one. They have a device with 2 ropes on it... it looks like a scoop.. or a half circle.. you place the sock on this toss it past your foot.. use the ropes to guide and pull up your sock. It is very handy for socks.. now shoes are a different matter... havcent seen anything to help there. Charinthalis Del Sans of the portable Chariot Chass Brown Muddeler of Mead, Ailement of Ale and Whiner of wine Honorable Recruiter of house of the Red Shark, Have you seen my Belaying Pin? Socks > Hello, > > I was wondering if anyone could give suggestions or advice on what the > best possible way a LP person, can put their own socks on? I am a > Diaostrophic and I am unable to reach my toes now, as the older I am > getting the more hard it is to bend and stretch downward. And for some > reason this winter, my toes are freezing! I also have club feet, so it's > really wide. > I saw something on Amazon.com, but I am unsure if it would work for me. > It's called the Sock Assist. > Any suggestions or advice would be greatly appreciated. > Thank you > Manning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 16, 2005 Report Share Posted December 16, 2005 You can see examples of several devices on the following page: http://www.aidsforarthritis.com/catalog/dressing_grooming.html I was wondering if anyone could give suggestions or advice on what the best possible way a LP person, can put their own socks on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 17, 2005 Report Share Posted December 17, 2005 Hi . I am diastrophic too and have had a sock putter on-er for about 30 years that looks a lot like the " sock aids " that have been mentioned here. Mine was made at the local rehab hospital and is made of a half circle of x-ray film a little wider than my foot, with a long strap around it in a loop. I usually sprinkle some baby powder inside as I have sweaty feet, shimmy my foot in there and pull the device and viola'...my sock is on! I think these other mass produced devices would work too. Good luck!! Kate Wolters Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 8, 2008 Report Share Posted December 8, 2008 Hi all, Regarding the sock problems. I really hate socks and have always had a problem finding socks I like. Mostly because they are always to tight or they creep down and bunch up under my heel. I recently discovered that the " fuzzy " socks that they sell this time of year (at least in Wisconsin) are super comfy. They are very soft. They are a very loose weave so they are not tight and they seem to stay in place. I wear mine inside out so there is no seam to feel. My AS son loves them also. You can find them at Walmart. They sell them in a two pack in all different colors for about $3.00. Vickie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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