Vi,

You need one of those large round exercise balls. I use one to roll Gary to the sofa and a gait belt to raise him up, or he scoots on his butt to the stair rail and uses it to pull up as I help by pulling him up with the gait belt.

Sarah

VI, are you following in my foot steps? You know I reported a couple weeks ago that I fell for the first time in 5 years while loading my scooter in the SUV. I still don't know how.

I never could use a walker with one hand so a cane was my only choice they said. Take a second look and decide the course of action you will take...That may be safer!

Luckily Paul was able to call in reinforcements to help you. Be careful gal ok? Initially I had to contact EMS whenever I did a plop to the floor (those firemen were cute too ) Since we relocated to Pittsburgh in 2007 I have done a plop twice - the first time I was outside and my cousin and her daughter came to my rescue as I sat on my butt in the alley that runs behind our house (as I was not injured EMS were tied up on calls and I would have had to sit until the got to me). The 2nd time I was home alone and by scooting backwards on my back (with the cats curiously watching mom go by) I made it to my bedroom and was able to use furniture to get up.

Both times I felt like Candid Camera was lurking somewhere nearby and can now laugh about the escapades. The stuff we can get ourselves into :silly:

Hi Vi, maybe you could ask the Dr for some therapy.. where they could teach Paul and you how to get you up. They ave some pretty good techniques..

good luck on the weight loss. One trick I used was to use a smalle plate . instead of the dinner size plate, use a sandwich size plate. I fnd portion control is much easier than saying the "d" (diet) word. they do have "skinny cow" ice cream pops. they also say not to watch TV when eating.. to take small bites. and think about the food and chew slowly..

drinking a glass of water or having a small bowl of soup before a meal. also drinking some water when you think you are hungry helps, sometimes you are really thirsty ... and some ice cold water will take away the hungry thoughts.

Bonnie