I'm not even sure how to word this so I hope it comes across okay. I spend all day in a wheelchair. The only way to get from my chair to the toilet and back is with a bear-hug from my husband basically lifting me into a standing position, turning 90 degrees (it's a TINY bathroom), and lowering me into a sitting position again. When he goes to work, however, I have to hold it until he gets back home (Can there be a little more pressure on him?). I looked into slings, but they all have leg straps keeping me in a seated position, none seem to be able to handle the 90 degree angle from the chair to the toilet, and no matter how many times they say they allow for clothing removal I don't see it. I've seen posters mention ceiling lifts, but all the slings still have leg straps. The 'stand assist' lifts are too big and I can't take a single step with my left foot at all so I'm still stuck.
Is there something out there that would strap to my torso only and what might it be called? I really want to be able to do this for myself again.
Is there something out there that would strap to my torso only and what might it be called? I really want to be able to do this for myself again.
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