Prior to the operation, my
mum was concerned with my transfers. My condition was deteriorating and as a
result, weight bearing was becoming difficult. I could still just about manage
it but it was becoming dangerous with all the twisting and falling. I needed to
find a new, safer way and at Stanmore; the physio suggested a standing hoist.
She rolled out the Arjo and we all could immediately see that the machine was
what I needed. I could lean on the hand rests and pull myself up by the
handles. There are pads to keep my knees locked and a strap to keep me upright.
When the machine goes up and I move from sitting to standing, I look like Buzz
Lightyear taking off.
Transfers were going great
in hospital thanks to this hoist and I could easily get out of bed which was
helping my recovery. However, 10 days after the op when I was released from
hospital, the OT had just got an ordinary sling hoist. I was not happy as
they’re not comfortable, difficult to get on and apply too much pressure to my
wound. In 2010, they kept using an ordinary hoist and the scar kept opening up
so it was no surprise that when I was transferred to the bed, a small leak
appeared. I didn’t want to return to Stanmore so I refused to use a sling hoist
and told my OT to order the standing hoist right away.
This didn’t happen. A
standing hoist eventually turned up at my house but it wasn’t an Arjo. It was
an Oxford
I just wish the OT had acted
quicker instead of worrying about the £5000 price tag. A hospital admission and
yet another op if I fell over because I had the wrong equipment would cost far
more.
Bye for now!
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