Not so good my new sling got use just for me

Ashvinney

I was so  embarrassed that I had a full tonight due to my arthritis in both knees and hip , the carers came in  with my new sling that helps me get off the floor , the thing that I didn't like was that  one  had be  been  measure  just for me due to me  putting some weight on,  i was so in embarrassed  when they come to get me of the floor , hurts so much getting up ,  I   wish that I could walk and not being in this  situation which getting me down and making me feel low, but there's nothing I can do to fix it , as I'm too far gone for knee surgery and hip surgery because my bones are deformed in my hip and both knees 😢

Sandy_123

Hi @Ashvinney sorry you had a fall,  it's best to get the sling that suitable for you so you can safely be transfered.  It's a shame they can't do anything for your hips and knees. Try not to be embarrassed as these things happen.

Ashvinney

Thanks for your reply,  it's making me fell useless , I know they have to have the right equipment to keep you safe but getting me down 

Ashvinney

I am ok thank you just very sore from the fall we'll try sleep 

Ashvinney

Hi thanks for reply fall down again to.day legs are very sore, the careers have me in a wheelchair to  use the bathroom to stop  putting pressure on my leg ,cause  both my knee the very swollen now and hip the physiotherapist has put me on a normal walking frame which is basically caused  the swelling , because I'm pushing down full weight of my body onto the Walker , and onto my knees and hips my OT as put in a referral to get me a wheelchair assessment not sure when that would be. 

Ashvinney

It's Not Good had a fall teatime my care manager,   is going to get my ot to push it though to  get  me seen    Sooner,  in the mean time they  have a chair and equipment to get me off the floor  thanks for your replys I don't fell so alone and useless I well let u guys know once my ot get me my appointment 

Danielle_2022

Hiya @Ashvinney,
I’m so sorry to hear about your recent falls & how it’s been affecting your mental health, too. Please know that you could never be useless, you just need a little extra help & that’s okay.

I’m so glad you have lots of support in place with the carers & I really do hope you can get an appointment soon. You deserve better and I’ll wait for an update. Most importantly, though: how are you feeling this morning?

Ashvinney

Felling very low this morning just fell if I was not here no pain and not being a burden to the carers

Tori_Scope

I've sent you an email from community@scope.org.uk @Ashvinney Please do keep an eye out for it. 

I'm sorry to hear that you're feeling so low at the moment, but please know that you're not a burden at all.