Raising sofa
sharmaine
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Hi
I've just ordered some lovely legs to elevate the sofas in our lounge. They're just a wee bit too low. The new legs are about 4 inches high. If they work I'll post the website on here. I think each turned leg cost about £6.95 and we need 10 for our furniture.
Since I've had OA I find having a higher seat much more comfortable.
Has anyone got any other suggestions? Our settees are only a few years old (leather) and I can't see the point of replacing them so fingers crossed these legs will do the trick.
Raised laundry basket on wheels. I can't remember who suggested this but I bought one online and it's great - I find putting out the washing much easier.
Take care.
Sharmaine
I've just ordered some lovely legs to elevate the sofas in our lounge. They're just a wee bit too low. The new legs are about 4 inches high. If they work I'll post the website on here. I think each turned leg cost about £6.95 and we need 10 for our furniture.
Since I've had OA I find having a higher seat much more comfortable.
Has anyone got any other suggestions? Our settees are only a few years old (leather) and I can't see the point of replacing them so fingers crossed these legs will do the trick.
Raised laundry basket on wheels. I can't remember who suggested this but I bought one online and it's great - I find putting out the washing much easier.
Take care.
Sharmaine
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Hi Sharmaine I think I have a muddled brain. Do you mean the chair raisers are still 4 inches too low or that the chairs are too low and are fine with the raisers?
SpeedalongI have had OA since mid twenties. It affects my hips and knees. I had a THR on the left aged 30 and now have a resurface-replacement on the right - done May 2010.0 -
Hi Sharmaine can't really help you on this, I know what you mean though, I have slight trouble getting in and out of normal cars, I have a Rav4 and it's so nice just to slide into it rather than getting down into it then up and out!.0
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Hi
The sofas are too low which is why I've ordered 4 inch sofa legs. Apologies for the confusion!
Sharmainespeedalong wrote:Hi Sharmaine I think I have a muddled brain. Do you mean the chair raisers are still 4 inches too low or that the chairs are too low and are fine with the raisers?
Speedalong0 -
Hi Sharmaine
definitely interested in hearing if the 'raisers' work; especially if they also look good!. I'm finding getting off the chair and sofas difficult with me knees.
I know OT can order chair 'legs' but they are so ugly! (I know I am being shallow and that should not be my priority but hey...I'm a woman)
Are they easy/ uniform to fit?
thanks,
Iris x
ps...wish we could order 'pretty legs' for ourselves.0 -
wish we could order 'pretty legs' for ourselves
So do I!! Now wouldn't that be an incentive to having a necessary op - knowing not only were you getting a new joint - but attractive new legs too!!! I used to joke about that ... I'd forgotten.
SpeedalongI have had OA since mid twenties. It affects my hips and knees. I had a THR on the left aged 30 and now have a resurface-replacement on the right - done May 2010.0 -
Think it was Sue Woodbon that bought a washing basket on wheels.They look perfect for us athur girls and boys.
I had my sofa raised with plastic cup things. Got them free from OT.They really made a difference pre THR as i couldnt get up off them before.
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HI Yes, it was me with the washing basket and its so nice not to have to either keep bending or, as I did, pick up several things at once and then drop them in the mud! :oops: Occupational Therapy provide special risers for furnature and I think they can ajust them a bit for you. We had them at work (I was a care assistant) and never had any problems.
Luckily, when I first started having back trouble, we needed new lounge furnature, as we'd moved, so we managed to get some that is a bit higher than most, but not too high! I drive a 4 x 4 too and the other day had to use my husband's normal car, I felt as if I was climbing up from the floor, luckily it was only a short journey!
Love Sue0 -
Hi
Since I've had my TKR I'm being extra careful on the length of skirts I wear. To be honest the scar isn't so noticeable - they did a good job on me! I wish I could have asked for lipo suction whilst they had me knocked out!
I wanted something that looked nice too. The legs simply screw in to the bottom of your settee. OH will remove legs which are quite stubby and screw in the new ones.
I'll let you know what they're like.
Sharmainedorcas wrote:Hi Sharmaine
definitely interested in hearing if the 'raisers' work; especially if they also look good!. I'm finding getting off the chair and sofas difficult with me knees.
I know OT can order chair 'legs' but they are so ugly! (I know I am being shallow and that should not be my priority but hey...I'm a woman)
Are they easy/ uniform to fit?
thanks,
Iris x
ps...wish we could order 'pretty legs' for ourselves.0 -
Hi Sue
The tip for the washing basket has proved a bonus for me. I really enjoy pegging out the washing now. OH was holding the basket up for me!!! It makes folding the clothes easier too. I'm also using it whilst ironing. It's the right height and having wheels means you don't have to lift it up all the time.
My car is a Focus Ghia (automatic) and I'm able to raise the seat.
I think when I replace it I may get something that sits me higher. I had to stop driving a stick shift 3 years ago. All these things help us arthur sufferers!
Sharmaine
quote="woodbon"]HI Yes, it was me with the washing basket and its so nice not to have to either keep bending or, as I did, pick up several things at once and then drop them in the mud! :oops: Occupational Therapy provide special risers for furnature and I think they can ajust them a bit for you. We had them at work (I was a care assistant) and never had any problems.
Luckily, when I first started having back trouble, we needed new lounge furnature, as we'd moved, so we managed to get some that is a bit higher than most, but not too high! I drive a 4 x 4 too and the other day had to use my husband's normal car, I felt as if I was climbing up from the floor, luckily it was only a short journey!
Love Sue[/quote]0
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