Judy, while in the hosp for PT, I had a hard time lifting and placing my left foot. The guy gave me a piece of sheet to put around my foot and hold the ends in my hands to lift and place my foot.

I know there are better gizwatchies especially made to do the job. I'll bet you could find something online.

First of all Judy hugs for all your dealing with...you're a brave soul & smart to come here to ask around.
I'm not a wheelie. But my neighbor came home a few years ago with terminal cancer. She was in rehab for a bit and they gave her sheets around her legs to lift them. It helped her so much!!
I wonder if you can get some OT to come up with some type of device like that?
Keep us up to date hon...

Thanks Sally and Debbie for the suggestion of using sheets, so simple sounding but it just might work. They would be soft on my legs and hopefully my arms are strong enough to pull them up. Only problem I can foresee is the spasticity. When my leg is first moved, it spasms straight out and won't bend at the knee for awhile. But I'll give it a try. Have an "official" leg lifter that I used when still sleeping in my bed to get my legs up there, but it won't fit over slippers or shoes and is rougher on the hands being nylon.

Today my footrests were adjusted -- lowered -- and what a difference! My heels feel better already and it's just more comfortable. There were a couple other things to fix just due to vibrations loosening things up. Cost $40 for a "housecall", but worthwhile regarding my feet!

As always, you guys have come through again with great suggestions and encouragement! Thank you sooooo much!!

WoooooooHoooooooo Judy..

Glad I could help as well Judy. Never dawned on me people might not know how to properly setup a wheelchair.
When I go to MS group meeting next week, i'll give a quick speach to all on basic wheelchair setup. If you had the problem, i'm sure others do.

Got a Leg Lifter through Amazon. Really works for me.