Home from surgery (long)
Last time I got my lift chair from a medical supply place. They had a few there for me to sit on and try out. Since I'm short I needed a smaller one. They only rented them for a month at a time and they were a little pricey. I got this one from Rentacenter for about $20 a week. It's very comfortable and soft. The only thing is that it does not recline as much as the last one I rented. That one was almost flat when it reclined. Your mother won't need to lift you but rather just provide support for your hands or help pull you up a bit when you get up, if she's strong. I was able to push myself up from the recliner but preferred not to the first couple of days. Someone also recommended using a walker in the bathroom to help get up too in case you need extra support. I got one for my last surgery for $10 at a church resale shop.