Doff N' Donner"Cone" Compression Stocking/Diabetic Sock Aid (Sleeve not Included)

Bought this after seeing it in a video reel on FB. Always a little skeptical what I see on there but have had some good luck. Getting the Bombas Compression socks can be a real PITA! They are super tight at the compression areas and its always a process to get them on. SO figured if they became easier to put on I would wear them more often and actually follow my doctor's recommendation to wear them often. The complaint I saw about this Cone was that the suction didn't hold. I have tried it and you have to release the tension all the way and make sure it is on a smooth clean surface, and then rotate the lever to full suction and it holds really well. If you don't start with the tension fully released on the suction cup then it may be hit or miss if it holds. Not hard at all to get it to the right place to start and its easy to tell when the pressure is fully released. With the sleeve, getting the sock all the way on was a breeze. Wish they sold this Cone with the Sleeve as a package deal at better price...but for what you get and the ease to put on tight compression socks without any issues its worth it.

Half of what you need to put on compression socks. You also need the "sleeve" which is also useful in taking your socks off. It's a little expensive for what it is, but it works well, and will probably last forever.

I thought it was extremely hard to use so I’m returning it. I watched YouTube videos and it seemed to make sense but when I went to go try it it’s like the stocking was too long. Maybe the stocking that was used in the video was shorter? I’m not sure but myself and my daughter tried over and over and we just really couldn’t get the hang of it. In the end, it seemed easier to put a thigh high stocking on a different way. I got a tip from a doctor to fold the whole stocking inside out then push the toe in all the way up to just before the heel… Then pull it over your foot, match up the heel to your heel, and then continue to pull it all the way up your leg to the thigh. Getting it started correctly is so important because of it’s a little bit twisted at the bottom near the ankle, it’s extremely uncomfortable. It’s like you’ve got to be sure that you’re going straight up with a stocking and not twisting at all.

There are 2 people we take care of that wear medical / compression stockings. They often have bandages or dressings that we have to go over, which was a major nightmare trying to slide over with regular donning devices. These are absolutely amazing to work with. I am a little worried about how long they'll hold up, but no issues thus far. If you are not able to reach your own toes, these will not work well for you. As a caregiver I find it easy to put a sock on one arm, roll the sock off my arm onto the donner, then roll it off the donner onto the patient. Faster and more comfortable for the patient. The tower was really only for patients with something on the socks we wouldn't want to get on us.

Works great w/ the donut that is available to purchase separately. Wish it came as a set with a bit of a price break. That is the only reason for the 4 star rating.

This suctions easily to a hard surface and is used with the Doff N Donner to easily roll up and on your compression hosiery. Anyone who has ever struggled with compression will adore the ease in which you just roll your socks or hosiery up your legs and can just as easily roll them off sans any struggle! My physician's office was using these and what a help! You need to purchase BOTH pieces which is NOT explained in the description. There is a learning curve in doing it and the manufacturer does a lousy job of explaining the how to's so I DEFINITELY RECOMMEND watching the You Tube Video and practicing! I adore how easily and comfortablely it is to simply roll on my compression stocking...as mentioned there's a 35% relative risk reduction in the chance of throwing blood clots by simply wearing compression wear, So DO IT!

Makes us compression stocking so much easier. I had a hard time justifying the price for the doff Donner at first, but a clinic I go to used this and once I saw how easily and efficiently it put the stocking on, I knew I had to get one for home. It’s made my life much easier and has also extended the lifespan of my stockings by not stretching them out with every time I take them on and off.

Used in combination with the doughnut shaped piece, it makes putting on knee and thigh high elastic stockings (even my 20-30 mmHg) a breeze and that helps my caregiver (wife) apply them after my surgery. Happy wife ...