Thanks everyone.
Pre-trauma I used to mount from the left with the pedal in about the 8 o'clock position. Step on with the left foot and kick off with a very small push from the right foot. Then swing the right leg over the saddle, clip in and off I went.
Now, I have very limited strength in my feet from the insteps forward and the right leg is pretty weak. I was looking for maybe some other way than what I am doing. From your inputs it looks like what I am doing is best for now. Of course I am NOT clipping in. I've put bearclaw style pedals on my bikes and will add them to my road bike this coming week.
Thanks