It has now been 13 months since I began the process of getting a new
wheelchair. it has to have so much hand made adaptations it would be cheaper to
buy a better chair that doesnt charge extra for things they consider standard.
I'm getting a TDX SP. (stop laughing) Considering all the special stuff on it,
It isn't hard to imagine it taking them longer. The disappointing part is when
you learn that stuff only takes a few days, the hold ups were caused directly
by CMS. I'm sure glad I started getting this replaced as soon as I was
eligable. There is no way on Earth CMS could get me a wheelchair in a timely
fashion if the thing was dead. When they deliver my new wheelchair, I should
just begin working on getting it replaced. I've heard it said that the biggest
cost of a power chair is the CMS paperwork involved. Considering all the phone
calls and do over office visits, my chair may set a record in paperwork costs.
Final fitting is june 8th. I'm sure I'll
just smile and thank everyone. I try to make those involved feel they have
really accomplished something. After all, my chair probably caused the economic
meltdown.
Best to all,
john
