yes, bobbie sent me a video where her chair comes with a power headrest.(same chair) the rep said it wasn't available nor a medical necessity. that medicaid wouldn't permit it. i proceeded to tell her i couldn't unbolt it. it's a cosmetic issue, but sometimes it would be nice to take it off. or should i say, hit a button to put it down. it falls in the category of a para not wanting a power chair. but NONE of the options were discussed with me except lateral support that HAD to be changed. yes, derrick did a lot of research, it really isn't our responsibility....they should know but we're the ones getting the chairs. in all respect, my rep said she'd come out until it's right. dianna (still need shorter legs or foot rests on mine. using dish towels to get my legs higher...not cool)
Well I don't really doubt what dianna said because wheelchair companies are supposed to know when a person in your shape needs and work your insurance company will pay for it shouldn't be our job to know what we need I mean we wouldn't even know if our chairs could have certain things done to them -----Original Message----- From: john owens <[email protected]> To: diannal767 <[email protected]> Sent: Mon, Jul 6, 2015 12:56 pm Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] new chair Well I don't really doubt what dianna said because wheelchair companies are supposed to know when a person in your shape needs and work your insurance company will pay for it shouldn't be our job to know what we need I mean we wouldn't even know if our chairs could have certain things done to them On Monday, July 6, 2015 10:12 AM, "[email protected]" <[email protected]> wrote: can't thank you enough for this info derrick. hope others might find it useful. i have a veralite icon (air) cushion and back but the jay3 would've been my next step. love the you tube videos. sent them to my rep. dianna Yes, DeeDee that would be great. Bobbie Smile Everyday On Jul 4, 2015, at 3:52 PM, [email protected] wrote: -----Original Message----- From: Derrick < [email protected]> To: diannal767 < [email protected]> Sent: Tue, Jun 30, 2015 1:49 pm Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] new chair i;ve been researching backs and cushions. do u want me to email u my notes, links, reviews of them? it's in word doc. maybe u can get another adjustable back and/or cushion to help fit u to chair better check out the Jay3 back. it has videos about fitting the back to your back issue" scoliosis " follow link, then click on "documents, images,videos" http://www.sunrisemedical.com/products/jay/backs/jayj3back.aspx?tab=Media other backs with videos .......... https://www.comfortcompany.com/category/Comfort Rehab/Back Care JAVA Back http://www.ridedesigns.com/configured-cushions.html https://www.youtube.com/user/RideDesigns/videos?view=0 Java back fitting. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bA4eN-aLbqQ -----Original Message----- From: Bobbie Humphreys <[email protected]> To: diannal767 <[email protected]> Sent: Sat, Jul 4, 2015 3:55 pm Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] new chair Yes, DeeDee that would be great. Bobbie Smile Everyday On Jul 4, 2015, at 3:52 PM, [email protected] wrote: -----Original Message----- From: Derrick < [email protected]> To: diannal767 < [email protected]> Sent: Tue, Jun 30, 2015 1:49 pm Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] new chair i;ve been researching backs and cushions. do u want me to email u my notes, links, reviews of them? it's in word doc. maybe u can get another adjustable back and/or cushion to help fit u to chair better check out the Jay3 back. it has videos about fitting the back to your back issue" scoliosis " follow link, then click on "documents, images,videos" http://www.sunrisemedical.com/products/jay/backs/jayj3back.aspx?tab=Media other backs with videos .......... https://www.comfortcompany.com/category/Comfort Rehab/Back Care JAVA Back http://www.ridedesigns.com/configured-cushions.html https://www.youtube.com/user/RideDesigns/videos?view=0 Java back fitting. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bA4eN-aLbqQ my buddy just got jay3 back. he really like it. derrick On 6/30/2015 10:24 AM, [email protected] wrote: my wheelchair rep has been back and says she'll be back with a different back. and back until i'm comfortable with my chair. but it's just so far off her "measurements", i don't think this is right. i guess i'll be finding out. it's only my 2nd chair through medicaid in 25 yrs. but now, 25 yrs later, scoliosis has developed from not sitting correctly and i'm finding these chairs very uncomfortable. just venting because i think i'm going to be stuck with something i don't like. to get the back close to right, the legs are too long, etc. it is however my first recline, i had hoped a smoother transfer of chairs. dianna I beg to differ. Knowledge is Power and you have every right to say NO and not sign the required paperwork until you get exactly what you need. Remember that providers are guided by you requirements and needs. They must comply with insurance perimeters and CMS codes. Learn as much about the manufacturer via the internet. You can try out anything you want. Manufacture Reps are more than willing. Take Charge of YOUR Life. Otherwise others will. -----Original Message----- From: wheelchair <[email protected]> To: wheelsdw <[email protected]>; quad-list <[email protected]> Sent: Mon, Jun 29, 2015 10:11 pm Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] new chair I beg to differ. Knowledge is Power and you have every right to say NO and not sign the required paperwork until you get exactly what you need. Remember that providers are guided by you requirements and needs. They must comply with insurance perimeters and CMS codes. Learn as much about the manufacturer via the internet. You can try out anything you want. Manufacture Reps are more than willing. Take Charge of YOUR Life. Otherwise others will. Best Wishe In a message dated 6/29/2015 1:23:16 P.M. Central Daylight Time, [email protected] writes: All companies the same. They do not give a crap about fitting the best chair. They should not get away with this. Until you find a company that really cares and takes the time to evaluate you, You have to really spend the time to research your self. Then ask for a demo to try for a few weeks. Read reviews, ask other users and give it time to adjust for the change. A new different chair takes time to adjust to. I do not think wheelchair manufactures and DME dealers consider people sitting in wheelchairs for 12 hours a day. They should spend the time in customers shoes and ride around town and into stores to see what its like. DME are sparse in rural areas like I live in so there is not many choices. My friend down the road was just told to find another dealer after getting his new wheelchair just because he told them and argued that he never got a chest strap. A chest strap is not much $ but they could care less. Its just another hosing that the disabled get. Here's your wheelchair, cushion or van, now go away until you can order a new one. Plus, I blame Med-i-dont-care for not paying for pressure mapping and for better equipment. Derrick On 6/29/2015 1:47 PM, Fragile wrote: > I had similar problems with a quantum 600. When I complained to the > company that sold me the chair, I was told, "you got what you > ordered." It was too wide. It was between 18 and 19 inches wide, > ordered between 16 and 17. Come to find out later, 17 inches wasn't an > option, so they went to 18. I just dealt with it for about 5 years, > when I was eligible for a new chair I went to a different company. > They sent somebody out to take measurements and whatnot. Showed up at > my front door about a month later with a new wheelchair (permobil), > without any warning. I wasn't ready to take the new chair, I was home > alone, nobody to transfer me into the new wheelchair so adjustments > could be made. Luckily, they sent somebody out a few weeks later and > took care of it. > > On 6/29/15, [email protected] <[email protected]> wrote: >> my new chair was delivered in april. i.m going from an invacare tdx 5 to a >> quatrum 6000 recline chair. my question to all who all who received their >> new chair and had so many adjustments .being fitted and measured found they >> just hate the new chair. she told me the new chair would be a 1/2 difference >> in height, no so true. ( i don;t clear my kitchen table, my computer desk is >> now way to low) the back has been adjusted numerous times, i feel like i'm >> falling out of it. i have to put towels under my feet to prevent the drop >> look, they can't be adjusted up any further. this just isn't right is it? so >> not happy. >> dianna >> >
