I had a varalight on my previous chair, really miss it.
On 10/11/15, shirley bell <sbell...@cox.net> wrote:
> Hi all, I am going for a new chair and seating system to sit better. I have
> been looking at the utube video on the Java ride design cushion and back and
> it looks great. They seem to know what they are doing. I am in RI however.
> has anyone used this product and are the other jayback or varalight products
> as good? I Don't need the custom cushion. any thoughts? my posture is bad
> and uncomfortable and these rohos don't support.
> Kind regards,
> Shirley Bell
>
> www.ShirleyBellDesigns.com
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: diannal...@aol.com
> To: wheel...@centurylink.net ; quad-list@eskimo.com
> Sent: Thursday, July 02, 2015 9:02 PM
> Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] new chair
>
>
> my wheelchair rep came out today and changed the back on my chair. i'm so
> happy, feels great. it's not a jay3 but a veralite icon air back. it also
> has little lateral support. the other had way too much. she was familiar
> with the jay3 website you showed me but my computer was malfunctioning and I
> couldn't get aol up running to get to your links for you tube but i'm going
> to send them to her later. thank you sooo much for feedback. she's also
> coming back out to change my legs/foot rests as they are still too long
> after changing the back.
> dianna
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Derrick <wheel...@centurylink.net>
> To: diannal767 <diannal...@aol.com>
> 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, diannal...@aol.com 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 <wheelch...@aol.com>
> To: wheelsdw <wheel...@centurylink.net>; quad-list
> <quad-list@eskimo.com>
> 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,
> wheel...@centurylink.net 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, diannal...@aol.com <diannal...@aol.com> 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
> >>
> >
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