Re: [QUAD-L] Roho or Jay gel????

i have a roho mattress, that sucks todeflate!!![EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:I hate when the damn seat deflates. I don't like the jay seat because in 2 hours it feels like contoured cement. The roho is tested every day when my aid drives it into my room. She cvan feel it, I can't.john

Re: [QUAD-L] Roho or Jay gel????

I have been on the roho for about 31 years, I first had a gel cushion although it was not Jay. I did try to Jay cushion for a short time, but did not feel as comfortable. I go by Robo only I have had a number of breakdowns because it went flat. I didn't know it was flat, of course. It

Re: [QUAD-L] Roho or Jay gel????

I also use a Roho. I have my PCAs check it every morning and whenever I get off and on it. They do slowly loose air over time. I've heard that they used to come equipped with a gauge that showed how much pressure was in the cushion. I wish I could get ahold of one! Dan V At 03:10 PM 9/13/2006

Re: [QUAD-L] Roho or Jay gel????

put some water in it - you'll know if it's leaking. add red food color just to get everyone's attention. o'c In a message dated 9/13/2006 3:33:13 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I also use a Roho. I have my PCAs check it every morning and whenever I get off

Re: [QUAD-L] Roho or Jay gel????

I hate when the damn seat deflates. I don't like the jay seat because in 2 hours it feels like contoured cement. The roho is tested every day when my aid drives it into my room. She cvan feel it, I can't. john In a message dated 9/13/2006 3:11:48 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [QUAD-L] Roho or Jay gel????

I was getting a lot of break downs from my Jay Cushion but now since they give me this Deep Contour Jay Cushion I have had no break downs what so ever and I sit every bit of 10 hours a day in my chairtaking the very important weight shifts every 2 to 2 1/2 hours in between for 15 to 18

Re: [QUAD-L] Roho or Jay gel????

Hi Ron,You are right about the transfers with a ROHO. Also, if you have balance issues, like I do because I only have my left leg, a ROHO might not be the best seat for you. I hope this helps. Stay strong.With Love, CtrlAltDel aka DaveC4/5 Complete - 30 Years PostTexas, USA RONALD L

[QUAD-L] Roho or Jay gel????

WellI think that the Roho cushions give you better protection against skin breakdown if you are at high risk. These cushions have two drawbacksthe first being they will puncture and need to be refilled occasionally, the second is if you can transfer they make it harder. The Jay gel