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
