[Emily C]

Hi, all...

My new OT came here yesterday and he suggested a folding w/chair b/c I need it ti be a comfortable ride. However, I did some research and read that the folding ones do break down more often, also can be heavier, harder to push. However, the rigid frame is easier and lighter. My OT didn;t believe that these chairs are between -10-16 lbs.
Anyone have any advise/experience on the folding/rigid issue? Any suggestions are appreciated!! Take care.. Em

[Tired of hurting]

I have a small one it was too heavy for me to load and to push. It was not fit for me,and I was having problems pressure sores at that time. I guess if it fit and you hd good seat someone to load it and push if needed it could work.

[Hawkeye]

Depending on the model and maker, the weight difference between a folding and rigid chair can be several pounds, to nothing. If weight is a big issue, you really need to do your homework and verify factory specs for the configuration you want.

Your OT is probably correct, the chairs you are looking at do weigh more than 10 --> 16 pounds. The manufacturer generally lists the weight of the smallest frame(only) in a given style. Not the rolling weight of a fully equiped chair.

Everyone finishs out a chair with their own selections of seats, backs, arms, wheels, and castors. These all effect the total rolling weight.

I prefer folding because I'm in and out of my truck several times a day. May folks would rather have a rigid because they can roll easier, and they are willing to live with the extra time and effort to break them down for transport.

Folders can be just as reliable as a rigid. Has more to do with the manufacture, than the design. Folders have more parts, so you need to mantenance "once over" more often. I do mine about twice a year. Again... a lot depends on you and how you use your chair.

Good luck...

Joe

[silone74]

Hi how big will the chair be have they told you the size of the seat?

I have as said in the other post a tilite zra and weighed it the other day with wheels and sideguards on it wieghed 22.5lb and with wheels and sideguards off it weighed 13lb that is on a seat size of 16" wide and 18" depth if your chair is going to be smaller than that and you decide to go for a rigid chair that is tilite it will weigh less than that and the weight given by the company is frame only with no wheels on, a folding chair will weigh more, in my opinion and thats just my opinion i would go for a rigid every time.



Silone74

This post has been edited by silone74: 21 March 2008 - 10:02 PM

[Emily C]

silone74, on Mar 21 2008, 05:01 PM, said:

Hi how big will the chair be have they told you the size of the seat?

I have as said in the other post a tilite zra and weighed it the other day with wheels and sideguards on it wieghed 22.5lb and with wheels and sideguards off it weighed 13lb that is on a seat size of 16" wide and 18" depth if your chair is going to be smaller than that and you decide to go for a rigid chair that is tilite it will weigh less than that and the weight given by the company is frame only with no wheels on, a folding chair will weigh more, in my opinion and thats just my opinion i would go for a rigid every time.



Silone74

Hi, Silone

He mentioned 16 inches for the seat. Have u ever had a folding chair? Is a rigid just as comfortable? thanks...e

[Texaswheelz]

rigid is more comfortable in my opinion. the only reason i can see of ever getting a folder is if you had no choice but to get a folding one to break down for space when traveling.

[Emily C]

Texaswheelz, on Mar 21 2008, 08:34 PM, said:

rigid is more comfortable in my opinion. the only reason i can see of ever getting a folder is if you had no choice but to get a folding one to break down for space when traveling.

Hi, I was told that it's better to get a folding one to transport into the car.

Hawkeye, on Mar 21 2008, 08:31 AM, said:

Depending on the model and maker, the weight difference between a folding and rigid chair can be several pounds, to nothing. If weight is a big issue, you really need to do your homework and verify factory specs for the configuration you want.

Your OT is probably correct, the chairs you are looking at do weigh more than 10 --> 16 pounds. The manufacturer generally lists the weight of the smallest frame(only) in a given style. Not the rolling weight of a fully equiped chair.

Everyone finishs out a chair with their own selections of seats, backs, arms, wheels, and castors. These all effect the total rolling weight.

I prefer folding because I'm in and out of my truck several times a day. May folks would rather have a rigid because they can roll easier, and they are willing to live with the extra time and effort to break them down for transport.

Folders can be just as reliable as a rigid. Has more to do with the manufacture, than the design. Folders have more parts, so you need to mantenance "once over" more often. I do mine about twice a year. Again... a lot depends on you and how you use your chair.

Good luck...

Joe

Hi, Joe

Thanks for the valuable info/insight. I appreciate it. E

[silone74]

Hi again yes i had a folder for my first chair and i would never have another 1, dont forget the rigid frame chairs can have a fold down back rest like mine so it is easy to get in and out of the car because when the wheels are off it makes it so small and light i can pick mine up with one hand,if you have a folder it will still be awkward to pull into a car.

When i get a chance i will take some photos of my chair with the wheels off and post them on here so you can see how small it is.


Silone74

[Texaswheelz]

A Rigid Chair can break down pretty small these days, I'd never get a folder over a rigid for any reason. This is my chair with tires and seat removed, which takes less then 10 seconds to do.

[jenann]

Same chair as mine that so thats what they look like.

What size carbon back is that on your zra? looks good.



Silone74

[Emily C]

Texaswheelz, on Mar 22 2008, 11:42 AM, said:

A Rigid Chair can break down pretty small these days, I'd never get a folder over a rigid for any reason. This is my chair with tires and seat removed, which takes less then 10 seconds to do.
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Hi and THANKS for going through the trouble to show that to me. You;re is a ZRA, why can't I find it on their website (is it called something else also, maybe another letter as well?) Well....Until they can get here already (SHESH!!) and let me test drive, my original thought WAS a rigid, until my OT said that the folding type would be more comfy. See, on top of the para situation, I have brain/spine/heart /shoulder/wrist... issuses so comfort is important. I like the way your back looks, how high does it go up ur back? He wants one to go high up, is that comfy? If I seize, I need to be able to "sit back" on something as well. Does your back contour to your back? THANKS again!!! Emily

[Texaswheelz]

If you go to the Tilite website and click on the wheelchairs button at the top it is under rigid and then ZR series. The "a" in their chairs stands for adjustable, but I think that is only for the ZR and TR chairs as the rest of em come completely adjustable already. So you can order the ZR chair or the ZRa, ZR is more of a custom chair for you and has very little adjustability, while the ZRa has much more adjustments that can be made on it. This was my first chair with Tilite so I wanted one that I could adjust to get it how I wanted it, in a few years if I get another Tilite, which I'm sure I will, then I'll get the ZR instead. The ones with less adjustability also weight a tiny bit less.

Your OT telling you that a folding one is more comfortable is news to me, i've never had some one tell me that, but then again I've never used a folding one either. Guess it depends on what all your getting on it, such as armrest, push handles and the such. But I don't get mine to be as comfortable as possible but as useable as possible. When i want comfort I get into a recliner or on the couch. So it as comfortable as any rigid chair i have had, but more important to me is that it is the best chair I've had for getting myself around. I'm sure a folding one could be set up to be much more comfortable, but it won't be as maneuverable. So it really comes down to what you want the chair for, you can get a mix of them each I'm sure, but personally I want my chairs to be as light and maneuverable as possible. Different people need/want different things out of their chairs, so that is between you and your Dr. or therapist to decide what would best work for you.

My back is comfortable and I'll try to get a picture of how high up it is on my back at the moment when my wife gets home. It can be raised or lowered though, so I could have it almost all the way up to my shoulder are all the way down at my lower back, Takes a few minutes to adjust it though since some allen screws have to be loosened to slide it up or down. It is the back that we were discussing in another thread here that is made my ADI and sold by both them and ROHO, but ROHO adds the JetStream name to it. You can find more about it here. I have the lower one, the low one is 10 inches tall I believe while the other is 16.25 in. Of course that is the size of it from top to bottom, the bottom doesn't have to be at the top of the seat cushion, it can be moved up as high as the bars on your chair let it go. If you look on their site you can also get it with lateral support. If you need something though that will allow you to lay back some at a moments notice then this probably isn't it, unless you consider doing a wheelie to lean back being good enough.

[Emily C]

Texaswheelz, on Mar 23 2008, 11:47 AM, said:

If you go to the Tilite website and click on the wheelchairs button at the top it is under rigid and then ZR series. The "a" in their chairs stands for adjustable, but I think that is only for the ZR and TR chairs as the rest of em come completely adjustable already. So you can order the ZR chair or the ZRa, ZR is more of a custom chair for you and has very little adjustability, while the ZRa has much more adjustments that can be made on it. This was my first chair with Tilite so I wanted one that I could adjust to get it how I wanted it, in a few years if I get another Tilite, which I'm sure I will, then I'll get the ZR instead. The ones with less adjustability also weight a tiny bit less.

Your OT telling you that a folding one is more comfortable is news to me, i've never had some one tell me that, but then again I've never used a folding one either. Guess it depends on what all your getting on it, such as armrest, push handles and the such. But I don't get mine to be as comfortable as possible but as useable as possible. When i want comfort I get into a recliner or on the couch. So it as comfortable as any rigid chair i have had, but more important to me is that it is the best chair I've had for getting myself around. I'm sure a folding one could be set up to be much more comfortable, but it won't be as maneuverable. So it really comes down to what you want the chair for, you can get a mix of them each I'm sure, but personally I want my chairs to be as light and maneuverable as possible. Different people need/want different things out of their chairs, so that is between you and your Dr. or therapist to decide what would best work for you.

My back is comfortable and I'll try to get a picture of how high up it is on my back at the moment when my wife gets home. It can be raised or lowered though, so I could have it almost all the way up to my shoulder are all the way down at my lower back, Takes a few minutes to adjust it though since some allen screws have to be loosened to slide it up or down. It is the back that we were discussing in another thread here that is made my ADI and sold by both them and ROHO, but ROHO adds the JetStream name to it. You can find more about it here. I have the lower one, the low one is 10 inches tall I believe while the other is 16.25 in. Of course that is the size of it from top to bottom, the bottom doesn't have to be at the top of the seat cushion, it can be moved up as high as the bars on your chair let it go. If you look on their site you can also get it with lateral support. If you need something though that will allow you to lay back some at a moments notice then this probably isn't it, unless you consider doing a wheelie to lean back being good enough.

Ok, first off, THANKS (again) 4 the info. I have a stupid question, so try not to laugh TOO hard...lol... When I'm told about the chair being 'adjustable' exactly WHAT is being adjusted? Why and how is that neccessary? I'm thinking the seat and underneath and the back?
I think my OT and I agree that a high back is neccesary b/c of my entire spine issuses. Yes, I'm a para, but my whole spine has issuses in different places with different things. We think the most amount of support is important. Doesn't more support = more weight? I looked up the website (thanks) and they look and sound great!
I agree with you, that I want the most lightweight chair I can buy. It MUST be EASY(!!!) to push and EASY to lift (so my friends can stop groaning when they put my transfer chair in their trunks!)
I will need push handles (I don't think I can push myself up a curb, but I'll try) and in case I can't push myself, someone else can. Do those handles weigh a lot? They shouldn't, I would think.
What does lateral support do? Do u think Medicare would cover the backs you have and do u have "natural fit" handrims? They're supposed to be more comfortable and less strain on your shoulders/wrists. I won't get the arm rests b/c they're too heavy.
I will be using the chair while I'm out with my friends, outside and up and down the streets near my house. Also, using it in my apt. on the burber carpet. I spend all of my day lieing down, so I agree with u about if u want comfort, u lie down. However, the chair NEEDS to be comfy to sit down in it for hours and hours. Is it true that the rigid's are comfortable but the folding ones handle the cracks/bumps better?
I appreciate u reading this and taking the time to help me! I look forward to hearing from you. Em

[Texaswheelz]

Emily C, on Mar 23 2008, 08:51 PM, said:

Ok, first off, THANKS (again) 4 the info. I have a stupid question, so try not to laugh TOO hard...lol... When I'm told about the chair being 'adjustable' exactly WHAT is being adjusted? Why and how is that neccessary? I'm thinking the seat and underneath and the back?
I think my OT and I agree that a high back is neccesary b/c of my entire spine issuses. Yes, I'm a para, but my whole spine has issuses in different places with different things. We think the most amount of support is important. Doesn't more support = more weight? I looked up the website (thanks) and they look and sound great!
I agree with you, that I want the most lightweight chair I can buy. It MUST be EASY(!!!) to push and EASY to lift (so my friends can stop groaning when they put my transfer chair in their trunks!)
I will need push handles (I don't think I can push myself up a curb, but I'll try) and in case I can't push myself, someone else can. Do those handles weigh a lot? They shouldn't, I would think.
What does lateral support do? Do u think Medicare would cover the backs you have and do u have "natural fit" handrims? They're supposed to be more comfortable and less strain on your shoulders/wrists. I won't get the arm rests b/c they're too heavy.
I will be using the chair while I'm out with my friends, outside and up and down the streets near my house. Also, using it in my apt. on the burber carpet. I spend all of my day lieing down, so I agree with u about if u want comfort, u lie down. However, the chair NEEDS to be comfy to sit down in it for hours and hours. Is it true that the rigid's are comfortable but the folding ones handle the cracks/bumps better?
I appreciate u reading this and taking the time to help me! I look forward to hearing from you. Em

Here is the size of my back



That is the short one, the other one would be 6 inch's taller I believe and of course can be set to be higher up your back or lower, depending on where you want it.

Hmm there are numerous adjustments that can be made. You can chance the angle of which the back sets, so that your either leaning further back or forward, you can change the seat pan angle so that the back of your butt sets higher or lower then your knee's, you can change the position of where the axle's of your wheels are at, so that you have a difference tip point. Hmm really hard to explain it all, but again I'll try to take a few pictures later of all the different parts on the chair that have adjustable parts on them to give ya a good look at it.

I have normal handrims I think. I don't know if medicare would pay for the back or not, it would be how well your OT and Dr as well as DME could write something up to make it seem that it is absolutely necessary for you to have it. There are other backs that might do the job better if your wanting one to go the whole length of your back.

I haven't been in a folding chair so really don't know how their ride is compared to my rigid, but I can say that I can go over large cracks in the street and sidewalk with little to no noticeable bump in my ride.

[silone74]

Hi i had a folder but it was ages ago and cant really remember the ride but can remember that the back rest used to go slack all the time i put this down to it being folded up loads of times, the weight of arm rests in the tilite is not much i have another tilite zra that i dont use it has arm rests and they just slide on or off and are light so it does not add loads of weight to the chair i also have clip on push handles that just come on or off the chair by pulling a pin out but i dont have then on my chair at all so dont use them either but they are light also.



Silone74

[Emily C]

Texaswheelz, on Mar 27 2008, 09:56 AM, said:

Emily C, on Mar 23 2008, 08:51 PM, said:

Ok, first off, THANKS (again) 4 the info. I have a stupid question, so try not to laugh TOO hard...lol... When I'm told about the chair being 'adjustable' exactly WHAT is being adjusted? Why and how is that neccessary? I'm thinking the seat and underneath and the back?
I think my OT and I agree that a high back is neccesary b/c of my entire spine issuses. Yes, I'm a para, but my whole spine has issuses in different places with different things. We think the most amount of support is important. Doesn't more support = more weight? I looked up the website (thanks) and they look and sound great!
I agree with you, that I want the most lightweight chair I can buy. It MUST be EASY(!!!) to push and EASY to lift (so my friends can stop groaning when they put my transfer chair in their trunks!)
I will need push handles (I don't think I can push myself up a curb, but I'll try) and in case I can't push myself, someone else can. Do those handles weigh a lot? They shouldn't, I would think.
What does lateral support do? Do u think Medicare would cover the backs you have and do u have "natural fit" handrims? They're supposed to be more comfortable and less strain on your shoulders/wrists. I won't get the arm rests b/c they're too heavy.
I will be using the chair while I'm out with my friends, outside and up and down the streets near my house. Also, using it in my apt. on the burber carpet. I spend all of my day lieing down, so I agree with u about if u want comfort, u lie down. However, the chair NEEDS to be comfy to sit down in it for hours and hours. Is it true that the rigid's are comfortable but the folding ones handle the cracks/bumps better?
I appreciate u reading this and taking the time to help me! I look forward to hearing from you. Em

Here is the size of my back



That is the short one, the other one would be 6 inch's taller I believe and of course can be set to be higher up your back or lower, depending on where you want it.

Hmm there are numerous adjustments that can be made. You can chance the angle of which the back sets, so that your either leaning further back or forward, you can change the seat pan angle so that the back of your butt sets higher or lower then your knee's, you can change the position of where the axle's of your wheels are at, so that you have a difference tip point. Hmm really hard to explain it all, but again I'll try to take a few pictures later of all the different parts on the chair that have adjustable parts on them to give ya a good look at it.

I have normal handrims I think. I don't know if medicare would pay for the back or not, it would be how well your OT and Dr as well as DME could write something up to make it seem that it is absolutely necessary for you to have it. There are other backs that might do the job better if your wanting one to go the whole length of your back.

I haven't been in a folding chair so really don't know how their ride is compared to my rigid, but I can say that I can go over large cracks in the street and sidewalk with little to no noticeable bump in my ride.

Ok, so it sounds like I will need an adjustable ride. Hmmm, I was hoping that I could get by w/the Rigid, it seems so much easier to deal with in all aspects!! But, this being my first chair, I want to make it as easy for me to be comfortable and be able to use it effeciently.

A rep that's willing to come here and let me try a chair will bring the Quickie 2...NOOOOO!!! I KNEW what it was and I HATE it!! Hate the looks, the weight..ugh...My OT told me to calm down that we just want to try it and see if I can wheel it to begin with. But this chair is over 22 lbs..that's going to be a prob. for me right there!!!

WHY oh why is this such a difficult process?? Why do I have the feeling that I'm going to have to (somehow) pay for my own chair b/c medicare is TOO cheap to get me what I need???
Sorry for the vent, I'm just so frusturated!! I just want to get OUT of my apt. and lead a semi-normal life!!!

silone74, on Mar 27 2008, 10:12 AM, said:

Hi i had a folder but it was ages ago and cant really remember the ride but can remember that the back rest used to go slack all the time i put this down to it being folded up loads of times, the weight of arm rests in the tilite is not much i have another tilite zra that i dont use it has arm rests and they just slide on or off and are light so it does not add loads of weight to the chair i also have clip on push handles that just come on or off the chair by pulling a pin out but i dont have then on my chair at all so dont use them either but they are light also.



Silone74

Hi, Silone
Thanks for the response..glad to hear that push handles can come off! Hmmm, sounds like the folder gave u some problems, eh? Sorry to hear that. I assume u have a rigid now?

[silone74]

Hi the tilite zra is a rigid chair thats what i have,it just has loads of adjustment to make it right for you.I dont know what the medicare system is like but i had to put some towards my chair,it would be a good idea to try the quickie and see if you can manage but just to be cheecky even if you can manage to push it ok tell them it is too heavy see what happens lol.



Silone74

[edlee]

I'm now trying to get my second chair. The first was what they ( the OTs and PTs in the rehab hospital) picked for me. It is a folding chair, a Kushall titanium. Not that heavy when you take all the "stuff " off, but still heavier than a rigid chair.

As far as comfort goes, they all can be comfortable if they are sized and adjusted properly.

As was said above, getting what you want can be tricky,,,, you have to decide what you want and then "work" the people doing the fitting, by telling them " This is so heavy" or " It's so hard to push with these rims" . Whatever you have to say to lead them to the conclusion that YOU wanted in the first place.

It still comes down to how well they write up the prescription,,,, cause it still has to convince a doctor ( who must sign off on it) before it goes to Medicare/Medicaid/Worker comp or whoever is going to pay for it. It's a long drawn out procedure sometimes. Mine is entering it's fifth month and nothing is carved in stone yet.

I've decided that I want a TRA , but who knows how that's going to work out. My appointment to try one isn't until April 15. If we decide that day to write it up, the rest of the process will take another eight weeks before delivery,, I'm told...

It's easier to buy a car,,,, but then,, I'd be writing the check.

Good luck
ed

[Texaswheelz]

Yea it can be a pain, I'm in the process of trying to get medicare to pay for a new seat cushion for me as this ROHO just isn't for me. Also if you haven't looked into it yet you might look and see how the vocational rehab is in your state, if your needing help with equip for school or work they are better then medicare a lot of the time. They paid for my chair last year while I was going to them for help in getting a job. I also had them pay for one back in college about 10 years ago when I was in Oklahoma. So they differ by state, but most are pretty much the same.

[Emily C]

[quote name='edlee' post='55640' date='Mar 28 2008, 03:58 PM']
I'm now trying to get my second chair. The first was what they ( the OTs and PTs in the rehab hospital) picked for me. It is a folding chair, a Kushall titanium. Not that heavy when you take all the "stuff " off, but still heavier than a rigid chair.

As far as comfort goes, they all can be comfortable if they are sized and adjusted properly.

As was said above, getting what you want can be tricky,,,, you have to decide what you want and then "work" the people doing the fitting, by telling them " This is so heavy" or " It's so hard to push with these rims" . Whatever you have to say to lead them to the conclusion that YOU wanted in the first place.

It still comes down to how well they write up the prescription,,,, cause it still has to convince a doctor ( who must sign off on it) before it goes to Medicare/Medicaid/Worker comp or whoever is going to pay for it. It's a long drawn out procedure sometimes. Mine is entering it's fifth month and nothing is carved in stone yet.

I've decided that I want a TRA , but who knows how that's going to work out. My appointment to try one isn't until April 15. If we decide that day to write it up, the rest of the process will take another eight weeks before delivery,, I'm told...

It's easier to buy a car,,,, but then,, I'd be writing the check.

Good luck
ed
[/quote]


Hi, Ed

I'm SO angrey FOR you!! FIVE MONTHS??!! Ridiculous!! Good, God, what IS the matter w/our insurance?? I HOPE u get your TRA, truly. I hope it happens FAST also. Thanks for the imput, I will try to "work" these folks...Shesh, what we have to do to get wheels...

[quote name='silone74' post='55626' date='Mar 28 2008, 02:09 PM']
Hi the tilite zra is a rigid chair thats what i have,it just has loads of adjustment to make it right for you.I dont know what the medicare system is like but i had to put some towards my chair,it would be a good idea to try the quickie and see if you can manage but just to be cheecky even if you can manage to push it ok tell them it is too heavy see what happens lol.



Silone74
[/quote]

Well, I'm GLAD u got yr chair, I've heard good things about the ZRA... I won't have to be too 'cheeky' b/c 22 lbs IS too much for my shoulders/wrists...I just wish this was easier!!
Thanks 4 the reply...




[/quote]


Silone74
[/quote]

Well, I'm GLAD u got yr chair, I've heard good things about the ZRA... I won't have to be too 'cheeky' b/c 22 lbs IS too much for my shoulders/wrists...I just wish this was easier!!
Thanks 4 the reply...

This post has been edited by Emily C: 30 March 2008 - 04:39 AM

[Emily C]

Texaswheelz, on Mar 28 2008, 09:30 PM, said:

Yea it can be a pain, I'm in the process of trying to get medicare to pay for a new seat cushion for me as this ROHO just isn't for me. Also if you haven't looked into it yet you might look and see how the vocational rehab is in your state, if your needing help with equip for school or work they are better then medicare a lot of the time. They paid for my chair last year while I was going to them for help in getting a job. I also had them pay for one back in college about 10 years ago when I was in Oklahoma. So they differ by state, but most are pretty much the same.

I'm glad that you got your previous chairs from an easier scource then the JOYS of Medicare! Shesh, I've waited MONTHS for my leg pumps so I don't develop a clot..
I wish I could go back to school, I'm glad u got to, I'd have to be a LOT better then I am now. Maybe at some point!! Thanks for the reply!! Good luck w/ur cushion, I hope u get the one that works the best 4 u QUICKLY!!! E

[Motor]

[quote name='Emily C' post='55796' date='Mar 30 2008, 12:44 AM']
[quote name='Texaswheelz' post='55677' date='Mar 28 2008, 09:30 PM']
Yea it can be a pain, I'm in the process of trying to get medicare to pay for a new seat cushion for me as this ROHO just isn't for me. Also if you haven't looked into it yet you might look and see how the vocational rehab is in your state, if your needing help with equip for school or work they are better then medicare a lot of the time. They paid for my chair last year while I was going to them for help in getting a job. I also had them pay for one back in college about 10 years ago when I was in Oklahoma. So they differ by state, but most are pretty much the same.
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I'm glad that you got your previous chairs from an easier scource then the JOYS of Medicare! Shesh, I've waited MONTHS for my leg pumps so I don't develop a clot..
I wish I could go back to school, I'm glad u got to, I'd have to be a LOT better then I am now. Maybe at some point!! Thanks for the reply!! Good luck w/ur cushion, I hope u get the one that works the best 4 u QUICKLY!!! E
[/quote]
Here is my current chair. Its a Quickie Ti. I am getting fitted for a new one because I out grew this one (got fatter) LOL. There are pics of cushion, back, wheels & footrest plus the entire chair!

Motor

[quote name='Motor' post='55910' date='Mar 31 2008, 02:52 AM']
[quote name='Emily C' post='55796' date='Mar 30 2008, 12:44 AM']
[quote name='Texaswheelz' post='55677' date='Mar 28 2008, 09:30 PM']
Yea it can be a pain, I'm in the process of trying to get medicare to pay for a new seat cushion for me as this ROHO just isn't for me. Also if you haven't looked into it yet you might look and see how the vocational rehab is in your state, if your needing help with equip for school or work they are better then medicare a lot of the time. They paid for my chair last year while I was going to them for help in getting a job. I also had them pay for one back in college about 10 years ago when I was in Oklahoma. So they differ by state, but most are pretty much the same.
[/quote]

I'm glad that you got your previous chairs from an easier scource then the JOYS of Medicare! Shesh, I've waited MONTHS for my leg pumps so I don't develop a clot..
I wish I could go back to school, I'm glad u got to, I'd have to be a LOT better then I am now. Maybe at some point!! Thanks for the reply!! Good luck w/ur cushion, I hope u get the one that works the best 4 u QUICKLY!!! E
[/quote]
Here is my current chair. Its a Quickie Ti. I am getting fitted for a new one because I out grew this one (got fatter) LOL. There are pics of cushion, back, wheels & footrest plus the entire chair!

Motor
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[quote name='Motor' post='55910' date='Mar 31 2008, 02:53 AM']
[quote name='Emily C' post='55796' date='Mar 30 2008, 12:44 AM']
[quote name='Texaswheelz' post='55677' date='Mar 28 2008, 09:30 PM']
Yea it can be a pain, I'm in the process of trying to get medicare to pay for a new seat cushion for me as this ROHO just isn't for me. Also if you haven't looked into it yet you might look and see how the vocational rehab is in your state, if your needing help with equip for school or work they are better then medicare a lot of the time. They paid for my chair last year while I was going to them for help in getting a job. I also had them pay for one back in college about 10 years ago when I was in Oklahoma. So they differ by state, but most are pretty much the same.
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I'm glad that you got your previous chairs from an easier scource then the JOYS of Medicare! Shesh, I've waited MONTHS for my leg pumps so I don't develop a clot..
I wish I could go back to school, I'm glad u got to, I'd have to be a LOT better then I am now. Maybe at some point!! Thanks for the reply!! Good luck w/ur cushion, I hope u get the one that works the best 4 u QUICKLY!!! E
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Here is my current chair. Its a Quickie Ti. I am getting fitted for a new one because I out grew this one (got fatter) LOL. There are pics of cushion, back, wheels & footrest plus the entire chair!

Motor

[quote name='Motor' post='55910' date='Mar 31 2008, 02:52 AM']
[quote name='Emily C' post='55796' date='Mar 30 2008, 12:44 AM']
[quote name='Texaswheelz' post='55677' date='Mar 28 2008, 09:30 PM']
Yea it can be a pain, I'm in the process of trying to get medicare to pay for a new seat cushion for me as this ROHO just isn't for me. Also if you haven't looked into it yet you might look and see how the vocational rehab is in your state, if your needing help with equip for school or work they are better then medicare a lot of the time. They paid for my chair last year while I was going to them for help in getting a job. I also had them pay for one back in college about 10 years ago when I was in Oklahoma. So they differ by state, but most are pretty much the same.
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I'm glad that you got your previous chairs from an easier scource then the JOYS of Medicare! Shesh, I've waited MONTHS for my leg pumps so I don't develop a clot..
I wish I could go back to school, I'm glad u got to, I'd have to be a LOT better then I am now. Maybe at some point!! Thanks for the reply!! Good luck w/ur cushion, I hope u get the one that works the best 4 u QUICKLY!!! E
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Here is my current chair. Its a Quickie Ti. I am getting fitted for a new one because I out grew this one (got fatter) LOL. There are pics of cushion, back, wheels & footrest plus the entire chair!

Motor
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[quote name='Motor' date='Mar 31 2008, 02:55 AM' post='55910']
[quote name='Emily C' post='55796' date='Mar 30 2008, 12:44 AM']
[quote name='Texaswheelz' post='55677' date='Mar 28 2008, 09:30 PM']
Yea it can be a pain, I'm in the process of trying to get medicare to pay for a new seat cushion for me as this ROHO just isn't for me. Also if you haven't looked into it yet you might look and see how the vocational rehab is in your state, if your needing help with equip for school or work they are better then medicare a lot of the time. They paid for my chair last year while I was going to them for help in getting a job. I also had them pay for one back in college about 10 years ago when I was in Oklahoma. So they differ by state, but most are pretty much the same.
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I'm glad that you got your previous chairs from an easier scource then the JOYS of Medicare! Shesh, I've waited MONTHS for my leg pumps so I don't develop a clot..
I wish I could go back to school, I'm glad u got to, I'd have to be a LOT better then I am now. Maybe at some point!! Thanks for the reply!! Good luck w/ur cushion, I hope u get the one that works the best 4 u QUICKLY!!! E
[/quote]
Here is my current chair. Its a Quickie Ti. I am getting fitted for a new one because I out grew this one (got fatter) LOL. There are pics of cushion, back, wheels & footrest plus the entire chair!

Motor

[quote name='Motor' post='55910' date='Mar 31 2008, 02:52 AM']
[quote name='Emily C' post='55796' date='Mar 30 2008, 12:44 AM']
[quote name='Texaswheelz' post='55677' date='Mar 28 2008, 09:30 PM']
Yea it can be a pain, I'm in the process of trying to get medicare to pay for a new seat cushion for me as this ROHO just isn't for me. Also if you haven't looked into it yet you might look and see how the vocational rehab is in your state, if your needing help with equip for school or work they are better then medicare a lot of the time. They paid for my chair last year while I was going to them for help in getting a job. I also had them pay for one back in college about 10 years ago when I was in Oklahoma. So they differ by state, but most are pretty much the same.
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I'm glad that you got your previous chairs from an easier scource then the JOYS of Medicare! Shesh, I've waited MONTHS for my leg pumps so I don't develop a clot..
I wish I could go back to school, I'm glad u got to, I'd have to be a LOT better then I am now. Maybe at some point!! Thanks for the reply!! Good luck w/ur cushion, I hope u get the one that works the best 4 u QUICKLY!!! E
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Here is my current chair. Its a Quickie Ti. I am getting fitted for a new one because I out grew this one (got fatter) LOL. There are pics of cushion, back, wheels & footrest plus the entire chair!

Motor
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[quote name='Motor' post='55910' date='Mar 31 2008, 02:53 AM']
[quote name='Emily C' post='55796' date='Mar 30 2008, 12:44 AM']
[quote name='Texaswheelz' post='55677' date='Mar 28 2008, 09:30 PM']
Yea it can be a pain, I'm in the process of trying to get medicare to pay for a new seat cushion for me as this ROHO just isn't for me. Also if you haven't looked into it yet you might look and see how the vocational rehab is in your state, if your needing help with equip for school or work they are better then medicare a lot of the time. They paid for my chair last year while I was going to them for help in getting a job. I also had them pay for one back in college about 10 years ago when I was in Oklahoma. So they differ by state, but most are pretty much the same.
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I'm glad that you got your previous chairs from an easier scource then the JOYS of Medicare! Shesh, I've waited MONTHS for my leg pumps so I don't develop a clot..
I wish I could go back to school, I'm glad u got to, I'd have to be a LOT better then I am now. Maybe at some point!! Thanks for the reply!! Good luck w/ur cushion, I hope u get the one that works the best 4 u QUICKLY!!! E
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Here is my current chair. Its a Quickie Ti. I am getting fitted for a new one because I out grew this one (got fatter) LOL. There are pics of cushion, back, wheels & footrest plus the entire chair!

Motor

[quote name='Motor' post='55910' date='Mar 31 2008, 02:52 AM']
[quote name='Emily C' post='55796' date='Mar 30 2008, 12:44 AM']
[quote name='Texaswheelz' post='55677' date='Mar 28 2008, 09:30 PM']
Yea it can be a pain, I'm in the process of trying to get medicare to pay for a new seat cushion for me as this ROHO just isn't for me. Also if you haven't looked into it yet you might look and see how the vocational rehab is in your state, if your needing help with equip for school or work they are better then medicare a lot of the time. They paid for my chair last year while I was going to them for help in getting a job. I also had them pay for one back in college about 10 years ago when I was in Oklahoma. So they differ by state, but most are pretty much the same.
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I'm glad that you got your previous chairs from an easier scource then the JOYS of Medicare! Shesh, I've waited MONTHS for my leg pumps so I don't develop a clot..
I wish I could go back to school, I'm glad u got to, I'd have to be a LOT better then I am now. Maybe at some point!! Thanks for the reply!! Good luck w/ur cushion, I hope u get the one that works the best 4 u QUICKLY!!! E
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Here is my current chair. Its a Quickie Ti. I am getting fitted for a new one because I out grew this one (got fatter) LOL. There are pics of cushion, back, wheels & footrest plus the entire chair!

Motor
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[quote name='Motor' date='Mar 31 2008, 02:55 AM' post='55910']
[quote name='Emily C' post='55796' date='Mar 30 2008, 12:44 AM']
[quote name='Texaswheelz' post='55677' date='Mar 28 2008, 09:30 PM']
Yea it can be a pain, I'm in the process of trying to get medicare to pay for a new seat cushion for me as this ROHO just isn't for me. Also if you haven't looked into it yet you might look and see how the vocational rehab is in your state, if your needing help with equip for school or work they are better then medicare a lot of the time. They paid for my chair last year while I was going to them for help in getting a job. I also had them pay for one back in college about 10 years ago when I was in Oklahoma. So they differ by state, but most are pretty much the same.
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I'm glad that you got your previous chairs from an easier scource then the JOYS of Medicare! Shesh, I've waited MONTHS for my leg pumps so I don't develop a clot..
I wish I could go back to school, I'm glad u got to, I'd have to be a LOT better then I am now. Maybe at some point!! Thanks for the reply!! Good luck w/ur cushion, I hope u get the one that works the best 4 u QUICKLY!!! E
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Here is my current chair. Its a Quickie Ti. I am getting fitted for a new one because I out grew this one (got fatter) LOL. There are pics of cushion, back, wheels & footrest plus the entire chair!

Motor

[quote name='Motor' post='55910' date='Mar 31 2008, 02:52 AM']
[quote name='Emily C' post='55796' date='Mar 30 2008, 12:44 AM']
[quote name='Texaswheelz' post='55677' date='Mar 28 2008, 09:30 PM']
Yea it can be a pain, I'm in the process of trying to get medicare to pay for a new seat cushion for me as this ROHO just isn't for me. Also if you haven't looked into it yet you might look and see how the vocational rehab is in your state, if your needing help with equip for school or work they are better then medicare a lot of the time. They paid for my chair last year while I was going to them for help in getting a job. I also had them pay for one back in college about 10 years ago when I was in Oklahoma. So they differ by state, but most are pretty much the same.
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I'm glad that you got your previous chairs from an easier scource then the JOYS of Medicare! Shesh, I've waited MONTHS for my leg pumps so I don't develop a clot..
I wish I could go back to school, I'm glad u got to, I'd have to be a LOT better then I am now. Maybe at some point!! Thanks for the reply!! Good luck w/ur cushion, I hope u get the one that works the best 4 u QUICKLY!!! E
[/quote]
Here is my current chair. Its a Quickie Ti. I am getting fitted for a new one because I out grew this one (got fatter) LOL. There are pics of cushion, back, wheels & footrest plus the entire chair!

Motor
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[quote name='Motor' post='55910' date='Mar 31 2008, 02:53 AM']
[quote name='Emily C' post='55796' date='Mar 30 2008, 12:44 AM']
[quote name='Texaswheelz' post='55677' date='Mar 28 2008, 09:30 PM']
Yea it can be a pain, I'm in the process of trying to get medicare to pay for a new seat cushion for me as this ROHO just isn't for me. Also if you haven't looked into it yet you might look and see how the vocational rehab is in your state, if your needing help with equip for school or work they are better then medicare a lot of the time. They paid for my chair last year while I was going to them for help in getting a job. I also had them pay for one back in college about 10 years ago when I was in Oklahoma. So they differ by state, but most are pretty much the same.
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I'm glad that you got your previous chairs from an easier scource then the JOYS of Medicare! Shesh, I've waited MONTHS for my leg pumps so I don't develop a clot..
I wish I could go back to school, I'm glad u got to, I'd have to be a LOT better then I am now. Maybe at some point!! Thanks for the reply!! Good luck w/ur cushion, I hope u get the one that works the best 4 u QUICKLY!!! E
[/quote]
Here is my current chair. Its a Quickie Ti. I am getting fitted for a new one because I out grew this one (got fatter) LOL. There are pics of cushion, back, wheels & footrest plus the entire chair!

Motor

[quote name='Motor' post='55910' date='Mar 31 2008, 02:52 AM']
[quote name='Emily C' post='55796' date='Mar 30 2008, 12:44 AM']
[quote name='Texaswheelz' post='55677' date='Mar 28 2008, 09:30 PM']
Yea it can be a pain, I'm in the process of trying to get medicare to pay for a new seat cushion for me as this ROHO just isn't for me. Also if you haven't looked into it yet you might look and see how the vocational rehab is in your state, if your needing help with equip for school or work they are better then medicare a lot of the time. They paid for my chair last year while I was going to them for help in getting a job. I also had them pay for one back in college about 10 years ago when I was in Oklahoma. So they differ by state, but most are pretty much the same.
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I'm glad that you got your previous chairs from an easier scource then the JOYS of Medicare! Shesh, I've waited MONTHS for my leg pumps so I don't develop a clot..
I wish I could go back to school, I'm glad u got to, I'd have to be a LOT better then I am now. Maybe at some point!! Thanks for the reply!! Good luck w/ur cushion, I hope u get the one that works the best 4 u QUICKLY!!! E
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Here is my current chair. Its a Quickie Ti. I am getting fitted for a new one because I out grew this one (got fatter) LOL. There are pics of cushion, back, wheels & footrest plus the entire chair!

Motor
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[quote name='Motor' date='Mar 31 2008, 02:55 AM' post='55910']
[quote name='Emily C' post='55796' date='Mar 30 2008, 12:44 AM']
[quote name='Texaswheelz' post='55677' date='Mar 28 2008, 09:30 PM']
Yea it can be a pain, I'm in the process of trying to get medicare to pay for a new seat cushion for me as this ROHO just isn't for me. Also if you haven't looked into it yet you might look and see how the vocational rehab is in your state, if your needing help with equip for school or work they are better then medicare a lot of the time. They paid for my chair last year while I was going to them for help in getting a job. I also had them pay for one back in college about 10 years ago when I was in Oklahoma. So they differ by state, but most are pretty much the same.
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I'm glad that you got your previous chairs from an easier scource then the JOYS of Medicare! Shesh, I've waited MONTHS for my leg pumps so I don't develop a clot..
I wish I could go back to school, I'm glad u got to, I'd have to be a LOT better then I am now. Maybe at some point!! Thanks for the reply!! Good luck w/ur cushion, I hope u get the one that works the best 4 u QUICKLY!!! E
[/quote]
Here is my current chair. Its a Quickie Ti. I am getting fitted for a new one because I out grew this one (got fatter) LOL. There are pics of cushion, back, wheels & footrest plus the entire chair!

Motor

[quote name='Motor' post='55910' date='Mar 31 2008, 02:52 AM']
[quote name='Emily C' post='55796' date='Mar 30 2008, 12:44 AM']
[quote name='Texaswheelz' post='55677' date='Mar 28 2008, 09:30 PM']
Yea it can be a pain, I'm in the process of trying to get medicare to pay for a new seat cushion for me as this ROHO just isn't for me. Also if you haven't looked into it yet you might look and see how the vocational rehab is in your state, if your needing help with equip for school or work they are better then medicare a lot of the time. They paid for my chair last year while I was going to them for help in getting a job. I also had them pay for one back in college about 10 years ago when I was in Oklahoma. So they differ by state, but most are pretty much the same.
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I'm glad that you got your previous chairs from an easier scource then the JOYS of Medicare! Shesh, I've waited MONTHS for my leg pumps so I don't develop a clot..
I wish I could go back to school, I'm glad u got to, I'd have to be a LOT better then I am now. Maybe at some point!! Thanks for the reply!! Good luck w/ur cushion, I hope u get the one that works the best 4 u QUICKLY!!! E
[/quote]
Here is my current chair. Its a Quickie Ti. I am getting fitted for a new one because I out grew this one (got fatter) LOL. There are pics of cushion, back, wheels & footrest plus the entire chair!

Motor
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[quote name='Motor' post='55910' date='Mar 31 2008, 02:53 AM']
[quote name='Emily C' post='55796' date='Mar 30 2008, 12:44 AM']
[quote name='Texaswheelz' post='55677' date='Mar 28 2008, 09:30 PM']
Yea it can be a pain, I'm in the process of trying to get medicare to pay for a new seat cushion for me as this ROHO just isn't for me. Also if you haven't looked into it yet you might look and see how the vocational rehab is in your state, if your needing help with equip for school or work they are better then medicare a lot of the time. They paid for my chair last year while I was going to them for help in getting a job. I also had them pay for one back in college about 10 years ago when I was in Oklahoma. So they differ by state, but most are pretty much the same.
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I'm glad that you got your previous chairs from an easier scource then the JOYS of Medicare! Shesh, I've waited MONTHS for my leg pumps so I don't develop a clot..
I wish I could go back to school, I'm glad u got to, I'd have to be a LOT better then I am now. Maybe at some point!! Thanks for the reply!! Good luck w/ur cushion, I hope u get the one that works the best 4 u QUICKLY!!! E
[/quote]
Here is my current chair. Its a Quickie Ti. I am getting fitted for a new one because I out grew this one (got fatter) LOL. There are pics of cushion, back, wheels & footrest plus the entire chair!

Motor

[quote name='Motor' post='55910' date='Mar 31 2008, 02:52 AM']
[quote name='Emily C' post='55796' date='Mar 30 2008, 12:44 AM']
[quote name='Texaswheelz' post='55677' date='Mar 28 2008, 09:30 PM']
Yea it can be a pain, I'm in the process of trying to get medicare to pay for a new seat cushion for me as this ROHO just isn't for me. Also if you haven't looked into it yet you might look and see how the vocational rehab is in your state, if your needing help with equip for school or work they are better then medicare a lot of the time. They paid for my chair last year while I was going to them for help in getting a job. I also had them pay for one back in college about 10 years ago when I was in Oklahoma. So they differ by state, but most are pretty much the same.
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I'm glad that you got your previous chairs from an easier scource then the JOYS of Medicare! Shesh, I've waited MONTHS for my leg pumps so I don't develop a clot..
I wish I could go back to school, I'm glad u got to, I'd have to be a LOT better then I am now. Maybe at some point!! Thanks for the reply!! Good luck w/ur cushion, I hope u get the one that works the best 4 u QUICKLY!!! E
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Here is my current chair. Its a Quickie Ti. I am getting fitted for a new one because I out grew this one (got fatter) LOL. There are pics of cushion, back, wheels & footrest plus the entire chair!

Motor
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