New Wheelchair: PART 2 | fitting and demos

Welcome to the NEW WHEELCHAIR series! I'll be documenting the entire process of getting a new power wheelchair thru insurance in the U.S. Come along for the ride! if you have any questions.. comment below!

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[wallacejohnston]

Just got word - yesterday (11/11/21) - that my PAPERWORK finally cleared and the supplier FWD to my Ins. Company for Prior Authorization - 7 weeks from my original F2F with my PCP to this Step with DME Local Provider!

I just found your VID this AM and it was right on point. THANX .

Stepping up from a used (2017), Craigslist "Orphan", Q6 Edge 2.0 to a Permobil M3 Corpus which might be here by the first of 2022! We at least selected the "Multiple Power Function Base " for present and future expansion as my conditions progress/deteriorate - 😁The Chair Needs to Get Better As I Get Worse!
DRJ in Vermont

[wynnswindell]

You are lucky that your people where willing to go through this for you. When I was getting my chair the guy called and said he was leaving on vacation. So i could either take what he had ordered with out even seeing me. Or i would have to wait unit he got back from vacation, then he would start the process. The first time i ever saw my chair was when they showed up at my front door with it. Hell I didn’t even get the color I wanted.

[rtlamb]

Wow! I am truly grateful that I am able to get my powered wheelchair needs fulfilled from the VA. While the process is still a process it is clearly much easier! A whole lot less layers.

[seanmooney]

I had to get a chair from Medicare and they didn't approve anything but tilt and power legs because of my swelling in my legs. I am really upset I didn't get the recline feature but I need the chair for mobility so I had to accept it. I was told I could buy the seat elevator for 1500.00. Not going to happen. Thanks for the video's they really help with information. All the best, Sean

[ytfp]

Good news all around. To me, I think all features are invaluable. I use mine as a mobility scooter because walking is painful and shopping is painful and I find
all features of tilt, recline, legs, all extremely useful and necessary. The whole thing just seems asinine to me that someone who is permanently bound to a chair is not given these functions standard. It's really just mind bogglingly ridiculous.

[JordanLoweElevaToursCanada]

All right we’re onto the second chapter of your process of getting a new chair. Can’t wait to see your new set of wheels in the future.

[jimkrocka]

I hope everything works out for you Dan. It took me a little over a year to get my Edge Z going through the process you are doing. The trouble with mine was, everything got denied that I needed, tilt seating, swing away joystick, power leg rest and cushion etc because insurance deemed it "medically unnecessary." The wheelchair company took my folder and put it in the denied folder and did nothing with it. I called one year to the day to find out what was going on. I had to redo my wheelchair assessment for the third time. My wheelchair lady split everything up and then within three or four months I had the chair. So far the Edge is doing okay and the motors pull like a tractor up the steep hills where I live. My only complaint is that loading in my van can be a little tricky at times because I do not have that gyroscopic steering. I was going to pay for it out-of-pocket but, Quantum Rehab strongly recommended that I don't put it on the chair because it will not work due to the joystick. It is mainly for people that use a sip and puff or chin control. Overall, it tracks straight as an arrow with very little feedback of the joystick. It took me four years, a few written letters and a court order to get my Omega Trac paid for. That's why I waited for one year in case you are wondering.

[evilrubberducky]

I had a Quantum Q6 Edge 2.0 and had nothing but issues with it. After 18 months I'm getting another new chair. Hopefully the 4front will be a good. Chair for you and yoh won't have any issues

[robinkeiger]

I hope you get approval for this. It seems like you went through a lot!!!

[stephenbristow]

Thank you for the video, I am attempting to get a new power wheelchair. Already I am running into difficulties. My Doctor has sent the proscription in and now the company. Carelinc is stating I need a medical PT evaluation. Accord to carelinc this was done a month ago. I am wondering why carelinc can not use it or maybe my doctor did not fill the form out properly. So back to the drawing board as they say. Contact the doc and see what is up. Look like this is going to be a long draw out process. Your video is very helpful. Thank you.

[daejwil]

I have a permobil m300 and wasn't able to get a seat lift. Can you do a video on replacing the post with a power lift post along with the wiring cabling and programming? I'm picking up a seat post on eBay. Thanks

[WaterWhiteTuber]

I cant commend you enough on this video Dan... Awesome !

[MeSillyWoohoo]

I've never been allowed to check out or trial chairs before getting them. They don't even give me a choice. I was hoping for a permobil this time and they are like 'your insurance now will only cover Invacare' which is why I now will be stuck with an Invacare TDX have to see how I like it and then I'll watch videos on how to fix it up to my own way haha

My current chair is a Quantum 610 and it did NOT hold up well to 5 years of hard use from me

[Marcelo]

Hi Dan, how fast were you on the date's path? It even seemed to be in a car so fast.

[SPANISHROCK]

Shoot if you get a Quantum let me know how. Cause the guy told me they couldn't do anything about changing the programming. That's what they told me. My left and right movement is mad slow. But I think it's cause of my condition. Even though on my last Quantum my left and right were fast you know. (Hope that made since) I have a Quantum Edge2.0

[stephenbristow]

Dan, what do you think the average time it takes to get a new chair ? Is it always that difficult to get the insurance to pay for the chair? Do you think it would be just easier to purchase use chair and custom build it yourself, You have talent in electronic and mechanic abilities.

[rdmorris]

What drive is best, front, rear, or mid wheel ?
I live in a small home so chair needs to be maneuverable and have a short turning radius.
I have used manual chair all my life and now I’m older and getting constant pains in shoulder and elbow and think an power chair would help.

Thanks,
Ron

[stevenkeulemans]

Ooh an quantum dam it looks good, what color/ colour are you looking at and no doubt you will put your usual Nik naks

[Charliemortonuk]

I'm so happy I live in the uk and not the Usa for my chairs

[bluemathgirl]

I have to ask, why did you choose a Quantum 4Front? I know you often are in FWD Permobil chairs and you have a decent working "new to you" F3. I'm an avid FWD chair user, and tried the 4Front there are a few things I just couldn't handle long term. Ps, I also enjoy learning about different types of chairs, how they work, and the pros and cons of each chair depending on manufacturer, drive wheel, power seating position options, driving controls, etc. I am definitely not an expert, and have a wee bit more difficulty working on chair than you (I have Arthrogryposis and upper extremities are loosely similar to a c5 quad)