Wheelchair Finally Fixed

        I got my wheelchair back! You are probably wondering what all of the fuss is about, a wheelchair is a wheelchair. I used to think that way too, used to. Imagine your favorite chair, then imagine one you hate, it’s uncomfortable and too small. Now imagine sitting in the latter every waking hour of your day. My chair was literally made for me. They took measurements and made it custom, just for me. I hate having to have it, but I’m so happy to have it back.

Wheelchair Woes

     This was the first tilting wheelchair I had, a quantum hd. It was awesome, except the motors kept burning up. I threw a royal hissy fit and they took it back.

Next I got my Permobil, was great for the first 2 years, then the tilt motor went up. Looking at maybe Monday to get it back? No big deal, it’s not like I need it!

Disgusted With Home Mediservice , or Roberts, or Whatever They Are Called Now

     A quick update, the parts ARE in, they just don’t know how to put them in! We are waiting for the representative directly from Permobil to come fix it, though a tiny problem exists, they haven’t been able to get in touch with him. So, I’m in an indefinite holding pattern. The wife and I are moving the controls from the right side to the left, I have to go to the wound care center.

Permobil Dealer Lied

     The wheelchair dude came Monday, picked up my chair, dropped off a loaner. He told me I would have my chair back later that day. He called later that day and told me they ran out of time, they would finish it up Tuesday morning and I would have it back after lunch. As 4 pm came, I called, spoke with Maggie, the woman that told me on Friday that we were a go, all the parts were in. First thing she told me after I gave her my name was that they were waiting on parts, someone should have called me. So no chair, at least not mine, the one that was made to fit my measurements. Instead what I have is a chair that is way too small for me, controls on the right armrest, and no charger. They came out the first time May 8th, I am beyond pissed, but what can I do?

Doctor Week, My Permobil is in the Shop

     Busy week on tap for me, starts off with the wheelchair dude coming today. He won’t be fixing here, he’s picking it up and dropping off a loaner. Good news is I will be able to incline, taking some of the pressure off of my butt. Wednesday I go to the wound care center about said butt, hoping for the best with that, don’t want to go through another debridement. For those of you that don’t know what that is, they open the wound, use a surgical rasp to clean out the bad tissue. It only hurts for a few minutes, it’s the packing it with medicated strips and the bed rest I dread. Friday takes me to the neurourogist, see if I need to increase the number of times I use the catheter. Right now it’s 3-4, but I don’t think it will stay there, I’m guessing it will go up to 5-6? I feel at times like a leper, waiting for the next body part to fall off, we should start a pool!

Permobile Parts Slow Coming

     I mentioned that my chair is busted, had the service call on May 8th. It’s now June 10th, seams like a long time to wait for parts? My insurance is in order and ok’d, just waiting for Permobil to send the parts. Maybe they should have ordered them through Amazon prime, had them in a day or 2. I now have a spot on my rear that is sore, right where my leg is sewed onto my ass. There is a little bump, no open wound, but how long will it stay that way? Do I continue to call, or will they put me on a complainers list? Either way I can not afford a lengthy bed stay, hope the parts arrive soon.