New Wheels/new Chair - May 26


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Good Morning Everyone:

Edited this post to add the link for the Geeks to Go! Discussions ~ Brian 05/29/09

Geeks to Go: New Wheels/New Chair - May 26th (LINK)

Well, Its official - After working through the system, dealing with paperwork and some days when my arms and shoulders felt like they were about to fall off, I am happy to announce that on April 11, 2009, I got my approval documents for my new Quickie2 lightweight manual wheelchair!! This has been a LONG time coming, since I was experiencing left shoulder pain for 3 years, and it probably dates back to my stint when my apartment was being rebuilt.

My current chair just does not do it for me anymore, so in September/October 2008, I made the request for the change. I was able to "test drive" a lightweight manual, outfitted with what they call Emotion Power Assisted wheels. I did this in October/November/December of 2008. The prescribing PT took a look at what would work for me, and I was able to get her to prescribe a chair that its more appropriate for me, with the proper adjustments to the seat height, casters, etc, and even a new cushion - These adjustments will make me sit up the right way in the chair, so I am not leaning all over the place. I am sick of my shoulders, back, legs and other body parts killing me because I can't correctly in my chair - This will take care of alot of my positioning problems.

The JEWEL of the new chair is the Emotion Wheels - They are made by Frank Mobility Systems and I can NOW control the speed, and sensitivity of the wheels - When I tested these things I could see a MARKED improvement with my shoulder and my posture - OH MAN - I was in heaven - shoulder pain was reduced, which is why I was given the approval for the emaotion wheels - this way, I do not have to puch as hard to get the same amount of work from the wheels. I will also get a black block charger, because these wheels have to be charged like you would charge any electric product. I am excited, as this chair should save me alot of wear and tear on my body.

I will post pics of the chair when it arrives :)

Brian

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Checked the site, looks like that company is doing some imaginative design work! About time, huh?

SO glad to hear the new chair is SO much improved over your last one. It's a shame you had to put up with the last chair's design deficiencies for so long. And now, without the discomfort of the previous chair, you're likely to get out and around more ... BONUS! :thumbsup:

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Checked the site, looks like that company is doing some imaginative design work! About time, huh?

SO glad to hear the new chair is SO much improved over your last one. It's a shame you had to put up with the last chair's design deficiencies for so long. And now, without the discomfort of the previous chair, you're likely to get out and around more ... BONUS! :thumbsup:

Thanks JDoors ;) Yes, these chairs seem to get better with time - first chair I owned was a Everst and Jennings Premier in like 1975-76. My current chair is a 2000 Q2, and will be exact in the respect of the mag wheels and crutch holder, and I will get the mags STOCK - so I am happy - I have to check to see what version (M14's or M15's) of the Emotions I will get, but looks like I am golden either way - I think the M15's have a longer battery life and can go 16 MILES on a charge - The script did NOT specify the type, but I can check on that :)

With Luck - I will have her by My Birthday - May 8th :)

I have heard that the chair will be shipping on April 21, so I should have it sometime during the first week of May - My first test will be to go to Burlington after all adjustments have been made, and run her around town with my buddy Bill at my side for security and other unforseen circumstances - using the new chair will mean that I can push myself further without as much pain, and I can get more done, with less work :)

Brian

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Yahooo!!! Now, no burning rubber or popping wheelies, young man :thumbsup:

Liz

Me?? Pop Wheelies? Burn Rubber??? NEVER!! :thumbsup::D

Brian

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I have heard that my Emotion Wheels are NOT the featured M14 or M15 wheels, but the older M11 wheels. Apparently, the newer wheels became available after my evaluation, and the M11's were ordered, and then I found that Medicaid paid for the 11's. The newer wheels have one thing going for them. M14/M15 wheels have Li Ion (Litium Ion) batteries, and last longer, meaning that they can go 16 miles to a charge. The 11's do not have the newer batteries, and I think they last the day on a charge, while the 14's/15's can go 3x as far and last 3x as long.

However, I am just happy to be getting these wheels on my new chair. will make life easier on my shoulder :)

Brian

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I have been contacted by the Fletcher Allen Seating Clinic. The rehab specialist from TMS (Vendor) will be here with the PT for my wheelchair fitting on Tuesday, May 26, 2008 at 12:45PM EDT This is the day that I will officially take delivery of my 2009 Quickie2 in Toxic Green, with Emotion M11 Power Assist Wheels. I have been told that there was an earlier date for the fitting, but I would have to travel to Colchester VT, and arrive at 8:30 - which is impossible - so I will be fitted here at Washington - This will be GREAT for me, because I have to have an MRI on my left shoulder and after that, we will see what happens.

Wish me Luck - Pics will be posted when she arrives.

Brian

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Yep - Toxic Green - It looks like this:

ToxicGreen.jpg

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Congrats Brian, I hope you like your new ride and it works out ok

Thanks Dan - This Badboy is gonna rock!! I can't wait to be in a proper seating arrangement, so I don't hurt my back, shoulders, etc - I will post pics of the wheels that were mounted to the chair I tested, as well as my current Quickie 2, in Candy Apple Red. When I get my new ride, I will also post pics in this thread :)

Brian

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I am a tad out of the loop but good luck with your new chair. I hope it works well for you and reduces your pain.

cheers ..

Peaches:

No Problem!! TODAY IS THE DAY!! - Thank you for your well wishes :D

Yes, that's right - I will get my new ride today, as well as an orientation on the way my new chair is to be used, cared for and charged, and other things - I am EXTATIC and happy as heck!! :)

I will post pics when I get it, and I will make sure I have a couple with ME IN IT :)

Brian

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OK Team Besttechie, Here she is:

I will show her in both setups - First, as a STOCK Quickie2 with 24" Pnumatic MAG Wheels (640x480 Res)

2009-Q2-stock-640.JPG

And NOW as a Quickie2 with Frank Mobility Emotion (M11) Power Assist Wheels (640x480 Res)

2009-Q2-EMW-M11-640.JPG

Isn't She Pretty?? This is one thing that makes me SO Happy I am almost in TEARS because I actually feel GOOD sitting in her, and I am able to sit UP and control the chair alot better - and even though I am still in pain, I think with continuation of therapy, I will get better, because the Emotion Wheels take alot of pressure off my arms and shoulders, I just tap or lightly move the wheels and she GOES ;)

ROLL ON - YEEEEEEHAW :)

Brian

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Glad it is working out for you Brian, but I dunno about that color.

Puke green? :wacko:

heheh not puke green, TOXIC Green :)

Brian

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Nawh you guys ... it is candy apple green ... absolutely delicious. sla.gif

Thanks Peaches: When I get up at 6am, she will be fully charged, and I will be road testing her at full charge - every time I look at her, I cannot believe its MINE - I've waited so LONG for a new chair......This one is MINE, and now that you mention it, she DOES look like the color of a Granny Smith Apple!!

hehehehehe

LOve this :)

Brian

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This is the one that you need.

http://vimeo.com/1803735

And if it isn't fast enough, the one below should do.

hehheehe Thanks for that Mr. Bill, I needed that one hehehehehe

I don't think, however, that I would need a Gas Powered La-Z-Boy or a Jet Powered Outhouse - could be dangerous hehehe

Brian

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