Paige, get measured by someone, and don't trust the guy.. Ask lots of questions
and ask to see his inventory.  Above all, don't trust the guy.  A wheelchair is
supposed to fit you, not the other way around.. Look at the options available to
you... some of them may help you position yourself better,  Things like dump,
camber, back position, and wheel position. Did I tell you before, don't trust
the guy...
Sorry about the bad-ass attitude about wheelchair dealers, but they're in
business for the money, and they are a necessary evil.  But we're talking about
mobility, here, your mobility. and you want a wheelchair that you can feel
comfortable in...  Come on over to http://www.wheelchairjunkie.com and meet some
real people in wheelchairs.  I think you'll like some of the irreverent homor of
the site...
M.

Paige Petersen wrote:

> Ok guys...need your input.  I "ordered" a new wheelchair!  OMG The one that
> I have was "donated" to me ummmm ... at least 15 yrs ago.  I was a mere
> youngster at that time.  (Yes, I have a dinosaur chair!)  The guy was nice
> and gave me what the Dr has to sign  and all... so I faxed it over, Dr
> filled it out and I'm picking it up today... to SPEED the process (so I may
> have the chair for my vacation in July).  A co-worker, who has CP, said that
> he wrote a letter- had his Dr sign it... he wrote it as if the Dr was
> writing it...  clever idea!  This will be a benefit do ya'll think.. or
> shall I just have this paperwork that only describes what I need in a chair
> and my co-ordination, strength... mobility etc..
> I know it probably won't hurt but if I do this, I have to get a letter
> written (which I do well at) as early as possible so I can take it with me
> today to the Dr.
>
> What ya'll think?
>
> Thanks
> Paige
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