Re: wanting to get a wheelchair/ Cindy H.

January 11, 2004

Hi Cindy H.,

Heim said you also need a gel foam cushion for the wheelchairs because

it's too hard on the lower spine coccyx. It cost's about 800.00 but insurance

should help cover it.

S.

Re: wanting to get a wheelchair

Hi Cindy, I have found that the PT/OT have more pull with the insurance to get

a wheel chair ordered. They have the training in knowing if you are needing one

and how to fit you for comfort. They know which added pieces to order so you are

as comfortable as possible. In the end the Dr have to sign the paper. Dylan's

will be mainly for school. It will have adjustable arms, a removable tray, tilt

back head rest, extra high back, and leg lifts. When ordering they usually try

to look to the future to what you may need later. Insurance can accept or deny

each piece.

Absolutely, Good luck in getting your new wheels. Are you thinking about a

manual or electric? Cindy C.

From: Cindy H.

After the last app't he referred me to a therapist for some hip/sciatic/back

problem? to be evaluated.

On the first PT visit I mentioned a wheel chair would help to take the load

off my leg/hip/knee joints for longer walking. He said he'd planned on

suggesting that to the doctor.

I hope the therapist is given the OK. wish me luck.

Cindy H

Wisc.

January 11, 2004

A gel cushion was also recommended for . It has taken awhile to get

one that was definately latex free but we have a sample one now.

was doing well using it to sit until he fell again yesterday now we

are back at the beginning again. I was out at the time but Ken said that he

hit really hard.

Now we have a loads of snow coming down so that just adds to the ache.

I hope that your day is going better. Give Dylan a hug from me.

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