Dme reviews- good and bad

[fuentejps]

everything mike, i started this thread/blog so ppl dont get screwed. hopefully the manufacturers take note and address issues w/ their vendors.

[WheelieMike]

everything mike, i started this thread/blog so ppl dont get screwed. hopefully the manufacturers take note and address issues w/ their vendors.

In that case, I had a Braun UVL installed by Superior Van & Mobility in Evansville, IN and Louisville, KY (installed in KY, serviced in IN ). They were a little slow on getting it back to me (KY), but the sales and service was and is still great. I had some issues with the lift, and they bent over backwards to get it fixed.

[brucec]

Hello, I've been lurking for a while and decided to post. I've ordered three chairs from three different DMEs.
The first was a Quickie 2 from National Seating and Mobility in Annapolis Junction, Maryland. I got this chair right out of rehab. I didn't know anything about wheelchairs or measurements or anything, so the DME did all of the work. The chair fit me well and I continue to use it as my primary wheelchair.
The second was a Quickie Ti from Robert's Home Medical in Maryland. I still didn't know any better, so I let the DME do the measurements again. I didn't even demo anything. Every measurement that could possibly be wrong was wrong. One guy tried to help, but in five years I haven't gotten the chair comfortable, which is why I still use the Quickie 2.
This past Wednesday, I went to Woodrow Wilson Rehab Center in Fishersville, VA. I can't recommend this place enough. I got sent there through the Virginia Department of Rehabilitative Services and didn't have to pay a dime for a day's worth of PT and wheelchair evaluation.
Joe Fangman, my PT, spent basically the whole day with me and was awesome. He taught me floor-to-chair and chair-to-floor transfers, curb hopping, and going down stairs. They have an FES bike that used to belong to Christopher Reeve, which I got to ride! I can't wait to get one for myself, even if I have to pay out of pocket.
Joe and Jeff (whose last name I don't remember) spent hours with me demoing chairs and cushions and backs. We went with a TiLite 2GX, with a Jay J3 back.
I wanted a folding chair because I have a Braun Chair Topper on my car, which only works with folders. I was considering a Quickie GTX, but it's apparently being discontinued and has some reliability issues. I really wanted to try an Air Flight. Woodrow Wilson didn't have a demo model and when Joe called the company, they said they don't have any distributers in Virginia and couldn't send a representative with a demo. We decided not to go with a TiLite TX because we can't be 100% sure about the front and rear seat-to-floor heights yet. I think my next chair's going to be less adjustable.
The DME herself didn't show up until Joe and Jeff and I had decided on all of the dimensions and specifications. She's going to submit it to my insurance, then to the Virginia DRS, which may pay the deductible, so I may not have to pay anything out of pocket. The chair won't be ready for a couple months, so I'll report back when it arrives or if I have any further comments about the DME.

I spent my rehab at woodroow wilson back in 1978, great people there, was there about 3 months and then stayed on for the cobol programming training (about 9 months) loved the skyline drive.

funny, when i left i still held the record for jumping a 18" curb, pretty much just hauled ass in a wheelie and smashed into the side and and the speed thru me on top, heh heh now i have problems with 4" curbs

[stephen212]

. . . i may be switching back to colours . . .

Have you looked into the TopEnd Crossfire Titanium? I've never tried one, but as far as I can tell from pictures and descriptions, there's not a whole lot of difference between it and a TiLite ZR.

[fuentejps]

Have you looked into the TopEnd Crossfire Titanium? I've never tried one, but as far as I can tell from pictures and descriptions, there's not a whole lot of difference between it and a TiLite ZR.

nah, i never cared for top end, im a colours guy, should have never left them, they dont put up w/ their dealers making them look like shit.

[Janderson]

u know what funny ken, the dumb fucks are being 9investigated and to top it off they are ignoring my complaint w/ the cleveland bbb. their final notice went out to weeks ago. that makes them look so bad.

hey u tilite reps, i suggesdt u take notice, its not just me. or maybe u just dont give a shit, if i see that to be the case this zr will be the last,. i tell everyone i see thats a gimp about health aid, funny thing, most of them agree.

Hey guys. I work for TiLite and I want to let you know that we take your comments very seriously. We are looking into this. I am sorry that many of you had a bad experience with this dealership. This is important information for us as a customer focused company. The best way we can improve our products and services is through your comments. Good or bad!

[fuentejps]

update. have spoken to marty ball at tilite, hes a class act, they are lucky to have him. he made me feel good about tilite, so i ordered the zr. he was a huge help.
as for the dealer health aid of ohio, they are incompetent..........if u use them do so at your own risk..............they are defrauding ins companies as well as us, the end users.

atg rehab has its flaws, but all in all a good experience, the girls cindy and tressa rock.

[brucec]

update. have spoken to marty ball at tilite, hes a class act, they are lucky to have him. he made me feel good about tilite, so i ordered the zr. he was a huge help.
as for the dealer health aid of ohio, they are incompetent..........if u use them do so at your own risk..............they are defrauding ins companies as well as us, the end users.

atg rehab has its flaws, but all in all a good experience, the girls cindy and tressa rock.

sounds like this thread is working

[fuentejps]

sounds like this thread is working

it is bruce. not only is tilite following this but so is colours.

update, my zr finally was ordered friday and i verified w/ tilite. couple weeks ill update w/ pics.

[kenf]

I made my yearly visit to Metro thursday for a check up and my scrips. I was talking to the rehab SCI doc about how bad HAO is. He basicly ignored what I had to say about them. I asked why does Metro use those idiots , he had no answer.