The wheelchair sage continues............

Today we had an appointment with a guy named Bruce at a wheelchair company over in Rome.
Rome is about 33 miles from us, but it's a nice quiet drive.

Much to our surprise we found Bruce to be a wheelchair user himself. It was a relief to talk with someone who knows what living in a wheelchair is all about, and I think Wheelie felt at home with him as well.

So we filled out some forms, Bruce did some measuring and made suggestions.
One embarrassing moment for me was when we discovered he has only had this chair for 8 years, not 12. Oh well, time flies, so much has happened since we moved to California and back again, it seemed like 12 years to me!
From the registration number he could tell exactly when the chair was ordered, and what company we got it from.
He agreed though that a new wheelchair is needed. As Wheelie's body changes, and his abilities change as well, the measurements need to be adjusted.
So Bruce suggested a narrower seat, more snug in the butt, and a little lean to the back as well.

He didn't hold much hope that Humana/Medicare would find it necessary to pay their 80% for a custom built chair, but they are going to try their darnedest to make them.
In order to get more ammunition for this quest, Wheelie's condition will be evaluated by a physical therapist. We also have his doctor's say so, and now his neurologist with the correct diagnoses.
By coincidence there was a message on our machine when we got back. His genetic tests came back and the neuro man wants to 'discuss' the findings with him on Friday.

We hope that Humana will see the light and pay their share. I mean, if they are more than willing to pay $6000 for a shot of Eligard, they should'nt balk at paying$2240 for something as important as a proper wheelchair.

You THINK!

Bruce told us he has infinitely more success dealing with Medicaid, than with Medicare.
Go figure.
I'm sure you will all agree that the health system in this country seriously sucks.

Anyway, a nice little outing for us.

Boo-boo is with Nana today.

Daddy was supposed to get with the child support people yesterday to straighten things out. Apparently his boss flat out refuses to cooperate and come forward with information. I know the guy is running an "iffy" business, not reporting to the IRS, employing illegals, etc.
But if this doesn't get straightened out, the chance is good that Daddy will have to go to jail, something we all want to avoid.

Bugs really opened up a can of worms when she applied for child support. We are trying to convince her that Daddy and his boss' problems are NOT of her making.

There is a chance, if things didn't work out with the child support people, that they will all have to go to court tomorrow.
I haven't heard yet if that is the case.

So.....home again home again, jiggety jay....

I'm pooped, time for a good nap.

SGMKJ!