Shoutout to OT and seating departments everywhere... OTs and seating techs are some of the most caring and flexible healthcare workers out there that make the biggest differences in people's lives!!
I wish I could say the same. My experience has not been good. I live in Michigan. OTs and seating techs never know what it's like to actually use a wheelchair. I'm glad you have had a good experience!
@@tabithalandon4793 I am an OT. My college assigned us a project where we propelled a manual wheelchair 24/7 in as many spaces as we could access for 2 days. It was an eye opening experience. However, one can never truly know what it is like in another's shoes. We try our best and communicate to meet our patients' needs as best we can. We are all learning as we go.
I'm really encouraged by how much Shane is articulating how hard it is to adjust to something new, even if it's better. Probably because I'm doing a lot of adjusting to new things in my own life. They're great, but adjusting takes time, energy and patience!! Good luck, Shane! It sounds and looks fantastic!
Wonderful to see how accommodating everyone was. So helpful. And genuinely interested in giving you the best product for your needs. But wait…. No camo? No flames! 👏🏼👏🏼😂😂
That would not be the actual chair he gets in the end. That one is a demo chair. If he likes it the will completely spec him out and order hinew chair with everything pt/ot and he wants and needs for exact positioning and functioning . That is when he will choose color...skins...lights...yadda yadda. It's a process the from beginning to end in ideal circumstances can take 3-6 months to be delivered to the client.
You could do a side by side comparison of what Shane’s chair can do now before you get the new one and then show the same test next to it when you get the new one.
That new chair looks fantastic. I love the feature of it lifting you up higher so when you are out for a walk you are more at a level with everyone else for conversation purposes. The joystick looked really good too.
I’m thrilled for you both that the new chair process is going easier than anticipated. Good luck with your upgrade, you’re more than deserving of something that’s going to make both your lives better.
Wish that insurance worked so that everybody who needed it could upgrade their wheelchairs at any time with the latest technology. Thanks for sharing - learned a lot!
What a relief that it went well. It’s such a massive deal for you. It makes me very happy to see you guys living your best life. Good luck with the test run
Hey Shane: I didn’t know your old chair was a Permobil. I definitely agree that if you have been using that brand it’s best to stick with it. I have a Quantum now that I love but I was in an invacare before and the adjustment period was major! I did have a Permobil briefly but I didn’t like it but I know everyone’s needs in seating are different. Also my invacare was a rear wheel drive and my quantum is mid wheel and yes that was a major adjustment as well but now I love it! I did have that same drifting feeling in the beginning also but they made some adjustments to the chair’s computer and once I got used to working with the controls I was good! I love that I can turn on a dime too! 😄
Question for one of my friends who is looking at replacing her chair that she's had for well over a decade - she gets terrified anytime there is any rain that it will ruin her chair. What is your experience with any of those chairs with inclement weather? Not saying "can she put it in a swimming pool" but "can she go across a parking lot with large puddles during a moderate rainstorm"
I’m getting all misty watching this. So very happy and excited for the additional freedoms this will provide to you, and especially ecstatic for the comfort factor. You two are warriors and I respect the heck out of you💕
Watching you drive wheelchair reminded me the lake we visited this week had a mat from the beach all the way to the water for wheelchair accessiblity. I thought that was so cool and respectful!
Very cool chair! And wow, how cool that they will set you up with a loaner to make sure it's right for you! 9 years is a long life for a chair. I know it's not something you have now, but maybe it would be a good idea to inquire about an attendants stick; on a day that you may be having a really bad day, it would give Hannah a stick on the back of the chair to drive it with.
Im happy to hear you really think you found the chair for you. It looked like you were comfortable and not overly stressed. What a great thing that viewers gave you advice and suggestions and shared their stories. Bless you both
It’s such a personal choice for you. There’s not really anything that I can compare it to. Your chair is almost a part of you. I do hope that it goes well and you get the chair you deserve. Love your videos ❤️
I'm so excited for you Shane! I have the permobil ff3 and I really like it a lot. I even tried the permobil that stands up like a Transformer but that was too much for me. I'm excited to see how it works out around the house for you. Might I say the past couple videos I have seen you have some crazy tan going on! Hannah seems more excited than you about the chair right now. I'm sure you are nervous about it but I can see little glimmers of excitement. I totally get it.
As soon as you said "new joystick" I was concerned about sensitivity issues. That learning curve would drive me nucking futs! My mom is an Occupational Therapist who worked for the county in Peds for the majority of her career and the therapy unit would have wheelchair venders show up all the time to show off new chairs with varying levels of accessibility. I grew up around the local venders and all of them are close family friends so I've seen plenty how absolutely awesome and inventive they can be. Except for one. I was at about 10 or 11 hanging out at my mom's work one day and a vender brought in an electric with basically a headband for driving instead of anything hand held. They asked me if it try it out (I'm fully able bodied) and they told me to treat it as if I couldn't move my arms or legs so I tried my best. The headband would basically pick up gyroscopic movements with my head and move the chair based on that...at least, that's what it was supposed to do. I absolutely understood the way it was supposed to work and I tried really hard to get it to work that way but it just went so badly. The dude wanted to sell his idea so bad he was basically yelling directions at me like "seriously? You can't figure this out? It's easy! You're not trying hard enough." He was so annoyed. At one point I put my head forward to make it go forward and it sped forward so fast, my feet fell off the foot rests and started to get caught underneath the chair and it hurt really badly but it was forcing them under backwards. I was taking it seriously so I was pretending my legs were atrophied. Of course, when my feet started going under, I looked down to see what I could do to fix it and of course, the further forward I leaned my head, the further forward the chair would go and it just got worse and worse. The vender never ran to come help me, one of my mom's coworkers had to run over and shut the chair off and pull my feet out from under the chair. It was so bad... The vender was pissed and basically told my mom it was my fault and I just wasn't getting it and she said "if she's completely able bodied and she can't do it, what makes you think the kids we see will be able to do it? Most of our kids with that level of involvement can't even move their heads enough to make it move, let alone be able to do it with any level of accuracy with their limited range of motion." It was a nightmare. I felt so embarrassed that people thought I was being too goofy and not taking it seriously but I really was and I really did care! It was a good idea in theory but poor in practice. Some ideas are really inspired and some are just not helpful at all. And I can say, I haven't seen a single person with a headband driven wheelchair so, I'm guessing that half baked idea went the way of the Puffin along with the dude trying to hock it. He was such a douche...
I totally agree! He should go curly! my husbands corona hairdo turned out sooooo good. I now have a blond John Snow beard and all. Never knew he could pull that off, but man does it look good! He even had an elderly woman flirt and fan girl him about the beard and curls. Haha . We both have curls and he has better hair days than I do, haha. I have damage from bleaching. His virgin curls are lush and shining. I’ve fallen in love all over and envy him at the same time LOL
This is so exciting! Thank you both for including us in the process! I'll keep a close eye out for the next video! Fingers crossed the in-home trial goes wel!
Excellent! Growing up, one of my friends had severe spina bifida. When we were about nine or ten, she was able to get a new chair. I remember that she was so excited to be getting a new chair. When it finally came, she was thrilled. It gave her more mobility, and it had glittery blue handles (it was sporty looking compared to her old hospital-esque model). I’ll never forget the handles and the drastic change (much easier for her to navigate the halls with). We moved away not long after that. We kept in touch on and off, and she passed at 41. Thanks for taking me down memory lane. I hope your chair is all you want it to be!
That's the same chair that I have and I love it. They brought the chair to my house and helped me for a while. It was a very good experience for me. Had the chair for 2 years and no problems at all. Good luck with yours!
Shane and Hannah, You both seemed so excited about the chair, I hope it proves to be as amazing as it looks. I'm so excited to hear the results after your home trial.
Thank you for sharing your lives with the public. I really enjoy your videos. This one about the hairstyle from the pool is just so entertaining. You guys are great! I love your sense of humor.
Super happy for you guys! The walking around more on the same night level will be wonderful I bet. Hannah I really like how that green top looks on you! Nice!
So excited for you Shane! That's so awesome they will let you borrow the chair at home. You'll have the perfect test drive! Good luck on your decision! Much love from VA. ❤️
It is amazing that the company is being so helpful. A chair like that is a big commitment so being able to test run is fantastic for you and I hope it works out for you.
So excited for you both, re: your new chair. Your blogs/clogs .... whatever they are called these days, are always so uplifting and full of good humour, respect for each other and making light of what is potentially a huge change in your lives. But you do everything with such a grace, and take everything in stride. What an example of two very lovely humans. Chloe must think she's won the Lotto, having you both as her parents.
I am also working on getting my new chair possibly next month at Gillette lifetime as well. Are they not the best people for this type of thing and other things as well?! I started going to them in August for multiple things and absolutely love them complete game changers. I cannot wait to get my new chair next month!
I am SO thrilled to see something that has always been so unnecessarily difficult finally become a normal and helpful experience for someone that needs it. Also the sun loves you guys! You are both glowing!!
I actually built an EXTREMELY similar wheelchair ramp off my house for our daughter. It's crazy how similar it looks (except I think ours might be longer).
I just recently learned about your channel, I am now an avid fan. You two are adorable, you brighten my day. I must say that wheel chair is amazing with all it can do. God bless, I will continue to watch and keep up with you.
I am so glad you had such a good experience. You are so right that you can't really decide on a chair until you use it in your every day activities. I'm looking forward to your next video to see how it went.
They’re going to bring it to your house to try?! That’s so amazing!! I feel like that should be standard procedure though. You are pretty much purchasing a new body to use for years and years to take you anywhere and everywhere, you need to make sure you are as happy as you can possibly be with it. I’m so happy it went so well. I can’t wait to see you scooting around in your new wheels! Love you guys ❤️❤️❤️❤️
I just started using a manual. wheelchair 2.5yrs ago after my accident that left me disabled...boy when u first use a wheelchair u beat the hell out of urself getting used to it..hitting my funny bone..etc..now Im a pro😁The first chair seems perfect!💚
I'm so happy for you both congratulations on your trial of wheelchair. Hope the home trial goes good as well :-). I love how Hannah is equally excited for the wheelchair trial.
Shane, I understand what you mean in this video! I had the same chair you’re in now, loved it! Rear wheel drive was my go to for all my chairs. I currently have the f3 front wheel drive.. super big learning curve! Love it now though! Have all the features and everything on it. Had to fight hard to get mine covered by insurance.. best of luck with the process!
That's fantastic that u get to test drive it for a few days on ur own. They all seemed super kind and keen on you being fitted properly. Love the ramp in the garage too. 👨🦼💖💜💛💚💙🧡
This new chair looks so good ON YOU. Lol your legs look longer, you look like you are sitting up straighter in it. So awesome. Hope it all works out for you.
I have an M5 too! Love every aspect of it! Going from rear wheel to mid wheel is definitely a learning curve but I adjusted very quickly to it. Plus permobil support is great and all the built in functionality is great too
I'm the same with getting new chairs because it's so personal and specific and use it every single day almost the entire day. It's important to be "perfect "
Hey, this episode is very cute -- the rapport between you two is lovely to watch. On that new wheelchair you're considering -- you didn't mention what sort of armaments are available? I should I think that was an important consideration?
Congrats on getting your new transportation. Wow! The whole experience is different than I thought it would be too. It's awesome that you get to try it before you buy it.
SHANE, I still think you should get one of the chairs which can climb stairs. There are SO many shops and stores, restaurants, and other buildings which will suddenly be available to you.
I’ve got a midwheel drive chair too, it drives soooo intuitively. It’s like it’s part of me. Love it. I’ve got a YOU Q samm at the moment, it’s 6 years old and we’ve asked for a revision and my ergo therapist recommends a Permobil too. Your test looks very promising. Especially the suspension looks so comfortable
So awesome!!!! So happy for you, Shane!!! I could tell from your face you were really feeling great in that chair!! Wishing you as much luck with your home testing!!
That's a great way to describe it. Mid-drive feels like you are on ice. Good luck, I couldn't get use to it and went back to rear wheel...but then I'm old and set in my ways.
Based on what you have said, this business you are working with is probably one of the best in the game. Going above and beyond your expectations to ensure you make a decision on a product that works for you.
My heart wanted to burst with how accommodating the company was with the chair.❤❤❤❤
Shoutout to OT and seating departments everywhere... OTs and seating techs are some of the most caring and flexible healthcare workers out there that make the biggest differences in people's lives!!
Wish I can say the same about London UK
I know it's hit or miss-way worse where I go to college than childhood area-but in general, could not agree more.
I wish I could say the same. My experience has not been good. I live in Michigan. OTs and seating techs never know what it's like to actually use a wheelchair. I'm glad you have had a good experience!
@@tabithalandon4793 I am an OT. My college assigned us a project where we propelled a manual wheelchair 24/7 in as many spaces as we could access for 2 days. It was an eye opening experience. However, one can never truly know what it is like in another's shoes. We try our best and communicate to meet our patients' needs as best we can. We are all learning as we go.
@icecrystal34 🙏❤️ I was really excited when they said ...take it outside if you want! 😊👏 Shane added that was the first time he had access to that.
I'm really encouraged by how much Shane is articulating how hard it is to adjust to something new, even if it's better. Probably because I'm doing a lot of adjusting to new things in my own life. They're great, but adjusting takes time, energy and patience!! Good luck, Shane! It sounds and looks fantastic!
This happens to me every time I upgrade my cell phone. Sure it always ends up being soooo much better, but the change stresses me out big time!
@@janey0317 OMG, yes!!!! It's so hard!!
Wonderful to see how accommodating everyone was. So helpful. And genuinely interested in giving you the best product for your needs. But wait…. No camo? No flames! 👏🏼👏🏼😂😂
That would not be the actual chair he gets in the end. That one is a demo chair. If he likes it the will completely spec him out and order hinew chair with everything pt/ot and he wants and needs for exact positioning and functioning . That is when he will choose color...skins...lights...yadda yadda. It's a process the from beginning to end in ideal circumstances can take 3-6 months to be delivered to the client.
Yes, but no side walls on the ramp? After the winter accident my suggestion would be high walls on both sides ;)
It’s awesome to see how supportive and accommodating everyone was throughout this process ☺️
I feel you. But I also think this shouldn’t be something we have to celebrate. It’s their job.
Just celebrating the small victories that crush ableism ❤️ love and light to you
@@candycane5458 True,but still good to be thankful.
You could do a side by side comparison of what Shane’s chair can do now before you get the new one and then show the same test next to it when you get the new one.
That new chair looks fantastic. I love the feature of it lifting you up higher so when you are out for a walk you are more at a level with everyone else for conversation purposes. The joystick looked really good too.
I held my breath when he went down the ramp
Lmao same here
I’m thrilled for you both that the new chair process is going easier than anticipated. Good luck with your upgrade, you’re more than deserving of something that’s going to make both your lives better.
Looks like a nice ramp and excited about your new chair. Sounds like a huge upgrade!
Wish that insurance worked so that everybody who needed it could upgrade their wheelchairs at any time with the latest technology. Thanks for sharing - learned a lot!
What a relief that it went well. It’s such a massive deal for you. It makes me very happy to see you guys living your best life. Good luck with the test run
Can we get an update on how your new pills you take daily for SMA are working out in comparison to Spinraza? Im curious...Thanks for the vid today!
Ya I’m curious too bc he said he gets tired with the joystick sometimes
I feel like his speech has somewhat changed. I've been wondering the same thing.
@@meghanf2012 I agree. He seems harder to understand but I’m sure there are days worse than others
@Your Over There that can be said about any of us. I wonder if they will publish his detailed expert opinion in a medical journal...
@Your Over There Stop being a creep. Shane talks openly about his health. You don't have to make macabre shit up for attention!
Hey Shane: I didn’t know your old chair was a Permobil. I definitely agree that if you have been using that brand it’s best to stick with it. I have a Quantum now that I love but I was in an invacare before and the adjustment period was major! I did have a Permobil briefly but I didn’t like it but I know everyone’s needs in seating are different.
Also my invacare was a rear wheel drive and my quantum is mid wheel and yes that was a major adjustment as well but now I love it! I did have that same drifting feeling in the beginning also but they made some adjustments to the chair’s computer and once I got used to working with the controls I was good! I love that I can turn on a dime too! 😄
Question for one of my friends who is looking at replacing her chair that she's had for well over a decade - she gets terrified anytime there is any rain that it will ruin her chair. What is your experience with any of those chairs with inclement weather? Not saying "can she put it in a swimming pool" but "can she go across a parking lot with large puddles during a moderate rainstorm"
I’m getting all misty watching this. So very happy and excited for the additional freedoms this will provide to you, and especially ecstatic for the comfort factor. You two are warriors and I respect the heck out of you💕
That new chair looks awesome. Being able to turn easier and have the chair lift so far up will be so helpful.
Watching you drive wheelchair reminded me the lake we visited this week had a mat from the beach all the way to the water for wheelchair accessiblity. I thought that was so cool and respectful!
Very cool chair! And wow, how cool that they will set you up with a loaner to make sure it's right for you! 9 years is a long life for a chair.
I know it's not something you have now, but maybe it would be a good idea to inquire about an attendants stick; on a day that you may be having a really bad day, it would give Hannah a stick on the back of the chair to drive it with.
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I didn't realize this is a possibility. It is really a great idea
@@heatherjunker967 it’s more popular in pediatrics, but very helpful with some adults, too.
Shane: "Those extra six inches will be amazing".......that's what she said.
Woooow. 😂😂😂
Im happy to hear you really think you found the chair for you. It looked like you were comfortable and not overly stressed. What a great thing that viewers gave you advice and suggestions and shared their stories. Bless you both
I had one of those mid-wheel drive permobiles for quite a few years. It's nice. RIP to all of your wall corners.
It’s such a personal choice for you. There’s not really anything that I can compare it to. Your chair is almost a part of you. I do hope that it goes well and you get the chair you deserve. Love your videos ❤️
I'm so excited for you Shane! I have the permobil ff3 and I really like it a lot. I even tried the permobil that stands up like a Transformer but that was too much for me. I'm excited to see how it works out around the house for you. Might I say the past couple videos I have seen you have some crazy tan going on! Hannah seems more excited than you about the chair right now. I'm sure you are nervous about it but I can see little glimmers of excitement. I totally get it.
As soon as you said "new joystick" I was concerned about sensitivity issues. That learning curve would drive me nucking futs! My mom is an Occupational Therapist who worked for the county in Peds for the majority of her career and the therapy unit would have wheelchair venders show up all the time to show off new chairs with varying levels of accessibility. I grew up around the local venders and all of them are close family friends so I've seen plenty how absolutely awesome and inventive they can be. Except for one. I was at about 10 or 11 hanging out at my mom's work one day and a vender brought in an electric with basically a headband for driving instead of anything hand held. They asked me if it try it out (I'm fully able bodied) and they told me to treat it as if I couldn't move my arms or legs so I tried my best. The headband would basically pick up gyroscopic movements with my head and move the chair based on that...at least, that's what it was supposed to do. I absolutely understood the way it was supposed to work and I tried really hard to get it to work that way but it just went so badly. The dude wanted to sell his idea so bad he was basically yelling directions at me like "seriously? You can't figure this out? It's easy! You're not trying hard enough." He was so annoyed. At one point I put my head forward to make it go forward and it sped forward so fast, my feet fell off the foot rests and started to get caught underneath the chair and it hurt really badly but it was forcing them under backwards. I was taking it seriously so I was pretending my legs were atrophied. Of course, when my feet started going under, I looked down to see what I could do to fix it and of course, the further forward I leaned my head, the further forward the chair would go and it just got worse and worse. The vender never ran to come help me, one of my mom's coworkers had to run over and shut the chair off and pull my feet out from under the chair. It was so bad... The vender was pissed and basically told my mom it was my fault and I just wasn't getting it and she said "if she's completely able bodied and she can't do it, what makes you think the kids we see will be able to do it? Most of our kids with that level of involvement can't even move their heads enough to make it move, let alone be able to do it with any level of accuracy with their limited range of motion." It was a nightmare. I felt so embarrassed that people thought I was being too goofy and not taking it seriously but I really was and I really did care! It was a good idea in theory but poor in practice. Some ideas are really inspired and some are just not helpful at all. And I can say, I haven't seen a single person with a headband driven wheelchair so, I'm guessing that half baked idea went the way of the Puffin along with the dude trying to hock it. He was such a douche...
I’m scared looking at the space between the car and the ramp because I think about when Shane fell 😭 love you guys lots🧡
Me too. I was like, “Where is the railing??”
I think having it inside, and no chance to get ice and snow on it should help.
Permobil-good choice! I prefer front wheel drive, tighter turning radius.
Oh come on the curls are great!! I think Shane should try the “curly girl” method and release his inner John Snow
YES! The pandemic has released my curly hair obsession and I died when he said his hair is going curly! :)
😂
Omg Yes
Hahaha yes!!
I totally agree! He should go curly! my husbands corona hairdo turned out sooooo good. I now have a blond John Snow beard and all. Never knew he could pull that off, but man does it look good! He even had an elderly woman flirt and fan girl him about the beard and curls. Haha . We both have curls and he has better hair days than I do, haha. I have damage from bleaching. His virgin curls are lush and shining. I’ve fallen in love all over and envy him at the same time LOL
This is so exciting! Thank you both for including us in the process! I'll keep a close eye out for the next video! Fingers crossed the in-home trial goes wel!
Another exciting adventure. Enjoy your trip. Can't wait to see you enjoying the trips.
Excellent! Growing up, one of my friends had severe spina bifida. When we were about nine or ten, she was able to get a new chair. I remember that she was so excited to be getting a new chair. When it finally came, she was thrilled. It gave her more mobility, and it had glittery blue handles (it was sporty looking compared to her old hospital-esque model). I’ll never forget the handles and the drastic change (much easier for her to navigate the halls with). We moved away not long after that. We kept in touch on and off, and she passed at 41. Thanks for taking me down memory lane. I hope your chair is all you want it to be!
You were a natural driving that one. So many great features.
Shane, I am very happy for you. I hope the chair will be everything you need & hope for.
That's the same chair that I have and I love it. They brought the chair to my house and helped me for a while. It was a very good experience for me. Had the chair for 2 years and no problems at all. Good luck with yours!
Shane and Hannah,
You both seemed so excited about the chair, I hope it proves to be as amazing as it looks.
I'm so excited to hear the results after your home trial.
Thank you for sharing your lives with the public. I really enjoy your videos. This one about the hairstyle from the pool is just so entertaining. You guys are great! I love your sense of humor.
Hi Shane and Hannah. That new wheelchair is so sleek, modern and way cool! Have a splendid week ahead.
How awesome that they are working with you on all your needs. Hopefully this chair will be the one that makes life easier for you.
Super happy for you guys! The walking around more on the same night level will be wonderful I bet. Hannah I really like how that green top looks on you! Nice!
So excited for you Shane! That's so awesome they will let you borrow the chair at home. You'll have the perfect test drive! Good luck on your decision! Much love from VA. ❤️
I love that you can test it in your home. The difference between PA and Minnesota!
When Shane said I felt like I was on ICE, I was like how does a new char make you feel like you are on METH SHANE?🤯😆
What's a char?
That’s going to be so much better for both of you. Eye level will be great when walking and shopping. Happy for you.
It is amazing that the company is being so helpful. A chair like that is a big commitment so being able to test run is fantastic for you and I hope it works out for you.
Awesome! It thrills me to no end how everything goes better and more technologically advanced as time moves along!
So excited for you both, re: your new chair. Your blogs/clogs .... whatever they are called these days, are always so uplifting and full of good humour, respect for each other and making light of what is potentially a huge change in your lives. But you do everything with such a grace, and take everything in stride. What an example of two very lovely humans. Chloe must think she's won the Lotto, having you both as her parents.
Looks like a awesome chair! Hope you will love it! Sending hugs, prayers. and kindness to you both!
Sounds exciting! The in place full circle turn seems very smooth. 👏
I am also working on getting my new chair possibly next month at Gillette lifetime as well. Are they not the best people for this type of thing and other things as well?! I started going to them in August for multiple things and absolutely love them complete game changers. I cannot wait to get my new chair next month!
I'm so pleased with the customer service 🙌 you received while looking for a new wheelchair. Getting to try it out at home will be huge!
You two are the most inspirational people I know love to you both. And Hannah’s mum
I am SO thrilled to see something that has always been so unnecessarily difficult finally become a normal and helpful experience for someone that needs it.
Also the sun loves you guys! You are both glowing!!
Shane looks like he's ready to drill some beers with boys! Summer outfit looking good.
That just great good luck with the new chair I’m sure you will love it looking forward to the update
I actually built an EXTREMELY similar wheelchair ramp off my house for our daughter. It's crazy how similar it looks (except I think ours might be longer).
I am getting the same chair but you probably didn't choose the lavender flower pattern.
Good luck!
I just recently learned about your channel, I am now an avid fan. You two are adorable, you brighten my day. I must say that wheel chair is amazing with all it can do. God bless, I will continue to watch and keep up with you.
I am so glad you had such a good experience. You are so right that you can't really decide on a chair until you use it in your every day activities. I'm looking forward to your next video to see how it went.
The title already has us scared. We definitely know about wheelchair scares and insurance hell. It's awful.
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@@irenedavo3768 Hello. How are you?
Shane, I wish you lots of luck with this newer chair. I love that they are working with you and allowing you to test it like that. It’s awesome.
They’re going to bring it to your house to try?! That’s so amazing!! I feel like that should be standard procedure though. You are pretty much purchasing a new body to use for years and years to take you anywhere and everywhere, you need to make sure you are as happy as you can possibly be with it. I’m so happy it went so well. I can’t wait to see you scooting around in your new wheels! Love you guys ❤️❤️❤️❤️
I just started using a manual. wheelchair 2.5yrs ago after my accident that left me disabled...boy when u first use a wheelchair u beat the hell out of urself getting used to it..hitting my funny bone..etc..now Im a pro😁The first chair seems perfect!💚
I'm so happy for you both congratulations on your trial of wheelchair.
Hope the home trial goes good as well :-).
I love how Hannah is equally excited for the wheelchair trial.
Shane, I understand what you mean in this video! I had the same chair you’re in now, loved it! Rear wheel drive was my go to for all my chairs. I currently have the f3 front wheel drive.. super big learning curve! Love it now though! Have all the features and everything on it. Had to fight hard to get mine covered by insurance.. best of luck with the process!
I have a concern with the ramp, maybe putting in a low handrail so the chair doesn't accidentally over the sides. The new chair is rad 👌 🙌 😎
That's fantastic that u get to test drive it for a few days on ur own. They all seemed super kind and keen on you being fitted properly. Love the ramp in the garage too. 👨🦼💖💜💛💚💙🧡
This new chair looks so good ON YOU. Lol your legs look longer, you look like you are sitting up straighter in it. So awesome. Hope it all works out for you.
From Madison but visited a friend in MN this past weekend. Went to the science museum because of you two! Loved it :)
SO EXCITED FOR YOU SHANE!!! I hope you guys love it!!!
I have an M5 too! Love every aspect of it! Going from rear wheel to mid wheel is definitely a learning curve but I adjusted very quickly to it. Plus permobil support is great and all the built in functionality is great too
I'm the same with getting new chairs because it's so personal and specific and use it every single day almost the entire day. It's important to be "perfect "
Lucky! I’m about 5-6 years past needing a new chair. So can’t afford it! Love the new chair!
YOUR SOUND SOUNDS SO MUCH DIFFERENT!! :-). When you’re talking about the chair. Is that your new mic?
Wow that chair is absolutely awesome! I wish I had one of those!
That wheelchair is awesome!!! I hope it works out it's comfortable, and you're comfortable using it, so you can keep it. 💖 Shane and Hannah.
Hey, this episode is very cute -- the rapport between you two is lovely to watch.
On that new wheelchair you're considering -- you didn't mention what sort of armaments are available? I should I think that was an important consideration?
Why have a literally not seen any of these videos for like a hundred years but I’m still subscribed?
That was so cool and fun to watch-How interesting!!!!!! This is so exciting! Cant wait to see you use it at home.
Wow the new chair looks fantastic. So glad it turned out to be a great experience trying it out. 🙌💖
Congrats on getting your new transportation. Wow! The whole experience is different than I thought it would be too. It's awesome that you get to try it before you buy it.
I’m so glad Shane is comfortable in the new chair. Such a great guy. Hannah you’re pretty awesome too☺️
So excited to hear about the home test drive! I hope we get to see it too!
I love my Permobil M3 it’s my first Powerchair I got it a year ago in January it’s so awesome you will love it Shane!!
I recently watched a tv show about Franklin Roosevelt, and wheelchairs sure have come a long way.
I am excited they were so accommodating. Good luck!
SHANE, I still think you should get one of the chairs which can climb stairs. There are SO many shops and stores, restaurants, and other buildings which will suddenly be available to you.
That’s pretty exciting. It sounds like there’s a good chance this will be the new chair. 💖😁
I hope all goes well with trying the new chair out at home! 💕
That is great that they are working with you so much. Good luck with this important decision.
I’ve got a midwheel drive chair too, it drives soooo intuitively. It’s like it’s part of me. Love it. I’ve got a YOU Q samm at the moment, it’s 6 years old and we’ve asked for a revision and my ergo therapist recommends a Permobil too. Your test looks very promising. Especially the suspension looks so comfortable
I’m switching from rear wheel drive to mid wheel drive also. I will have my new chair in about 2 weeks time, it won’t be as bumpy now 😉
So awesome!!!! So happy for you, Shane!!! I could tell from your face you were really feeling great in that chair!! Wishing you as much luck with your home testing!!
That's a great way to describe it. Mid-drive feels like you are on ice. Good luck, I couldn't get use to it and went back to rear wheel...but then I'm old and set in my ways.
Wow, your new chair looks awesome!
I hope you find the very best chair for you!! Driving it at home is wonderful!!
Love the new wheelchair and it was great to see everyone so accommodating :)
Based on what you have said, this business you are working with is probably one of the best in the game. Going above and beyond your expectations to ensure you make a decision on a product that works for you.
Wow that chair is amazing . Great you did a vlog on this subject . So helpful to other chair users . Congrats ☺👍
i'm glad you made the right decisions. I'm glad stuck a brand you know at end day it's your legs for next 5 years i hope you enjoy your test drive
Excited for you Shane! Looking forward to hearing what you think after trying it at home
Continue to wish blessings your way. 🙏❤️