You have my full support! Thank you everyone for all your support of my wish. I realize I'm not going to win this round and that's fine because the two front runners in the needy category really deserve to win and they both have my full support. I'll be trying again in the next round. Again thank you everyone. Your support is heart warming.
Rally the troops! You should totally Win! Good luck! I know what it's like to be housebound - I can't go anywhere where I have to walk very far. I can walk a little bit, so like you, I can't get a scooter. I did get a wheelchair, though, and that helps a lot!
My doctor is going to try for a transport chair for me. I can't use a wheel chair for a few different reasons, one being my left hand doesn't work right and I can't operate a manual wheel chair independently, the other being that same restriction of not needing it inside my home especially since I am encouraged to stand/walk as much as possible to keep with my exercise program to keep my leg muscles strong. I'll know about that in a week or so if I can at least get a transport chair. I don't really want one because It really robs you of independence...but being in the house all the time robs you of life so at this point I'll do what I have to do to at least have a life.
Believe in your wish & Reach for the stars! Sounds like you're a very strong person! Keep doing what you need to and eventually everything will fall into place. Good luck with your wish hon :)
Thank you kindly for your comments. I do believe eventually everything will fall into place. If I don't have a scooter by spring then it just means I'm not meant to have one for some reason. There is a reason for everything and I will be on wheels when I am suppose to be. My heart wants to be out there doing things and enjoying life, but perhaps there is a reason I'm stuck in my home...maybe it was to meet this great group of people on GON!
I have a wish on WUAH too it's been up since Jan 9
[ link ] I'm also on Chip In and Fundable I have a forum post that lists all the places I am running this wish
[ link ]
You touched my heart and I reached for the stars I think it is so sad that you do not qualify just because you can stand a few minutes .. my husband has M.S. and while he can walk and does..he falls ..he has almost no balance (people think he is drunk most the time). You need a scooter! It so angers me that we have to be nearly dead before we can get the medical things we need!!!
So true Lisa...sadly that is so very true. We have to be nearly dead or in my case beyond all hope of living a happy life before we get some of the things we need. Medicaid follows the same guidelines as Medicare. There is simply no way I can be eligible. I can't push my doctor to lie because saying I am unable to sit/stand will then damage my authorization for many other things like my walking braces which I still don't have! I have my script in my wallet but no medical store in my area accepts medicaid. I had the same problem with my wrist brace but that was only $30 and I just paid for that. Leg braces are between $300 and $600 each but most medical supply stores refuse to participate in the medicaid programs due to all the cuts they just don't make a profit.
This is the requirement for Scooters taken directly from the medicare website [ link ]
Power wheelchairs and scooters
For Medicare to cover a power wheelchair or scooter, your doctor must state that you need it because of your medical condition. Medicare won’t cover a power wheelchair or scooter that is only needed and used outside of the home.
Here's 5 stars for you. This is a really nice scooter. My sister bought one for me. It breaks down very easily for transport in the car and the heaviest piece is the battery. You definitely do not want the 3-wheeled version. I rolled mine in the driveway. Luckily I had my cell phone and could call my son for help. I hope you manage to get one!
I didn't even know about this scooter. I just used a photo for the wish. I am actually looking for any 4 wheel scooter I can afford :-) I tried a 3 wheel scooter in a shopping store and had so much trouble controlling it. I think I would prefer something that I wont tip so easy. Thanks for your comments!
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I was here and gave 5 can you please do the same .
GL
hope you win
Best of luck Rayhawk!!! 5 stars.
Got my 5, girlfriend!
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Good luck
Thank you everyone for all your support of my wish. I realize I'm not going to win this round and that's fine because the two front runners in the needy category really deserve to win and they both have my full support. I'll be trying again in the next round. Again thank you everyone. Your support is heart warming.
Good luck! I know what it's like to be housebound - I can't go anywhere where I have to walk very far. I can walk a little bit, so like you, I can't get a scooter. I did get a wheelchair, though, and that helps a lot!
Kaelinda
you got my 5 good luck
wish you all the best on this wish,...
best of luck to you!!
You got my best wishes.
love nora
good luck
This is a great wish. I will pray that everything works out for you
you got my 5 s*t*a*r*s
Sounds like you're a very strong person! Keep doing what you need to and eventually everything will fall into place. Good luck with your wish hon :)
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cool wish I hope I can help with my 5...love yas scotty
best of luck to you!!
5 stars please check my wishes
you need this hun
here is my 5 and my wish for all the best
Good Luck! Maybe try posting a wish on Wish Upon A Hero too!
[ link ] I'm also on Chip In and Fundable I have a forum post that lists all the places I am running this wish
[ link ]
Thanks for your suggestion.
Becky
i hope my 5 helps good luck
5*****
good lcuk!
You luck. I hope you find a way to get one.
Edited on: Jan 23, 2008 14:05 pm
I think it is so sad that you do not qualify just because you can stand a few minutes .. my husband has M.S. and while he can walk and does..he falls ..he has almost no balance (people think he is drunk most the time). You need a scooter! It so angers me that we have to be nearly dead before we can get the medical things we need!!!
This is the requirement for Scooters taken directly from the medicare website [ link ]
There is more info here: [ link ]
Power wheelchairs and scooters
For Medicare to cover a power wheelchair or scooter, your doctor must state that you need it because of your medical condition. Medicare won’t cover a power wheelchair or scooter that is only needed and used outside of the home.
Edited on: Jan 23, 2008 15:19 pm
you got my 5
I will be back
good LUCK
u got my 5 when votes start!!! good luck
This is a really nice scooter. My sister bought one for me. It breaks down very easily for transport in the car and the heaviest piece is the battery. You definitely do not want the 3-wheeled version. I rolled mine in the driveway. Luckily I had my cell phone and could call my son for help. I hope you manage to get one!
This is not a greedy wish. It's a needy wish. I'll be back when the voting starts. Hugs, Vicki
Edited on: Jan 23, 2008 05:43 am