huntintn
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Gonns need one for a few months after i get out of hospital. Waiting for stump to heal . On the west side near savannah.
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cant help with a wheelchair, but could give a walker if ever needed. Carroll County
backyardtndeer
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If you don't mind used, I will check with my wife to see if they have any old or unclaimed chairs at her nursing home.
backyardtndeer
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My wife said she didn't think they had any, but she wasn't sure. She was going to check though when she got a chance. If she can get one, it would be free.
Insurance would probably pay for one for him if it is ordered. I know for my mother, her rehab nurse ordered her a rolator(walker), and her Medicare paid for it.
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There are a couple on there 100-150. If your insurance won't cover one I'll be happy to help you get one.
huntintn
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I'm hoping I wont need it long, gonna be on a walker but some trips are to long for a walker. Knee scooter is out because my leg must remain straight to prevent muscle drawing.
I'm in too, no problem .
BlackBelt
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If your leg must remain straight you will need a wheelchair with special leg extensions to hold your leg out straight. Those usually dont come with a regular wheelchair, but can be ordered. They are brand specific.
Get your Doctor to write a order. A medical Supply place can deliver one with the extension. If it's only a Temporary thing they will just charge insurance for a Loaner and pick it up when you're done with it.
BlackBelt
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If you are on medicare the Dr. can prescribe one and it is usually delivered extremely quickly...often the same day or within a day or two depending upon availability. But you will need to specify that you need that leg extension piece.
Hopefully your surgeon requested a limb protector from a local prosthetist. Most are designed to help protect your suture line and deter knee flexion contractures as your residuum heals. If not, a cheap knee immobilizer may be utilized accordingly.
Thats what we did recently, they delivered it to the hospital before she was discharged.
huntintn
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Limb protector was put on today, the nerve block also wore off today.
Wiley
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I may have one and will check tomorrow. Last I remember my son was gonna give it away but seems like that never happened and if it's still in my shop I can clean it up and deliver it Sunday.
Count me in, too.
backyardtndeer
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Can chip in too, if needed.
Wiley
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Thomas, I looked in my shop this morning and the chair that I have needs some repair. I saw that you may be getting one from your nurse but if not I will chip in with the other guys and we'll get you one. God bless you and you're still in my prayers.
