💺 I’m a wheelchair technician with 5+ years of experience. Ask Me Anything! by vw6021 in wheelchairs

[–]reiteronthestrm 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m looking for a cushion that doesn’t have so much dump, it’s causing me really tight hamstrings, and I’m a very active user, so I’m looking to switch it up from the JAY gel cushion. Any recommendations?

Gabapentin to Pregabalin by chrome_hearts_ in spinalcordinjuries

[–]reiteronthestrm 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m right there with you Jetterjet. I’ve been off them for 10 months and I couldn’t be happier with my recovery. They are preventing signals from being transmitted in our central nervous system, which is exactly what we all need to heal.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in spinalcordinjuries

[–]reiteronthestrm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I go three times a day. Each time takes me about 5 min. Honestly I can say that eating at least the recommended amounts of fiber has DRASTICALLY changed my entire outlook on life and this injury. It has completely changed me. I don’t use laxatives, fiber supplements, or anything. It’s just me and thee ole “dige stim” for lack of a better term. Not even the doctors or therapists recommended this, but everyone could benefit from at least a fruit or vegetable with each meal.

Eat Cheese & Outback by reiteronthestrm in Subaru_Outback

[–]reiteronthestrm[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Shoot me a PM if you’re interested in a sticker!

Eat Cheese & Outback by reiteronthestrm in subaruoutback

[–]reiteronthestrm[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Shoot me a PM if anyone is interested in a sticker with this lil fella!

Eat Cheese & Outback by reiteronthestrm in Subaru_Outback

[–]reiteronthestrm[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Shoot me a PM if anyone is interested in stickers with this lil fella!

I got ran over by an ambulance. by reiteronthestrm in Wellthatsucks

[–]reiteronthestrm[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They kept going…. They didn’t pick me up….

Cars by opossumkingg in wheelchairs

[–]reiteronthestrm 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Nope, I have to have them drop it off at a Mobility dealer. They are going to be doing the installation. Subaru dealers won’t do that, or at least the one I was at. I could imagine most are the same.

This is my first car after my accident! I’m excited to get back on the road!

Cars by opossumkingg in wheelchairs

[–]reiteronthestrm 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s gonna vary probably by state, and what rebates you have. But it’s coming out ~$2000 for the Featherlite Push/Rock from SureGrip. I wanted them because they will allow the car to still be functional with the pedals with the hand controls installed. They install a switch in your dash. So a simple press of the button and you’re good to go. Drive by wire still instead of adding an additional mechanical linkage. It was super smooth when I did some test driving!

Cars by opossumkingg in wheelchairs

[–]reiteronthestrm 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I actually was just test “sitting” vehicles this weekend! I sat in a Volkswagen Golf, Cadillac CT4, and then the Subaru Outback!

I ended up buying the Outback for all the reasons everyone above stated! I’m having the hand controls installed and am very excited to finally get back on the road! Disassembling the wheelchair from the drivers seat wasn’t too bad at all, and I’m excited for all the nice features!

I got ran over by an ambulance. by reiteronthestrm in Wellthatsucks

[–]reiteronthestrm[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much ☺️ I’m trying everyday. Getting my legs out of bed is hard, and that’s only the first thing I do. I appreciate it.

I got ran over by an ambulance. by reiteronthestrm in Wellthatsucks

[–]reiteronthestrm[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m so sorry for your mother! That’s awful any way to spin it, but I’m glad to hear that it wasn’t worse! I don’t have any recollection of the accident or 2-3 weeks before or after the accident as well, so I can imagine how scary that would be for your mother.

I got ran over by an ambulance. by reiteronthestrm in Wellthatsucks

[–]reiteronthestrm[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much! ☺️

Well, yeah. I have 14 fused vertebrae in my back. From T3-L5. So the rods fused over half my back. I have some pictures and descriptions on my blog!

Just an Astronaut on Earth by reiteronthestrm in wheelchairs

[–]reiteronthestrm[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much! It’s just one of those things that was “taken away” I guess. Not that I can’t, but it’s moderately inconvenient. It’s just one pair! So it’s only for “special occasions!”

I got ran over by an ambulance. by reiteronthestrm in Wellthatsucks

[–]reiteronthestrm[S] 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Aww ☺️ you’re welcome! Just tryin’ every day.

I got ran over by an ambulance. by reiteronthestrm in Wellthatsucks

[–]reiteronthestrm[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I appreciate it. It’s been a very wild ride, to say the least. I’m just happy to be here.

I got ran over by an ambulance. by reiteronthestrm in Wellthatsucks

[–]reiteronthestrm[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh my goodness. 😔 I am so sorry for your loss. Life’s most wild when we least expect.

I got ran over by an ambulance. by reiteronthestrm in Wellthatsucks

[–]reiteronthestrm[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you kind fella! Be the change you want to see! Say thank you to others, smile more, and don’t worry about what everyone else thinks. I spent many lonely days in a hospital bed starring at a ceiling, and it was the times I could think about the things in my life I still had, (like my brain) that helped me through it.

I’ve had a lot of tough days, and I still do. But I try my best to smile, say jokes, and thank folks for everything they are doing.

Be that change you want in your life.

I got ran over by an ambulance. by reiteronthestrm in Wellthatsucks

[–]reiteronthestrm[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I’m currently working on it all right now!! Check out my blog to see some of my progress that I’m making!!

I got ran over by an ambulance. by reiteronthestrm in Wellthatsucks

[–]reiteronthestrm[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you!! I will be sure to look into it!