♿️A Very Awkward Encounter |

I'm Disabled, Not Sick. Im answering questions from my wheelchair tag video 3 years ago: • ♿️ALL ABOUT MY WHEELCH... From my dream wheelchair. To stupid things people have said to me. Im taking a look into what life is like using a wheelchair.
Now its your turn to answer some questions:
Why do you use a wheelchair?
Are you part time or full time user?
Whats the make and model of your chair?
Do you just have one chair?
Is it electric or manual?
What cushion do you use and why?
Whats your dream wheelchair?
Whats your favourite or most useful skill you have learned?
What skill/trick do you wish you could do but can’t?
Whats your dream wheelchair and why do you like it so much?
Whats the best think about being in a wheelchair
whats the worst think about being in a wheelchair
Dream wheelchair accessory? (eg. freewheel, power bike)
Whats the weirdest/stupidest question you have been asked being a wheelchair user?
What advice would you give someone choosing a new wheelchair?
Now tag some more KZbinrs.
Videos to check next:
Why I use a wheelchair: • ♿️HEART SURGERY PARALY...
Is my wheelchair that perfect? • Is My New Wheelchair R...
How to pop wheelies: • ♿️HOW TO POP A WHEELCH...
How to choose a wheelchair play list: • ♿️HOW TO CHOOSE A WHEE...

[@Wheelsnoheels]

Now its your turn to answer some questions, either make your own video, or answer bellow. Why do you use a wheelchair? Are you part time or full time user? Whats the make and model of your chair? Do you just have one chair? Is it electric or manual? What cushion do you use and why? Whats your dream wheelchair? Whats your favourite or most useful skill you have learned? What skill/trick do you wish you could do but can’t? Whats your dream wheelchair and why do you like it so much? Whats the best think about being in a wheelchair whats the worst think about being in a wheelchair Dream wheelchair accessory? (eg. freewheel, power bike) Whats the weirdest/stupidest question you have been asked being a wheelchair user? What advice would you give someone choosing a new wheelchair? Now tag some more KZbinrs. Videos to check next: Why I use a wheelchair:kzbin.info/www/bejne/gHW7ZqCaZtaVmpY Is my wheelchair that perfect? kzbin.info/www/bejne/eaSah6WJj9Zkr9E How to pop wheelies: kzbin.info/www/bejne/najEaJutpah2mpY How to choose a wheelchair play list: kzbin.info/aero/PLtbcZsZIvZdKjFOizZKL63Zku70Fq8XC1

[@SnowySpiritRuby]

Which Supracor cushion do you have? They make a bunch of different ones.

[@Veronica-ew8yc]

Hello from 🇫🇮 Finland. I am 38 and i sufferd a stroke in January 2018 and after that i have been in. A weelchair. I can walk a little bitt and i still can feel my leg and my lower part off the body. Butt it really hurts me that sometimes people believe that i am faking it! And ho darn rude people can be too my face! Lets se 1 time a women came too me and the worst part is that she was i friend😢🤬she gat angry and told me that i am faking it! That i want too be sick! And that i love too sitt!!! I am like what! I was soo in chock that i cudint say a word. And she wanted too se my paper from the doctors i have and putt it on Facebook as a prove that i am real! I am like that is between me and my husband and my dr! Yes she answers Butt i gou can,! Yes i told hear Butt that is private!!! . Relly??? Before this me and my ♥️was always out on weekends and Dance every weekend at least 2 times every month! That is waht i miss and him too!!! Before this i was really aktiv i took my bike and went off for miles! Before this i took long walks! I just too play sport! .

[@Veronica-ew8yc]

I dont spell soo good because i have problems with that sins 7 year i hated school! . I have a manual it is a light now and smal after the have me a new 1 . Hear in 🇫🇮 gou gett too borow soo gou dont need too pay. My advice is that iff gou need a Chair is that try too se it as a way off a little bit freedom that gou can leave the house alone because off the Chair gou can doo things alone without support. And then try too make new friends that is in a chair ore strungling wiht helht problems the are the only 1 that will understand gou!!!

[@Veronica-ew8yc]

I am sorry but there is not 1 thing that is the best ting too be stuck in this for the rest off gour life sorry! I lost al my dreams and hope! . I am glad that i have a ❤that i new before al this and we are still togheter! 8.5 yeras now and been in the Chair sins 2018 we started dating in Christmas 2014

[@katedellorbo579]

Why do you use a wheelchair: I have arthritis of the spine that makes walking beyond half a kilometer very painful and difficult. I get funny looks when I walk to the chair, but I’m getting more used to that! Are you a part-time or full-time user: I am a part-time user. What’s the make and model of your chair: I have a Quickie argon 2 Do you have just one chair? Yes, just the one BUT I have many extras which effectively gives me 5 chairs. So I have the argon 2 as built, I have a freewheel and all terrain wheels which gives me a ‘different’ chair, I have a front electric wheel which changes it again and I have the new triride rear powered wheels which work with the front wheel as a 3x3 system, seriously there is nowhere this thing can’t go, as well as working with a joystick as a power chair with no additional front wheel. So one chair that can transform into 5 chairs. It is electric or manual? It is both! What cushion do you use? I use a Jay easy Visco because it is supportive but as a part time user I don’t need anything better. What’s your dream wheelchair: I think I have it. I have a chair for every need! When I am out and about at horse shows - I manage an equestrian team - I have a chair that copes with everything. When I am in the supermarket the argon 2 is fine on its own. When I’m out getting exercise the freewheel is great and on the occasions when I am all ceased up and can’t use a manual chair I can use the joystick. So it really is a dream kit. What’s your favorite or most useful skill you have learned? Not being afraid to ask for what I need. What skill/trick do you wish you could do but can’t? A wheelie, I would really like to be able to balance in a wheelie. What’s the best thing about being in a wheelchair? I am able to meander! Before I would be in so much pain that I would just want to go home but now I have the freedom to take my time because the chair helps me manage my pain. What’s the worst thing about being in a wheelchair? Feeling that you’re always making life difficult for the rest of the family. That the trip out or restaurant dinner would be less troublesome without the chair. Dream wheelchair accessory? Well I have so many already! At this point a basket for my triride! Weirdest/stupidest question you have been asked as a wheelchair user … so far I haven’t been asked a really dumb question. Hard to believe isn’t it?! What would I advise someone choosing a new wheelchair? Don’t rush it, don’t expect your first one to be right as you will learn a lot. What looks like a saving isn’t.

[@RhamanaChan]

I think for me the best thing about being in a wheelchair is I get to crack the joke that I brought my own seat to venues and events.

[@wheelieblind]

I do that sometimes.

[@Lsaizul]

I found out last year, having the person who is fitting you for your chair also being a wheelchair user is an absolute requirement. I was "fitted" for a new "custom" chair last year and yes it is MUCH better than the hospital type chair I was in for 8 years, but I've met so may wheelchair users who are also occupational therapists and other professionals who do wheelchair fittings tell me this current chair is totally not the proper chair for me. I still can't pop a wheelie in this chair it's too difficult

[@dougbrown7150]

I have always wanted this and never found it. Where did you go?

[@cbryce9243]

The man that helped me, his father was paralyzed 8 yrs. ago, so he had an idea of what to do to help. And I love my new chair! He made a lot of suggestions that really helped me.

[@StarryDreamer28]

I was born disabled and always used a chair but you're right, you're always changing. I've gotten the "I'm sorry" or "get well" lines too many times lol so cringey!

[@cbryce9243]

"I hope you feel better soon" is one too. Yes, so cringey.

[@MrTransgeneration]

Watching you and a few others, on the Internet, has helped me prepare and become alright with having to use a wheelchair. Thank you

[@BrainSqueezeYT]

Do you have any other channels you'd recommend? I've been watching here and could use some more. I had my fitting in May and it might be fall before I get my chair.

[@aris6756]

I don't use a wheelchair unless I gotta walk more than 2 hours but omg when you were mentioning your back pain at the movies...I fidget so much! I hate going to the movies because im embarrassed of how I act due to my lover back pain 😅 my bf looked at me while I was hearing you and said "baby why do you look like you're in pain?" 🤣🤣🤣

[@meleelap6999]

Okidookie, here I go. Q: Why do you use a wheelchair? A: I have multiple sclerosis, a lot of neuropatic pain, spasticity in my leg and not much stamina. Q: Are you part time or full time user? A: I am part time, but use crutches most of the time. Q: Whats the make and model of your chair? A: Invacare Top end crossfire T6, rigid frame, second hand for 350 $ what a deal! Q: Do you just have one chair? A: I have 2, one cheap folding and my rigid. Q: Is it electric or manual? A: Manual Q: What cushion do you use and why? A: Memorie foam kinda thing... Because It came with it. Q:Whats your dream wheelchair? A: Invacare Top End Crossfire All Terrain Q: Whats your favourite or most useful skill you have learned? A: Obviously a wheelie... Even if I'm not that good. Q: What skill/trick do you wish you could do but can’t? A: I'm not interest in trick... Just being able to push myself is enough. Q: Whats your dream wheelchair and why do you like it so much? A: Invacare Top End Crossfire All Terrain Wheelchair, because I would be able to go hiking with my man again. Q: Whats the best think about being in a wheelchair A: A lot less pain. Q:whats the worst think about being in a wheelchair A: People Q:Dream wheelchair accessory? (eg. freewheel, power bike) A: Freewheel Q:Whats the weirdest/stupidest question you have been asked being a wheelchair user? A: That must be so bad being in a wheelchair each time you go out! ( No, it is nice, because I can go out without suffering like crazy) Q: What advice would you give someone choosing a new wheelchair? A: Don't be afraid to buy second hand to try, it is better to try a lot of model than want to put your new expensive one in the trash anytime you sit in.

[@cbryce9243]

So many good answers! But it looks like I missed a couple. Thanks for sharing.

[@patriciosilva1969]

Dear Gem, You are an inspiration and a great coach. In March 2023 at 60, I had a sudden transverse mielytis attack at T6 and became very limited, permanently. I can stand up and walk very little, and by doing so my energy lasts little. The effort increases the permanent neuropathic pains so I opted for a wheelchair. Firstly I had a ligjtweight power mobility scooter that I could load a and unload by myself from my car but it failed soon. Then I got a Ki Mobility Rogue manual rigid chair, which is great. I have mastered the wheelies and precise steering in tight or crowded spaces. Your videos and enthusiasm, as well as the support from my wife and family and colleagues have been invaluable. Greetings from Chile.

[@aphelion42]

I use a wheelchair because I have a nerve condition that causes balance problems, orthostatic intolerance, and early muscle fatigue. I am a part time user. I use a Quickie 2 manual folding chair. I only have the one chair, but I would LOVE to have my own sports chair in the future. I have a modified Jay GO cushion (extra foam was added due to my asymmetries). My dream chair is a rigid frame Hands on Concepts chair due to the ultra-lightweight design and full customization. I agree that popping a wheelie is the most useful skill I have learned, but I don't have enough control yet to hold it going down hill or off a ledge (I have to go backwards down ledges), so that would be what I'd most wish to learn. The best thing about being in a chair is the freedom and being able to go on walks and paved hikes outside again. The worst thing is of course access. My dream accessory is some kind of power assist. The most annoying question is how often I'm asked how I was injured. 1) I wasn't injured- I have a variety of progressive conditions that I've had most of or all my life, and 2) if I HAD been injured, I certainly wouldn't want to have to relive it over and over in front of curious strangers. The best advice I got when choosing my chair was to go not for the chair that appealed to me right now but the chair that I could imagine best serving my needs for the next 5-10 years.

[@thewisepowerchair2369]

Hello Gem. I just had headlights fitted to my powerchair; and I was surprised when I got the chair back to see the front headlights sticking out from the side of the powerchair. I had assumed they would be sunk into the frame. I don't advocate well for myself and I said nothing. Now one of the headlights is broken, and I felt so angry because this is not what I wanted. Unfortunately, I don't have anyone to be with me. I shall phone my mobility company again tomorrow and hopefully we can move forward with this.

[@Wheelsnoheels]

Ah so tricky to advocate for yourself sometimes. I hope you can get the sorted. 🙏🏼

[@RosarioTV]

Thankyou for sharing part of your life with us. We all learn so much when we share our experiences.

[@emmag.2260]

Hi, I am a full time wheelchair user. I cannot walk. Starting to use a wheelchair for me was a relief because it meant the hospital was going to stop giving me medication that made me so sick and I could just accept my illness and adapt to live my new life.

[@writergirl3108]

I have a Fold & Go folding power wheelchair. I’m a part time user and use it mostly where I’d have to do a lot of walking. Places like flea markets and botanical gardens are where you’ll see me in a chair. I use a wheelchair and also use a scooter because I had two knee replacements on my left knee. The partial I had done first failed and did a tremendous amount of damage to the end of the of thigh and shin bones). The full revision helped with some of the damage, but not all. I am unable to fully extend my leg to make my knee completely straight. This causes me to limp a little on good days and a lot on bad days. I try to keep myself walking as much as possible and for the most part I can. I don’t use my wheelchair at work as I can walk the distances I need to. But sometimes I wish I had my wheelchair to make it slightly less painful. The thing I like about being a wheelchair user is that getting through airport security is a bit faster and I can board the plane first. The worst part is that it reminds me that I’m not pain free and it could possibly have been avoided if the first surgeon had listened to me about the pain I was feeling and had taken some X-rays. Maybe he could have gone back in sooner and fixed the cement that came loose. Instead he treated me like I was a drug addict that just wanted pain meds. I was not nor have I ever been addicted to any drug ever. But on the flip side I NEEDED the pain meds because the stupid device was broken and hurt like hell every time I moved. And I’m not sure who made up the policy about having to wait a year to get second opinion on what was going on with knee post op. It took the new doctor 15 minutes to perform the X-rays and five seconds to just glance at the new X-rays and see and say look, the cement came loose on the prosthetic and has been flopping around like a dying fish for a year or so. No wonder you were in pain. Bad news is, the damage is too great to just fix the partial. It will have to be a full knee replacement. After that I felt so many emotions. Relief I wasn’t going crazy and the pain had a real cause, fury at the first surgeon for not listening to me and try to find out what the root cause of the pain was and not just keep pushing narcotics at me. Stressed and very upset that I’d have to go through this hard surgery AGAIN! I remember all I went through the first time and I was not looking forward to sleepless nights and pain for another year. This is why I use a chair or a scooter. But I don’t let it stop me from doing things I enjoy and can still do. I ride my 150cc scooter and my eBike. The chair gives me the freedom to go to flea markets and enjoy them instead of sitting at home feeling sorry for myself. I just wish the chronic pain wasn’t there all the time.

[@dawnmoriarty9347]

I am a part time wheelchair user. Until now I've been selfunding. I got my current wheelchair at the same time as I got the Batec. Unfortunately the Batec and I have never got along. It's underpowered for the hills around here. The wheelchair is wonderfully stable and has an adjustable back which really helps my pain. I've added a headrest but the angles aren't very comfortable. I've been assessed by wheelchair services and will be getting both a manual chair and a powerchair since I'm too weak to push myself Unfortunately the house needs adaptation before the new chairs will be issued. The new chairs will have the ability to let me have my legs elevated which will help with the lymphedema. The worst thing about using a wheelchair is the whole accessibility issue. There's only one of the numerous cafes in our tourist town that's actually more or less accessible and that's seasonal. The worst people are bad mannered tourists who deliberately walk in front of me to block my progress. The absolute WORST thing someone did was use my laprug to wipe dogmuck off their shoes. I screamed and they said something like "better on you than me!!!" Unfortunately for them, the local window cleaner "accidentally" sprayed them with his pressure hose. Then he cleaned my blanket. His fury made me feel a LOT less helpless

[@jennypoo1973]

The weirdest thing people have said... I just had shoulder surgery again (#3) and the PA who did the first follow up appointment said, "once we get this shoulder right, we'll get you out of that chair..." I have no idea how that's going to work 😂

[@michaeldavey6276]

Hi Gem, I watched your vlog earlier and just wanted to say thank you, I myself am an ambulatory wheelchair user because of the housing I live in, so to get from room to room as the door ways are to small for my chair I have to use sticks, so can imagine I stay in my armchair most of the day and only use my wheelchair when I go outdoors, it is woltwurnus wx5, which I had built for me, and frankly I hate it, the worst 7k I've ever spent, I am larger person and it is so heavy that I can never in the month of Sundays pull a wheelie, and I am sat so bolt upright it is a nightmare to propel properly,

[@flamingteapot9464]

Thankyou for sharing your wheelchair choices. I have very little core strength and often fall asleep in my wheelchair so I assumed I would need a higher backed chair. I never considered the difference the angle of the seat would make in supporting my back. You have opened my eyes to new possibilities thankyou.

[@Studyingishardenough]

Been a wheelchair user for 7 years now (i'm 23). Taught myself to do the wheelie and going down stairs (front way) before i went to Seoul on exchange 1) because i had no idea what the terrain was gonna look like in Seoul. 2) I'm 'backpacking' around Asia for 5 months after the semester ends so it seemed useful. It is so freeing knowing that you can do it on your own - even if you allow people to help you or go around once in a while if you're tired or hurting. Also i love just popping wheelies whenever I'm sitting around, waiting for someone or something and what not - it alleviates my back pain so that's awesome

[@user-hx6ye4jq1n]

I have a friend who has MS and uses a wheelchair. Recently she traveled to Japan with her husband and her parents for her parents anniversary, and her birthday. Her mom posted a cute picture of friend being carried piggyback by her husband because the bridge they were on wasn't wheelchair accessible. You could see Dad in background pushing empty wheelchair

[@annettevillain4352]

"Hey! You're back again!" Have you ever had someone in a business say that to you? Or say they saw you at some place? And you've never been? I tell them, "it wasn't me." And they look at me doubtfully and I say that there's hundreds of people who use wheelchairs in this town.

[@themightywrighty]

I'm currently in the process of buying my first wheelchair. I'm looking at Kuschall K series (or Champion) with Alber e-motion as a power attachment. I did try out a Batec, which is really nice but my arms are not strong enough. The stupidest encounter I had when someone noticed my physical disability, they asked "Do I have autism?" I don't know even where to start with that one...

[@TheMazinoz]

How ignorant. Like WTF! Managed to insult you and people with autism.

[@richardholder8970]

Gem I took part in a charity 5km run yesterday in my wheelchair I had a friend who helped me get up the hills but it was a great time,I’m not 100% in my wheelchair but the days are unfortunately getting closer

[@cbryce9243]

How fun! I am working to get strong enough to do a 5k too. But I just got my chair Friday.

[@klynch7912]

I don’t use a wheelchair yet but do play sports in a sport chair due to a neurological issue with exercise, heat, and inflammation. I have been borrowing a chair to play Pickleball but I have my own coming soon. Can’t wait. I also mono ski in the winter.

[@annettesuterswiss]

My dream Batec is fast, and can get up even the steepest mountains in Switzerland. And yes, it could also fly😊

[@kat1722]

love your videos gem! warning to anyone thinking of getting an efix or e-motion ive been waiting since last august for my wheelchair, finally my chair got to the dealership but having isues with alber supplying the ordered efix. first they werent manurfacturing them (which they hadnt informed my dealership bofore or after they took the order. finally at the beginning of may my efix wheels battery and joystick arrived at the dealership only for it to be the wrong fixing so it cant be put onto my chair. my rep checked that it wasnt an error on the dealerships end it was the manufacturers fault. weve been waiting for them to ship the fixing part for 3 WEEKS. i was meant to be able to pick it up this week (a great birthday present for me its my birthday today) but we got an email saying once again the manufacturers had let us down (the rep is lovly and worked so hard chasing things for us and didnt realise it was my birthday) i just want to be able to have a life again, i have pots and eds, today i went out to light lunch with my mum and boyfriend then mum and i went to buy some shoes (both places able to park close so not much of walking needed but its knakered me and really struggled. i cant do one of my hobbies or walk my dogs. its so frustrating as it feels like running a marathon but the finish line keeps getting moved.

[@beknight9399]

Happy Birthday 🎉😊! My dealer has told me, that Alber had Problems with delivery. I will get an Emotion, but not a new one. It will be from my insurance. And I hope it will do it's job for a long time. I wish you luck, that Alber can fix this Problem in time! I have POTS too and feel your struggles.

[@MusingsFromTheDen]

Can you get handles retro-fitted to your new chair? 🤔 I tried popping a Wheelie once and it went very wrong 😂. The closest I get to it now is popping my front wheels over an uneven flagstone or something like that. 😊

[@JennaGetsCreative]

People see you in a wheel chair and ask if your daughter's disabled? Do they think spinal cord injuries are hereditary? 🤯

[@SnowySpiritRuby]

I doubt they think that, but a lot of other conditions that can make using a chair necessary are/can be hereditary, so if they don't know, I can easily see them assuming the latter. Not saying that them asking is okay, but I can see where the question might be coming from.

[@richardholder8970]

Gem I struggle to do wheelies I can do a wheelie but I need to strengthen my core a lot

[@ThatSpoonieTransGuy]

Rolling down stairs always looks so terrifying to me hahaha. I can do curbs if I have to, but it depends on the height if I do it or not. As an ambulatory wheelchair user with a connective tissue problem and a light wheelchair it might be the wiser option to get up.

[@Wheelsnoheels]

It looks totally terrifying 🙈 especially when it’s a large flight to stairs! What skill would you like to be able to do?

[@ThatSpoonieTransGuy]

@@Wheelsnoheels I think that would be wcmx for me but daaamn I could never, I'm definitely too much of a chicken

[@scifirocks]

I'm a part time ambulatory wheelchair user, I use a walking stick most of the time but it means that I'm not stopped from going out for longer.

[@dougbrown7150]

Why do I use a chair, spina biffida l3-4 . Full time since age 14 Ki mobility rogue 2 Manual J3 cushion and back Dream chair, I'm planning to build personally. But keeping j3 and spinnergys Most useful skill, either stairs or my ability to transfer onto nearly everything Best thing about being in a chair, I rarely ever have to worry about crappy seats anywhere. Worst thing even drs don't get it Accessories I really want a discount brake set as opposed to tire locks, Dumbest question "don't you believe God can heal you?"

[@richardholder8970]

My wheelchair is a Quickie helium it’s very light it is a rigid frame wheelchair,I really enjoy being in my wheelchair as I don’t have to stand up and walk

[@MexicoBeachFloridaLiving]

I always hate when someone comes up to me and says: “hey my brother(insert whoever) is in a wheelchair too!” What heck heck do I say? That’s so cool? Um no…. Or maybe, poor bastard! Um that doesn’t work either. …

[@annettesuterswiss]

I have been a part time wheelchair user for a short time. I always thought I live in a plain, but with wheelchair I see this is a pretty unflat plain. And there are hills everywhere around. #Switzerland

[@christineking8860]

i would say ... go with your head not your heart.... when choosing a chair. So easy to look "oh its pink" yehhhh. No people. Please take your time before signing that order. im on my second chair. Disablilty changed so a change needed. The closest to me to buy a chair is 3 hours away. But its one of the top places to go and i know the people there due to being part of their set up.. Not sure if im supposed to leave names out here... Anyway. I was guided through. A whole afternoon booked just for me. The first chair i sat in was same make as i had but different design. Solid good quality. So we went from there. Lots of cussion changes and do or dont have push handles. opteed for handles as very tiny clip down ones you wouldnt know there on low back. Just for those little push moments. My biggest downfall was the breaks. Be very carful here. They worked fantastic in showroom .... BUT.. new ones stiff and adjustments just not working. Only a little lip at the end to relece with your finger tip. How did i not see that . But i had same ones sent free which had the longer handle on. Brilliant. My other gripe. The colour in the book isnt always the colour they arrive as. Same with last chair. Their idea of pink was plumb to me. But i liked it and true to the british upper lip, i kept quiet. Why do they give flowery names then pink. when in fact they are purple. Fortuatly id just coloured my hair Purple around fringe area and it matches. LOL... But this could have been a very costly mistake. These paints are added on order. Not just off the shelf. A hard argument to challenge. So check the colour and not the name. I was very fit upper body befor finaly having amputation. I didnt realise my whole body would change how it worked. Ive lost my confidence in wheelies so have an anty tip put on. Adjustable. (not). Yes you can adjust it but the main company hasnt set it mid way. but with only one hole left to raise it. So many curbs i cant get up unless i flick the bar up. so thats pointless. It also has to be down to use the SMOOVE as in the way to fit it on. Which defeats the help both should give. May have to take it off. Thats £150 down the drain. So please. check out this chanel. write a list before leaving the home....... in fact phone the company first to arrange a booking. Some have items on site but are off the shelf.... noooo.... and are still same price. Even with these hickups, ive a chair that is sooo comfy. Light weight and now ive put my own mark on it going with the purple theme, im very happy. This will be my final chair. Im in my 60's. All parts can be replaced and adjusted. I hope..... Keep safe everyone. And thanks Wheelsnoheels.. Your advice and smile are much aprecaited. Hereford England.

[@SnowySpiritRuby]

I'm actually getting some new mods for my wheelchair on Wednesday that will hopefully help my back and neck not get so tight when sitting in my chair for prolonged periods. It's still very possible that I will have to order bigger casters to get the proper seat slope for me - my current ones are 5", and from testing it out by raising them on books, it's looking like I will need 8" ones(!), just so that I can sit up straight without having to either press myself into my backrest or use a significant posterior pelvic tilt, both of which make my back and neck really tight, which can cause migraines. I'll be able to test them out Wednesday night, so I'll know right away whether they'll work or not. Casters, if needed, will have to wait another week or two.

[@pyenygren2299]

I love listening to you. 🤩

[@asecretcourtofcrowsandcloc4084]

This is a really interesting tag

[@tinachambers4887]

Hi Gem Sean, DB have a day love from TEXAS

[@beknight9399]

Hi Gem, are the wheels on your new chair spinergy's, too? If so which model and why have you choosen different ones? I would like to get some in the future. Thanks for your videos, I've learned so much - waiting for my first chair as a part time user due to POTS and ME/CFS. My needs are a little bit different in comparison to people with spinal cord injury. My dreamchair is a rigid frame from O4 Wheelchairs (a German-Netherland-Brand) because they have a seating system which you can move (backrest and seat) while sitting in the chair. This will help me with my POTS. I also will get high legrests and I need electrical support (Alber Emotion because of muscle weakness). Hoping my insurance will say it's okay.... My dreamdreamchair would be a sporty, slim, elegant Küschall or Wolturnus.... But not for my needs, sadly. Comment from my GP as I asked for prescription: "Don't make you more ill, as you are". I was speachless and began to cry - because the process to decide to need and accept a wheelchair took years at this point and was SO hard. Luckily I was in Rehab at this time and the doctor there saw my struggels and supported me.

[@liemdrake]

I really like the current wilcher using right now that the video when you're in Australia was the one I really enjoy not a wheelchair user that I did like the idea of the smart drive.

[@TheMazinoz]

Yes it looks like fun. If I progress to a wheelchair I want a Batec!

[@azuradawn5683]

I'm so confused... what??

[@toddstail-og2tc]

Gem, can I just ask why you no longer have height adjustable push handles? I know you always used to recommend those, have you changed your opinion on them?

[@ClaireCaoimheRaeMoonshadow]

My anti tip wheels in the back prevent any wheelies.

[@johnbethea4505]

You show newbies that life is not over because you are paralyzed. Thanks..

[@terribanks8633]

She's not paralyzed.

[@johnbethea4505]

@@terribanks8633 her legs are paralyzed as are mine. All though not totally, she little or no feeling in her legs.

[@terribanks8633]

I know. My comment was for those who think that only persons with a sci or paralysis use wheelchairs. As someone with ms I started using a wheelchair 8 yrs ago when my legs became too weak and my balance was affected to the point that I could no longer walk without falling. I've been accused of being lazy or faking my disability when I stand up. Ignoring the fact that I'm holding onto something on the occasions that I stand.

[@johnbethea4505]

@terri banks no problem my friend

[@TheMazinoz]

​@@terribanks8633 Annoys me no end when people put their diagnosis on you especially AFTER you've just explained it to them.

[@knoopsylvia]

Would love to tag you but have no idea what it is !!!

[@CremeBrulee543]

Some random person asked me: can I ask why are you using a cane? Oh do you know which side you need to use it on? I learned that blah blah blah . I told them: thank you my physio is aware and told me how to use this. No further questions please

[@CremeBrulee543]

I don’t get any questions about my rollator except where I got my pretty seat cover. I have a wheelchair in the closet for future needs if my condition progresses

[@kaylagibson2025]

Hi it’s Kayla sorry it’s been a while 🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻 How have u been ? Have u been to Australia 🇦🇺 for your hubby? Love Kayla

[@a.balasubramanyam9964]

Hello I am from India I need that type of wheelchair What is the cost of wheelchair? Will Amazon shopping is available or not

[@Cynthia63636]

The pings at the beginning (i really hope it's just the beginning) when things pop up on screen, hurt my ears and brain.. when the sound is low enough that they don't it's hard to understand what you are saying. Not angry about it, just saying because i assume that's not the point of the pings ❤

[@Cynthia63636]

Amazing video! I'm glad i didn't stop watching 😊

[@Wheelsnoheels]

Hey! Thanks for the feedback. I’ll be sure to lower the volume of the pings. 🙏🏼 glad you enjoyed the video. 😌

[@TERFClub]

Can you write down the name of the cushion please or maybe a link i need one for mum. Thanks

[@Wheelsnoheels]

Hi not sure what country you’re in, but this is it. supracor.com/products/stimulite®-classic-cushion the are available on the NHS in the uk.

[@TERFClub]

I’m in the UK xx

[@azuradawn5683]

It totally makes sense that you felt so uncomfortable being assumed to have cancer just because you were in a wheelchair and collecting donations... That said, I also think it makes sense for people to assume that someone collecting for a cause could be personally attached to that cause. Obviously that doesn't make it in any way okay for people to comment on that assumption! But if I were met by someone collecting for a charity, I think I would also potentially be thinking that they were collecting because they were affected by the thing they're collecting money to support (unless it was somehow made clear that it was a larger cause that they just happened to be supporting because they worked for the company or whatever?)... Again not trying to excuse anyone being rude to you, just trying to offer a different perspective on why people might have assumed that you collecting money for cancer research were personally impacted by cancer?.

[@vickipetilli2854]

Why don’t you have better wheels and casters so that you aren’t restricted to smooth, flat surfaces?

[@javierbarrucz7755]

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[@kristinecaco318]

@ReganBrown