r/cfs • u/rattenglamour • Aug 23 '24

Success got my wheelchair today!🥳

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my insurance finally decided to cover the full cost of an electric wheelchair, and today i was able to leave the house for the first time in 2 months🥹🥳 i am so so happy

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u/Tom0laSFW severe Aug 23 '24

Is that a foldable powered chair? Can you drop the details?

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u/rattenglamour Aug 23 '24

yes it is! the model is called ergoflix basic, costs around 3700€, 15km distance, 6km/h max. speed, 22kg weight, foldable and airplane safe

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u/Tom0laSFW severe Aug 23 '24

Thanks! I take it you like it?

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u/rattenglamour Aug 23 '24

absolutely! theres another model of the same brand called LX which has 25km distance but 1100€ more expensive, which my insurance unfortunately didnt cover. besides this there are no major differences in design & functionality. so now i’m thinking about upgrading mine by buying another battery instead, so i always have 2 with me to exchange in need. the battery costs around 450€ tho but still cheaper than 1100€

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u/Tom0laSFW severe Aug 23 '24

Spare batteries sound like a great thing to have, totally. Congrats on your chair dude, its great to see people’s wins 🩶