Drive Medical 14902 Skin Protection Gel "E" Wheelchair Seat Cushion

I spent a LOT of time in an office chair. The padding in was giving out and the discomfort was getting bad. I got this product despite knowing it wasnt design specifically for office chairs so I am not making any complaints about that. I had to go this route because most of those made for office chairs are tiny. Not a problem with this. I've had no problems with slipping. Only issue I have is it elevates me a little higher than I would prefer but that is my fault for using it in an office chair instead of a wheelchair. It has done exactly what I needed it too and if it lasts a year I will remain as happy with it as I am now.

Wife needed a transport chair after her hip replacement. The sling seat on the chair was not comfortable. This cushion is extremely comfortable. It's not too thick, but provides good support. She uses it on her recliner and dining room chair. The fabric on one side is stretchy and breathable. The other side is nonporous for incontinence. The cover can be removed via a zipper for cleaning. There is a handle for easy carrying. Highly recommend and would buy again.

Just received this today, it was heavy, felt like a wood seat. I am really amazed at how heavy the cushion is. Been sitting in it for about 2 hours. I must say this is the most uncomfortable cushion I have ever sat on. I mean, the hard rock feel. It does conform to your backside. But it also rejects it at the same time. It reminds me of sitting on the banks of a cement walled river, and fishing when I was a kid.Will keep it for a couple weeks, but if it does not get softer, it will be sent back to the seller. I mean as hard as a rock!!!! It even flattens you buttocks out. I guess the neighbor kids will be calling me Mr. Flat Tush!!!?12/21/13Well, it has been three days since my using this seat cushion. I must say, it is starting to soften up some. It is much better sitting with it than without it. Actually starting to get comfortable. I would buy again, but for no higher a price than I paid for it. I'll update this post at a later date and give more feedback on the cushion.01/29/14:Well it has been a few weeks of using this cushion. I am surprised. It is still holding the shape. Not comfortable and still very useful. I like it in the sense it is better than sitting in my Alera Office Chair without a cushion. The more I use it, the more that I am glad I bought it. Give another update in a couple months. If you want a seat cushion, give this a try, for the price it is good and getting better!UPDATE 04/27/2014:Been sitting on this every day, all day as much as 19 hours per day, since I ordered this cushion. Nice, sturdy, holds it shape, cushions the old behind!!! Very pleased with the performance of this cushion. If I ever get some extra money in my Gift Card account, I will order another cushion in this model, for future purposes. I'll update this review later this year, in the late fall.

comfortable

Fits wheelchair perfectly.

As soon as I sit in this cushion it immediately flattens and it does not retain its thickness. It becomes uncomfortable within 30 minutes of sitting on this cushion. It takes an hour or two to fully expand back to its original shape. The 3rd time I sat on this cushion, I bruised my tailbone almost immediately sitting down, the cushion was not fully expanded or something and it felt like I sat down hard on plywood. The pain got worse from trying to sit on it for a couple hours. I was never happier to finally get to my car so I could sit in a normal seat after my shopping trip was over. It was the worst experience having to sit on this feeling as bad as I was. In my opinion if you have to spend a long time sitting on this, get something else. It is not worth spending the money on this. Unless you weigh under 150 lbs. maybe it might be different for you. I do not recommend for anyone over 200 or especially anyone over 300 lbs for this product.

Overall the cushion isn't bad and the gel makes for a comfortable sit in my chair, much nicer than the hard "padded" seat that all wheelchairs have.The only problem that I've found is that the stitching is very poor. The stitching of the handle gave out in less than a week and the stitching along the zipper appears to be coming loose as well.Also, it is really difficult to get the foam out of the covering and back in when you need to wash the cover The zipper doesn't go all the way to the edges so you have to try to fold the foam to get it in or out of the cover.

I had to replace a cushion from another brand because the gel was starting to leak out. (Not too bad for 8 years of daily use). I found this one and it is the same brand as a walker I had to use after a surgery, I figure why not. Drive is a reputable company and made a very good quality walker and this cushion is too. I got the larger one and it was very firm but comfortable. I got used to the firmness rather quickly. Even my cat likes to lounge on it. Sometimes we have disagreements over who's going to use it. The Drive brand is now in my top 3 medical supplies/brand list.