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Post by peilynne on Oct 3, 2008 21:28:50 GMT -6
Well, today, October 3, I stood up, and pretty tall and straight I might add, for the first time since before my surgery. I started standing at the parallel bars on Monday, and today I did not hold the bars and stood twice for five minutes. My balance was very good. I'm pretty sure if I continue to work hard I WILL get to walk with a walker. This would be huge for me. It's my goal. To everyone who is struggling, or feeling down or feeling that there is something they cannot accomplish, think of me and never give up! There is a girl who inspired me, Katrina, who never gave up and is walking with a walker after two years in a power chair. She played a big part in where I am today because whenever I would start to doubt my possibilities, I would think of her. And the doctors, God bless them, told me I probably would never walk again and I know I'm going to prove them wrong. I must face the reality of my injury, but sheer determination and stubborness can take you a long way!
My therapists and my husband were so excited today and I'm so thankful my wonderful husband was with me at therapy today to see it because he has been there for me 110% ever since my diagnosis. Stay strong everyone!
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Post by Joel on Oct 3, 2008 23:14:46 GMT -6
This is indeed wonderful news Lynne! Yes, I AM inspired! Keep it up!
Joel
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Post by Day on Oct 4, 2008 0:07:55 GMT -6
;D Incredible!!!!!!! You will do it! I remember this summer when I stood between the parallel bars and let go...my brain forgot what to do and I just about bit it. But, after a couple more days of trying I was able to let go. Then one day I took 4 very jerky spastic steps between the parallel bars. I had to grab the bar between each step because my body kept acting like it was going to go down but I did it! I cried tears of JOY! I clung to that hope as should you! You see prior to surgery I was what they called a beginning stage quadriplegic. A power chair was my mode of transportation. I could still do some transfers. Let's see I'm stubborn too. So I just bet you'll continue to make great progress on your own time schedule. My surgery was this summer. The event I described happened near the end of June. Today, I walked in my yard without any aides of any kind, working on training my dogs. Yes, my walk is a bit goofy, no I can't go very far yet without causing problems for my nervous system...but, the point is I'm walking. My insurance won't pay for PT (out side of hospital - received a "scholarship" for rehab") so training my dogs, trying to keep up with my husband and 7 yr old son, and swimming are my PT. So when I read your post "I Walked Today" boy that brought back feelings of hope and elation. It's hard to forget those first few steps of promise! Keep at it! I would have a week or two of great progress, then set backs. Then just about the time I thought I wouldn't progress any further, surprise more progress! Yes, sometimes it felt like 2 steps forward and 3 steps back, but if you'll just hang in there the 6 steps forward will surprise you! Congratulations! Day  |
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Post by paul55 on Oct 4, 2008 7:44:09 GMT -6
Nice job Lynne! You will do it! You are inspiring. Prove those doctors wrong!!!
Paul
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Post by cindylee on Oct 4, 2008 10:43:42 GMT -6
This is just awesome, Lynne!!! You go!!! Reading your post brought back the same memory for me...taking my first steps in the parallel bars. First standing there. I thought I would just tip over but I didn't. I really do believe you will get those legs going again, don't ever give up. Way to go Lynne!!! Hugs, Cindy
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Post by rugger8 on Oct 5, 2008 9:44:40 GMT -6
Lynne,
Outstanding!!!!
I don't think anyone can read this thread without thinking about their first time at the bars and realizing the possibilities ahead of them. Thank god for stubbornness because without it who knows where we'd be today!!!
Thank you for proving your doctors wrong!!!!!!! ;D
Kristi
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Post by stevieray on Oct 5, 2008 20:39:24 GMT -6
this is an inspiration, thank you for sharing your great and miraculous success despite the odds against you. Bless you!
Steve
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Post by 8338 on Oct 5, 2008 20:52:57 GMT -6
Lynne,
Congratulations! Don't let those doctors tell you anything!!! Hell, they don't know enough about us like each of us do, so how can they predict that you'll never walk again. Keep up all those activities and your legs will get stronger.
Barb
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Post by juliefromca on Oct 6, 2008 11:06:07 GMT -6
Awesome! you should be so proud~ I am certainly so proud of you! Keep up the good work!
julie
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Post by msweeney on Oct 6, 2008 18:06:57 GMT -6
Awesome Lynne:
I am so gald you shared this accomplishment with us. So often you make a step forward and your doctors and PT's will just talk about the next step. So celebrate with all of us! Keep up the good work and know that every step back adds up and eventually makes a significant improvement to lifestyle!
Matt
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