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« on: November 23, 2007, 08:42:47 AM » |
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Hello everyone  My name is Craig and I am a C4 & 5 incomplete dude. I posted my story a couple of years ago but i don't think it's on here anymore, so i'll give ya'll a quick summary, mmm-k. I was on a 5th floor balcony and tried to sit on the edge and fell off, smart move yaaaah? I was left with an incomplete fracture of the C4 & 5 verts and a compound fracture of my right humorous...ouch  that was about 2 and a half years ago. Through many, many months of therapy and of course the support from family and friends I am walking with a cane and ankle/foot brace and slowly getting hand and arm function back in my right arm.  Thats about it, if any of ya'll have any questions or comments feel free to ask, I'm not totally sure how this site works, but I bet Andy can help  |
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« Reply #1 on: November 23, 2007, 10:07:46 AM » |
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hi craiger,
if you were on the balcony for a smoke, I remember your story, glad to hear you ae getting on ok, welcome back
Andy
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craiger
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« Reply #2 on: November 23, 2007, 10:19:07 AM » |
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That would be me  thanks 4 the reply! I've been on this site for some time tonight reading other peoples stories and it's really hitting home for me, again. great to hear from u again Andy |
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rhyang
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« Reply #3 on: November 23, 2007, 09:02:25 PM » |
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Hi Craig - I'm happy to hear that function is returning !
-Rob
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asianvince
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« Reply #4 on: November 27, 2007, 09:00:44 PM » |
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Well, yeah balconies are dangerous and motorcycles too! |
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gzarnke
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« Reply #5 on: June 02, 2008, 05:14:12 AM » |
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Craig,
Hope you are still out here, 2 1/2 years, it sounds like you have been very busy and working hard on your recovery. It is always so good the hear when someone is able to walk again and get use back.
My son is 2 years post T9 & 10 with no progress in walking again, I am always so happy when someone does as good as you.
gzarnke
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Gary Anderson
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« Reply #6 on: June 02, 2008, 10:22:02 AM » |
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Craiger - story sounds familiar were you on a previous site calling yourself "Lucky?"
If not, guide me to where your story may be please so's I can refresh my memory.
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cauda equina lesion. Cord undamaged/intact (Accy. 1989) gammy arm & traumatic brain injuries (Accy. 2006)
ALWAYS REMEMBER - The darkest hour is only 60 minutes long and what won't kill you will make you stronger.
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WALT
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« Reply #7 on: June 02, 2008, 08:25:18 PM » |
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glad to hear your doing better, we are new to this site. my fiance was paralyzed in a motorcycle accident 5-6-07. he's been looking for people to talk to. still having a really tough time dealing.
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gzarnke
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« Reply #8 on: June 02, 2008, 09:29:28 PM » |
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Hi walt,
only a year in, glad you have showed up here. there is alot of good information and good people to meet.
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Andy
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« Reply #9 on: June 03, 2008, 11:46:04 AM » |
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Hi Walt big welcome to you and your fiance any questions please ask Andy |
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Gary Anderson
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« Reply #10 on: June 03, 2008, 12:33:52 PM » |
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Welcome Walt.
You'll find friendship, info and compassion on this site.
Don't apologise for being a year in from your accident and still having difficulty dealing with it. Acceptance is the very last part of anything. I am 19 years from one accident and 2 from another and I STILL have not accepted. I find a way to live and adapt. Just do what is best for you.
Are you complete/incomplete - a quad or a para?
I am incomplete paraplegic with damage to the cauda equina nerve system. So, whilst I am still disabled, my cord is intact which makes it hard to explain to doctors, etc.
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cauda equina lesion. Cord undamaged/intact (Accy. 1989) gammy arm & traumatic brain injuries (Accy. 2006)
ALWAYS REMEMBER - The darkest hour is only 60 minutes long and what won't kill you will make you stronger.
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brainandspinalcord
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« Reply #11 on: July 09, 2008, 04:21:40 AM » |
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Craig-
Congrats on your progress! Would you mind sharing what therapies were the most helpful for you?
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craiger
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« Reply #12 on: December 21, 2009, 02:25:17 PM » |
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thats a brave effort to be walking again so soon after such an horrific accident. Did you make a compensation claim against the hotel? Or were you entirely to blame? Hey beeboi, Unfortunately my fall was indeed my fault, so no compensation claims were filed.  |
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