Spinal cord injury

@Twocusmile30, I'm so sorry. How are things going? Are you doing physical therapy? Any updates on your situation? Wishing you the best!

Doctors said I would not be able to use my legs or left arm again but thank I thank God they were wrong. I try to look and function normal among the public. I compete with healthy men my age in senior Olympics, paddle rivers, ride a bike, and do my best. Although, my morning starts with (yoga, stretching, bending, or whatever) until I can begin the day. As I age that part of my daily routine extends.

Hi. I’ve come on here looking for support from people in a similar position. My injuries were 7 fractured vertebrae, 2 unstable requiring fixation. 8 fractured ribs both front sides and one side at the back. Lacerated spleen and punctured lung.

Like you I’m active and this has floored me! I have a horse (fell off hence injuries) and ski, rock climb and hike with my dog - all of which has stopped.

Im now 3 months on and am fully mobile again just in a lot of pain and a lot fatter for the lack of exercise.

I’ve just been cleared to drive, swim and cycle but to be honest I’m still a bit traumatised and there’s the fear. I had a couple of episodes where I had loss of feeling again and “overdoing it” scares me - but then I’m going insane being stuck in the house. I’ve even started Pokemon go to give me an incentive to get moving!

I hope your recovery is progressing still :)