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[dajuiceman]

ok so let me introduce myself my name is jay, i turned 21 may 7th, iam paraplegic (T4) i got shot in the side last july and the bullet traveled through to my spine making me unable to walk...heres a pic of me:





now, my question is does anyone here know somebody that has been shot in the spine and is currently walking??? i mean, is it even possible to walk again after having a bullet stuck in your spine?? of course i have faith in God but i just wanted to hear some success stories....im just so anxious to stand up on my two feet again im willing to do anything....its been a year now and still no movement and i guess im at that stage where i have to just face reality but i dont want to!.....and never will! lol but seriously somebody help me out.

[jaquie_farmer]

ok so i wasnt shot but i was told id never walk again. im c5 btw. im battling blood pressure issues but a year and almost a month later im able to walk some. (video of me on here titled walking). with God all things are possible. but the most important thing is to know that Gods plan for you is far better than your own. trust in Him. ill be praying for your complete healing.

[CollegeGirl]

Glad to see you're hanging in there. I'm not sure about being shot in the spine. Either way, everyone's situation is different and possibilities will change from person to person. All you can do is hope for the best and not lose hope.

[E-DOG]

 dajuiceman, on Aug 3 2009, 07:57 PM, said:

ok so let me introduce myself my name is jay, i turned 21 may 7th, iam paraplegic (T4) i got shot in the side last july and the bullet traveled through to my spine making me unable to walk...heres a pic of me:





now, my question is does anyone here know somebody that has been shot in the spine and is currently walking??? i mean, is it even possible to walk again after having a bullet stuck in your spine?? of course i have faith in God but i just wanted to hear some success stories....im just so anxious to stand up on my two feet again im willing to do anything....its been a year now and still no movement and i guess im at that stage where i have to just face reality but i dont want to!.....and never will! lol but seriously somebody help me out.

My god man, why on earth would you EVER want to walk again? Do you know what a decent pair of shoes cost these days?
And think of the killer parking spots ya get.
No more hoping there's a seat left at the movies, concerts etc.
Consider yourself lucky m'boy. Hell, ya might even get a check from the government. Fer doin' absolutely nuthin'!

And here's the kicker there j-man, you found us! Sargent Simon's great big group o' gimps n' gimpettes.

E-dog

Or here's an idea! Let yer fingers do the walking!

Edited by E-DOG, 04 August 2009 - 05:47 AM.

[Apparelyzed]

Hi,

If it's been a year since your initial injury, and there is no return of sensation of movement, then the chances of enough return of function to enable independant walking are usually quite slim.

There have been rare cases where additional movement has returned following similar injuries, but those were when the bullet was putting pressure on the spinal cord, causing paralysis. After the bullet was removed, the pressure on the spinal cord was lifted (laminectomy), and some return of function returned. However, this was a high risk procedure, and there was residual movement and sensation after the initial injury.

You are still quite early into you post injury recovery, so you should still keep up your physio to maximise your potential. If you want to stand as a form of therapy, to get you back on your feet, then you could look into buying a standing frame, but this will not enable you to walk around obviously.

Even if you don't recover any function, you still have a long life ahead of you, which you can either let slip from your grasp, or hold on tight, and turn it into one great big roller coaster ride!

Welcome to the forum.

Simon.

[Yasko]

Welcome abroad dajuiceman!
Like others have said, each SC injury is different! There are NO two same SCI. Not to discurage you, but I've been shot a 15 years ago and I am still in wheelchair! But remeber, life can be (and for myself is) an awesome on my wheels. It's mostly up to you what do you want out of life at this point! Good luck bud!

Edited by Yasko, 04 August 2009 - 04:09 PM.

[Hikkakaru]

Hi there.

Usually the diagnosis is more important than the way you got your SCI. Did the medical team tell you if your injury is complete or incomplete? Typically if the bullet traveled through any nervous tissue, it'll be complete-- however if the bullet traveled through extraneous tissue, causing swelling, which in turn caused your injury--then it might be incomplete. The reason I ask is because that is usually the easiest cut and dry way for anyone to predict anyone else's future recovery.

If after a year you still see no recovery in terms of sensation/movement/etc , even though it is still early, chances are very slim that you'll walk again.


Slim, not impossible.

Sam

[dajuiceman]

thanxs everybody for the support i appreciate it

 Hikkakaru, on Aug 4 2009, 09:35 AM, said:

Hi there.

Usually the diagnosis is more important than the way you got your SCI. Did the medical team tell you if your injury is complete or incomplete? Typically if the bullet traveled through any nervous tissue, it'll be complete-- however if the bullet traveled through extraneous tissue, causing swelling, which in turn caused your injury--then it might be incomplete. The reason I ask is because that is usually the easiest cut and dry way for anyone to predict anyone else's future recovery.

If after a year you still see no recovery in terms of sensation/movement/etc , even though it is still early, chances are very slim that you'll walk again.


Slim, not impossible.

Sam

T4 incomplete my spine is still swole and i only have feeling in my thighs....when i first got shot i was really mad at everybody so when my doctor tried to tell me what happened i kinda pissed him off and he never told me

 E-DOG, on Aug 4 2009, 12:42 AM, said:

 dajuiceman, on Aug 3 2009, 07:57 PM, said:

ok so let me introduce myself my name is jay, i turned 21 may 7th, iam paraplegic (T4) i got shot in the side last july and the bullet traveled through to my spine making me unable to walk...heres a pic of me:





now, my question is does anyone here know somebody that has been shot in the spine and is currently walking??? i mean, is it even possible to walk again after having a bullet stuck in your spine?? of course i have faith in God but i just wanted to hear some success stories....im just so anxious to stand up on my two feet again im willing to do anything....its been a year now and still no movement and i guess im at that stage where i have to just face reality but i dont want to!.....and never will! lol but seriously somebody help me out.

My god man, why on earth would you EVER want to walk again? Do you know what a decent pair of shoes cost these days?
And think of the killer parking spots ya get.
No more hoping there's a seat left at the movies, concerts etc.
Consider yourself lucky m'boy. Hell, ya might even get a check from the government. Fer doin' absolutely nuthin'!

And here's the kicker there j-man, you found us! Sargent Simon's great big group o' gimps n' gimpettes.

E-dog

Or here's an idea! Let yer fingers do the walking!

lol your right now that i think about it....

[Hikkakaru]

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T4 incomplete my spine is still swole and i only have feeling in my thighs....when i first got shot i was really mad at everybody so when my doctor tried to tell me what happened i kinda pissed him off and he never told me

Personal feelings have nothing to do with the doctors occupational duty , and that said he should have training in dealing with a patient's response to his medical problems. If he withheld information from you as a means of revenge, there would be no way I would allow him to continue being my doctor, if I were you.

Edited by Hikkakaru, 04 August 2009 - 06:30 PM.

[edlee]

If you're talking about your surgeon,, they are all,, or at least,, all that I've met,,, ASSHOLES. They might be good in the operating room,, but face to face,, they don't have a clue.

Ask your OT or PT for names of good SCI doctors,, you'll be glad you did.

Oh,, by the way,, welcome.

If you have some feeling at all below you injury site, you would be considered an incomplete,, and if you still have swelling,, you have a probably not gotten back all that you will. That's not to say you will be as lucky as Jaquie,, but keep up the physical therapy as long as you can. Even if you get no more return,, staying fit and strong will be awful important.

You've happened upon a great site with some amazing people,,, don't forget the address.
ed

[wheeliebear75]

There are no guarantees. But I think most of the cases where function or sensation was regained......happens most often in the 1st 12mo. after the injury. I'm an incomplete but most of my improvements physically had come with in the 1st 3-10mo. & after that not so much "improving".

Life may be harder from a chair but it can also be just as fulfilling. Welcome to the forum.

[Sticks82]

 dajuiceman, on 04 August 2009 - 02:57 AM, said:

ok so let me introduce myself my name is jay, i turned 21 may 7th, iam paraplegic (T4) i got shot in the side last july and the bullet traveled through to my spine making me unable to walk...heres a pic of me:





now, my question is does anyone here know somebody that has been shot in the spine and is currently walking??? i mean, is it even possible to walk again after having a bullet stuck in your spine?? of course i have faith in God but i just wanted to hear some success stories....im just so anxious to stand up on my two feet again im willing to do anything....its been a year now and still no movement and i guess im at that stage where i have to just face reality but i dont want to!.....and never will! lol but seriously somebody help me out.

Jay,

I have a very good friend who was shot in the spine and he can now walk with two sticks.

Everyone is of course different (and praying can't hurt) but I've watched it happen.

He even got quite a cool entry wound tattoo with the date he was shot.

I should say he got quite a bit of pain to begin with but that is now controlled.

Good Luck

[puzzledstar]

Hey Dajuiceman,
When i had my MVA in 2005 I was told I would be a C2 Quad and would never walk again, 18mths later i was walking (very little but i was) with AFO's and crutches. My SCI doc explained to me that your nerves can possibly regenerate for up to 2 years. From the time of your SCI to getting to that 2 year time limit. The chances do get slimmer as time goes on. So there is still hope. I'm now in a chair permenantly and I am no different now to how i was pre or post my SCI. I'm just greatful to be alive and i get through life one day at a time while trying to get the most out of life. You need to stay positive and determind. Like many of the others have already said everybody's body, injury and circumstances are different and no 2 SCI's are the same. All the best and keep up with PT, OT and Hydro if possible.

[ckid]

 dajuiceman, on 04 August 2009 - 02:57 AM, said:

ok so let me introduce myself my name is jay, i turned 21 may 7th, iam paraplegic (T4) i got shot in the side last july and the bullet traveled through to my spine making me unable to walk...heres a pic of me:





now, my question is does anyone here know somebody that has been shot in the spine and is currently walking??? i mean, is it even possible to walk again after having a bullet stuck in your spine?? of course i have faith in God but i just wanted to hear some success stories....im just so anxious to stand up on my two feet again im willing to do anything....its been a year now and still no movement and i guess im at that stage where i have to just face reality but i dont want to!.....and never will! lol but seriously somebody help me out.

well my friend i got shot too in my spine at a Level of T2 and my injury is incomplete i have one year since i got shot still have the bullet in my spine since that year i have regain feeling at the bottom of my feet and my toe feel numb i can sence when i want to use the bathroom am still not walking or moving yet but at frist i did not have no feeling or noting could tell u what i felt or feel but what i know i am feeling a little now. have faith nobody could say u never walk i know a friend that got shot and couldnt walk for 2 years and half years and he is walking now at frist he said every thing was dead but he is up now and walking