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[racepace]

this may be some place on the forum already but im too lazy to go find it.

what is the chances of coming off a vent having a c3 incomplete injury.

i was injured february 18th of this year, im able to initiate several breathes on my own so far with out help.

any chances of me coming off a vent completely?

Edited by racepace, 21 August 2011 - 02:00 PM.

[Charlie-boi]

My mate as I always say possibilities are endless your a young guy ;)

[Trinity]

You are vent dependant and was home from hospital after 3 months? Wow your hospital works fast, I am surprised they didn't try and wean you off before you were discharged especially as you are able to initiate some breaths.
How do you manage when you go swimming?

[racepace]

 Trinity, on 21 August 2011 - 09:08 PM, said:

You are vent dependant and was home from hospital after 3 months? Wow your hospital works fast, I am surprised they didn't try and wean you off before you were discharged especially as you are able to initiate some breaths.
How do you manage when you go swimming?

i was at the salisbury district and by my knowledge they do tend to kick you out fast.

they said that it was not possible for me to be weaned off the vent at that time due to damage my lungs sustained.

you cant really call it swimming so to say, i sit on a supported swim chair and it just involves my legs being moved and stretched a little the water does not go past my waist so my trach stays dry and everything around it.

Edited by racepace, 22 August 2011 - 06:33 AM.

[Doodle]

Reecey Boy! I didn't realise you were on a vent. Not sure how possible that is, but good luck!

Doods

[lavenderthistle]

I knew you used it some but not all the time. I know a member on here who also uses a vent, but part time...hopefully they will respond here, or I can pass the name on

Lav

[aggzy]

hey

never stop trying to breathe dude just keep initiating breaths it prob gets tiring but just keep at it the more u initiate the more your brain will try find a way to beable to breath more
lots of ppl prob thoink it wont work but i reckon if u have any movement u can make it stronger by practice
if youn stop trying the nerves will die all together
my advice: just keep sending signal mate u might be suprised

Ag's

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