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[JerseyBoy]

I was just at west Orange kessler for 3 months. This place does wonders for ppl every single day. It's unbelievable how far I've come. But I worked my butt off.

I used to see ppl that used to be simply lazy. They would be in no pain or anything . Just too lazy to wake up for Saturday therapy. Or just not go cuz there too lazy or there's a game on.

Get your head out of your ass. Inpatient rehab is a heavan. Everything is done for you if necessary . But you know what? It's not gna last forever. Make the best of the time you have there because its going to help you for the rest of your life.

I really hope you understand this but if you don't then go home and do outpatient therapy. Seriously there are only a limited number of beds and there is always ppl in need of this type of intensive therapy.

And please don't even get me started on why ppl wud ever be lazy in rehab......

[Amber Malone]

I went to Craig Hospital for my rehab, and I have know idea where i would be had I not gotten that type of rehab after my accident.

[edlee]

Rehab doesn't set the tone for your life,,, YOU set the tone for your rehab. It's a matter of work ethic. You have it,, or you don't. Some like the idea of doing as little as they can to get by,, others have an innate drive,,, that goes for AB as well as SCI.

The place i went to rehab had very little experience with SCI,, dealing mainly with stroke victims or rehabbing other injuries. Don't get me wrong. The OTs and PTs were very good,, just unfamiliar with the situation. But we learned from each other,, and I made the most of my time there. In truth,, tho,, I have learned as much here as I did there,, tho I did learn the basics and got my strength back,, their lack of knowledge meant a shortfall in other things.
ed

[goose]

Sounds like you have a great attitude toward rehab. The first 2 years work as hard as you can. Believe me it will pay off !!!

[JerseyBoy]

Well I'm still in rehab so can't comment on life after discharge.

[Scrappy]

Well I'm still in rehab so can't comment on life after discharge.

Good job bro that's the way to be.. work hard and keep ur head up!

[JerseyBoy]

Thanks a lot brotha

[tyvin]

Rehab doesn't set the tone for your life,,, YOU set the tone for your rehab. It's a matter of work ethic. You have it,, or you don't. Some like the idea of doing as little as they can to get by,, others have an innate drive,,, that goes for AB as well as SCI.

The place i went to rehab had very little experience with SCI,, dealing mainly with stroke victims or rehabbing other injuries. Don't get me wrong. The OTs and PTs were very good,, just unfamiliar with the situation. But we learned from each other,, and I made the most of my time there. In truth,, tho,, I have learned as much here as I did there,, tho I did learn the basics and got my strength back,, their lack of knowledge meant a shortfall in other things.
ed

Exactly...also some people handle things differently. It's great for you but don't be too judgemental of others. You're so young and to have this happen, you are doing so great. There may be a time that you may need some understanding as well so try to empathize. Some people are so depressed after such an event that it would be best to treat their minds first to get them out of the funk that can take over one's life. I too went to a rehab that knew nothing really...I taught me everything I know myself. It was worse then edlee's place. It's fantastic that you're in a great place.

I got to say it again...so young and doing so well.

[CynthiaT]

If you are at Kessler in West Orange, I am guessing you live locally? If so, I'd encourage you to check out Push to Walk in Riverdale, NJ after you have completed as much PT as they can offer. Usually, therapy ends at some point, and you are left on your own to work out. With the drive and determination you appear to have, this could be a great program for you.
Cynthia

[Tetracyclone]

Regarding judgements:
Perhaps one month into my 3 month rehab a guy appeared, tended by his wife. He wore a full back brace. We shared the same PT and his turn was just before mine, so often I watched for a bit. The guy was morose as can be, and his efforts caused him pain, which made him a bit more gloom and doom. Jane was trying to teach him to sit up. Turning and sitting with a full back brace when you are extremely weak is no small feat! The guy struggled and failed and struggled and failed for several weeks, with everyone looking more despondent each day. Then it worked. He very slowly got himself up.

This man's smile lit up the room like he was the sun. Everyone applauded, of course. He and I did not share language, but I gave him thumbs up and high 5 and did my little wheelie dance for him. From that day on he was happy and outgoing and made rapid progress. He noticed my own work and cheered me on.

He had not known if he would make any improvement, nor any idea how his family would survive until that magic moment. He had a teen daughter who helped with his therapy on some days and that family became a great success story.

Edited by Tetracyclone, 11 June 2012 - 07:50 PM.