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[Jsec64]

Incomplete here 3yrs. Initially my mental state was poor and the physiotherapy I had, didn't seem to meet my own expectations. My sensation was poor and motor control poor, unable to flex knee and gluts non existent. Certainly no weight bearing. I wanted more not just a bit here and there. I was told this was to be expected after a nearly a year of physio I opted out.
Anyway 3yrs later more physio, mental state improved, my sensation on the whole is good but gluts very poor. My bladder is worse but I can stand but unable to flex knees still. I would say 50% improvement with more pain, but I'm not ready to say that's it.
I want to dance with my wife - thats my goal !!

[1heart4u]

There is a big difference between complete and incomplete.
I don't think complete SCI gets motor or sensory back. Craig Hospital, in Colorado, gave me statistics they had for patients with complete injuries, and I knew then, that I needed to mentally move on.
It was then that I could understand the differences I noticed in rehab.

As a complete SCI, I have accepted that it is what it is. I have not had any good changes, at one and a half years. I will keep hope that there is a chance of change at 2 yrs.

I hope for all of us that maybe treatments or cures will be found, and give us all hope.


1heart4u

[Ches]

I was diagnosed A T4 Complete.. I spent the first two months just as paralyzed as they came. I was told I would never regain any function back.. and that was that. About 3 months into the deal I started getting returns.. small ones.. but definitly returns. It started with the obliques.. then the upper abs, then for whatever reason I could flex my ass.. just slightly but enough!. Now 8 months post injury and I am literally a highly functioning (not fully, just highly) torso with just two lame legs. My sensations are DULLED but no longer non existant. The paralysis is like subsiding down my body. Its so weird. I wouldnt say Im on the way to walking but Im alot better off than I was 6 months ago even.

Dont ever take NO for an answer.. Even if you are comfortable and OK with your permament state.. dont ever listen to anyone but your own body. You know Best.

[Kev-O]

I just realized about 3 or 4 days ago i can kinda flex my ab's. I can barely tell but it's a start

[junkstick]

Kev-O, on Dec 23 2007, 07:35 PM, said:

I just realized about 3 or 4 days ago i can kinda flex my ab's. I can barely tell but it's a start

hell yeah its a start, bro. youll be sporting a six pack in no time :0