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#1 User is offline   Kev-O 

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Posted 13 December 2007 - 09:43 PM

Wow today was my first time driving alone in two years. I just got my hand controls in my car two days ago an they are great. they are Menox hand controls an driving again is great. For people with high injurys i would say get these. they cost more then the ones you use with your left hand but they are worth every bit.
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Post icon  Posted 14 December 2007 - 02:23 AM

Yeah, I remember my first time after my injury...... I had to drive my handicapped van sitting in my wheelchair.... Back on the 25 mile journey to work.... The first trip was scary, wondering if I would have a break down along the way... No cell phones back then....

Nothing like the wind hittin' ya in the face as your all by yourself......

Damn wish I could ride my old Harley.....

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Posted 14 December 2007 - 06:21 AM

Congratulations! That's fantastic!
Paraplegic with Spina Bifida. Sensory and function level is T8. T11-L5 fusion 1993. Laminectomy and decompression T10 2006. Spinal fusion T8-T12 with instrumentation Feb 2007. Moderate kyphoscoliosis. Taking 75mg Lyrica 3xday for neuropathic pain.
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Posted 14 December 2007 - 10:38 AM

Glad to hear about your experience. Now you will become the Chauffeur for your family.

Good Luck !!

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Posted 14 December 2007 - 04:04 PM

Congrats. man! I hope to drive soon myself. I know it was a thrill . I'm so glad for you.
Now , come pick me up and lets go cruzin. HaHa You just be safe! You know it was a car thet put most of us in a chair. Now that your driving we probably won't here from you here at the forum anymore. I hope you don't forget those of us who are prisoners in our own homes.lol
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Posted 14 December 2007 - 05:01 PM

View Postdave420atya, on Dec 14 2007, 04:04 PM, said:

Congrats. man! I hope to drive soon myself. I know it was a thrill . I'm so glad for you.
Now , come pick me up and lets go cruzin. HaHa You just be safe! You know it was a car thet put most of us in a chair. Now that your driving we probably won't here from you here at the forum anymore. I hope you don't forget those of us who are prisoners in our own homes.lol

naw i cant froget about yall. Man if you lived in upper east TN then we would go cruzin. Yesterday was the first day i had to put gas in the freggin car no im happy but broke.
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Posted 14 December 2007 - 06:47 PM

Congratulations Kev-O.

It was such a good feeling getting back on the road for me, enjoy the buzz man.
How does it feel to feel?
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