Looking for encouragement!

rickhemi · 11-03-2004, 07:40 AM

Hi everybody!

Please read my situation that I posted yesterday (new member).

I'm not sure how we're doing and would like some feedback. Perhaps there's other things we could be doing.

God's grace to All!

Rick Gilbert

Rick

[This message was edited by rickhemi on 11-03-04 at 12:36 PM.]

jplw · 11-03-2004, 08:43 PM

It sucks that your daughters corrective surgery did just the opposite. It sounds like she is getting along pretty well, concidering. From all of the stuff that I have read on here, it seems that the sooner return happens the more you will get back in the long run. I am sure that Dr. Young has a thread with stats on this somewhere, but I don't know exactly how to find it. The body keeps healing for a good two years before it is supposed to slow too much. Since she has so much back already the chances of her getting even more seems pretty good to me. However I must add the typical sci disclaimer. Every injury is different and everyones body heals at different rates. There is no way of telling exactly what she will get back, but it never hurts to stay optomistic and work work your butt off towards any goal that you may have set for yourself. Keep your chin up, try not to get too discouraged, and the best of luck to your daughter.

jOE

SCI-Nurse · 11-03-2004, 10:56 PM

Where did you post about your daughter??? Can't find your message. Can you post a link to it to help?

(KLD)

marmalady · 11-04-2004, 03:36 AM

Here is the topic

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If we have no peace, it is because we have forgotten that we belong to each other. - Mother Teresa

rickhemi · 11-04-2004, 05:33 AM

It's under "acute spinal injury cord experiences"

Look for post from rickhemi

Quote:

Originally posted by SCI-Nurse:

Where did you post about your daughter??? Can't find your message. Can you post a link to it to help?

(KLD)

Rick

rickhemi · 11-04-2004, 05:38 AM

Thanks Joe,

I did a little back reading on your previous posts. I'm putting you on my personal prayer list.

May you be encouraged today, as you have encouraged me.

Quote:

Originally posted by jplw:

It sucks that your daughters corrective surgery did just the opposite. It sounds like she is getting along pretty well, concidering. From all of the stuff that I have read on here, it seems that the sooner return happens the more you will get back in the long run. I am sure that Dr. Young has a thread with stats on this somewhere, but I don't know exactly how to find it. The body keeps healing for a good two years before it is supposed to slow too much. Since she has so much back already the chances of her getting even more seems pretty good to me. However I must add the typical sci disclaimer. Every injury is different and everyones body heals at different rates. There is no way of telling exactly what she will get back, but it never hurts to stay optomistic and work work your butt off towards any goal that you may have set for yourself. Keep your chin up, try not to get too discouraged, and the best of luck to your daughter.

jOE

Rick

rickhemi · 11-04-2004, 06:39 AM

Thanks Marmalady,

How do I put the link on my original post? I'm sure this will help in getting some responses.

Thanks!

Quote:

Originally posted by Marmalady:

Here is the
LINK

_____________
If we have no peace, it is because we have forgotten that we belong to each other. - Mother Teresa

Rick

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jplw · 11-04-2004, 09:47 AM

click on the name and click veiw recent post to see his other post

SCI-Nurse · 11-05-2004, 08:05 AM

I read your original post and, yes, you have a right to be encouraged. Healing takes a long time in the spinal cord and it may be as much as 6 months to a year before you will know whether your daughter's condition is permanent or not. Continue to stay connected to doctors and facilities that are good with spinal cord injury and wait and pray. Those are the things that you can do to help her heal at this point.

RAB

teesieme · 11-07-2004, 08:10 AM

Hi Rick. From what I read you are doing well with your daughter, as she is doing well for herself!
My son is 2 1/2 years post, he has continued return, however slight it may seem to some or go without sincere acknowledgement on the part of professionals, it has all added up little by little.
I thought about this the other night while on my way home from work...deer hunting two seasons ago compared to now, his balance, his strengths and improvements overall since~ amazing!
Anyhow, a few days ago, just before he was to leave for work, he commented that he had better get into the bathroom, he felt like he had to go again (bm). And he did.
I was like, huh? Wow. Good. That was the first time since his injury he has done that! I believe finding balance between his daily therapy routines combined with continuing his life as close as he can and has since his injury have had powerful healing together.

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11-03-2004, 08:43 PM	#2
jplw Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: NW Indiana Posts: 993	It sucks that your daughters corrective surgery did just the opposite. It sounds like she is getting along pretty well, concidering. From all of the stuff that I have read on here, it seems that the sooner return happens the more you will get back in the long run. I am sure that Dr. Young has a thread with stats on this somewhere, but I don't know exactly how to find it. The body keeps healing for a good two years before it is supposed to slow too much. Since she has so much back already the chances of her getting even more seems pretty good to me. However I must add the typical sci disclaimer. Every injury is different and everyones body heals at different rates. There is no way of telling exactly what she will get back, but it never hurts to stay optomistic and work work your butt off towards any goal that you may have set for yourself. Keep your chin up, try not to get too discouraged, and the best of luck to your daughter. jOE

11-03-2004, 10:56 PM	#3
SCI-Nurse Moderator Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: USA Posts: 41,318	Where did you post about your daughter??? Can't find your message. Can you post a link to it to help? (KLD)

11-04-2004, 03:36 AM	#4
marmalady Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 3,988	Here is the topic _____________ If we have no peace, it is because we have forgotten that we belong to each other. - Mother Teresa

11-04-2004, 09:47 AM	#8
jplw Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: NW Indiana Posts: 993	click on the name and click veiw recent post to see his other post

11-05-2004, 08:05 AM	#9
SCI-Nurse Moderator Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: USA Posts: 41,318	I read your original post and, yes, you have a right to be encouraged. Healing takes a long time in the spinal cord and it may be as much as 6 months to a year before you will know whether your daughter's condition is permanent or not. Continue to stay connected to doctors and facilities that are good with spinal cord injury and wait and pray. Those are the things that you can do to help her heal at this point. RAB

11-07-2004, 08:10 AM	#10
teesieme Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: back home in mn. Posts: 1,252	Hi Rick. From what I read you are doing well with your daughter, as she is doing well for herself! My son is 2 1/2 years post, he has continued return, however slight it may seem to some or go without sincere acknowledgement on the part of professionals, it has all added up little by little. I thought about this the other night while on my way home from work...deer hunting two seasons ago compared to now, his balance, his strengths and improvements overall since~ amazing! Anyhow, a few days ago, just before he was to leave for work, he commented that he had better get into the bathroom, he felt like he had to go again (bm). And he did. I was like, huh? Wow. Good. That was the first time since his injury he has done that! I believe finding balance between his daily therapy routines combined with continuing his life as close as he can and has since his injury have had powerful healing together.