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I've been thinking about this for a while now, and am hoping I'm not some type of lazy freakazoid with skinny legs... Anyways, I can walk short distances with a walker nd my legs are fairly strong (my quads) still, but I prefer using my chair. I guess after not having much recovery in the first year, I've gotten in a comfort zone between two 26"s. Now that I've regained leg function and strength, it seems awkward and slow and inefficient to try and "walk" and it's dangerous without a spotter... but I'm just wondering if I'm alone in realizing that walking is not important to lead a happy, fulfilling life.
I think when I was very early in the SCI world, I thought my life was over because I couldn't walk. Now, walking feels pointless.

And, if I may, I'll have a small rant right here: I'm so sick of people asking when I'm going to "get out of the wheelchair" or that they're "praying for me to get better." How can I get better when I'm already so obviously awesome! and, I'll get out of the wheelchair when i feel like sitting elsewhere.

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Comfort Zone Sept 28, 2013 13:43:19 GMT -8

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Post by Lαrα on Sept 28, 2013 13:43:19 GMT -8

Knight...i agree and understand what you are explaining....ive considered this myself

When i walk, i have so many things to consider...balance,,my numb feet, walking gait, posture,nuiscance walking aids that dont free my hands up for cooking etc.. tiring the muscles out that have movement to them as approx half of mine below injury don't....so yes walking isnt everything but its pretty damn useful at times lol

My chair was my comfort zone for a good degree of time and i still need it for lengthier distances..

Good post Knight,,thankyou :tup:

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Comfort Zone Sept 28, 2013 13:43:33 GMT -8

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Good thread Knight! At first I too thought the same as you in the sense of thinking I've lost everything. When I see it now, it's not as bad as I thought it'd be! I would love to be able to walk again let alone stand up. Just a few steps would be good enough to say getting into my chair, commode, car, up or down some steps. I've gotten so used to being in my chair it's become a 'normal' feeling now. With that said, I'd take being able to walk over this any day but life's not too bad at least :tup:

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Comfort Zone Sept 28, 2013 15:13:05 GMT -8

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Sept 28, 2013 14:49:51 GMT -8 Knight said:

It should work now. Sorry, I forgot to switch my phone into desktop mode!

Haha those are pretty good :lol: Definitely add to the list when you can!

Also, I've got a quick question. Do you prefer using mobile mode or desktop mode?

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Comfort Zone Sept 28, 2013 15:17:38 GMT -8

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Post by deanertheweiner on Sept 28, 2013 15:17:38 GMT -8

Knight I know exactly what you're going through. I'm very unbalanced when I walk so I only do it supervised like you. I even refuse motor mobility up until this day because I want to walk again. Some days I just wanna give up and accept walking isn't everything, but I don't want to disappoint everyone around me like my friends, family, etc... It's a catch 22, I totally understand!

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Haha those are pretty good :lol: Definitely add to the list when you can!

Also, I've got a quick question. Do you prefer using mobile mode or desktop mode?

I prefer mobile mode most of the time. There are certain sites that I have to load in desktop mode to get them to work though, so it's handy to have a phone with the option. My old phone (Droid Razr) didn't have a desktop mode.

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Comfort Zone Sept 28, 2013 16:03:38 GMT -8

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Sept 28, 2013 15:49:30 GMT -8 Knight said:

I prefer mobile mode most of the time. There are certain sites that I have to load in desktop mode to get them to work though, so it's handy to have a phone with the option. My old phone (Droid Razr) didn't have a desktop mode.

I see. Thanks for answering! I was only wondering because in my opinion you get a better site experience when on desktop mode :tup:

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Comfort Zone Sept 29, 2013 5:21:38 GMT -8

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Post by kilg0retr0ut on Sept 29, 2013 5:21:38 GMT -8

Well, hmm.. I read this last knight... If this comes out badly, I appologize in advance. I don't really understand any injuries other than CES, and little of that.
As I understand there are two camps here. One camp is the "use it or you lose it".The other is the "conserve it, you'll have it longer ".So if your decision is to conserve I understand. If your staying in your chair because it's hard to get out of it or your embarrassed by your gait then you might want to take some time researching how recovery works. Either way I don't see getting around exercising, its very important.. Making you body as strong as you can will help, even if it's just stretching and range of motion exercises. ( Here's,a guy talking who hasn't done a good workout in 2wks.)

So I guess I'm saying maybe it's too early for the chair to be your comfort zone. :-XMark

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Mostly, the reason I don't do much walking is because I'm alone most of the time. I do physical therapy 1-2 times a week, and regularly do stretches and rotator cuff strengthening workouts. So, it's not like I'm completely slacking.

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Sept 29, 2013 5:21:38 GMT -8 kilg0retr0ut said:

Well, hmm.. I read this last knight...

If this comes out badly, I appologize in advance. I don't really understand any injuries other than CES, and little of that.
As I understand there are two camps here. One camp is the "use it or you lose it".The other is the "conserve it, you'll have it longer ".So if your decision is to conserve I understand. If your staying in your chair because it's hard to get out of it or your embarrassed by your gait then you might want to take some time researching how recovery works. Either way I don't see getting around exercising, its very important.. Making you body as strong as you can will help, even if it's just stretching and range of motion exercises. ( Here's,a guy talking who hasn't done a good workout in 2wks.)

So I guess I'm saying maybe it's too early for the chair to be your comfort zone. :-XMark

I get what your saying here kilg0retr0ut...im in the use it camp mostly because i cant afford to let my body weaken further due to unused muscles...decrease bone density.
Us incompletes are very lucky esp if we can walk, albeit with aides but building fitness up post Spinal Cord Injury is a working progress..its taken me two and half years to be able to now do some walking around the house with one crutch.

I aim to become independent with my walking as much as possible though i do have to balance this with being sensible.

Knight...you are still within your healing stage so still have so much potential yet..keep up the work!

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Comfort Zone Sept 29, 2013 10:28:27 GMT -8

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kilg0retr0ut, I also go by the "use it or lose it" camp. I make the most out of whatever function I have and work hard regaining the function I don't have. Like Knight, I do physiotherapy 3 times a week and do other exercises in my own time like going on my MotoMed leg bike.

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