MY TRUTH ABOUT WALKING AFTER SPINAL CORD INJURY (My recovery as a T12 paraplegic)
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- Опубликовано: 17 янв 2023
- This is the story of my recovery, I felt it was necessary I share every detail I possibly could to illustrate everything I have discovered and done in the past two years.
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I shattered my T12 in an ejection car accident in 2008. I was a hair's width from a spinal cord injury. While I was in the hospital, three neighboring patients on my floor had the same break, except I was the only one to walk.
I'm so sorry for the pain you suffer, but I am thankful to have found your channel. You're a wonderful source of information and hope for many. I hope you have a beautiful day, and thank you.
The fact you posted this video right after I watched the first it’s a sign. You’re a legend brother and an inspiration
Definitely a sign 🙌🏻 and thank you!!
@@mason_branstratorhello Mason Branstrator, how are you doing brother 😊😊? Glad to see you on your RUclips video of you practising your walking out of your wheelchair 😊😊. I am so sorry to hear that you were paralysed from the skiing accident. Also you’re in a T12 paraplegic 😊😊. Hope you’re O.K😊😊 brother. In fact you’re a legend and also you’re a inspiration to everyone 😊😊. Thank you for sharing this video😊😊. One day hope to see you getting you back on your feet walking in and out 😊😊. Glad to see you doing your favourite events like going to the gym workout, seeing the physio and practicing yourself standing up and also walking when you get stronger and better 😊😊. Take care brother 😊😊. Say hello to your family for me please 😊😊. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year for 2024😊😊. I love you heaps brother ❤❤😊😊. Best friends as always from PaulLaw 😊😊.
Hola
Por lo que veo es que tienes ayuda de tu familia y tienes la economía para costear tus terapias pero para una persona que no puede costear las terapias esta cabron yo que más quisiera tener mínimo un carrito para poder mover me a mis terapias
Salu2 y genial por lo que has logrado
I can cure u
Me too. Watched him for first time tonight. Subscribed to watch his improvements.
My step dad just had a SCI. We’re going through this as a family. Thank you for posting this. Families need these resources.
So sorry to hear this but glad I could be a resource!! That’s my main goal!
Saw your reel on Insta and came to check this out. As a trauma responder, I have often seen the acute/emergent side of SCI, but we never really get to see and hear how things turn out later. I’m sure the road to get to the place you’re at is astoundingly long and difficult, but holy shit have you accomplished a lot! This is seriously inspiring and I’ll be cheering you on going forward. Keep living your best life. All the best.
That is such a cool background! I’m so happy I could show you the other side! Thank you so much for the support and your totally right it has been a long journey, but there sure is a lot to be grateful for!!
@@mason_branstratorhello Manson Branstrator, how are you brother 😊😊? Glad to see you achieving your goals out from your wheelchair 😊😊 by getting on and out😊😊. I am so happy that you conquer 😊😊. Keep up the great work😊😊 buddy. Love you heaps brother 😊😊❤❤. Take care brother 😊😊. Best friends as always from PaulLaw😊😊.
I can cure u
OMG it's so SO good to hear someone else with the same narrative!! T2 - 7 incomplete and I can walk, but it's not pretty, not safe, and incredibly exhausting. Frankly, for me walking is overrated. I do walk in my house as part of my general PT.
Huge props to you for shining a light on this aspect of our lives, and Thank You.
Exactly!!! Thanks so much 😊😊😊
What happened to you mason i love your videos please post more we love you
Yes!!
Walking or not walking, you made amazing progress. The ability to go out of the wheelchair, go upstairs, or crawl is awesome. It gives you so much more independence which is so important in a SCI
Thanks my man! So true and well said 😎
Dude, my 1st compliment is how you have performed a "cost-benefit analysis" and decided just how much leg action you need...
Secondly though, I think you have a career as an editor in front of you. Seriously, you crammed a whole lot of technical information into 11 minutes of totally comprehensible cuts & fast-forwards! 👏
My mother was a quadriplegic for 22 years. She was the strongest person. I love your tenacity to live life on your terms. Yay!
That is so sweet thank you!!
Mason, I met you @ Craig hospital. I’m the dad of Kaitlynn Derani. You kicked my butt in foosball, air hockey and everything we played.
I think of you a lot. Kaitlynn shows me your progress. We are so proud of you!
You’re an amazing man! I knew it the moment I met you.
Your youtube short popped up today.
I’m going to follow you on youtube now.
I’m praying for you!
You’re a real athlete. This is your sport now. You’re going to accomplish this.
I don’t think people or athletes understand the hard work you put in. You and others in your sport (condition) are truly amazing and inspirational.
Keep the videos going. Your charm, personality is coming through. Your a great person! I love you man…..
Wow what a testimony. You’re a great man yourself, Danny.
Best of luck to you and your daughter.
Fellow T12 ASIA B here. My accident was three years ago now, and although my path was slightly different, I have come to very similar conclusions about walking and the time sink it is. Take care of those shoulders! 💪🏼
I think it’s so important and amazing that you reframed what meaningful living meant to YOU and how by letting go of the goal that most abled people view as _”the goal”_ you were able to live a better quality of life and do more things that brought you joy. So cool dude, thanks for sharing!
I'm an occupational therapist that has worked extensively with SCI rehab. The point you've made at the end of this video is so very important. When the post- event rehab process is done and you've gotten what you can out of it, your journey isn't over. Community reintegration and leisure engagement are critically important to reestablishing quality of life and meaning. I had a minor SCI when I was 18 that I've mostly had a full functional recovery from (far more good days than bad), and that is what got me into my profession. Keep fighting. Subscribed.
You are so inspirational!
I am a T2-T12 fusion + spinal cord compression at T3 and T12. I needed this video and the hope you have given me! I have one more surgery to go through - I will walk again 😁 and if I'm only blessed with the ability I have right now, I won't feel like a failure. Thank you so much for making life more valuable than walking
Thank you. God bless you
This is so special!! Thank you for this wonderful support and I wish you the best on your journey!!
Hi ..you mention about meds u take for spasm ..whats the name of that meds?thank you
@@minabass5034 Baclofen
@@mason_branstrator thank you
@@mason_branstrator I take baclofen for when I get pinched nerves or my back seizes up. My family & I have learned that it makes me grumpy and intolerant the next day. Not sure if everyone gets that symptom. I try to take mine when I won't face anyone outside my home the next day. Or else I know to smile, not talk, and try not to bite heads off. Generally I'm very happy, friendly, optimistic. So that medicine hits me hard. It can be managed, if you find you get that side effect. Lots of smiling and warn of a sharp tongue. 🙂😬🙊🤐🤷♀️
I suffer from PTSD and a back injury that I received in 1999 from an inmate when I was a correctional officer in a men's close custody institution. The spasms are horrendous to say the least. You are an amazing inspiration. I wish & pray for your continued success in whatever you choose to do. Your positive attitude will be a game changer.
Keep on working at walking! I love your videos. in Feb 2022 I survived from cervical myelomalacia along with much more damage to my spine. It’s been a battle and I was able to take my first step. I hated my wheelchair. But I kept on fighting. Siskin rehab hospital was amazing. But I was grateful because I worked at Siskin before as a rehab nurse. Your method is amazing. Believe in the therapy. But I decided to build my daily routine ( with the help of my veterans health administration physical therapy team) and ability to change it so the decrease mundane workouts. I built my workout boards. But when my spine “feels” to tired I do pay the price. Being and staying positive is key and enjoy life. Your amazing!
You are such an amazing young man! So articulate and positive!!! Your parents must me so proud of you. Keep up the videos and the good work!!!! So proud of you!
I'm so proud of how far you have come. You didn't give up, you're amazing!!
You are inspiring. It's so cool to see the many things that you've been able to do, while not "walking" as you used to be able to do. Your determination to keep up your upper body strength and doing the leg stretches, standing & your type of walking keeps you as independent and able to do more than I can as one who walks typically. I don't train for triathlons, play tennis or go ice fishing. You inspire me to not only be more active, but to try something new.
great video mason! embracing mobility aids can be so freeing ❤ i love seeing the ways you have adapted your unique injury and recovery to improve your mobility and your life in the best way for you. your new mindset is amazing, and a great message to everyone inside and outside the disability community :)
You're helping me go through some hard stuff with your story. Thank you so much for being as real as they come: honest, raw, and direct. Wishing nothing but the best
Mason, what a remarkable young man you are. Thank you for sharing your story.
Mason, you are amazing! Thank you so much for sharing your recovery . The way you found out about what is beneficial for you and the way you share that information is admirable.
Bless you.
Please don't stop trying whenever you can. I got inspired by your video and said to myself that I can also walk again if I try hard. I know it's not completely possible, at least it will take me somewhere where I can be independent. Wishing you all the success in whatever you want to do.
It's obvious you've made the conscious decision to learn and grow from your experiences. Self awareness is such a necessary aspect to help overcome very difficult circumstances in one's life. Well done, and keep it up.
Very inspiring to see how you've decided to also help others navigate traumatic life events through your own journey.
I've relied on turning to the Serenity Prayer throughout my life especially in difficult situations to help me focus.
"Give me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference."
BTW, you're also helping to educate those, like myself, who haven't been impacted by such life events to better understand and empathize with those who have. Thanks for that too.
Praying for you Mason.
I am humbled by your strength and mind set.All power to your heartfelt journey.Only the best to you.❤
Wow, what a remarkable person with a remarkable story. Wonder how many peoples lives you will encourage and change...
I know many but just how many. Thank you for being such a blessing. Many years ago (45 years ago) I worked for a man
confined to a wheel chair. His autopsy showed MS but at the time they didn't know. He was such an inspiration of all of us who were younger and healthier than him. He has been gone for 40 yr and I still miss his inspiration in my life. I'll be
watching for you on youtube subscribed. Blessings, p
Hi Mason, as always, I'm so impressed by your maturity and willingness to share every aspect of your life and recovery in a way we all can understand. I look forward to your future adventures starting with the triathlon, (and hopefully including time for more game nights), as you begin taking control of your life, storming forward in your wheelchair. 🥰❤️
Thanks Jodi!! I can’t wait for some more game nights too! I love the “storming forward in your wheelchair” line that is totally me! 😁❤️🧑🏽🦽💨
Did you see his triathlon shorts video? Chills! Super cool moment!! 1st video I saw of his channel
i’m so pleased that RUclips pushed your content in my direction. Wow, what a story you tell and i’m pulled into your life situation in such a compelling manner. You really have a talent to inspire “talley ho / moving forward” idealism. It really is a mind game regarding how we fulfill ourselves and vanquish our demons. You seem to have achieved black belt level already, so I can’t wait to see how you pile on (double down) from here. i’m okay with miracles, but i think you can actually command a substantial recovery all by yourself. i’ll be patient, engaged, and pray for you. Bless you and thanks for making me feel fortunate to be just typical.
Dude you're amazing. And inspiring. We'll never meet, but just know that you have helped me, and many others, deal with whatever we're going through by the strength and sheer force of will that you show. You are incredible.
Wow! Amazing progress. No matter what, you’re crushing it.
Congratulations on dealing with these big changes in your life. Acceptance is a powerful thing. Thank you for sharing. ❤️
Thank YOU! Glad you appreciated my story!
Hey Mason,
I am also a T12 broken vertebrae survivor (surfing accident) with the exact same scar, and same titanium fusion setup. You are beyond encouraging, and are a tremendous person of hope in this world. I’m proud of you, and am cheering you on.
Grateful to know there are also other survivors out there fighting for life.
Brave man. You are an inspiration to all of us even if we don't have physical disabilities. So positive inspite of what was a terrible accident and injury.
That hand cycle is so cool! You're a rockstar! Best of luck as you prep for your triathlon! You have such a wonderful attitude. Thank you again for sharing your experiences.
it is amazing!! thank you so much for all of the support!
You're a strong person Mason!
Keep on persevering champ
You're taking a "stand" in more ways than anyone could imagine. 👏 A true inspiration 🙌. Keep pushing 💪 🤎
Haha thank you will do!!
Long walk before you. Keep going your way to walking. I'm 10 years after SCI. Progress is very slow. Be stubborn and patient.
Well done Mase, so excited to see the future and everything you set out to achieve! I’m lucky to be a part of any training whatever that may be, forever and always 💪
My man 🤝😎🙏🏻 thanks blake!
Having the right mental attitude goes a very long way to your recovery. As a total laryngectomy , I know.
Well done young man, may God bless you and your dreams come true!
Thanks! RUclips showed me one of your shorts. These are really helpful. You are a disciplined person.
Mason, you are a fantastic young man, and a fighter. You are an inspiration, and even braver for sharing your story on social media. I have known a few motocross racers who ended up paralyzed, and they didn't have half the determination you have. TBH I wonder if, in the event I get seriously hurt doing my motocross racing (I am turning 61 in Jan. BTW), I would have the strength you do to fight and recover. I saw your short with your mom, and you are blessed to have her and your family to support you. I wish you all the best.
You have such an amazing outlook on life! So glad you are living life to the fullest! Many non-paralyzed people don't even do that...
Exactly. That is why this young man is so generally inspirational.
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Thank you and keep fighting!
We are here with you!
From your brasilian friend!
See you some day!
Mason , it’s great that you have determination to live your New life as full as possible and that your not giving up. Your a great inspiration to so so many paraplegics and quadriplegics. Thank you young man
Mason, you are an inspiration. You can’t imagine how your story has helped me.
So inspirational. Keep living your best life ❤
You have no idea how inspiring ur story is! even for those going through things outside of physical injury.
Came from TikTok to hear your story. Very glad I did. Your outlook and progress are out of this world. Keep it up! Your sharing will help so many people.
THAT IS AWESOME!! Thank you! Really appreciate this, I will definitely keep it up!
This video is so fantastic and you are too. I am so happy to see how you have handled your life and the things you have come to accept. You have such a wonderful personality and have probably been a great help to people going through similar problems. I am also so amazed at how you use some great equipment that a lot of people might not know even exist. Thank you so much for this and keep up the fantastic attitude. Bless you.
Saw your reel on insta and you are amazing and inspiring ! Thank you.
I love your positivity! Keep up the great work. You have inspired many. ❤
Hey Mason, your video seriously put words to my thoughts that I developed in the past 9 years of my injury. Gunshot, T-10 incomplete, 2014 @ 18 yrs old.
Walking can be very frustrating, but also not necessary to live our lives like you’ve discovered. I have also came to the same conclusion of not prioritizing rehab the way I did early into my injury. I think accomplishing certain goals that make a more immediate impact to our lives, while slowly recovering is better.
You have a really positive mindset early on into your injury, and I believe that’s huge for those that recover. Healthy state of mind is huge for our recovery believe it or not. When I walk when I’m frustrated vs not, is incredibly different, much more spastic and drop foot is crazy! I think these injuries are meant to slow us down and observe life differently, with a deeper meaning. Eventually develops our ability to be better at controlling our thoughts and emotions.
I don’t know your life but I guarantee, you’re gonna be presented with many opportunities that make your life very exciting that you never thought possible bc of this injury and it’s all happening bc you’re not staying stagnant brotha! You’re being blessed with what you’re putting out in life, you wanna help others and it will be returned to you. Keep pursuing life the way you are Mason, the end we thought once was, is actually the beginning!
🫡💪💪🤘 -Cesar
I'm so impressed with your mental and physical strength. Your internal growth is palpable and it makes me feel motivated and proud. As you say, we can't control what life throws at us, but we can control what we're gonna do about it. It takes a lot but it worths every single second of your efforts.
I hope you can achieve your goals and thank you so much for sharing your story with us.
I have just discovered your content. Thanks for sharing your story. You are an inspiration! Congrats on your amazing mindset. Wow!
Awesome video bro. 4 months ago I got injured at work, compression on T6 led me to be a paraplegic. I wish that I could have access to some of the therapy you have had. Good luck on your recovery
Your a incredible young man. Thanks for your videos. You are encouraging other people who are suffering. I'm currently having tests but it's looking like my life is totally changed. Thanks again you keep going and fighting don't give up. Your doing the best things that I'm learning. We have to fight for are selves take care.
Love to hear this balance. You are a strong man! Such maturity!
Thank you for sharing your incredible story, Mason. I admire how you’ve worked so hard to get back to where you were prior to your accident, yet you’ve come to accept that there are other ways to do the things you want to do. You are inspiring us all to deal with what life throws at us and JKM!! Just keep moving. Moving forward, every day. 🙏🥰💙
Yup, truly inspirational for all.
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God bless you ! And you can do it some wwe wrestlers do get life threatening injury and some got paralyze too but manage to recover and im rooting for your fast recovery.🙏
Thanks for sharing this. It’s interesting to hear how your mindset evolved over the last 2 years and how you are making the most of what your body can do.
Of course! I felt it was my duty to share especially after the first video! Always making the best of what I’ve got!
Keep yo up head up g I’m praying for you. You got this❤
You’re an inspiration to all who listen to you. ❤️ God Bless you and your future.
Beautiful truth. Best of luck to all that you choose to do!
Wow! What an inspiration you are! Thank you for sharing your journey! God bless!
Glad you didn’t give up. Going through some stuff myself trying to get back to things…it’s tough. Keep at it man. All Blink bro lol. Glad you’re here
Your story should be made a movie, so amazing! Thank you for sharing your story!
Keep up the great job!!! You are amazing and you will accomplish amazing things in life.
This is fantastic Mason! Congrats on getting your story out there!!
Thanks so much!!! Miss you!!
I just stumbled on your channel. I have damage to L4 and L5 due to back surgery for stenosis that got mrsa and had to be done again. As a result I have a right leg that works intermittently they have no clue why. I am 63 was very active but like you I wont give up, I can now walk slowly one step at a time. It was wheelchair 3 years, then a walker with wheels and brakes. You inspire me so much to continue to live strong. Hope, trust, and faith from me and love from so many has gotten me here. I will send hope and love your way. I wont stop Mason we will reach our goals, I have complete faith. Love and support Pat.
You have a very good understanding and realistic view on your paralysis. I hope you never give up! And I'm glad that you have found ways to enjoy life! God bless!
What an incredible story and positive outlook! ❤
Mason THE MAN! This vid was really informative.
Well done. Keep pushing!
You’re an amazing young man who has shown that with dedication and hard work that it’s possible to overcome the obstacles and struggles of a spinal cord injury. About 15 years ago a friends son had a trampoline accident which resulted in him being paralyzed from the chest down. In fact Ty Pennington from Extreme Makeover came in and totally remodeled his parents home with the state of the art technology to allow him to live as independently as possible. He and his family were dedicated to getting him to walk as well but like yourself walking after a spinal injury is on a scale and is different from person to person. Thank you for sharing your story and giving hope to other new spinal cord injury patients. I’m very proud of you.
You are amazing and an inspiration. I have shared your videos with a couple of friends that use wheelchairs. Keep up the good work and stay positive.
Hello from Dover Delaware USA. I think you are an amazing young man. Keep up the good work. Many blessings to you in all you set out to do.
Amazing story!!! I have a Spinal Cord Injury, C3-C5. Was given 5% chances of ever walking again. Willpower is an amazing thing. I'm glad you have succeeded in putting your story here. I've tried but I only have a couple of videos.
you are the man ,,, keep on fighting bro , god bless you .
Keep up the awesome work man, love your attitude. Im a incomplete L1 also working through rehab. Inspiring video.
Thank you man!! Best of luck!
You are certainly inspiring ma.y people including myself to have gratitude in my life and find my own courage. My don't have a spinal cord injury but you give me encouragement to overcome my own challenges! Best wishes for a great 2024!
You are incredible. Your maturity, your ability to understand what is best for you...... amazing. ❤
God Bless you!!!! Stay strong brother!!!
A ski accident!!
I was not expecting that . congratulations on moving your leg recently at your first triathlon. Wishing you a successful and productive and most of all a happy 2024 .😊
Not sure why this was recommended to me after 11 months of it being posted, but this was very educational and inspirational (which you might be tired of hearing, but remains true). Recovery means something different for every situation but we truly need to embrace what we have and enjoy life how we can.
WOW! You video is an inspiring and beautiful story of how to face life with goals that may seem impossible yet are reachable. Thank you for telling us to face life with positive goals and to keep working towards those that are reachable and finding alternative ones when some do not work. Best wishes for success in reaching your goals!
Boy, I am proud of you!👐🙏
Your doing great brother.
WOW You are AMAZING! You have wisdom beyond your years. Thank you for sharing.
I congratulate you for that great desire to move forward, not seeing your current situation and not doing it. Greetings from Panama.
Great explanation on your experience. I hope this video will inspire others who have gone through the same thing. You have amazing upper body strength.
You are amazing, glad your getting on with your life in ways that are the best for you, keep going what an inspiration to everyone god blees keep rockin.
May God be with you always and grant the fast recovery you always pray for. God bless and take care of you now and forever brother 🙏🙏🙏.
Great attitude mate and great message at the end.
I believe you will come back recover 100 % and be able to walk again. Praying ,Patience and exercise is the key. Let's go champ 🏆 💪
Awesome video man, the first of yours I’ve seen. New subscriber!
I used to idolise walking too, but pursued a happier life on wheels ❤️✌️
what an inspiration. I have no doubt Mason will go very far in life
It is wonderful that you are coping with life in a healthy way. Love you.
You’re such an inspiration to me.
I don’t have any physical spinal injuries.
I’ve got a broken heart.
I saw you on yahoo shorts. Thank you so much for the videos,, God Bless you,, your attitude makes all the difference in the world, you don't wallow in self pity about what happened to you and your recovery. Thank you for sharing your story !!!!
You are an inspiration. Thank you for sharing your courageous life.