How I became paralyzed...

[MsAconant]

You're video is very inspirational because of your courageousness. Your humble personality seems to keep you grounded. My mom is a c1 quad and is suffering from different infections and struggles all the time. I wish she could have the strength that you possess. Thank you for sharing your video :)

[halonerd4life17]

Wow I had seen many people in shows about how they lost there legs. But this I can't put it in to words how sad this is, but I see that it happened doing something u loved and that's the most important thing of all. I had both my legs fractured, left arm dislocated and right arm top limb was broken and lower arm compound fracture. I also lost parts of my memory like my Russian birth language, and part english It happened after I whent to flying school, I always wanted to fly planes and had a

[DallyandMango]

You're an inspiration. & i'd also like to say that, even though you were in hospital scrubs and learning how to sit in a wheelchair, you we're still extremely handsome and charming : )

[aberade]

"life goes on" .. that's true, i'm paraplegic too

[zilam98]

wow! transfers with NO gaitbelts! scary for me!

[zilam98]

how long did you work with therapy/rehab to get to your current point of independence?

[vrmc1]

Hey guy, I know exactly you feel when get in a SCI, today I saw all the yours videos, they look alike my way since I became paralyzed!

Life goes on

[macska61]

Hi

Just seen your video, my son is a para T4 from a gunshot wound. I know how hard life can sometimes be when living in a wheelchair.

Take care, love your positive attitude, never give up!

[craziekids]

I saw your video of you in the hospital and it made me think back to my injury just 4 months ago. I am a T-12 complete so I have some lower abs and the ability to move my hips. I wish I would have recorded or took some pictures to remind me how hard those days were. I saw your workout routine and it inspired me to start working out. Thank you for inspiring others!

[MultiJavi1987]

Que impactante le min 1:25

[dfcarruda]

Do u has MSN or any E-mail???

[pantyflash]

Like, even though your spine is hosed, you can still enjoy life. Never give up. Way to go, babe!

[kaysquared05]

why did they have you on the oxygen when they were moving you?

[mollykjody]

you are cute...do you like eurasian girls?

[giovannasos]

@mollykjody

im sure he would love to suck ur boobs and give u an unforgetable oral

[mollykjody]

@giovannasos That is extremely disgusting and vulgar. please be more professional and polite in your commenting.

[giovannasos]

@mollykjody

what are u talking about?

[giovannasos]

@mollykjody

oh i c..well so u tell me that u don't like it? come on now...we all know u would love this guy to be down there , don't cha?

[alchemic85]

lol it's funny they do the pain scale wherever you are.. i always told them was a little higher so i could get some meds..

[MRFABIAN2009]

I think I detect an italian accent. Are you italian?

[wirklichdoof]

Interesting video. You always see pictures of people in the hospital and videos afterwards but you rarely see a video like this. What language are you and your brother speaking?

[hamster06666]

Is that swedish medical center?

[yanfay26]

hi fast eddy, i cried while watching u transferred to the w/chair for the first time cos i remember how i felt while i was doing the same thing 2 years ago back in May 2008. I was a complete T6-7 paraplegic due to motorcycle accident. But I'm not as tough as u back then as I cant accept the fact that i've lost my half body. Even now still feel the same as every time i think of it my heart feet so painful.

[mslatinchickify]

yikes! by the way, im a 13-year-old girl with quadraplegic cerebral palsy, so i have no idea wut its like 2 lose abilities. well, good luck!

[atlasshrugged2u]

I would marry him, hes adorable!

It's all in the attitude man...You ever realize that?

[1ofmeNlotsofU]

i'm so sorry to hear this . I hope for the best of love and joy in life.As hard as this sounds keep positive and staying strong. I can only imagine how difficult daily life is.Your inspirational and good looking to. Glad to see your out and about and your right "life goes on." i love your attitude :) 

[2WAYFM]

Click on my channel for a very frank chat with a "new" 19 year old female paraplegic.

[radhufriendly]

i m so glad after watching ur all videos.....u r great i mean in jst simple word u r a real hero.......god bless u...may u get all hapiness in ur whole life.......and keep smiling....tc :)

[yoggy25]

Hey Buddy

People who had enjoyed life before such a big impact does it still after!! nice to see somebody else looking in that way forward.

take care

[yoggy25]

Hey BUddy

Man to be honest it is pretty cool what I saw... do you have realised that people(I consider myself as someone who does as well) who have before enjoyed life still does even after such a impact?!

take care :)

[hardcider09]

I was depressed after watching most of the movie until I saw the last photo. I am so happy that eventually you were able to ski again and enjoy moving fast on the snow!

[DISKETTES1000]

you have a BIG heart, you have inspired me , your attitude towards life is great , It will lead you to complete healing of the injury . I wish you best of luck for the future.

[wheelz23]

3:59~4:02 makes me remember how my PT was Deb..i loved her,,she was so great man...im a t-5 of almost 13 yrs now..i wish they had video etc more readily available back then cuz i would done the same thing you did and film the ordeal....i didnt get into a chair till rehab after 2 mos of being completley down bro...i play softball etc for yrs now travel the USA....its great...i know your active too :)

[WheelzAndTheChair]

Stoned on morphine hehehehe.

That was the only fun part of becoming paralyzed. (sorry sick joke i have a dark sense of humor)

Wheelz

[Gnarkill989]

Hey bro i was watching the video, and i just wanted to let you know that your a champ man. It looks as if you arent bothered from it at all, and thats very inspiring to alot of people. Im still sittin here trippin out on how your in the hospital and you look up at the camera in the end with a big ass smile then wink, ahahahaahahahahahahahahaahahah­ahah.

Take care man, godbless keep posting these kind of videos for people!!

[fasteddy07]

Thanks for the positive feedback. I appreciate it.

[newcomster]

i have always wondered what does it feel like to be paralyzed?

do you feel a tingling sensation or what?

also did it hurt when you broke your back?

no disrepect

[newcomster]

i am very sorry for your accident but i have a question.

are you paralyzed just below your waist or your whole body?

[fasteddy07]

I'm paralyzed from below the chest. I have full use of my arms.

[rocherieux]

Salut Eddy, je viens juste de decouvrir tes videos.Mon histoire est un peu comme le tien, sauf moi c'etait la descente en VTT, en France en plus! Ca fait dix ans cette annee, je suis T7 mais incomplet, donc c'est quand meme plus facile pour moi. Je fait pas mal de choses mais ici en Irlande on est un peu limite.

Je ne vais pas te dire 'bon courage' car d'apres ce que j'ai vu tu en a deja un paquet.

The first ten years are the hardest man! Good videos. Keep it up.

[fasteddy07]

Merci beaucoup. Le VVT en effet, ca peut etre dangereux... Oui, j'ai de la chance d'habiter aux US ou tout est accessible, c'est vraiment impressionant.

[dfcarruda]

@fasteddy07 Do u has msn???

[Alina0210]

fasteddy07 - Well done for being so positive... you are a true inspiration. :)

[fasteddy07]

Thanks Alina.

[alhass2002kno]

I became a paraplegic due to a drug deal gone bad. I can no longer do anything I used to love doing. I'm highly depressed all the time and am thinking of ending it. That way at least I can end my misery and emotional trauma. Please let me know why I shouldn't end my life. I was so active before...know I have nothing.

[hellvanguard001]

I was diagnosed with DMD(duschenne muscular dystrophy) when I was 8 years old. And now am 23 years old. I was never really active my whole life. But my inspiratoin comes from people who are quadrapalegic and still continue to live life. Even though my body has deterioted over the years I still count my blessings in life how much may ever it may be

[fasteddy07]

good attitude. I too take my inspiration from quadraplegics. Keep fighting and stay strong mentally because that's the only strength that matters.

[fasteddy07]

I'm sorry to hear you feel so down. There are still many activities that are available to people with disabilities. Send me an email if you wish to discuss those options.

[AGKrisko33]

Maybe for once you should think about how others will feel!! You CAN change your life into something positive in wake of the tragedy you have suffered!! Millions of people do it everyday, why do you count yourself short? You are capable of doing ANYTHING anyone else can do!!!!! Stop feeling sorry for yourself, you made the extremely poor decision that got you into this in the first place, now start doing something positive in your life & maybe try to help others stay out of your position!!

[kaytayftw]

wow, watching your 1st transfer reminds me of mine. the drugs and when u asked about the bed... i remember asking the same kinds of questions and getting the response "you wont need it". glad to see your positivness =) id like to talk with you more about your rehab

[fasteddy07]

fire me a message if you still want to talk.

[Kinky69freak]

yup thats how i broke my ankle . . gettin crazy on my skate board lol

[Kinky69freak]

i used to be jus like u . . . an addrinaline junkie!!!

[fasteddy07]

Yeah, that's definitely how I ended up in the chair... People don't get hurt by playing video games...Usually.

[AsILayDyingBFMV]

damn im so glad i still have legs ur awesome dude!

[Daviticus1000]

Don't you mean "life ROLLS on"?;)

Respect!

[fasteddy07]

Haha, yep life rolls on now...

[wheelz23]

i remember m ine bro ive been hurt 12 yrs now t-5..a huge athlete....luv ya man keep livin mate

[fasteddy07]

Thanks much for your comment.

[silenthill0027]

Im so sorry man I feel for you a lot I always belive that they'll be a cure for you and you'll be able to walk again I hope you get better everyday Godbless you man.

[wheelchair1990]

you say it - life goes on!

never give up - be positive!

[gata104]

Thanks so much for sharing. Got home 1 week ago want to get through this transition asap. I'm a t-10 level injury and was hit by a car while crossing the street. How long did it take for the muscle pain/surgery pain to end? Thanks. Your videos are so helpful. I was sent home with my TLSO and cannot turn myself in bed yet. sigh. Thanks again.

[fasteddy07]

Well, I started working out to keep my body as mobile as I could and luckily this has kept the pain away. I don't have any pain whatsoever.

[lycrahoofie]

Hi, well done man, you're a brave dude and it's awesome of you to share this with people.

[fasteddy07]

Thank you.

[sporks4all]

You rock! Keep on living life.

[fasteddy07]

I'll do my best.

[thibaulthalpern]

Where did you grow up? Your slight accent suggests somewhere outside the USA.

[fasteddy07]

France.

[thibaulthalpern]

Ah of course :) I hesitate to respond in French because my writing is so bad, although I can speak it in a manageable way!

The courage and will you show is admirable!

[bbarroyo]

@thibaulthalpern 

[garciajuanitogg]

nice going i remenber using a turtle shell

wy you're not just wander.Gooood luck men

[fasteddy07]

Some surgeons like to use a TLSO brace post-surgery, some don't. I was lucky I guess...

[jo123phoebe]

You are so brave. You don't so much as complain when you are obviously in alot of pain. I take my hat of to you. Hang in there.

XXXX

[fasteddy07]

I think I did my share of complaing unfortunately. Sometimes I was too tired though

[JacquelynnMarie1]

Oh my god. This makes me want to cry. I know you probably don't want people feeling bad for you, but I'm also reading this book called Rescuing Jeffrey && I admire you guys! Keep up the good work!

:]

[fasteddy07]

Hey thanks, no reason to cry though. I picked up my life where I left off and kept going. No big deal, Hit the floor and bounce back.

[morethan20]

Perfect atitude, I understand they are having great progress with spinal cord related injuries, never give up

[fasteddy07]

I promise I won't. Never give up. Never surrender.

[sweetnightingale1973]

My goodness! You've certainly come a long way. I admire your attitude and your strength. Many people would have given up but you plugged on. You're truly an inspiration. :)

[wcbbdude21]

i have a friend i met a few years ago that plays wheelchair basketball for Alabama who broke her back the same way

[fasteddy07]

It's been a long way for sure. It's been three years but everytime I look back it does something to me. It certainly hasn't been easy.

[JWHEELZ81]

ur awesome man ive been in the chair since oct 27 - 1999 and you seem to get around better than i do its great ur doing these videos ........keep it goin man

[fasteddy07]

Thank you very much.

[tatixsoni93]

I am sorry a lot for the time being that bushels passing. I know what you are trying because my cousin is in your same situation, and he has told me house he tries now and thing tried to the inzio when he has known that he could not walk anymore. it also has datto him that life goes however on. I hope that this comment helps yourself somehow. if there are errors of writings it is because I am not English but suit in italy.

[fasteddy07]

Thank you for the comment.

[tatixsoni93]

hi, i am sonia

[techrick1210]

shit bro, you took it like s man. I can read your mind mate, it looks as though it really hit you at that moment that your a fucked! You took it really well mate, I don't think i would have done so well. What do you do these days, i have a mate who is wheel bound and he is still very active!

[fasteddy07]

I try to stay very active as well. I work every day, play tennis whenever I have free time, ski etc...

[adonist7]

Dam i feel bad for you! i would probably give up if i became paraplegic

Definitely lots of respect towards you! keep up the amazing progress!

[fasteddy07]

You'd be amazed of what you can do when you don't have a choice. Thanks for the comment.

[thibaulthalpern]

Indeed, indeed...

[RebelRay]

my heartfelt wishes for your full recovery.

[fasteddy07]

Thanks, there is not much in terms of recovery for me as my spinal cord was completely transected, but life goes on nonetheless...

[tinapuff2008]

apres avoir vu cette video mon respect a ton egard s'est multiplié. vraiment j'aimerai etre une battante comme toi. longue et heureuse vie.

[fasteddy07]

Merci.

[raykonen]

Domage que j'ai flingué le reste de la vidéo de snow... je suis désolé.

[fasteddy07]

Et oui, tu te souviens bien. La video de l'hopital a ete enregistree par dessus la competition de snow...

[dwightleiss]

good video yep life goes on

[fasteddy07]

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