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i envy your openness with your “party tricks”. i hide mine and am very embarrassed by the whole situation.

Thanks 👌🏼👌🏼

Thanks for the demonstration.

I like the logo you finally chose in the thumbnail. Interesting discussion about accessible toilets. As an able bodied person, I have used accessible toilets. We also sometimes need to pee or shit urgently, and if it is a chance to jump the queue, yes. And what is the chance that another wheelchair user is using the loo when you need it? Yes, rare, but could happen. Or sometimes a person who looks able bodied but might have extra needs and options an accessible toilet offers, like a fold down baby changing as a shelf for equipment, let's them use this toilet. Like a lot of signs these days say, not every disability is visible.

You guys get along very well, and I can see why you do this weekly. I wish more people would watch and listen to this as I think you both give a lot of “real world experience”. I am the A-B half of an Inter-Abled Couple and I learn useful info from you. I liked the story of Brit’s attendance at the big rodeo (I think it is the world’s largest), and yes, that guy was very rude. Beyond that, I sort of understand, from a capacity point-of-view, why each wheelchair spot only has space for one Able-bodied person. But… as part of my organizational efforts to move the world to a more Accessible and Inclusive point, the impression I get is that someone who uses a wheelchair doesn’t have a family and that the Able-bodied spot is only for their caregiver/attendant/PCA. Yes, sometimes that is true. But it is so unreasonable and misguided! In Brittney’s case, and she is certainly not unique, she has a family of 4 and it is a bloody shame that they can’t all sit together at an event. Myself and my organization will work on this unfair situation. Sorry for my rambling, but I learned from the best lol !

oh that was me about time zone cos the live was at 3.30 am in Australia ....I can't help that i like u two !!! i have never seen anyone in the Wheelchair section in Australia act like that when i have taken pts that i have stayed in touch with somewhere ....people are super helpful and at concerts the Wheelchair section is right at front

why on earth would that group be soooo rude ?? people are so entitled

yay so love you 2 ❤

Guilty of making my wheelchair a convenient excuse to not go out. I also make my bladder an excuse. Neither is an actual barrier, they just necessitate more planning. Gonna go listen to the full podcast!

So true, a Wheelchair is absolutely not a reason not to go out. Hell, I would likely need to use a Wheelchair in order to get out when I am in my 30s so I think that is a good reason for me to go out more and I wont stop when my lets stop being able to carry my body that far

tHanks for the video

Thanks Fred, curiously I'm also going out more, I really make an effort to go out more and it is true that it is rewarded. I remember the video when the neighbor removed the snow from your car and my neighbor painted the facade of my house,😅😒😒😜

gosh i am guilty of not spending much time going out aside from work and i do not have a sci ....we can all benefit from this advice ! i wish i had been able to join your live vid you did but it was 3.30am in Australia 😢

Here's a sneak of the next clip for those who read the comments! ua-cam.com/video/gtIRqqsIico/v-deo.html&ab_channel=FreddotheWheelchairGuy

If someone says hello Ladies and gentlemen, I always hear it the way Freddo says it in my head. 😁

I've used braces for many years Canned hard work. Here I'm UK quality and reliability is a big issue. Seriously thinking of reverting to Power chair full time. Great video. THANKS

The thing that worried me the most about being paralyzed is that there is no one to take care of me. I struggled taking care of myself as an able body person. You seem like a very determined and positive person I'm sure you can overcome anything.

You have super beautiful and delicious feet 😍

I must be very bad because... I very much agree with your opinion on the topics discussed in the podcast😜😜🤟🏼🤟🏼♿♿ Thank you both

Another likewise paraplegic from Western Germany here: i can only back up your experiences (six years ago learning to tie a Shoe in bed with one Hand in half an Hour and than - drenched in sweat - being asked by the Nurse „and what‘s up with the other one“? - this is just my kind of humour and spirit). And here i am now, back from a three day Festival, a week with my two Boys and heading to Berlin tomorrow (a 700km drive) and all by myself. The only thing that cant be measured is personal growth - the progression may be slower for us, but nonetheless do we feel it and live the best of our lifes. Cheers to that, mate and best of luck in the Finals tomorrow!

I watch these and cry. Simply because I feel guilty. I have bilateral L4, and L5 incomplete fractures. Plus I have T11, and T12 incomplete fractures too, and a month ago I was told my C 4,5,6,7 is severely compromising my spinal cord and 6,7 have to be removed with spacers and fuse my neck. I cry because I'm still walking by the grace of God I'm still walking. I feel so guilty I have had no physical therapy, no arm crutches, no wheelchair, and absolutely no medical intervention at all. Just a mri and Dr confirmation of the incomplete fractures. When at ER getting a full spine body MRI. The ER didn't believe me even as I explained you can see and feel the step-offs. I told the Dr my whole family, we are like circus freaks. If your medical reference book tells you I'm supposed to turn purple with pink poka dots, I won't ever and the rest of my family wouldn't either, but do the test and it will come back with these results you think are not the cause just apologize and remember that ever patient no matter what you've seen as a Dr, there maybe another me that comes for you help. Dr's Confirmation was T11, T12 incomplete. He apologized. Just remember God's a funny man in the way he makes us learn and why. You'll probably never see another person like me the rest of your career. As an EMT I know my situation as far as walking still, it is wildly uncommon and just not normal. I give thanks to God for this. I'm now transferring to a new life of mobility after this cervical surgery and thanks to people like you helping me learn about what I'm in for helps more than you know. I see my world like a quote in a Richard Bach book called Illusions The Adventures of a reluctant Messiah. I suggest reading it because you will find yourself in this book in the oddest ways and it's all positive. There's a quote that says...From Richard Bach - 'What the caterpillar calls the end of the world, the master calls a butterfly.' Thanks for helping me see

What terrifies me more than being in a wheelchair and having no leg function is the whole toileting issue.This humiliation makes me think that I would seriously consider self deletion.How do spinal cord victims handle it?

I really struggle with transfers because my triceps are weak. Can you suggest some exercises? Thanks.

Yes, I guess your specific body let's you get in and out quite easily. Another video for the lovers of spastic legs😁

Evidently, Rodrigo did not use the best resources to learn English. Having said that, he is quite fluent.

that was smooth my friend lol. Making me look bad!

اخي فريد اريد اسالك هل هند احساس خارجي وداخل زوجي اصيب بحادث واصبح مشلول نصفي لايمشي مند سنة وشهر وقال طبيب عند نخاع سليم وهو عند كدمة في نخاع شوكي قال دكتور يلزملو علاج طبيعي وانا ماعند امكنيات لخد الى خارج انا من جزائر رد عني ارجوك قال طبيب لزملو مسبح هل تساعد شراء هدا مسبح ارجوك الله يوقف على قدميك يارب العالمين وسهل عليكم يارب

Youre just great and cheefs for the candid share x

Hey everyone, here's the link to the Erik Kondo podcast that we referenced in our chat. A must see for anyone who uses a manual wheelchair - ua-cam.com/video/tvQ-F7ks4Jo/v-deo.html&ab_channel=FreddotheWheelchairGuy

Fred, the guy with the podcast you were talking about, is his name Eric Condo? I'd love to follow him too but just wanted the correct spelling. I was a little late to the live so just watching the first part of your chat with Brit now.

I'm glad you chose to live, and I bet your friends and family think the same. I don't have a spinal cord injury, but I do use a wheelchair, and almost 3 years ago, I went down a very dark tunnel and tried suicide, so I at least understand partly why you wanted to kill yourself. Did you and your girlfriend ever get married, if I may ask?

A sensitive and wonderful conversation. A hug for both

You made it look easy even with the spasms!

Right on, Freddo!!! I've always loved hot tubs. I've never been a fan of swimming pools but I love lounging in a hot tub. I will have one, one day, I hope but I will probably have to get one of those lifts that takes you out of your chair and lifts you into the hot tub as my upper body strength isn't quite able to handle what you just did there, mind you maybe by then it will be... Well Done!!! Talk to you on Tuesday!!

Brilliant Fred as always 🎉good job the speedos stayed on getting out pmsl 🤣

Bravo Fred, but I have to admit watching you getting in and out had me nervous. I have a bitch of a time getting into the bathtub onto my bath chair due to spasm MS legs.

Yes, Bravo Fred ☮️😎

Fred, that was excellent balancing, especially getting into the Hot Tub! I’d like to say that those inflatable hot tubs are rather tricky for me even as an Able-Bodied person, so jolly good my dear chap!

Good job. I want to try getting in a pool, any tips on how to transfer?

This is such a beautiful and wise conversation, and Rodrigo’s insights feel like powerful guidance for ANYONE, with or without a spinal cord injury.

Check our Rodrigo's UA-cam channel: www.youtube.com/@AllihopaYoga

Injuries can occure so easily,mine was a fall on a step! Hes very encouraging,i needed to hear this

Jokes aside,we DID go to the more than 50 years ago,why hasn't there been any great discoveries in spinal research?

I miss my parents, so much. I lost them both within four months of each other in 22/23. My dad missed his 95th birthday by eight days. I helped them both throughout the pandemic, then to lose them both so quickly, wrecked me! The sadness and grief has been overwhelming at times! My mom was my best friend, my confidante, best prayer partner and she gave the very best hugs. Cherish your people because things can change in a heartbeat.

Gosh it was so good to hear this - I had thought I must be completely nuts, as I can be at complete peace one day with my situation (wheelchair due to chronic illness, rather than injury), and the next backsliding into fear and despair for the future. Hopefully the periods of peace will become longer and longer!

one day at a time . . such good advice..my patients are watching this on the screen on the ward as they are having breakfast and they are all just glued to it ..not saying a word just listening ...I think its really affecting them thank u guys....you really are helping people

My daughter has a T12 spinal cord injury. It was October 14 2020. She is 20 years old now and just bought a house. Im so grateful that she is doing good now. Really hard at the beginning. Thank you for telling your stories. Can’t wait to see more vlogs

I love this video. Thanks so much for this content. I have to tell you that I am newly injured and I have watched all your videos . All of them, but this one in particular, give me great hope for the future. It is inspiring to know that life can be great after a SCI. Please keep up the good work, it is so valuable.

I love hearing these stories Fred, you guys are heroes!

It's unbelievable how sharing trauma can get people closer... And opens up the new horizon for the relationship. Nothing can erase that.