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Nate Phoenix
Canada
Приєднався 30 січ 2023
Hi there! My name is Nate and I am a 25 year old Burn Survivor & Amputee :)
My goal is to spread positivity in the face of adversity and to challenge myself by expressing complete vulnerability while telling my story.
Thank you for the support on my journey whether you are a burn survivor/amputee yourself or just happen to stumble in for a laugh, this channel is for everyone.
My goal is to spread positivity in the face of adversity and to challenge myself by expressing complete vulnerability while telling my story.
Thank you for the support on my journey whether you are a burn survivor/amputee yourself or just happen to stumble in for a laugh, this channel is for everyone.
Walking Again: The Sequel (With Fewer Limbs)
I'M BACK BABYY!
There's been a lot on the go behind the scenes lately, between learning how to walk again, a toddler and a teething baby.. I've been busy to say the least. I've only been able to edit here and there so it's been tough to get this vid finished but I'm so glad to finally have it done for you!
I've started up some new socials if you want to see more of what I'm up to!
Facebook:
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Instagram:
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There's been a lot on the go behind the scenes lately, between learning how to walk again, a toddler and a teething baby.. I've been busy to say the least. I've only been able to edit here and there so it's been tough to get this vid finished but I'm so glad to finally have it done for you!
I've started up some new socials if you want to see more of what I'm up to!
Facebook:
profile.php?id=61559800298150&mibextid=LQQJ4d
Instagram:
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Відео
My "Z-plasty" scar surgery *GROSS* (Burn Survivor | Amputee)
Переглядів 954 місяці тому
*BLOOD WARNING - THIS IS A SURGICAL VIDEO* I don't plan on making a lot of content like this (or so I hope), I know it's a little more intense than the type of video I typically upload but it is a part of my journey nonetheless. If you've got the stomach to sit through the whole video, I commend you lol. Editing this made me nauseous.
What does Phantom Limb Pain feel like? - 2 months post-amp (Burn Survivor | Amputee)
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Have you ever been curious to know what phantom pain feels like? Or maybe you/someone you know is expecting an amputation. Everyone will have a different experience of course, but this is mine :) In this video I will describe the in's and out's of phantom limb pain as well as explain the difference between Phantom Limb Pain and Phantom Limb Sensations, hope you enjoy!
I spoke to DOZENS of medical professionals... in my underwear? - Burn Conference (Burn Survivor)
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This footage was recorded nearly a year ago for the 2nd Annual Burn Education Day, held at the QE2 Hospital (where I was treated for my burns). I was given permission to record beforehand, but the audience had no idea that I had planned an elaborate prank. This talk was done in front of dozens of medical personnel, which was also recorded and sent to hundreds more. Please make my embarrassment ...
Mindset Matters - Positivity and Perspective (Burn Survivor | Amputee)
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If in the future you picture yourself happier and more optimistic, here's a great place to start! I consider myself a pretty positive person, especially having gone through some daunting stuff. From the 3rd degree burns over almost a quarter of my body to lower leg amputation, I've still managed to keep a smile on my face (most of the time) and you can too! The truth is, I started off in the wo...
How did they splint my Stump? Amputee POV vlog (Burn Survivor | Amputee)
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Come along with me for appointments at the hospital as well as an adventure with my wonderfully supportive wife, Charisa :) Hear from my prosthetist to find out more about the amazing world of amputation and prosthetics, while getting some behind the scenes silliness as we pick up a few groceries!
How Burn Survivors wear SUPER tight compression clothing (Burn Survivor)
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Hey guys! In this video I will show you how I put my custom compression garments on, as well as a peek at what remains of the pants I was wearing when I was on fire 🔥
I went grocery shopping 48hrs after my amputation! (Burn Survivor | Amputee)
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I promised you guys that I would fill you in when I got home and here it is! Come along for my one week dressing change as well as and update on my residual limb and burn scars!! ☺️ Ft. My grandmothers voice lol
I became an amputee at the age of 25 (Burn Survivor | Amputee)
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A quick update for friends, family and anybody else following my journey 😊 In this video I go over where I’ve been and where I plan to be! I talk about my thoughts leading up to the amputation and I’ve added a post-amp clip at the end of the video as a bonus for those who stuck around. Enjoy!
A doughnut 🍩 cost me 22% of my skin - Part 2 (Burn Survivor)
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In this video, I share the story of my house fire and the journey towards recovery as a burn survivor. Join me as I recount the experience and how I managed to overcome the physical and emotional challenges that came with it. Music by MCKOY - FR Freestyle - thmatc.co/?l=6DF92356
A doughnut 🍩 cost me 22% of my skin - Part 1 (Burn Survivor)
Переглядів 711Рік тому
In this video, I share the story of my house fire and the journey towards recovery as a burn survivor. Join me as I recount the experience and how I managed to overcome the physical and emotional challenges that came with it. Music by MCKOY - FR Freestyle - thmatc.co/?l=6DF92356
Hey man great video! I’m at the 5 month mark after a full rupture of my Achilles tendon. Obviously a different injury but Some very similar physio exercises and learning to walk again. Stairs are the worst for sure. Having a great physiotherapist saved me too. Shoutout to Jordan from UPEI Reactive Health. Keep up the great work!
It’s great to get to see exactly how they focus on real life tasks so that you’re more than prepared for independent life!
Let's goooooooooooooooooooooooo 🔥🔥🔥🔥 Nice dude that's awesome
Thanks a lot man, really appreciate it!!
Great video and inspirational ! God bless you 💗
Thank you so much ☺️
Gross for sure but very educational!
Couldn't agree more! lol
The videos are looking bomb af bro!!!!!!!
Thanks dude! I still don't know what happened with the compression when I exported (looks a little fuzzy) but otherwise I was really happy with this one :)
More power to you. I was in hospital for 120 days with mine. And during Covid!
Holy smokes, I was in for a month and a half with my burns. I couldn’t imagine, hope things are going better for you now!
Hey man, so good to see your journey unfold here! As always, your perspective is so insightful. Love seeing your editing evolve, and also love your studio man! We miss you heaps in Halifax! Sending much love ❤️
Wonderful explanation of phantom limb! I learned something new 😊
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Hi Nate I (F80) saw your story today on CTV and your UA-cam. I want to offer congratulations on your recovery and your very upbeat attitude. We don't often (or ever)J get to hear from someone who has actually experienced such a scary incident. Best wishes. Good on you!
Hi Marilyn, thank you so much for reaching out and for the lovely compliments. I try my best to focus on the positive and make the most of things! Thanks again for the kind words :)
Im so sorry you went thru this. But it looks like you are well on the road to recovery and a great example to others. I think I'll go scrub the underside of my stove exhaust assembly right now..
You're an inspiration dude,
I really appreciate the kind words! 😊
F**k, poor you! I'm happy you're alive dude, I pray for a quick recovery & nothing but the best for you & your wife & child as you navigate through your life from here in. You are a Machine for getting through this & now sharing about it. You're an inspiration 👍
Awe man, thank you. I’m grateful to say that I’m doing quite well lately! The family is happy and healthy, that’s all I can really ask for. I appreciate the feedback a lot, honestly starting the channel is one of the hardest things I’ve done but I feel like it would be such a missed opportunity if I didn’t make these videos 💙
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Your videos just keep getting better and better with each one ❤
Thank you 🥰 that means a lot coming from you ❤️
Good job Nate. Maybe a new career path. Nathaniel Lykow……motivational speaker.
Wouldn’t that be cool? Who knows what the future has in store :)
You are lucky man with the lower level of pain. I had my leg amputated last November below knee and have had a pretty rough time with nerve pain and phantom limb pain. Hasnt really changed or improved in months, so ive kinda made peace that this is likely the new normal going forward. Wish you all the best in your recovery
I really am lucky, it did get quite a bit worse a couple of weeks after this video but luckily it’s pretty well under control now. It was about a two week stint where it was nonstop and I’m very grateful for where I am now. I wish you the best as well and hope there’s something that can be done about your pain.
Well done! ❤ you are awesome! Sending lots of love!!
Thank you! Takes one to know one 😉 you’re pretty awesome too 💙
You always help me stay positive even when my anxiety is creeping up, great message in this video. Love you buddy ❤️
That’s one of the best compliments I could receive💙 thank you so much that really made my day! Love you too girl, we miss you!!
I aspire every day to be as optimistic and open minded as you! ❤
Awe ❤️ I love that I can still inspire you 😘
Hey man, the editing is really coming along!! Love the message you're spreading and it's really great to see your consistency with this project!!
Hey dude, I appreciate that a lot! I’ve been trying to learn everything I can without overwhelming myself, glad you can see improvement :)
I read the article about you, and had to come subscribe to your channel. I'm living on PEI, too, and remember hearing about the fire. I'm so inspired by your optimism. Wishing you all the best!
Awe thank you! That truly means so much to me, I couldn’t ask for a nicer comment ☺️
Aww 😂❤ I loved this!
Thanks girl, miss you! Hope you’re having a good trip ☺️
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Love the POV! Keep at these videos, they're so interesting and also educational! Proud of you!! ❤️
I wasn’t sure how it would turn out until I started editing, it came together in the end 😄 Thank you!! 💙
Can't wait to see what the summer holds!!!
Me neither! Better days ahead my man 🤞
This was such a fun adventure I love this video!
Adventures with you are always a blast ❤ Thank you!!
Now you have an excuse to rip around on the scooters! 🎉 so much good info on here and good spirits im sure alotttt of people will benefit from ❤ Love you brother ❤
It’s honestly pretty fun when you can do it guilt free 😂 thank you so much man, you made my day. Much love to you too bro ❤
It was really hard to not spit my drink when you fell putting your compression on 😂 glad you we're okay tho lol
As long as you don't spit it at me XD that's one of my favorite parts tbh
I still keep my hospital traumas for myself. PTSD.... when I got blisters on my fingers, drs assumed I had a 2nd degree frostbite. The next day I was diagnosed with 3rd and 4th grade frostbites. Lost my fingers. One and a half years later, in the middle if the summer, same thing happened with the toes on one foot. I was diagnosed with Burger's. Than the second foot... after all that I finally demand CTA, just to find out it was a wrong diagnosis again.. also, pain from surgeries, as the surgeon did not wait for spinal anesteshesia to kick in before the cuts... bad surgeries (8 minute transmetatarsal amputation that left free floating bone fragments)... experiments that went bad as well on initial surgeries and caused several complete dislocations with a lot of time in a cast and on crutches that destroyed my shoulders. CRPS in both feet. Went to WORK in another country to try to solve the problem in a 'modern' health system. Didn't work as well. 2 years of hell and disappointment. I am a completely new person now. Completely isolated myself because I can't stand seeing people uncomfortable if I don't manage to hide my pain. Amputation below the knee was an option. But...i think my mind is too gone and it is too late for that. Official scores (0-100): quality of life - 1.56. Pain (1-10): usual is 8,25, with peaks estinated at 9,46. I hope you recover and regain your quality of life. And, thank you for sharing your story!
Holy cow that's quite the journey! I'm sorry to hear of all you've been through, sounds like you could use a break. Being in that kind of pain really can change you but your mind is only as far gone as you believe it to be. Maybe you aren't where you hoped or expected to be but in my experience that is temporary so long as you don't give up. The second you decide it's over, you're right. I believe that you have it in you to face life again, no matter what that looks like. You've been through a hell of a lot and you're still here, you made it through all of that. I'm proud of you!
So you're an amputee and a burn victim... Dart Vader???
Omg how have I never thought of that lol “Hey Siri, how do you spell *Breathing noises * ”
I love the emojis 😂❤
Awe thank you! 💙
Continuously impressed by you!
Appreciate that so much!
That Intro tho 😂
Thanks, it’s my fav part 🤣
This deserves more views
One of the best compliments I could hope for!
More power to you, brother. You're an inspiration
Thank you so much, that means a lot!
So proud of you nate!! You’re so positive brings me so much comfort and joy watching you take the high road and be so positive about something so scary and life changing!! I’m so glad that Issa and the kiddos have yiu in their life!! Love you so much always !!
Thanks Ryan! I try my best, I think having a positive mindset is important for everyone, not only burn survivors or amputees :) it’s not always easy but it’s always worth it. That means a lot man, thank you! Big love to you too!!
“Not too bad for deep frying it Kentucky style” omg 😂 your humour is unmatched. Love the optimism!
I really appreciate that 😂 it’s not always easy but it’s important to me!
You’re gonna have the best pirate costume come Halloween. Super proud of you my boy.
Going to be hard to compete with the realism 😂 I appreciate it 💙
Respect the fuck out of how optimistic you are with everything you've gone through ❤
Thank you man! It’s not always easy but it’s always important. Negativity is a slippery slope and takes just as much energy for me as staying optimistic 💙
Love all the personality you put into this video!
🥰 just trying to put my best *ahem*… Only foot forward 😂
ANOTHA ONE! Super proud of you! 🎉 I couldn’t imagine doing it 48 hours after! But you’re built different ❤
Gotta keep ‘em coming! Thanks so much dude, you’re an A1 hype man ☺️
🥰 Hi Nate, I wish you well and a speedy recovery! Love your positive outlook on your life's adventures. As I was recovering from colon cancer 2 years ago, a dear friend said these magic words to me "Look forward, not backwards... Time to start a new norm! " A fresh new normal, we may not know what our new normal will look like, but with your amazing and beautiful uplifting positive energy.. Your new normal looks bright and sunny, filled with optimism and embracing the many wonderful adventures that lay ahead. Take care.
Thank you so much for sharing that 💙 those are great words to keep in mind! I think it’s extremely important to maintain a positive outlook, especially during trying times. It’s not always easy but as you said it’s about focusing on what’s ahead of you!
You continue to inspire me to live life to the fullest and I cant wait to see the opportunities that are opened up for you once you heal from your surgery ❤
Awe ❤️ I love you so much and couldn’t do it with such grace without my amazing wife supporting me along the way!
Best of luck, God Bless you 🙏
Thank you so much! 💙
I couldn’t imagine going through all that, the thoughts leading up to and the actual surgery. Super proud of you for staying strong and still moving forward. Life gives crazy curve balls sometimes but it’s about making the most of what you can. Can’t wait to see the next update 🤜 Proud to call you my friend! ❤
Thank you so much friend ❤️ it was a pretty big decision for sure. Had a couple of big cries leading up to the day of, but I’m certain I made the right decision. Moving forward is important, I find if I’m not improving I’m getting worse so I try to focus on growth whenever and however I can! I could say the same dude, you’re a real one for sure.
Great video! New gear works great!
Thank you! I appreciate the feedback :)
Would you recommend this as a practical and quick way to lose weight?
Practical? Maybe not. But boy that sure was the quickest 10lbs I ever lost 😂
Okay noted. Maybe a decent plan b...
This is absolute fire 🔥 Keep it up bro 😉
Lmao love you dude!
You got this Nate ❤
I appreciate you! ❤
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