WHY I USE A WHEELCHAIR INSTEAD OF WALKING

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[TheSweetForever]

Don’t know why this was in my recommendation but now I’m hooked.

[kimsatterfield]

I can so totally relate. Until 4 years ago, I was a very active 61 year old man who had a lifelong obsession with fitness and especially Karate. I've practiced for 47 years, hold a 7th degree black belt, and was still actively teaching and sparring at 61 years old. Then one afternoon in May 2016, I suddenly became ill with an extremely high fever, out of nowhere, and was rushed to the hospital. I woke up 9 days later from a coma, and was told that I had a severe case of septic shock, and had only been given less than a 10% chance to live. Well, 4 years later, I'm still here, but in a wheelchair, where I'll be the rest of my life. The illness did irreparable damage to my legs, and even though I busted my ass in PT, and still do, this is it for me. However, I can still train a little bit, and rediscovered music, playing bass, being a Grandpa, and loving my 2nd chance at life. It's all in your perspective, and I'm a "never give up, never give in" kinda guy. Love your channel, it's very inspiring to folks like us. Keep it up! 🤘🤘

[viorp]

I like how this has returning characters.

[matiaspereyra]

I expected a 5 second video

**Rolls in** BECAUSE I CAN'T WALK


I certainly wasn't expecting this

[Naomi-tywf]

It is funny Richard making fun of Richard. XDXDXD

[ak]

I had a friend in college whose favorite hobby was pushing the envelope of "wheelchair accessible". He talked about the importance of knowing how to handle "Oh, shit!" scenarios: Flat tire. Putting snow chains on. You go downstairs to get the mail and when you go back the elvator's broken. How to go down stairs without bouncing. Or fun stuff: How to get into the top bunk of a bed. Maybe how to handle unexpected crises and problems might be some good topics for future vids?

[Helena_]

I've had 14 brain surgeries, I have hydrocephalus, EDS, Autonomic neuropathy, POTS and asthma and I just started using a wheelchair alot more than I used to. Your videos on tiktok and here have made my day so much ❤
Thank you 😊

[annielouhaggis]

Thank you for posting this, Richard 💖

I became a full-time wheelchair user about 4 years ago, and last summer finally succeeded in getting a couple of steps back. I found your channel at that stage, and it really helped me with some of the complex feelings of trying to live life fully in a wheelchair whilst also desperately working to get out of it. No amount of professionals could prepare me for, or actually even understand, the amount of 'stuff' that can come with being a wheelchair user, and hearing someone else talk openly about the good and the bad really helped me to be kinder to myself and realise my feelings were normal, and completely valid. I also got a tonne of inspiration from you of fun things to try out in my chair with friends, and realised life didn't have to stop just because it had changed.

After just a couple of months of my baby steps, I had a huge setback and lost it all. So I am now also having to learn to walk again...again.

Thank you for sharing your story up until now, and I just wanted you to know that you have really helped me see my situation differently and take every opportunity possible to laugh and have fun while still working towards some improved mobility. I wish you the smoothest recovery possible, and thank you for everything 😁😁😁

[rfoxwood]

Thank you so much for making this video. I'm so glad I found you on here. I have Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and was recently in a serious car accident. In short, that means I'm a new wheelchair user who can walk very short distances with additional mobility devices. Been feeling pretty lost and I'm grateful for your content.

[Peys_Projects]

Your videos have been so helpful for me. I have a heart condition that makes walking long distances very difficult so I am in the process of getting a wheelchair. Watching the videos on how to use one properly has been a life saver for me!

[sacrilegiousboi]

Hit by a car while helping someone on the interstate? That is amazing. You are a freaking superhero!

[lentheschutten]

I understand, I use an electric wheelchair but I can still walk, I have hEDS so hypermobile and bad joints, many surgeries and crazy pain.

I'm still embarrased to get out of my chair and stand or walk some in public.

[yuli]

I had a leg lengthening procedure. I had metal protruding from my skin and I was in big pain. But now I made almost full recovery and rehabilitation really helped me. I also had an awful infection and several fevers. Keep working at it bro and don't give up. You can start walking again even if it seems impossible.

[bethanycohu]

I got my first chair about a year ago pretty much straight after my hEDS diagnosis and even though It's a different condition I still use a chair when I go out and sometimes at school. Having watched you (I think before I got my chair) I embraced it as I knew it was better for me, and it has meant that I don't care what other people say about it (very helpful for a 14 year old!). I have a card that explains that not everyone who has a wheelchair uses it constantly and even if they still don't get it, it doesn't matter because its my body and they wont understand a chronic illness until they properly know someone with it. Richard, and other YouTubers, I thank you, for showing me that my chair is good and that I can even do cool tricks and that its not something to be ashamed about (even is I am the only young wheelchair using person in my small village that they have ever seen!) you have inspired me to hopefully sometime soon start a channel, raising awareness about my condition to help others in the future with what you have done for me!

[Justaperson]

I’m currently in my own “wheels2walking” journey :) your channel has helped me a lot! For my first year of my accident there really wasn’t much hope for me but after I found your channel I’m more motivated than ever! I just woke up one day and said “what am I not doing to help myself?” And so I looked up on YouTube different wheelchair help videos and you came up! You inspire me in my own journey with learning to live with pain and learning to walk and get back to being happy. Thank you. I hate to be dramatic but I was really suicidal when this first happened to me and finding you and other positive people on YouTube it’s really helped save me.

[Glueby]

You give me inspiration to keep going. Even tho we have different things going on.. my story is extremely long and I won't bore you with the whole thing, but when I was 14 I was injured during a surgery. I immediately lost all muscle fibers / oxygen to my leg it completely atrophied. I was immediately diagnosed with a horrible disease called RSD. Reflex Sympathetic Dystophy. It is the most painful disease known to medical science. It's no joke. It spread full body a few years after having it and about 3yrs ago it started internally. I've had everything from brain surgery to heart surgery to major chest surgeries then major stomach surgeries you get the point. I spend most of my days in bed trying to cope with all of the pain and misery I'm in. It doesn't help that 2 days ago my girlfriend and I broke up, primarily due to my illnesses.. I have over 100 diagnosises it's crazy. I just don't want to spend whatever time I have left miserable! I'm so self conscious with my teeth right now (I lost 15 so far due to my RSD and complications) the next 9½ are going to be removed soon. It just is really scary. Now I have to go through it alone. I really need the motivation to get out of bed and try and survive another day.

Your videos help me do that, so thank you.

[silkedavid]

I liked that a lot. Good mix of w2w humour and facts. Very slick production. Look forward to the next few months!

[Kerverracer]

A video for people looking to move out into an apartment that is handicap accessible would be a really sweet video for those of us looking to get a apartment like yours. Or showing the setup of how you get around to your apartment.

[peace.]

This is the first time this guys video ever showed up in my feed. I’m really inspired that he became paralyzed so recently but yet has the worlds most awesome attitude about Getting on his journey to achieve his dreams. It really puts my BS problems in perspective! I wish you well, And have subscribed to see your journey and soak in the positive vibes and inspiration. Thank you! You will be at 100, 000 subscribers in no time!!

[pinkpixie]

Your videos give me hope, inspiration and lots of knowledge. I have primary progressive MS and am now in a powerchair. I enjoy your videos and love your humor and upbeat personality. Its hard for me to find joy in anything these days. I hope and pray for your continued journey to success!