Again, I agree with you John. False hope is the cruelest thing a human can do to another human being. John Gilpatrick is one of those needles that managed to pass thru a haystack 100 stories high, if you get my drift. John Gilpatrick, sustained a spinal cord injury after being pushed into a hockey goal cage. The damage was common and consistent with that kind of injury. Some might say that his injury mirror'd the same injury incurred by another hockey player by the name of Roy Travis, who wasn't as lucky. John Gilpartrick used an electric wheelchair for 4/5 years while doing physical therapy several times a week. Those who really have an interest in John Gilpartrick's story can do a Google on him for the rest of the story. I saw him several years ago on the Maury Povich Show, after he had been released by his doctors. To some, this may be considered interesting reading. To others it may not. Best Wishes In a message dated 5/27/2008 1:10:45 P.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
We have all heard one or two stories but frankly, I have never met a single person that regained the ability to walk after more than 1 year of paralasis from a traumatic SCI. If it were me, I know I'd be on a tour. I do think it is very difficult to tell exactly how damaged a spinal cord is. I did meet a guy in rehab that had broken his neck at C-5/6. He could walk but had a neurogenic bowel and bladder The only ones I have met have been quads that made something of their lives. I know this is possible. I know I have wasted a lot of time and should have directed my efforts differently. I hope you don't waste your time trying to rebuild "Humpty Dumpty". Get a job or start a business. Do not wait on BVR to find stuff for you. I Wish You the Best, john ----- Original Message ---- From: "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [email protected] Sent: Monday, May 26, 2008 10:10:37 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] Speaking of Miracles.... I always like to warn those reading this is a most unique story. A one of a kind. If it inspires just one person, that is still good too. What makes this story so unique is that it rarely happens. Almost never. Having said that... I'll start with the name of Roy Travis, a Boston College student and hockey player. Cured and Walking ??? No, but good reading. Another is Garrett Mendez of Conn. The person who I can never remember when asked is John Gilpatrick, of Suffock, paralyzed and cured. His story is a must read as it is so unusual. A miracle or a lucky roll of the dice. You make the call. Best Wishes W In a message dated 5/26/2008 1:04:36 P.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Does anyone know the name of the quad was the hockey player? If so please send… thanks, Roy Roy Abell President PIE*Medical Int., Inc. _www.mybowel.com_ (http://www.mybowel.com/) From: Mark Jackson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, May 26, 2008 12:37 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [email protected] Subject: RE: [QUAD-L] Re: Speaking of Miracles.... Thinking back Wheel I do remember reading about this, so yes I guess anything is possible. Mark Jackson RollinOn ____________________________________ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, May 25, 2008 10:09 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [email protected] Subject: [QUAD-L] Re: Speaking of Miracles.... Regarding the miracle recovery...... No and Yes. Let me esplane, Lucy. The only full recovery was in Boston, a former hockey player, turned Quad, after he was hit into the goal net support almost a decade ago. After being deemed an incomplete C4/5, he spent 4-5 years as a Quad in a modified electric wheelchair. He did he rehab at Shepard Hospital, in Atlanta. During his 5th year of daily exercise and workouts, he suddenly had a pain in the back of his neck and the urge to stand. Short story is 3 monthes later, not only was he walking as ABs do but there was no sign of permanent damage and he was actually released by his Doctors who are re-evaluating all his records. This young man ended up graduating from Boston College and went on to Law School. He also started a foundation for others with SCI, some monies that could be used to cover items not covered by insurance. But that is the only story that I'm aware of at all the major rehab centers in the USA. Best Wishes ************** Get trade secrets for amazing burgers. Watch "Cooking with Tyler Florence" on AOL Food. (_http://food.aol.com/tyler-florence?video=4&?NCID=aolfod00030000000002_ (http://food.aol.com/tyler-florence?video=4&?NCID=aolfod00030000000002) ) No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 269.24.1/1466 - Release Date: 5/25/2008 6:49 PM No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 269.24.1/1466 - Release Date: 5/25/2008 6:49 PM ____________________________________ Get trade secrets for amazing burgers. _Watch "Cooking with Tyler Florence" on AOL Food_ (http://food.aol.com/tyler-florence?video=4&?NCID=aolfod00030000000002) . **************Get trade secrets for amazing burgers. Watch "Cooking with Tyler Florence" on AOL Food. (http://food.aol.com/tyler-florence?video=4&?NCID=aolfod00030000000002)
