Here is a look into my story on how I became a C-5 Quadriplegic. I hope you enjoy this video! If you have any questions don't hesitate to leave a comment!
Great video Travis. As a 36 years post injury quad. My advice is to take every opportunity thrown at you. Walking is so overrated, my wheelchair never stopped me living the life I wanted. You have a long and potentially very fulfilled life ahead of you. Your mindset is amazing. Look after the important parts of being disability. Just never allow your mind to be disabled. Hope that all makes sense?
Good for you (I mean this genuinely). My father is going on 23 years and he has let his physical disability consume him hold him back in every aspect of his life which has been exhausting to deal with as a caretaker.
Hi Travis! Thanks for sharing your story. Even though you've suffered this catastrophic injury, you've still done things that many of us physically able folks are too timid or afraid to do. You are proof that we are too often limited by our own thoughts & lack of courage, more so than our physical abilities. All the best to you, Travis! God bless!
Young Man what an inspiration yoh are to me. So many would have given up and yet You learned how to continue Life doing everything you did before minus walking. May God do great things in your life, be HEALTHY HAPPY AND GO GET EM💗
Hello Travis from Barcelona. Thanks for inspiring people to face challenges the way you do. You're a warrior and warriors don't give up. Stay strong. All the best.
You sir are an inspiration and stronger and braver than I could ever be. Continued strength, recovery and health! I would also highly recommend reaching out to Jason Becker, one of my favorite guitar players of all time who was diagnosed with ALS in 1989 and can no longer move anything but his eyes, yet he continues to write amazing music!
Travis your so strong. To go through what u went through and and you didn't let it stop you for being the best you can be. I look up to you for that. I love your videos. ❤❤❤❤
My sister had a diving accident in 1990, she is c5 & c6. You seem to have a very positive outlook, that means so much. She was 17, summer before her senior year. It's always been so hard to think how one split second changed everything. Prayers to you, as I can personally relate 🙏 I know you will inspire many.
Travis you are such a strong handsome man! I pray God gives you peace when you are feeling a little down. You are such an inspiration to many and not just by what you’ve overcame physically, but your mindset/gratefulness is a force that will take you far! Sending you all my love! ❤
I'm right there with you and wish to reiterate the words of "N G." Please, please know that there are strangers out there who support you, wish only the best for you and look forward to the day you might walk again, you precious, beautiful boy.
Travis thank you for sharing this. Back in 2019 I woke up and I couldn't move my legs. Called the doctor's office and was told he was booked for the next 4 weeks. While walking holding on to things I tripped and fell, and I ended up breaking my neck. Like not being able to use my legs wasn't bad enough. Anyway, my story is too long for the space allowed on here, so I'll make it short. They said I wouldn't walk again. I'm walking with a cane. I'm not fast but I'm not sitting in the wheelchair they arranged for me. People I didn't even know were making decisions for me. I live in a second floor Condo, and they all said I should move into a facility for someone in my condition. I didn't listen and I'm glad I didn't. Hearing your story made me reminisce back to the beginning. Travis, your right, people will tell you that you can't do certain things, they mean well but they're not always right. You do think about your life and the things we took for granted. I don't do that anymore. Every day is a Gift and that's how I treat it. Travis, thanks again for sharing your story and whatever you do don't give up because it does get better. You are proof. P.S. we're both proof.!
People always think it won’t happen to me. It only happens to other people. But remember…to OTHER people we are other people. Be strong bro. It so sad this has happened to you. I’m 53 and have done some real stupid things in my life. Your awesome and an inspiration for this older guy to be positive.
my mom had a car accident back in 1991… i’ve never seen her walk, but she has always made her life look alike ours i’ve never stopped to think about it until i was older. i’m 19 now, my mom is not c5 though…. she’s only paralyzed from chest down. stay strong, nothing can stop you travis❤
You are truly, truly an inspiration! Your determination is amazing to me. I have not suffered an injury, but I suffer daily from several chronic illnesses, chronic pain and a couple rare, incurable diseases. It’s a battle that I fight every second of every day and I have learned the same thing that you said… never take ANYTHING for granted. I admire your strength and your courage to keep fighting and to encourage others. Thank you for sharing your story. Keep fighting like the warrior that you are!💪🏻💜
You should be so proud of yourself. You are an amazing young man. And you are soo sooo brave to be so honest with the world and letting your guard down to total strangers. You definitely have taught me some things today. Thank you for your gift to the world. Much ❤❤❤❤❤ from Louisiana!!!
Hello Travis from Chicago. I'm in my 50s n my partners in his 60s n he was hit by a car crossing the street 1 night n almost died. That was about 19 years ago n he still can't walk without help. He is a happier man now than he used to be as we both now live life more fully n don't take things for granted. Your wonderful n a total inspiration to me and of course my partner inspires me as well. I plan to be watching your progress.
Hang in there and keep working. I'm a C-4 quad of 6 1/2 years and through lots of work I can walk short distances with a walker. Our injuries are all different but you're doing great. Keep pushing.
Awwwww my Goodness Travis , ❤️❤️🙏🏾I had to subscribe Immediately. As a mom I couldn’t stop my tears, cause I could see my child through your eyes. My tears were tears of joy watching your strength as a young man . Your parents raised an amazing , beautiful spirit .. You’re such a handsome young man , smart courageous ,surround by love , the sky is the limit which you’re aware of .. Your therapy teams are beyond amazing . Thank you so much for sharing your journey with us , am very grateful.. 🙏🏾🙏🏾
Good lad 👍. Well done with your rehab. You are where you are, but you’re making the most of everything that you can do. Still got that infectious smile. Best wishes from Cornwall UK 👍👍👍
Strong work brother. I've had many injuries in my life from sports and activities (ACL, dislocated shoulder, numerous fractures), nothing as serious as yours, but I agree the mind is our most powerful muscle. I spent most of 2022 on the ground recovering after a ski accident. It humbles you immensely. I will never take for granted the ability to walk, to clothe myself, and other basic things. Don't limit yourself. You are young, you have amazing spirit, I know you will accomplish great things in life.....whether that's on your feet or on two wheels!!!!
You're doing more with your life than most who have their full body's function! Incredible story. One thing I didn't quite get was how the injury occurred? was it a fall or something like that?
Don't know how this got into my feed but I'm so glad I watched the whole thing. You are such an amazing young man and many could learn from your courage. You are an inspiration to us all.
Gosh Travis you are truly a wonderful young man. I’m 66 and in chronic pain and your message has encouraged me sooo much. Thankyou. Thankyou for your example of strength and determination
Wow, I really admire your determination & positive attitude. Thanks for this video & sharing snippets of your recovery. What you went through can happen at any time to any of us, and your video is a true public service. As a side note, the ergometer for the arms is an underrated machine. I’m like the only guy using it at my gym, but it’s done wonders for my torn rotators & it’s the best thing for upper arm strength. I wish you the best of luck lin your recovery & in life.
I don’t know you, but I am so proud of you and your progress since your accident. Your an inspiration to keep pushing through, no matter what happens to you. Be well ❤
Have faith in God! The things which are impossible with men, are possible with God, for with God all things are possible. God is a faith God, he only responds to his children that are operting in the law of faith. Faith is a spiritual law that operates, in the kingdom of God. Romans 3 : 27 verse. Travis, are you in Christ? Have you received Jesus Christ as your personal Savior and Lord? If you haven't, it time to do so. Only the God kind of faith pleases God, faith in his word.
How tall are you? You look tall, which doesn't surprise me. For some reason most quads(at least on TH-cam) are well over 6 feet, something the other well-known quads noticed and mentioned
Not sure what to say. Nothing comes to mind that fits, or is encouraging. It seems like no guy wants anyone feeling sorry for them, so, no need for that. I couldn't watch the whole video at first. There's all these awful people out here that skate by and Nothing bad seems to ever happen to them. Then some good young dude has the world crash down on him in total randomness, not from risk, not from bad intentions, not even from negligence. Either there is some plan we can't understand, or it is totally random.
Hey Travis. You look almost exactly the same as I did after I busted C5-6. I did the 7 months of therapy at the spinal cord rehab center I was in. Three and a half months into my injury, a lot of muscles just started turning themselves back on. At that point rehab. started kicking my ass. All I wanted to do each day was to go back to my room after therapy and sleep. And the next morning the nurses & therapist's were getting me out of bed to start therapy even before breakfast was brought to my room. They kept telling me that there was to much work to be done, and we needed to take advantage of what was happening. It was crucial that those muscles needed to be worked as hard as they could before the atrophy made the muscle to weak to work. One of the biggest problems we had was that nobody had ever seen a C5-6 with the amount of return that I was having after almost 4 months of nothing. Nobody knew how to teach a quad. to pee again. Pooping again was relatively easy, but it was really hard for the Dr. to tell me what needed to be done to pee on my own. They had never come across this opportunity and weren't sure what I needed to do. I was walking, granted very slowly, but if I can walk, I should be able to pee on my own. We just didn't know what to do. When I was released from the hospital, they had ordered a wheelchair for me. By the time it was delivered though, the only thing I was using it for was getting dressed in the morning. Please let me know if there's something I can give to you. Any intelligence I can give you, or techniques that worked for me, or just someone to compare notes with. It would mean the world to me if I could pass along any knowledge that would help you, and then you pass it on to the next walking quad. Take care my friend.
why are you so obsessed with the urination part? you know, people may be eating whilst reading your comments... please be more thoughtful going forward
@@mt_gox …you have got to be kidding! It’s exactly things such as bodily functions that suddenly disappear…that these videos try to illustrate. I’m amazed that you were expecting..what…clean wholesome family entertainment while you are eating and watching a quadriplegic talking honestly about the injury?..What’s wrong with you dude..
@@zeroceiling I just think there's a time and place for everything and the dinner table is NOT the time to be yammering on & on about urinating. If you think otherwise there is something seriously wrong with you.
This video has really given me some inspiration that I really needed. I've been suffering from severe depression because of a rare disease I was diagnosed with and the effects of said disease on my dreams combined with the losses of both my Grandparents and then my Aunt and Uncle and then the worst my mother. I needed to see this. You are in my prayers and I hope you have more good days coming. 💯🫶😇
In a matter of time this is how I will also become. My oncologist basically told me that my spinal fracture will render my spine to completely give way. I'll become quadraplegic due to aggressive cancer that's eating away at my spine. Lord knows I'm dying, but I can accept that. What I fear the most is neurological pain when the cancer reaches my spinal cord. I watch your videos and draw on strength from them in that they might help me to see reality of what is coming to me. I thank you kindly for your videos. My worst fracture is T3 AND T2. I also have sternum fracture also from the cancer. 🙏❤🇦🇺
Sweet young man may God give you comfort in all your days and when you are sad or down may He lift your spirits He has great purpose for you on this earth Bless you your heart,soul,and mind🙏
Go Travis Go!! Your Video Popped Up In My Recommending Video Section & I Watched This & I Teared Up. You Are An Incredible, Strong Young Man & I Pray That You Get Stronger & Be Able To Walk. I KNOW That You Wipp. I Always Say "Nice And Slow Always Wins The Race!" You Are Doing Just That. You Keep Enjoying Yourself With Those Friends. I Will Continue To Watch You Thrive & Be An Inspirational Person.... You WILL Do Amazing Things!! ❤ - Big Air High Five & Watching From North Carolina 😊
Such a beautiful video,so well said. The concept of making walking your goal but not your focus and not your roadblock to happiness really resonated with me. The message I got from it is that we all can control our own happiness if we want to. Stop the I would be happy if, or when. Choose to be happy now ❤! This video was perfect in every way. If your looking for more video ideas, I would love to hear your thoughts on what to say and what not to say to a quadriplegic. I know your more than your story, but there are so many areas many of us don’t know what’s encouraging and what’s not. What’s helpful and what’s annoying lol. I’m guessing someone promoting walking constantly instead of promoting happiness is on the list, but I don’t know much more. Please help lol.
Yes I agree. So hard to know what to say. Probably I wouldn't want to be pitied. and I'd want my friends old and new to stick around through this life.
oh what a journey, you are a champion! I'm so proud of you! don't stop fighting! indeed we never think this can happen. we take lots of things for granted. please remember all the beautiful things in life and cherish it like you can. It's ok to have bad and good days..You are never alone, you are loved. Never be afraid to ask for help. Please try and find different groupes of people who can better understand you, with similar injuries like organismes of your area or around. Thank you for sharing with us. I will be checking on you for future updates. Sending lots of love and light. 💙💙💙from montreal, canada
It's awesome all the activities you've been able to enjoy that I would never have thought possible after your injury. You're amazing! Thank you for sharing your story (so far--I know you will continue to have an interesting, fulfilling, inspiring life).
My daughter has cerebral palsy from a birth injury... she's 8 now and just started to walk. She also had a hemispherectomy when she was 1.5.. so the progress she made up until that point was wiped out and she had to start all over but she did it. She loves to watch videos like these of people "like her". This kid has such a good attitude and I'm sure he's helping so many people. ❤
Oh God bless you, Travis! I had cancer around the time of your injury. I am thankful to be alive. I came through this by the grace of the Lord. I cannot do what I used to do. This is hard for me to accept. You taught me something today🙏😊 Thanks for sharing. Live in hope!
Music volume doesn't need to be that loud. I refuse to adjust my volume just to have to readjust for the next video so I chose not to view the loud videos. Good luck to this young man.
Travis, you got a slight flaw in your approach. You got to be more stubborn if you want to overcome this obstacle. I started my journey with full quadriplegia.. just walked outdoors recently without walking aids. Watch part 1 to 10 for ideas how I managed to do it. And DO NOT start by saying this guy is different to me.. it will stop you before you even start
SO SAD. ALL the VERY BEST. The MOST IMPORTANT thing is to KNOW God. - And to save Your soul. If your soul is not saved, you/us/we will go into hell. FACT. PERIOD. Mark 4:9 (KJV)
Thank you for sharing. I'm sure your journey has been long and hard, your physio therapists deserve a shout out as well. Life is not easy, you have a good attitude,.stay positive.
We're ALL just one fall / accident away from a wheelchair. I'm sorry this happened to you. I pray you're doing well ✝✝. Did you just fall on the pavement or off an embankment or into something ? My uncle had polio and he had surgery that left him paralyzed. Para. He was in a wheelchair for many years and he would have UTI's and pressure sores. I will keep you in my prayers 🙏
The sad moment is that able people Hardly think of disable people Not everyone But when people came disable than they are in the World of the Disable many can't cope But now they know how people With disableties feel ,many are judge ,mental But they forget it's not their fault
I’m a quadriplegic c6-c7 and paralyzed from the waist down and have barely any finger movement but I can move my hands fully so I understand your struggle I was 4 years old and got in a car crash back in July 26 2011
To our beautiful Father in Heaven. Your son Jesus Christ said that with faith we can ask you to move mountains in our lives !!! Father, I believe in you !!! I love you !!! I have absolute faith in you !!! Father, I ask that you touch this young man and finish his healing back to where he was !!! Father, I thank you for healing this young man and using him for your glory !!! I praise you and thank you our glorious father in heaven, AMEN 🙏🙏🙏
A new Rocky... named Travis. The end game is not the physical, its the mental attitude that matters and God. I see your life being very full. So handsome! Let's get you on a stage, motivating millions. Also, let's get you into adaptive sports. Contact Amy Purdy.
Please put God first in your life because you are truly blessed, and one day I believe he will heal you giving you a new body that is incorruptible. God always keeps his promises.
Learning to walk twice in a life time is hard. I know about that struggle, the life goal posts change. Just keep your mental and you’ll be good. And enjoy the bad days to because there still another day alive.
I hope you regain the full use of your legs bro. What did you mean you lost your footing? What were you doing? I worry because I have a young son and I wouldn't know what to do if anything like this would happen to him.
Dude, awesome video! If you did all that that's your talent! Don't come after me anyone, I just happened upon this video so I know nothing more. But keep on keeping on!
They're going to fix this. I believe this 100% and it will happen in the next ten years. Then walking for paraplegics and quads will be like deaf people deciding if they want a cochlear implant.
You are an inspiration to all, stronger and more successful than most could ever dream of! There’s only a few who has that kind of determination to become a survivor after a life changing situation, I’m so glad you are one of them and willing to share your strength. Your being so open about it will undoubtably help others, especially youngsters. Huge hugs from the UK.xx❤
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Great video Travis. As a 36 years post injury quad. My advice is to take every opportunity thrown at you. Walking is so overrated, my wheelchair never stopped me living the life I wanted. You have a long and potentially very fulfilled life ahead of you. Your mindset is amazing. Look after the important parts of being disability. Just never allow your mind to be disabled.
Hope that all makes sense?
Great advice ❤
"disabled" is an ableist slur ... just stop
@@mt_gox stop
@mt_gox what the hell you on about? Disabled is a term, far better than handicapped!!!!!
Good for you (I mean this genuinely). My father is going on 23 years and he has let his physical disability consume him hold him back in every aspect of his life which has been exhausting to deal with as a caretaker.
Hi Travis! Thanks for sharing your story. Even though you've suffered this catastrophic injury, you've still done things that many of us physically able folks are too timid or afraid to do. You are proof that we are too often limited by our own thoughts & lack of courage, more so than our physical abilities. All the best to you, Travis! God bless!
Young Man what an inspiration yoh are to me. So many would have given up and yet You learned how to continue Life doing everything you did before minus walking. May God do great things in your life, be HEALTHY HAPPY AND GO GET EM💗
Hello Travis from Barcelona. Thanks for inspiring people to face challenges the way you do. You're a warrior and warriors don't give up. Stay strong. All the best.
You should be proud of yourself you work so hard to mend and you have such a positive mental attitude, Thank you for posting.
You sir are an inspiration and stronger and braver than I could ever be. Continued strength, recovery and health! I would also highly recommend reaching out to Jason Becker, one of my favorite guitar players of all time who was diagnosed with ALS in 1989 and can no longer move anything but his eyes, yet he continues to write amazing music!
You’re absolutely inspiring!!! Thank you for sharing this beautiful video with a powerful life lesson!! ❤
thanks for sharing, trought pain you will receive light
I wish you well, Travis 🖤
Wishing you well Travis, fantastic determination, go you...
Travis your so strong. To go through what u went through and and you didn't let it stop you for being the best you can be. I look up to you for that. I love your videos. ❤❤❤❤
You are a brave man! Stay strong brother.
you are a great yong mean....and sooooo strong......wow.
You are SO darn handsome!! I pray for you. xo xo
I wish you well
My sister had a diving accident in 1990, she is c5 & c6. You seem to have a very positive outlook, that means so much. She was 17, summer before her senior year. It's always been so hard to think how one split second changed everything. Prayers to you, as I can personally relate 🙏 I know you will inspire many.
That's the scary thing, all it takes is a split second. Hope your sister is doing well.
Is UR Sister Trying To Walk After Her Diving Accident Back In 1990 3:50
@@josephinakeam6197 Sorry, I'm just now seeing this. Thank you, I appreciate that.
@@tameikabrown No, she can't walk. She has no movement....therefore can't try.
Travis you are such a strong handsome man! I pray God gives you peace when you are feeling a little down. You are such an inspiration to many and not just by what you’ve overcame physically, but your mindset/gratefulness is a force that will take you far! Sending you all my love! ❤
Thank you so much❤️🙏🏼
Brave words
I'm right there with you and wish to reiterate the words of "N G." Please, please know that there are strangers out there who support you, wish only the best for you and look forward to the day you might walk again, you precious, beautiful boy.
@@Travisgilmorehi Travis 💪 i gat injuring a c3 to c7 I would like to talk to you
Travis thank you for sharing this. Back in 2019 I woke up and I couldn't move my legs. Called the doctor's office and was told he was booked for the next 4 weeks. While walking holding on to things I tripped and fell, and I ended up breaking my neck. Like not being able to use my legs wasn't bad enough. Anyway, my story is too long for the space allowed on here, so I'll make it short. They said I wouldn't walk again. I'm walking with a cane. I'm not fast but I'm not sitting in the wheelchair they arranged for me. People I didn't even know were making decisions for me. I live in a second floor Condo, and they all said I should move into a facility for someone in my condition. I didn't listen and I'm glad I didn't. Hearing your story made me reminisce back to the beginning. Travis, your right, people will tell you that you can't do certain things, they mean well but they're not always right. You do think about your life and the things we took for granted. I don't do that anymore. Every day is a Gift and that's how I treat it. Travis, thanks again for sharing your story and whatever you do don't give up because it does get better. You are proof. P.S. we're both proof.!
Powerful video. Thank you for sharing this journey. Please know you are in prayers for happiness and recovery.
Thank you so much!
Wow! Just wow! Thank you for sharing this with the world Travis! I can't imagine what you have been through. Stay strong and keep inspiring!
Thank you so much!
@@TravisgilmoreI need to talk with you very badly.
People always think it won’t happen to me. It only happens to other people. But remember…to OTHER people we are other people. Be strong bro. It so sad this has happened to you. I’m 53 and have done some real stupid things in my life. Your awesome and an inspiration for this older guy to be positive.
Thanks for sharing. Such an inspiration Travis. You’re strong, brave and powerful. Never give up!
my mom had a car accident back in 1991… i’ve never seen her walk, but she has always made her life look alike ours i’ve never stopped to think about it until i was older.
i’m 19 now, my mom is not c5 though…. she’s only paralyzed from chest down.
stay strong, nothing can stop you travis❤
Thank you for sharing your brave and powerful story!
Inspiring. HUGE thanks to all the devoted PT and OT workers out there that lifts spirits EVERYDAY!
You're an amazing man Travis. We can all learn much about adulting from you, (and I'm 56)!
You are truly, truly an inspiration! Your determination is amazing to me.
I have not suffered an injury, but I suffer daily from several chronic illnesses, chronic pain and a couple rare, incurable diseases. It’s a battle that I fight every second of every day and I have learned the same thing that you said… never take ANYTHING for granted.
I admire your strength and your courage to keep fighting and to encourage others. Thank you for sharing your story. Keep fighting like the warrior that you are!💪🏻💜
One warrior recognizing another 👍🏼
You should be so proud of yourself. You are an amazing young man. And you are soo sooo brave to be so honest with the world and letting your guard down to total strangers. You definitely have taught me some things today. Thank you for your gift to the world. Much ❤❤❤❤❤ from Louisiana!!!
Hello Travis from Chicago. I'm in my 50s n my partners in his 60s n he was hit by a car crossing the street 1 night n almost died. That was about 19 years ago n he still can't walk without help. He is a happier man now than he used to be as we both now live life more fully n don't take things for granted. Your wonderful n a total inspiration to me and of course my partner inspires me as well. I plan to be watching your progress.
Everyone at some point in their life deals with hardships. Keeping going man, amazing to see ur mindset and how u came back from this. Well done
Such an inspiration. Makes me grateful and happy with the little things in life. Thank you for sharing!
Hang in there and keep working. I'm a C-4 quad of 6 1/2 years and through lots of work I can walk short distances with a walker. Our injuries are all different but you're doing great. Keep pushing.
man, such an angel. You're going to make a big difference in many people's lives!
Bless your precious heart young Man❤
Awwwww my Goodness Travis , ❤️❤️🙏🏾I had to subscribe Immediately. As a mom I couldn’t stop my tears, cause I could see my child through your eyes. My tears were tears of joy watching your strength as a young man . Your parents raised an amazing , beautiful spirit .. You’re such a handsome young man , smart courageous ,surround by love , the sky is the limit which you’re aware of .. Your therapy teams are beyond amazing . Thank you so much for sharing your journey with us , am very grateful.. 🙏🏾🙏🏾
Good lad 👍. Well done with your rehab. You are where you are, but you’re making the most of everything that you can do. Still got that infectious smile. Best wishes from Cornwall UK 👍👍👍
Strong work brother. I've had many injuries in my life from sports and activities (ACL, dislocated shoulder, numerous fractures), nothing as serious as yours, but I agree the mind is our most powerful muscle. I spent most of 2022 on the ground recovering after a ski accident. It humbles you immensely. I will never take for granted the ability to walk, to clothe myself, and other basic things. Don't limit yourself. You are young, you have amazing spirit, I know you will accomplish great things in life.....whether that's on your feet or on two wheels!!!!
Keep working hard brother. You have set a great example that hard work and perseverance pays off. DO LIFE!
WHAT A STUD !!!!! Also, shout out to the physical therapy staff.......................what a bunch of angels.
You're doing more with your life than most who have their full body's function! Incredible story. One thing I didn't quite get was how the injury occurred? was it a fall or something like that?
Don't know how this got into my feed but I'm so glad I watched the whole thing. You are such an amazing young man and many could learn from your courage. You are an inspiration to us all.
“I was messing around with my buddies and I lost my footing ….” So how did he break his spine??
When I fell, I landed on the side of my head which caused me to break my neck
Gosh Travis you are truly a wonderful young man. I’m 66 and in chronic pain and your message has encouraged me sooo much. Thankyou. Thankyou for your example of strength and determination
This was really inspiring, Travis. Thank you for sharing your story with us. I wish you all the best!
Wow, I really admire your determination & positive attitude. Thanks for this video & sharing snippets of your recovery. What you went through can happen at any time to any of us, and your video is a true public service. As a side note, the ergometer for the arms is an underrated machine. I’m like the only guy using it at my gym, but it’s done wonders for my torn rotators & it’s the best thing for upper arm strength. I wish you the best of luck lin your recovery & in life.
How Did U Lose UR Footing Back In 2020 To Be Paralyzed From The Chest Down 2:40
I don’t know you, but I am so proud of you and your progress since your accident. Your an inspiration to keep pushing through, no matter what happens to you. Be well ❤
Have faith in God! The things which are impossible with men, are possible with God, for with God all things are possible. God is a faith God, he only responds to his children that are operting in the law of faith. Faith is a spiritual law that operates, in the kingdom of God. Romans 3 : 27 verse. Travis, are you in Christ? Have you received Jesus Christ as your personal Savior and Lord? If you haven't, it time to do so. Only the God kind of faith pleases God, faith in his word.
How tall are you? You look tall, which doesn't surprise me. For some reason most quads(at least on TH-cam) are well over 6 feet, something the other well-known quads noticed and mentioned
Not sure what to say. Nothing comes to mind that fits, or is encouraging. It seems like no guy wants anyone feeling sorry for them, so, no need for that. I couldn't watch the whole video at first. There's all these awful people out here that skate by and Nothing bad seems to ever happen to them. Then some good young dude has the world crash down on him in total randomness, not from risk, not from bad intentions, not even from negligence. Either there is some plan we can't understand, or it is totally random.
Hey Travis. You look almost exactly the same as I did after I busted C5-6. I did the 7 months of therapy at the spinal cord rehab center I was in. Three and a half months into my injury, a lot of muscles just started turning themselves back on. At that point rehab. started kicking my ass. All I wanted to do each day was to go back to my room after therapy and sleep. And the next morning the nurses & therapist's were getting me out of bed to start therapy even before breakfast was brought to my room. They kept telling me that there was to much work to be done, and we needed to take advantage of what was happening. It was crucial that those muscles needed to be worked as hard as they could before the atrophy made the muscle to weak to work. One of the biggest problems we had was that nobody had ever seen a C5-6 with the amount of return that I was having after almost 4 months of nothing. Nobody knew how to teach a quad. to pee again. Pooping again was relatively easy, but it was really hard for the Dr. to tell me what needed to be done to pee on my own. They had never come across this opportunity and weren't sure what I needed to do. I was walking, granted very slowly, but if I can walk, I should be able to pee on my own. We just didn't know what to do.
When I was released from the hospital, they had ordered a wheelchair for me. By the time it was delivered though, the only thing I was using it for was getting dressed in the morning. Please let me know if there's something I can give to you. Any intelligence I can give you, or techniques that worked for me, or just someone to compare notes with. It would mean the world to me if I could pass along any knowledge that would help you, and then you pass it on to the next walking quad.
Take care my friend.
Well done and said Steven
why are you so obsessed with the urination part? you know, people may be eating whilst reading your comments... please be more thoughtful going forward
@@mt_gox 🤫
@@mt_gox …you have got to be kidding! It’s exactly things such as bodily functions that suddenly disappear…that these videos try to illustrate. I’m amazed that you were expecting..what…clean wholesome family entertainment while you are eating and watching a quadriplegic talking honestly about the injury?..What’s wrong with you dude..
@@zeroceiling I just think there's a time and place for everything and the dinner table is NOT the time to be yammering on & on about urinating. If you think otherwise there is something seriously wrong with you.
This video has really given me some inspiration that I really needed. I've been suffering from severe depression because of a rare disease I was diagnosed with and the effects of said disease on my dreams combined with the losses of both my Grandparents and then my Aunt and Uncle and then the worst my mother. I needed to see this. You are in my prayers and I hope you have more good days coming. 💯🫶😇
Bro amusing story keep pushing
Did you make and edit this video. It’s perfect in every way. You have a real gift for film making. I hope you continue to show us your life.
lucky your parents are millionaires
Travis: First class guy; First class attitude. All the best, sir.
In a matter of time this is how I will also become. My oncologist basically told me that my spinal fracture will render my spine to completely give way. I'll become quadraplegic due to aggressive cancer that's eating away at my spine. Lord knows I'm dying, but I can accept that. What I fear the most is neurological pain when the cancer reaches my spinal cord. I watch your videos and draw on strength from them in that they might help me to see reality of what is coming to me. I thank you kindly for your videos. My worst fracture is T3 AND T2. I also have sternum fracture also from the cancer. 🙏❤🇦🇺
Sweet young man may God give you comfort in all your days and when you are sad or down may He lift your spirits He has great purpose for you on this earth Bless you your heart,soul,and mind🙏
I had a friend who was in a car wreck at 15 in 1977 that broke her C5 also. She lived a long full life. She passed away from bone cancer in 2019.
Stay strong! God bless your family for being there for you all through out. You have an amazing support system. You’re gonna be okay.
Go Travis Go!! Your Video Popped Up In My Recommending Video Section & I Watched This & I Teared Up. You Are An Incredible, Strong Young Man & I Pray That You Get Stronger & Be Able To Walk. I KNOW That You Wipp. I Always Say "Nice And Slow Always Wins The Race!" You Are Doing Just That. You Keep Enjoying Yourself With Those Friends. I Will Continue To Watch You Thrive & Be An Inspirational Person.... You WILL Do Amazing Things!! ❤ - Big Air High Five & Watching From North Carolina 😊
Such a beautiful video,so well said. The concept of making walking your goal but not your focus and not your roadblock to happiness really resonated with me. The message I got from it is that we all can control our own happiness if we want to. Stop the I would be happy if, or when. Choose to be happy now ❤! This video was perfect in every way. If your looking for more video ideas, I would love to hear your thoughts on what to say and what not to say to a quadriplegic. I know your more than your story, but there are so many areas many of us don’t know what’s encouraging and what’s not. What’s helpful and what’s annoying lol. I’m guessing someone promoting walking constantly instead of promoting happiness is on the list, but I don’t know much more. Please help lol.
Yes I agree. So hard to know what to say. Probably I wouldn't want to be pitied. and I'd want my friends old and new to stick around through this life.
@@dvssayer5621 yes 💯!
oh what a journey, you are a champion! I'm so proud of you! don't stop fighting! indeed we never think this can happen. we take lots of things for granted. please remember all the beautiful things in life and cherish it like you can. It's ok to have bad and good days..You are never alone, you are loved. Never be afraid to ask for help. Please try and find different groupes of people who can better understand you, with similar injuries like organismes of your area or around. Thank you for sharing with us. I will be checking on you for future updates. Sending lots of love and light.
💙💙💙from montreal, canada
It's awesome all the activities you've been able to enjoy that I would never have thought possible after your injury. You're amazing! Thank you for sharing your story (so far--I know you will continue to have an interesting, fulfilling, inspiring life).
Travis, it looks like you're making awesome progress!! You're a fine young man with a bright future ahead of you!!!!💙
Spot on bro!! Stay up💪👊😎❤️
Being a nurse, I am in awe of your movement of your upper extremities! You are a hero to me and so many others! 🥰
You are also a hero
It's because he was young and healthy.
Keep pushing bro 💪 you got this! Huge props for making this video ❤️
My daughter has cerebral palsy from a birth injury... she's 8 now and just started to walk. She also had a hemispherectomy when she was 1.5.. so the progress she made up until that point was wiped out and she had to start all over but she did it. She loves to watch videos like these of people "like her". This kid has such a good attitude and I'm sure he's helping so many people. ❤
Oh God bless you, Travis! I had cancer around the time of your injury. I am thankful to be alive. I came through this by the grace of the Lord. I cannot do what I used to do. This is hard for me to accept. You taught me something today🙏😊 Thanks for sharing. Live in hope!
Thanks for sharing your story!
Music volume doesn't need to be that loud. I refuse to adjust my volume just to have to readjust for the next video so I chose not to view the loud videos. Good luck to this young man.
what a stupid comment..
Travis, you got a slight flaw in your approach. You got to be more stubborn if you want to overcome this obstacle. I started my journey with full quadriplegia.. just walked outdoors recently without walking aids. Watch part 1 to 10 for ideas how I managed to do it. And DO NOT start by saying this guy is different to me.. it will stop you before you even start
You are a beautiful person!
SO SAD.
ALL the VERY BEST.
The MOST IMPORTANT thing is to KNOW God. - And to save Your soul.
If your soul is not saved, you/us/we will go into hell. FACT. PERIOD.
Mark 4:9 (KJV)
Bless your beautiful soul ❤️
your story is important. thank you for sharing
Thank you for sharing. I'm sure your journey has been long and hard, your physio therapists deserve a shout out as well. Life is not easy, you have a good attitude,.stay positive.
What a beautiful person. The will to live and thrive is an incredible thing! Credit to his medical team too
❤❤❤~GRATEFULNESS~❤❤❤. Travis! Thank you for sharing!!!❤
We're ALL just one fall / accident away from a wheelchair. I'm sorry this happened to you. I pray you're doing well ✝✝. Did you just fall on the pavement or off an embankment or into something ? My uncle had polio and he had surgery that left him paralyzed. Para. He was in a wheelchair for many years and he would have UTI's and pressure sores. I will keep you in my prayers 🙏
God bless this guy 🫶
Really inspiring, thank you. Greetings from Spain 🙏
I wish only the best for you
Thank you for your story . I'm a paraplegic L1 incomplete and we both have same last name Gilmore 😅
The sad moment is that able people
Hardly think of disable people
Not everyone
But when people came disable than they are in the World of the Disable many can't cope
But now they know how people
With disableties feel
,many are judge ,mental
But they forget it's not their fault
I’m a quadriplegic c6-c7 and paralyzed from the waist down and have barely any finger movement but I can move my hands fully so I understand your struggle I was 4 years old and got in a car crash back in July 26 2011
Amazing mate, what a journey. I’m confused though, quadriplegics don’t have the use of their arms but you do?
To our beautiful Father in Heaven. Your son Jesus Christ said that with faith we can ask you to move mountains in our lives !!!
Father, I believe in you !!!
I love you !!!
I have absolute faith in you !!!
Father, I ask that you touch this young man and finish his healing back to where he was !!!
Father, I thank you for healing this young man and using him for your glory !!!
I praise you and thank you our glorious father in heaven, AMEN 🙏🙏🙏
A new Rocky... named Travis. The end game is not the physical, its the mental attitude that matters and God. I see your life being very full. So handsome! Let's get you on a stage, motivating millions. Also, let's get you into adaptive sports. Contact Amy Purdy.
You are going to do so well in life 👍only you know what your accident felt like you look Fantastic!! Such hard work you put in. Amazing!!!!!
Please put God first in your life because you are truly blessed, and one day I believe he will heal you giving you a new body that is incorruptible. God always keeps his promises.
Ojalá tus videos puedan tener traducción al español, puedes inspirar a muchas personas más.
Mil bendiciones y mi gratitud por compartir.
Your a beautiful person ❤
Inspirational!
You have my respect!
Learning to walk twice in a life time is hard. I know about that struggle, the life goal posts change. Just keep your mental and you’ll be good. And enjoy the bad days to because there still another day alive.
I hope you regain the full use of your legs bro. What did you mean you lost your footing? What were you doing? I worry because I have a young son and I wouldn't know what to do if anything like this would happen to him.
Dude, awesome video! If you did all that that's your talent! Don't come after me anyone, I just happened upon this video so I know nothing more. But keep on keeping on!
They're going to fix this. I believe this 100% and it will happen in the next ten years. Then walking for paraplegics and quads will be like deaf people deciding if they want a cochlear implant.
You are an inspiration to all, stronger and more successful than most could ever dream of! There’s only a few who has that kind of determination to become a survivor after a life changing situation, I’m so glad you are one of them and willing to share your strength. Your being so open about it will undoubtably help others, especially youngsters. Huge hugs from the UK.xx❤