I agree. Keep making these videos. They have been so helpful to me being recently paralyzed. You are much more strong and agile than I but these videos give me great encouragement. Thanks
You have no idea how much your videos have helped my fiance & I! He recently had a sci, he is a T-9 from a gunshot wound that happened December of 2016. We just got home a week ago from rehab & we are still figuring everything out! We are currently looking to build a machine with pedals & a motor so he can excersize his legs & reduce how tense his legs can get. Thank you so much for everything! Greetings from Cincinnati!! 💕💕💕💕
You are THE man, and you are getting through to and helping so many of us. I absolutely love what you do for our community and I thank you sincerely. You and I share a very similar heart and you inspire me to want to help and inspire others in such ways. Me being a T-11 para for just over 3 years now I'm now at the faze that I'm learning that it's all the little things that we cope with on a day to day basis that matter the most and you, kind sir help me to realize that even more so. God bless you and keep up the amazing work! Thank you, Greg
Thank you so much for making these videos. My sons legs dont work but hes very strong and smart so we are learning how to get him to take care of bathroom care and wheelchair tricks. It's nice to house your videos as a guide to use with my 5yo.
I've been paralyzed for 10 years. I'm a T6 complete and I've had this angle so many times and I just have to applaud you for making this bench, it's AWESOME!!!!! LoL!
Great design and emphasis on safety! I have used clearing soft plastic tubing (aquarium type, clear) over similar brackets to protect skin. Also glued foam-type anti-slip rug mats (go between floor and rug) on places in tub where I need a more secure grip. They get nasty and have to be replaced about every three months, but that's cheap and easy to do. I use PVC contact cement, which comes off porcelain tub readily but sticks to mat. My feet not sticking in place is the hardest part for me, because all the balance is in my arms then. Kudos to you for working out these solutions, and then sharing them with us!
Excited to see another video. I wish my legs were that free to move about. I've been thinking of creating a video of my bathroom routine to help others. Keep inspiring us!
I think you're pretty awesome and I find these videos really interesting. I don't have a connection to anyone paralyzed, per se, but I learn a lot about how folks in wheel chairs go about their daily routines. Gives me an appreciation and I find it very inspiring.
Nice setup, I know you don't really need it but transferring out with the tub full of water makes it so much easier getting up. Only way I could get out of my old spa tub
Love your video. My boyfriend (C5 quadriplegic) would love to take baths but we've never done it because we can't figure out a way to do it. This is definitely an option. Thank you for your videos!
That bench you made is awesome! I talked about your channel in one of my videos a while back on my channel when I talked about opening a door. I loved the little handle you had on your door so I showed your idea and gave you a plug along with my other ideas. Hope to see more videos soon!
Hi Brian, that bench you made is really awesome! That is a very good idea to transfer to the bathtub. Hope to see more videos soon! Kind regards, from, PaulLaw.
@@ParalyzedLiving OMG I totally need this bench my Boyfriend is coming to Seattle Washington to stay with me in a couple months can my bathroom is set up EXACTLY like yours I can email you some pictures of the setup so if you could please email me @ harristausha@gmail.com and let me know what material I need exactly where to find it and finally put it together I would love to surprise him with it when he arrives next month..Thank You and I look forward to hearing from you 🙂
Nothing fancy??? Dude, it's custom made and pretty well at that. People wouldn't be able to buy something that nice withoug spending a small fortune. Glad you are handy enough to be able to do this. Thanks for the tips.
Please do a video regarding your marriage and any differences between an able bodied marriage and or any obstacles you had to overcome in your relationship
Ryan DiGi doesn’t seem like a huge factor now days because he’s so independent. I can only imagine the struggle in the beginning stage. Both him and the wife troopers
Love your videos! Thank goodness I'm not confined to a wheelchair yet, but I do feel many of your struggles. Use a shower bench in the shower which has to straddle the side of the tub. Also have 1 grab bar near toilet to help with balance and 2 bars attached to toilet so I get leverage to stand. Leg muscles & nerves are pretty useless for me already😢 Haven't driven my car since 2013, drove with equipment for the state a couple weeks ago and they are giving me a restricted license.
I'm sorry this is off the topic, but I've watched several of your videos mainly to educate myself, because I have a girlfriend who is in a chair, and I believe her injury resulted in paralysis similar to yours (chest level down). I'm buying her couch (this is actually leading somewhere - ha!), which is practically NEW, because she hasn't been able to enjoy her couch, because once she gets on there, it's too low for her to transfer herself back off and into her chair. So, lucky for me, I get an almost new leather couch at a great price, but we're trying to figure up what she might use in its place. She just wants to be able to sit or lay on her couch, share some popcorn with her dog, enjoy a movie, whatever. I thought about some sort of risers, but those don't seem stable enough to me (like the kind you would put under bed legs). Then I thought about some sort of a platform, but all the platforms I've seen (such as for a twin bed) seem like they've got a ridge around them or something that the mattress fits down into. I thought about a daybed (too high?) or one of those "chaise loungers" that has one long side completely open (too low?) So, I don't know, I just thought I would run it by you to see if you had any ideas. Your videos are so helpful. I think the very first one I ever watched was when you got your new house, because we were thinking about a new house for my friend at the same time, and we got lots of good ideas from you. (She now has a new house, too, which is just perfect for her.) Thanks a million, Annette
Ive been wearing an ab binder like you recommended... I could kiss you. 😆😭 My pain is so much better. I laid down and could not hold my tummy for like the first time ever (seems like). Thanks.
great idea! I think I will try and have someone make one for me.I wanna work on getting stuff in my kitchen low enough to where i can cook. Have any good tips to show? hope I'm not asking for too much
Yes! Someone could make one for you easily. My kitchen is "accessible" but not extremely. I don't do a lot of cooking since my wife typically handles most of that. That said, I don't spend a ton of time in the kitchen but will make a vid of how I have things set up.
Hi, Brian. I need your help. I had an accident 2 years ago and ended up parallelized from the waist down. I was a very active person, but now don't leave to from home, because of my potty issue. I haven't figured out how to use the toilet to poop without my over the toilet chair. I was hoping you could show me a technique on how to using it, with your pants on of course. It would be much appreciated. Thanks
how long could you stay in the tub without any negative effects pressure sores, strength loss, etc. when i have warm showers it seems like my arms loose strength so would getting out be a problem for me?
I don't stay in the tub more than 30 minutes because the heat is an issue for me. I typically get light headed if I'm in there too long. Same goes for hot tubs. You have to be careful because your body no longer regulates heat the same post-injury.
I assume you're used to it by now.... But does it feel weird to have so much of your body be dead weight during your daily life? I feel I'd get tired of "lugging" around a body I can't control.
I agree. Keep making these videos. They have been so helpful to me being recently paralyzed. You are much more strong and agile than I but these videos give me great encouragement. Thanks
You have no idea how much your videos have helped my fiance & I! He recently had a sci, he is a T-9 from a gunshot wound that happened December of 2016. We just got home a week ago from rehab & we are still figuring everything out! We are currently looking to build a machine with pedals & a motor so he can excersize his legs & reduce how tense his legs can get. Thank you so much for everything! Greetings from Cincinnati!! 💕💕💕💕
Glad my vids could helpI I live in Columbus so we aren't too far away. :)
Hi Brian, great job with the video. Take care of yourself and always stay healthy and positive. Kind regards, from, PaulLaw.
You are THE man, and you are getting through to and helping so many of us. I absolutely love what you do for our community and I thank you sincerely. You and I share a very similar heart and you inspire me to want to help and inspire others in such ways. Me being a T-11 para for just over 3 years now I'm now at the faze that I'm learning that it's all the little things that we cope with on a day to day basis that matter the most and you, kind sir help me to realize that even more so. God bless you and keep up the amazing work! Thank you,
Greg
Thank you so much for making these videos. My sons legs dont work but hes very strong and smart so we are learning how to get him to take care of bathroom care and wheelchair tricks. It's nice to house your videos as a guide to use with my 5yo.
I've been paralyzed for 10 years. I'm a T6 complete and I've had this angle so many times and I just have to applaud you for making this bench, it's AWESOME!!!!! LoL!
Great design and emphasis on safety! I have used clearing soft plastic tubing (aquarium type, clear) over similar brackets to protect skin. Also glued foam-type anti-slip rug mats (go between floor and rug) on places in tub where I need a more secure grip. They get nasty and have to be replaced about every three months, but that's cheap and easy to do. I use PVC contact cement, which comes off porcelain tub readily but sticks to mat. My feet not sticking in place is the hardest part for me, because all the balance is in my arms then. Kudos to you for working out these solutions, and then sharing them with us!
Excited to see another video. I wish my legs were that free to move about. I've been thinking of creating a video of my bathroom routine to help others. Keep inspiring us!
I think you're pretty awesome and I find these videos really interesting. I don't have a connection to anyone paralyzed, per se, but I learn a lot about how folks in wheel chairs go about their daily routines. Gives me an appreciation and I find it very inspiring.
I just got assign to a paraplegic patient thank you so much for the information I hope you get a patient for your invention bless you!
Nice setup, I know you don't really need it but transferring out with the tub full of water makes it so much easier getting up. Only way I could get out of my old spa tub
Love your video. My boyfriend (C5 quadriplegic) would love to take baths but we've never done it because we can't figure out a way to do it. This is definitely an option. Thank you for your videos!
Thanks for sharing. This is definitely helpful for health providers too.
Great job! Keep motivated to improve your life and surroundings.👍👍👍
As always, you are great and creative
That bench you made is awesome! I talked about your channel in one of my videos a while back on my channel when I talked about opening a door. I loved the little handle you had on your door so I showed your idea and gave you a plug along with my other ideas. Hope to see more videos soon!
That's awesome! Thanks for the plug. :)
yay you saw my comment! yes i love your channel!
Hi Brian, that bench you made is really awesome! That is a very good idea to transfer to the bathtub. Hope to see more videos soon! Kind regards, from, PaulLaw.
@@ParalyzedLiving OMG I totally need this bench my Boyfriend is coming to Seattle Washington to stay with me in a couple months can my bathroom is set up EXACTLY like yours I can email you some pictures of the setup so if you could please email me @ harristausha@gmail.com and let me know what material I need exactly where to find it and finally put it together I would love to surprise him with it when he arrives next month..Thank You and I look forward to hearing from you 🙂
Nothing fancy??? Dude, it's custom made and pretty well at that. People wouldn't be able to buy something that nice withoug spending a small fortune. Glad you are handy enough to be able to do this. Thanks for the tips.
Please do a video regarding your marriage and any differences between an able bodied marriage and or any obstacles you had to overcome in your relationship
Ryan DiGi doesn’t seem like a huge factor now days because he’s so independent. I can only imagine the struggle in the beginning stage. Both him and the wife troopers
Love your videos! Thank goodness I'm not confined to a wheelchair yet, but I do feel many of your struggles. Use a shower bench in the shower which has to straddle the side of the tub. Also have 1 grab bar near toilet to help with balance and 2 bars attached to toilet so I get leverage to stand. Leg muscles & nerves are pretty useless for me already😢 Haven't driven my car since 2013, drove with equipment for the state a couple weeks ago and they are giving me a restricted license.
Glad you are getting back to driving at least!! Hang in there Katie! :)
Hi Brian, glad to see you and getting back on driving! Take care. Kind regards, from, PaulLaw.
Great job, bro! Much props from a fellow two wheeler.
not much that you miss out on bro..!
Great going..!!!
I'm not paralyzed. my friend is paralyzed though. these videos are very informative
Gracias Bryan tus videos me han ayudado mucho. saludos desde México. Thanks.
Can we just give kudos for how strong your arms must be to do this with only arm strength? Very cool.
You are amazing. This is so informative
I'm sorry this is off the topic, but I've watched several of your videos mainly to educate myself, because I have a girlfriend who is in a chair, and I believe her injury resulted in paralysis similar to yours (chest level down). I'm buying her couch (this is actually leading somewhere - ha!), which is practically NEW, because she hasn't been able to enjoy her couch, because once she gets on there, it's too low for her to transfer herself back off and into her chair. So, lucky for me, I get an almost new leather couch at a great price, but we're trying to figure up what she might use in its place. She just wants to be able to sit or lay on her couch, share some popcorn with her dog, enjoy a movie, whatever. I thought about some sort of risers, but those don't seem stable enough to me (like the kind you would put under bed legs). Then I thought about some sort of a platform, but all the platforms I've seen (such as for a twin bed) seem like they've got a ridge around them or something that the mattress fits down into. I thought about a daybed (too high?) or one of those "chaise loungers" that has one long side completely open (too low?) So, I don't know, I just thought I would run it by you to see if you had any ideas.
Your videos are so helpful. I think the very first one I ever watched was when you got your new house, because we were thinking about a new house for my friend at the same time, and we got lots of good ideas from you. (She now has a new house, too, which is just perfect for her.)
Thanks a million, Annette
lol i made my own transfer board too and worked pretty well for a while it broke one day though but now i have the other ones that are made
Ive been wearing an ab binder like you recommended... I could kiss you. 😆😭 My pain is so much better. I laid down and could not hold my tummy for like the first time ever (seems like). Thanks.
Can you do a video of you trying to move your legs and tell us what it feels like wen you try to move your legs
Love this guy!
Thank you for the demo.
Hey i need help making a bench please... And what a very helpful tip thank you
great idea! I think I will try and have someone make one for me.I wanna work on getting stuff in my kitchen low enough to where i can cook. Have any good tips to show? hope I'm not asking for too much
Yes! Someone could make one for you easily. My kitchen is "accessible" but not extremely. I don't do a lot of cooking since my wife typically handles most of that. That said, I don't spend a ton of time in the kitchen but will make a vid of how I have things set up.
Paralyzed Living thanks a bunch!!
Hi, Brian. I need your help. I had an accident 2 years ago and ended up parallelized from the waist down. I was a very active person, but now don't leave to from home, because of my potty issue. I haven't figured out how to use the toilet to poop without my over the toilet chair. I was hoping you could show me a technique on how to using it, with your pants on of course. It would be much appreciated. Thanks
I LOVE YOUR VIDEOS! MORE VIDEOS PLEASE!
It is August of 2020...and you have not made a video in quite a few months now. Is everything ok?
Hy Brian, hope u doing good ,
no new video update us what's going on ur life.regards
Admirable :-)
can you post a picture of where the brackets secure themselves on toilet
Hi Annette! If you send me a private message with your e-mail address I'd be happy to send you a picture. :) Unfortunately, I can't upload one here.
how long could you stay in the tub without any negative effects pressure sores, strength loss, etc. when i have warm showers it seems like my arms loose strength so would getting out be a problem for me?
I don't stay in the tub more than 30 minutes because the heat is an issue for me. I typically get light headed if I'm in there too long. Same goes for hot tubs. You have to be careful because your body no longer regulates heat the same post-injury.
clever idea of the transfer nench...!
Hot & smart man you truely are..! ❤💋 l& r's to ya bro..!!!
Im new to my injury (relatively) where have you been able to buy a tub bench (incomplete L3-L5 injury)
Freaking smart dude that was a good idea how u did that
Seriously never seen legs so calm , my husband spams a lot he's never be able to do this.
Katelyn Birkemeyer he has a baclofen pump
Yes, the baclofen pump made all the difference. My legs were out of control before.
Yeah I knew he had one but it just shocks me to see them so relaxed !
Believe me, they weren't always that calm. I used to fight my legs on a daily basis.
What does it feel like wen you try to move thim
Kind of like I’m moving someone else’s legs. I have to go by sight to know where and how they are positioned.
@@ParalyzedLiving know what I mean is when you think about moving them
I assume you're used to it by now.... But does it feel weird to have so much of your body be dead weight during your daily life? I feel I'd get tired of "lugging" around a body I can't control.
You should show it without clothes because obviously is not the same with clothes. How you get dry, in the bathtub or in the chair?
Can you move your legs sir
No I cannot
@@ParalyzedLiving what does it feel like wen you try to move thim
not sure youde wanna make kinda bench ide like to have bro...would be too sexual of type to try to figure out..??? lol;)
_ love ya bro* 👍
what are u trying to say