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I DID IT!

36 replies

HippyMoon · 15/12/2021 20:57

I had a horrific injury back in June. In bed for a month followed by getting around on a frame, and then finally on crutches.

I've been having a bit of a recurring dream about walking with no assistance and I thought this evening, why not give it a try? My injury is healed, it's just a matter of building up muscle, and I have been working hard!

Well... I DID IT!! I took THREE unassisted steps for the first time in SIX AND A HALF MONTHS!

I have physiotherapy tomorrow and I can't wait to tell her. It's something we tried last time but fear got the best of me and I backed out at the last second. I'm SO pleased! It can only go up from here Grin

OP posts:
Deadringer · 15/12/2021 21:00

That's fantastic op, well done!

BabyRace · 15/12/2021 21:01

Well done!

goodnessidontknow · 15/12/2021 21:01

Well done, I know that took great bravery!

YodaiamsaidI · 15/12/2021 21:02

Fantastic,well done Star

escapingthecity · 15/12/2021 21:09

You champion!

M0rT · 15/12/2021 21:10

Woohoo 🎉🎉 Well done 👏
I have mobility problems and have some understanding of how hard you must have worked to get to this point.
You must be so proud of yourself Smile

Wizzbangfizz · 15/12/2021 21:12

You absolute ⭐️ well done!

edification · 15/12/2021 21:36

YAY!!!! Bloody brilliant, you must be chuffed

Mogloveseggs · 15/12/2021 21:37

Brilliant well done!

Mumdiva99 · 15/12/2021 21:40

Yay...that's great. We'll done.

Thurlow · 15/12/2021 21:41

Oh, that’s amazing! I’m so pleased for you!

fermata · 15/12/2021 21:50

Congratulations!!! That's absolutely amazing:):):)

itsgettingwierd · 15/12/2021 22:00

Oh well done - that's amazing! Star

When you get more confident and if it's something you would feel comfortable doing swimming is a great way to build muscle and weightless so beneficial.

ItsAHardKn0ckLife1 · 15/12/2021 22:03

Well done OP! Smile ⭐️

BrainFoggerty · 15/12/2021 22:07

Amazing well done! Go you!

TurquoiseDragon · 15/12/2021 22:09

That's great! I'm so happy for you.

MyFavouritePlace · 15/12/2021 22:11

That's brilliant news. Well done, this is just the start!

Phoenix76 · 15/12/2021 22:45

🎉🥇congratulations op! That must have felt amazing and scary at the same time, hope this is the start of more greatness coming your way.

Original poster
HippyMoon · 15/12/2021 23:27

Thank you very much everyone! It was so nervewracking, but I'm so glad I did it. And yes @itsgettingwierd I'm really excited to get swimming again, hopefully in 2022!

OP posts:
DramaAlpaca · 15/12/2021 23:28

Well done!

Jeanlope · 15/12/2021 23:29

Bloody proud of you. Xxx

Karmakamelion · 15/12/2021 23:31

You absolute star. Be proud of you I know that I am proud of you. What an inspiration xxx

FluffyBooBoo · 15/12/2021 23:37

Omg, that's a huge moment!

I honestly believe that you will start to see faster progress, getting the strength to take those first steps is the hardest bit.

Well done. I'm sure you've had some moments where you didn't think you'd see this day. I'm truly delighted for you.

Nicknacky · 15/12/2021 23:40

Oh well done, that’s amazing. You will absolutely get there x

GoldenOmber · 15/12/2021 23:44

Brilliant, well done!