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rockcastle
Dec 10, 2008, 2:08 AM
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I just got back from a good day at the climbing gym. This was a particularly special day.
I was only there for an hour. I went straight from the office, and climbed in my office clothes.
I finished 3 super easy beginner routes, 15' high on the 30 degree wall. I almost finished a fourth one. Quite a few people were cheering me on, but it wasn't meant to be.
What's so special?
It's been 5 months since I last climbed. I remember that day. I didn't have a particularly good day, but I finished 8 routes in the gym. Two days later I had a stroke.
I didn't know if I would ever climb again. In fact, I didn't know if I would ever walk again. I had lost my sense of balance, and couldn't stand up without holding on to something. I spent about a month in the hospital. They made me wear a bracelet that said "Fall Risk." I have a new sympathy for retarded people, because I was there. When I started walking again, they said that I looked like a drunken sailor. More than one doctor asked why I had rough hands, which made me smile.
I also had surgery on my right shoulder and left wrist.
I've been looking forward to this day. I had wondered how I would do. I did alright, considering, and I'm happy.
Wooo Hooo!
Wooo Hooo!
Woooooooo Hooooooo!
Today was the first day I ever left the gym without sore hands. That certainly felt different.
Always look on the bright side of life.
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rtwilli4
Dec 10, 2008, 2:13 AM
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Congratulations man. It's awesome that you were able to get back to what you love and that you have such a great outlook on life. Stay positive.
PS... we don't say "retarded." Mentally disabled is much better :)
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epoch
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Dec 10, 2008, 2:21 AM
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Moved from the Campground to General.
This needn't the abuse of Campground.
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Lazlo
Dec 10, 2008, 2:32 AM
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epoch wrote: Moved from the Campground to General. This needn't the abuse of Campground.
Well done.
(This post was edited by Lazlo on Dec 10, 2008, 2:32 AM)
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lena_chita
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Dec 10, 2008, 2:36 AM
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Woohoo indeed! Way to go!
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Gmburns2000
Dec 10, 2008, 2:44 AM
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Congrats, dude! Keep forging ahead.
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krosbakken
Dec 10, 2008, 3:11 AM
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Wow great post, and nicely done. (it gave me chills down my back, in a good way. for real though, I did.)
Sounds like your a trooper so stay in there.
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shockabuku
Dec 10, 2008, 3:24 AM
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Sounds like a good day indeed! Congrats!
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emick27
Dec 10, 2008, 3:25 AM
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Cheers man! that was a really good post! makes you really appreciate being able to climb everyday! Don't stop climbing!
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wonderwoman
Dec 10, 2008, 3:35 AM
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You are an inspiration! Thanks for sharing your story and way to pull through! Here's to many, many more good days for you!
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vegastradguy
Dec 10, 2008, 3:44 AM
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congratulations- its stories like this that show us that any day climbing- no matter what kind of climbing- is a good one.
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charley
Dec 10, 2008, 3:51 AM
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Congrats!! Great post. Thanks for sharing.
Keep up the great work.
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rhythm164
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Nice, man, nice. congratulations
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sdonis
Dec 10, 2008, 4:14 AM
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good stuff, keep your head up!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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patmay81
Dec 10, 2008, 4:30 AM
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rtwilli4 wrote: we don't say "retarded." Mentally disabled is much better :)
oh, and congratulations on un-retarding your mobility! In all seriousness this is one of the best posts I've read on this site. I'm glad your back in the game, and I hope you have a lot of fun!
congrats again!!!!!
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curt
Dec 10, 2008, 4:34 AM
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When I first clicked on this thread (A good day at the gym) my original intent was to flame it mercilessly. However, I can now see that yours is a truly inspirational post. Congrats on your recovery and best wishes.
Curt
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rockforlife
Dec 10, 2008, 4:41 AM
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curt wrote: When I first clicked on this thread (A good day at the gym) my original intent was to flame it mercilessly. However, I can now see that yours is a truly inspirational post. Congrats on your recovery and best wishes. Curt
I'm with Curt, even after reading the first half of your post. But then there was the "I had a stroke" that changed the post a little bit, congrats and good luck.
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rtwilli4
Dec 10, 2008, 5:09 AM
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patmay81 wrote: rtwilli4 wrote: we don't say "retarded." Mentally disabled is much better :) Technically his use of the word retarded was correct, because his ability to walk, climb, or even stand up steady was severely retarded.
He said "retarded people." That is not correct. If he said "I know how people who have retarded movement feel" then it would be correct. Beyond that, let's agree to disagree and just be thankful that the OP is doing well.
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caleb_danner
Dec 10, 2008, 5:40 AM
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Very nice job i bet there were allot of people that were at the gym saying why is that guy climbing in office cloths, and the doc must have known u were a climber with rough hands
congratulation on your journey so far and don't give up
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clee03m
Dec 10, 2008, 5:19 PM
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Congrats!!!!
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boymeetsrock
Dec 10, 2008, 5:25 PM
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Wooo!!!!!!  
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brownie710
Dec 10, 2008, 6:14 PM
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your post made me smile, glad to hear your reconnecting with what you love, keep it up.
Oh, and we don't use the word retarded or mentally disabled, "challenged" seems to be the new PC term whether it's congnitively or physically.
Thanks for sharing this with us man, be well
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matterunomama
Dec 10, 2008, 6:26 PM
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I was just feeling a little sorry for myself and my tweaked finger..Thanks for giving me a reality check and reminding me why I thnink about climbing every day.
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shockabuku
Dec 10, 2008, 6:36 PM
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brownie710 wrote: Oh, and we don't use the word retarded or mentally disabled, "challenged" seems to be the new PC term whether it's congnitively or physically.
Who is this "we" I keep hearing about?
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brownie710
Dec 10, 2008, 7:49 PM
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shockabuku wrote: brownie710 wrote: Oh, and we don't use the word retarded or mentally disabled, "challenged" seems to be the new PC term whether it's congnitively or physically. Who is this "we" I keep hearing about?
The "we" i refer to is the field of mental health. That being said I'm not real anal about it. I'm more stoked for the OP and wish him the best!
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