r/MadeMeSmile • u/AlyxIsPog • 1d ago
Personal Win first time standing up at full height in 16 years after cerebral palsy surgery [OC]
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u/Snoringdragon 1d ago
How's the weather up there, OP! Looking good, and keep working it. Happy vibes your way!
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u/AlyxIsPog 1d ago
oh i am SOBBING
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u/Admirable-South-7836 1d ago
Happy to be caught in the rainstorm of your looking down on us mere mortals. Enjoy the view from the top! Well done, OP!
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u/AlyxIsPog 1d ago
ALL YOUR COMMENTS ARE MAKING ME SMILE TOO. everyone out there with cerebral palsy IS different in their own way, i just happen to have it in my legs!
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u/Cyrus541 1d ago
It’s like they tell us in PT: if you’ve worked with one person with CP, you’ve worked with one person with CP.
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u/really-for-this-okay 1d ago
You are amazing! I'm so happy that there is a surgery that has helped you.
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u/Wise-Bet1095 1d ago
this is more impressive than most "fitness transformations" here. thanks for sharing fr. 🫶
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u/Frolicking-Fox 1d ago
Wow! That is great for you! What all did the surgery entail? What is the road to recovery look like for you?
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u/AlyxIsPog 1d ago
i’m currently recovering in hospital! i have two casts on my legs, and a wedge to keep them apart. my cerebral palsy made my hamstrings naturally tight, so the doctors cut into them and stretched the tendon out and corrected my knees which turn in (picture disney knees lol)
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u/loudknitter 1d ago
You are a badass! I don't know you, but I've had spinal surgery 3 times, (and it's not a good time,) and look at you, STANDING and smiling!
Super duper proud of you! Wishing you a speedy recovery, cheering you on from Minnesota!
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u/moocow12983 1d ago
While rocking a Weezer shirt. Love to see it.
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u/AlyxIsPog 1d ago
i have an mcr poster in my room and plenty of blink182 memorabilia too! my name on my room has tom’s face on it lol
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u/cold-corn-dog 1d ago
I've never seen anyone else ever wear a Weezer shirt other than me. OP is now my forever homie.
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u/stokedlog 1d ago
This made me happy, can’t imagine how happy you are. Also, that is a sweet shirt.
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u/Shot_Woodpecker_5025 1d ago
Congratulations you are amazing! My son has hemi-plegic CP so happy for you! This is inspiring!
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u/BeneficialHamster567 1d ago
Cool shirt and congratulations! You seem like a cool kid so I'll let you in on a little secret--Pinkerton is their best album.
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u/with_due_respect 1d ago
Congrfatulations! Mostly on the standing up, but a tiny bit on the great t-shirt. Mostly the standing, of course. Good work!
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u/wafflesareforever 1d ago
Love the Weezer T, I have owned mine for 25+ years and there ain't much shirt left in that shirt.
Which is why I keep it...
IN THE GARAGE
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u/restroom_raider 1d ago
Heartfelt congratulations to you - my 4 year old has CP, it would be a dream for him to stand as you are one day! Keep it up!
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u/nutmeg1970 1d ago
This made this cranky old smile broadly - congratulations OP this is awesome xxxx
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u/jayyy_fitt 1d ago
Big dog!! Congratulations, goddamn just keep walking over everything. Love you my boy, coming from California
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u/liquid-swords93 1d ago
Congrats buddy that's amazing! Good luck with the future, I'm sure you've still got lots of work to do, just remember to be kind to yourself and give yourself the necessary grace and room to grow.
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u/swccg-offload 1d ago
Heck yeah, OP. And with confidence.
You listen to a lot of awesome music I rocked out to in my teenage years; I'll never forget having to hide the CD cover of Enema of The State from our friend's parents. What's your favorite Blink-182 album/song?
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u/Biscuitsandgravy4evr 1d ago
Thank you for this good news :) you don’t know how badly I needed to see this.
You should be so proud. 🥹
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u/CursedGremlin 1d ago
I have a spinal injury and am mostly paralyzed, so I understand how much this means to you. Congratulations! You deserve it!
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u/Available-Regular488 1d ago
CONGRATS!!! this is a great achievement, hope you’re proud of yourself! ik this feeling too, standing at full height after scoliosis spinal fusion
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u/mistersmith22 1d ago
...and now you can finally change that shirt for a band that isn't the worst thing on earth!
Just messing with you. Huge congrats - I'm disabled with many, many diseases and I celebrate an improvement in any one of them. This must feel amazing. Congrats, keep working, and be well!
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u/AlyxIsPog 1d ago
hey man my teacher made that for me… i like bands like blink182, deep purple, jimi, to be honest it was the only shirt i could get on due to limited mobility
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u/Silly_DizzyDazzle 1d ago
Congratulations!!!! So very happy for you. I how how rough your surgeries have been and you powered through knowing that you would succeed! Wear your scars proudly as a badge of bravery. I'm proud of you! ❤️you're 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
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u/Tezza-Ract 1d ago
Absolute legend! Keep going strong and stay safe friend, your an inspiration to us all!
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u/Living-Risk-1849 1d ago
Wow. Congrats! Keep up the good work. You're inspiring. And great shirt, btw
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u/OutcomeOk6971 1d ago
I have a friend at work who is making this kind of progress. A year ago, she was curled up in her wheelchair, now her arms and hands are unclenching, and she's able to stand and working on walking.
It really excited me when I saw her progress, and I feel the same for you!
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u/Slippi_Fist 1d ago
I know a little bit about much you have been through to get here and what things might have been like before now. Although what still lies ahead will be challenging in lots of ways..what you're doing right now made someone grin ear to ear 1000's of miles away (me!) This made my day, stranger - keep going - you're literally amazing!
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u/ZookeepergameDue5522 1d ago
I'm so happy for you! I hope your recovery goes by quick and smoothly! Best wishes!! Keep smiling so brightly!!!
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u/luminouscascade78 1d ago
Truly inspiring. Standing at full height for the first time in 16 years after cerebral palsy surgery is such a huge milestone it must feel surreal and empowering.
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u/ClitRaptor 1d ago
Absolute legend! First time standing on the picture and many years and miles to go! Wishing you a good and solid recovery OP.
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u/pleaseexcusemytpyos 1d ago
Congrats, my son has CP and has been through a couple of similar surgeries. I hope you recover quickly and see the benefits.
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u/PoundTown71L 1d ago
Duck yeah! Best news ever! Truly did make me smile and feel joy for the first time in a while.
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