Hey man great video! I’m at the 5 month mark after a full rupture of my Achilles tendon. Obviously a different injury but Some very similar physio exercises and learning to walk again. Stairs are the worst for sure. Having a great physiotherapist saved me too. Shoutout to Jordan from UPEI Reactive Health. Keep up the great work!
@charisacouvrette9292 ай бұрын
It’s great to get to see exactly how they focus on real life tasks so that you’re more than prepared for independent life!
Thanks dude! I still don't know what happened with the compression when I exported (looks a little fuzzy) but otherwise I was really happy with this one :)
@urinemonster5 ай бұрын
More power to you. I was in hospital for 120 days with mine. And during Covid!
@Therealnatephoenix2 ай бұрын
Holy smokes, I was in for a month and a half with my burns. I couldn’t imagine, hope things are going better for you now!
@BrianMhCho5 ай бұрын
Hey man, so good to see your journey unfold here! As always, your perspective is so insightful. Love seeing your editing evolve, and also love your studio man! We miss you heaps in Halifax! Sending much love ❤️
@charisacouvrette9295 ай бұрын
Wonderful explanation of phantom limb! I learned something new 😊
@Therealnatephoenix2 ай бұрын
<3
@marilynholt23895 ай бұрын
Hi Nate I (F80) saw your story today on CTV and your KZbin. I want to offer congratulations on your recovery and your very upbeat attitude. We don't often (or ever)J get to hear from someone who has actually experienced such a scary incident. Best wishes. Good on you!
@Therealnatephoenix2 ай бұрын
Hi Marilyn, thank you so much for reaching out and for the lovely compliments. I try my best to focus on the positive and make the most of things! Thanks again for the kind words :)
@delynndehardt18596 ай бұрын
Im so sorry you went thru this. But it looks like you are well on the road to recovery and a great example to others. I think I'll go scrub the underside of my stove exhaust assembly right now..
@andybricks5766 ай бұрын
You're an inspiration dude,
@Therealnatephoenix6 ай бұрын
I really appreciate the kind words! 😊
@andybricks5766 ай бұрын
F**k, poor you! I'm happy you're alive dude, I pray for a quick recovery & nothing but the best for you & your wife & child as you navigate through your life from here in. You are a Machine for getting through this & now sharing about it. You're an inspiration 👍
@Therealnatephoenix6 ай бұрын
Awe man, thank you. I’m grateful to say that I’m doing quite well lately! The family is happy and healthy, that’s all I can really ask for. I appreciate the feedback a lot, honestly starting the channel is one of the hardest things I’ve done but I feel like it would be such a missed opportunity if I didn’t make these videos 💙
@andybricks5766 ай бұрын
👍
@Therealnatephoenix6 ай бұрын
😁
@charisacouvrette9296 ай бұрын
Your videos just keep getting better and better with each one ❤
@Therealnatephoenix6 ай бұрын
Thank you 🥰 that means a lot coming from you ❤️
@pc67096 ай бұрын
Good job Nate. Maybe a new career path. Nathaniel Lykow……motivational speaker.
@Therealnatephoenix6 ай бұрын
Wouldn’t that be cool? Who knows what the future has in store :)
@Somebody28836 ай бұрын
You are lucky man with the lower level of pain. I had my leg amputated last November below knee and have had a pretty rough time with nerve pain and phantom limb pain. Hasnt really changed or improved in months, so ive kinda made peace that this is likely the new normal going forward. Wish you all the best in your recovery
@Therealnatephoenix6 ай бұрын
I really am lucky, it did get quite a bit worse a couple of weeks after this video but luckily it’s pretty well under control now. It was about a two week stint where it was nonstop and I’m very grateful for where I am now. I wish you the best as well and hope there’s something that can be done about your pain.
@emilymontgomery77896 ай бұрын
Well done! ❤ you are awesome! Sending lots of love!!
@Therealnatephoenix6 ай бұрын
Thank you! Takes one to know one 😉 you’re pretty awesome too 💙
@emilymontgomery77896 ай бұрын
You always help me stay positive even when my anxiety is creeping up, great message in this video. Love you buddy ❤️
@Therealnatephoenix6 ай бұрын
That’s one of the best compliments I could receive💙 thank you so much that really made my day! Love you too girl, we miss you!!
@charisacouvrette9296 ай бұрын
I aspire every day to be as optimistic and open minded as you! ❤
@Therealnatephoenix6 ай бұрын
Awe ❤️ I love that I can still inspire you 😘
@Eloras_Garden6 ай бұрын
Hey man, the editing is really coming along!! Love the message you're spreading and it's really great to see your consistency with this project!!
@Therealnatephoenix6 ай бұрын
Hey dude, I appreciate that a lot! I’ve been trying to learn everything I can without overwhelming myself, glad you can see improvement :)
@elizabethe.86176 ай бұрын
I read the article about you, and had to come subscribe to your channel. I'm living on PEI, too, and remember hearing about the fire. I'm so inspired by your optimism. Wishing you all the best!
@Therealnatephoenix6 ай бұрын
Awe thank you! That truly means so much to me, I couldn’t ask for a nicer comment ☺️
@emilymontgomery77896 ай бұрын
Aww 😂❤ I loved this!
@Therealnatephoenix6 ай бұрын
Thanks girl, miss you! Hope you’re having a good trip ☺️
@emilymontgomery77896 ай бұрын
❤❤❤
@Therealnatephoenix6 ай бұрын
💙
@baileybulger69416 ай бұрын
Love the POV! Keep at these videos, they're so interesting and also educational! Proud of you!! ❤️
@Therealnatephoenix6 ай бұрын
I wasn’t sure how it would turn out until I started editing, it came together in the end 😄 Thank you!! 💙
@Eloras_Garden6 ай бұрын
Can't wait to see what the summer holds!!!
@Therealnatephoenix6 ай бұрын
Me neither! Better days ahead my man 🤞
@charisacouvrette9296 ай бұрын
This was such a fun adventure I love this video!
@Therealnatephoenix6 ай бұрын
Adventures with you are always a blast ❤ Thank you!!
@AtlanticDSM6 ай бұрын
Now you have an excuse to rip around on the scooters! 🎉 so much good info on here and good spirits im sure alotttt of people will benefit from ❤ Love you brother ❤
@Therealnatephoenix6 ай бұрын
It’s honestly pretty fun when you can do it guilt free 😂 thank you so much man, you made my day. Much love to you too bro ❤
@charisacouvrette9297 ай бұрын
It was really hard to not spit my drink when you fell putting your compression on 😂 glad you we're okay tho lol
@Therealnatephoenix6 ай бұрын
As long as you don't spit it at me XD that's one of my favorite parts tbh
@davel63247 ай бұрын
I still keep my hospital traumas for myself. PTSD.... when I got blisters on my fingers, drs assumed I had a 2nd degree frostbite. The next day I was diagnosed with 3rd and 4th grade frostbites. Lost my fingers. One and a half years later, in the middle if the summer, same thing happened with the toes on one foot. I was diagnosed with Burger's. Than the second foot... after all that I finally demand CTA, just to find out it was a wrong diagnosis again.. also, pain from surgeries, as the surgeon did not wait for spinal anesteshesia to kick in before the cuts... bad surgeries (8 minute transmetatarsal amputation that left free floating bone fragments)... experiments that went bad as well on initial surgeries and caused several complete dislocations with a lot of time in a cast and on crutches that destroyed my shoulders. CRPS in both feet. Went to WORK in another country to try to solve the problem in a 'modern' health system. Didn't work as well. 2 years of hell and disappointment. I am a completely new person now. Completely isolated myself because I can't stand seeing people uncomfortable if I don't manage to hide my pain. Amputation below the knee was an option. But...i think my mind is too gone and it is too late for that. Official scores (0-100): quality of life - 1.56. Pain (1-10): usual is 8,25, with peaks estinated at 9,46. I hope you recover and regain your quality of life. And, thank you for sharing your story!
@Therealnatephoenix6 ай бұрын
Holy cow that's quite the journey! I'm sorry to hear of all you've been through, sounds like you could use a break. Being in that kind of pain really can change you but your mind is only as far gone as you believe it to be. Maybe you aren't where you hoped or expected to be but in my experience that is temporary so long as you don't give up. The second you decide it's over, you're right. I believe that you have it in you to face life again, no matter what that looks like. You've been through a hell of a lot and you're still here, you made it through all of that. I'm proud of you!
@Eloras_Garden7 ай бұрын
So you're an amputee and a burn victim... Dart Vader???
@Therealnatephoenix7 ай бұрын
Omg how have I never thought of that lol “Hey Siri, how do you spell *Breathing noises * ”
@emilymontgomery77897 ай бұрын
I love the emojis 😂❤
@Therealnatephoenix7 ай бұрын
Awe thank you! 💙
@baileybulger69417 ай бұрын
Continuously impressed by you!
@Therealnatephoenix7 ай бұрын
Appreciate that so much!
@baileybulger69417 ай бұрын
That Intro tho 😂
@Therealnatephoenix7 ай бұрын
Thanks, it’s my fav part 🤣
@lilzuplada15647 ай бұрын
This deserves more views
@Therealnatephoenix7 ай бұрын
One of the best compliments I could hope for!
@poisonouspepsishroom23927 ай бұрын
More power to you, brother. You're an inspiration
@Therealnatephoenix7 ай бұрын
Thank you so much, that means a lot!
@ryancaillie37727 ай бұрын
So proud of you nate!! You’re so positive brings me so much comfort and joy watching you take the high road and be so positive about something so scary and life changing!! I’m so glad that Issa and the kiddos have yiu in their life!! Love you so much always !!
@Therealnatephoenix7 ай бұрын
Thanks Ryan! I try my best, I think having a positive mindset is important for everyone, not only burn survivors or amputees :) it’s not always easy but it’s always worth it. That means a lot man, thank you! Big love to you too!!
@natashamackenzie9987 ай бұрын
“Not too bad for deep frying it Kentucky style” omg 😂 your humour is unmatched. Love the optimism!
@Therealnatephoenix7 ай бұрын
I really appreciate that 😂 it’s not always easy but it’s important to me!
@pc67097 ай бұрын
You’re gonna have the best pirate costume come Halloween. Super proud of you my boy.
@Therealnatephoenix7 ай бұрын
Going to be hard to compete with the realism 😂 I appreciate it 💙
@Eloras_Garden7 ай бұрын
Respect the fuck out of how optimistic you are with everything you've gone through ❤
@Therealnatephoenix7 ай бұрын
Thank you man! It’s not always easy but it’s always important. Negativity is a slippery slope and takes just as much energy for me as staying optimistic 💙
@charisacouvrette9297 ай бұрын
Love all the personality you put into this video!
@Therealnatephoenix7 ай бұрын
🥰 just trying to put my best *ahem*… Only foot forward 😂
@AtlanticDSM7 ай бұрын
ANOTHA ONE! Super proud of you! 🎉 I couldn’t imagine doing it 48 hours after! But you’re built different ❤
@Therealnatephoenix7 ай бұрын
Gotta keep ‘em coming! Thanks so much dude, you’re an A1 hype man ☺️
@kimmacdonald-distasio67747 ай бұрын
🥰 Hi Nate, I wish you well and a speedy recovery! Love your positive outlook on your life's adventures. As I was recovering from colon cancer 2 years ago, a dear friend said these magic words to me "Look forward, not backwards... Time to start a new norm! " A fresh new normal, we may not know what our new normal will look like, but with your amazing and beautiful uplifting positive energy.. Your new normal looks bright and sunny, filled with optimism and embracing the many wonderful adventures that lay ahead. Take care.
@Therealnatephoenix7 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for sharing that 💙 those are great words to keep in mind! I think it’s extremely important to maintain a positive outlook, especially during trying times. It’s not always easy but as you said it’s about focusing on what’s ahead of you!
@charisacouvrette9297 ай бұрын
You continue to inspire me to live life to the fullest and I cant wait to see the opportunities that are opened up for you once you heal from your surgery ❤
@Therealnatephoenix7 ай бұрын
Awe ❤️ I love you so much and couldn’t do it with such grace without my amazing wife supporting me along the way!
@crystalchapman78867 ай бұрын
Best of luck, God Bless you 🙏
@Therealnatephoenix7 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! 💙
@AtlanticDSM7 ай бұрын
I couldn’t imagine going through all that, the thoughts leading up to and the actual surgery. Super proud of you for staying strong and still moving forward. Life gives crazy curve balls sometimes but it’s about making the most of what you can. Can’t wait to see the next update 🤜 Proud to call you my friend! ❤
@Therealnatephoenix7 ай бұрын
Thank you so much friend ❤️ it was a pretty big decision for sure. Had a couple of big cries leading up to the day of, but I’m certain I made the right decision. Moving forward is important, I find if I’m not improving I’m getting worse so I try to focus on growth whenever and however I can! I could say the same dude, you’re a real one for sure.
@AndrewBirchSays7 ай бұрын
Great video! New gear works great!
@Therealnatephoenix7 ай бұрын
Thank you! I appreciate the feedback :)
@Eloras_Garden7 ай бұрын
Would you recommend this as a practical and quick way to lose weight?
@Therealnatephoenix7 ай бұрын
Practical? Maybe not. But boy that sure was the quickest 10lbs I ever lost 😂