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My speech was affected and people couldn&#8217;t even understand what I was saying.&#8221;<br>After spending 54 days in a wheelchair his doctor told him there was hope he would be able to walk again, based on having stated his desires from the outset.<br>&#8220;I wanted them to help me walk again. Here I am, standing on two feet. It is difficult being in a wheelchair as one has to ask everyone for help. 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