Very sorry to see the message about having a stroke, I hope he recovers well....
I'm not surprised about his comment in the last entry about changing his mind about giving up sex if he could walk again... I sort of went through the same deal myself, and there is some significant research in the SCI community on the subject.
Most relevant was a survey of SCI folks that had were more than a couple of years post-injury. They were basically asked if they could get ONE function back, what would they pick. The quads first choice was hand and arm function, the rest of the choices ranked the same for both paras and quads.
1. Normal Bladder and bowel function control...
2. Sex
3. Walking
So it sounds like Sean has reached the usual conclusion. I also agree that Physical Therapists have an aspect of sadism - I've always joked with the ones I've had to work with that their proper uniform involves thigh-high boots, fishnet stockings and a corset.... (in black of course)
WheelyCurious