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Amputation is the removal of a body extremity by trauma or surgery. As a surgical measure, it is used to control pain or a disease process in the affected limb, such as malignancy ...
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My son has scheduled his amputation....
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for September 24..the day after his birthday and a year after his motorcycle accident. He's had 9 surgeries to try to save his leg and has decided his life is too restricted with what he's got. He has four kids, no insurance, no Medicaid and SSDI has turned him down. He is acutally dealing well with it all and has even started a t-shirt business on Zazzle selling funny amputee tshirts. I, on the other hand, am not doing as well. I worry constantly about him and his family and how they will make it. I have looked all over the web for support groups for parents of amputees and found none. Are any of you aware of any groups available for me to talk with? I would appreciate any help you could give me.
Posted on 08/31/09, 11:08 pm |
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Don't give up on SSD or Med i Cade, if you haven't already get a Lawer that deals in SSD only, they won't charge you until your approved and they can only get so much out of you, other words they can't over charge you. When you are approved for SSD then Medacade will pay your bills. They might have too sumit your case more then one time so don't give up. Jay (Bharata0 
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Appygirl...went there...they have nothing. I've put in a request. The date of my son's amputation is now September 25...his appt with Dr. Ertl is on the 24th. He expects to be out of the hospital within 3 days. Is this realistic?
Carol
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not sure what type mof heolp you are looking for , but if you want to talk to an amputee this is a good site. i am a double amputee . if you want to talk im here or just send me and off line , id be glad to answer anym questions you might have and that i can help with. sounds to me like you need to put more faith in your son, hes the one who will lead you in this . hes where your strength will come from. worry is natural , but just watch him and take heart , watch him grow and you will go with him. please feel free to contactg me if you like . Rick
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Don't give up on the Social Security Disability, they get so many applications that they often turn down deserving people just because they're swamped. The old saying the squeaky wheel gets the grease applies here; KEEP SQUEAKING!
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This is true I have been fighting with SSD. The first time they always denie claims. I am getting close to getting the help I need to survive. No job no income and no insurance. Yes goo thing do happen.
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I've started a support group for moms, dads, friends, and family of amputees here because I couldn't find any, anywhere. If you have folks who need support, send them over. So far there's only 2 of us...myself and another Mom who's 8 y.o. daughter will have her leg amputation the day before my son. I could use some more support right now....having panic attacks.
Carol
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Carol
Please take it easy, everything will be all right. We can take it better than our relatives. Children normally handle it beter than adults do. I have went thru a very radical amputation surgery (translumbar amputaitoin). I am getting better, but still having problems at times. You will come thru this time just fine. and you will be a better person for it. If you would like to talk just end me an e-mail. legless55@yahoo.com. I will be happy to talk with you. I will be praying for all of you.
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