Amputees Support Group
Amputation is the removal of a body extremity by trauma or surgery. Many have undergone amputation or have been living with a missing limb since birth. In either case, life as an amputee can be challenging. This is the place to find others going through the same experiences as an amputee. Share your thoughts, troubles, and solutions with the community.
Hi everyone, just thought id drop a quick line to let you all know I have had the bk amp surgery (10-12) and I am doing really well. The pain has nearly subsided. I am getting around really well with only crutches. My insicision is healing really nicely and I will be getting the stiches out on Thursday. Not looking forward to that lol. I think thats always the worst part of surgery for me. My hospital stay was 6 days which wasnt too bad. I was able to get out of bed and shower on Sunday (2 days after surgery) so the dr.'s were pleased about that. All in all I'm doing really well and I want to thank everyone for their thoughts and prayers as well as the encouragement and kind words.
Jayme
Jayme
Brandi24
Glad to hear everything went well and you are on the mend.
deleted_user
Thanks for the update Jayme! Good to hear that all is going so well. Personally, I would have preferred the nurses let me stay in bed for that whole week, tee-hee, but NOOO. They attempted to MAKE me get out of bed the next day. OUCH!! I still cringe and the terrible awful phantom pain I endured for that week. I've never been or have been since, in so much pain in my life. Oh, and I agree w/ ya on the stitches thing. They put stitches in my leg. I prefer staples over stitches ANY DAY!!!
deleted_user
thanks so much guys :)
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