
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.

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Hello everyone. I had the revision of bk to above the knee on Nov 30th. Came home on the 5th of Dec. Would have came home earlier, but had heck of a time getting the pain under control. I don't remember having this much pain with the below knee. I had to call dr today and get him to prescribe pain patches to the tune of 236 bucks for five. Only good thing is that one patch lasts three days. Still using pain pills with it. Put it on at five o'clock this evening and here I am up at 2:53 am with pain again.
The good news is he didn't have to go above the knee as far as he thought he would and the inscion looks very good with no seepage of any kind. My prothetist came to the hospital the day after the surgery and put on a shrinker. Now THAT HURT.. He was also pleased with the length and feels I shouldn't have any problems with being fitted with a prothesis. Just wanted to give ya'll a update and now i'm going to try to go back to sleep if the pain lets up. thanks again for all the prayers
The good news is he didn't have to go above the knee as far as he thought he would and the inscion looks very good with no seepage of any kind. My prothetist came to the hospital the day after the surgery and put on a shrinker. Now THAT HURT.. He was also pleased with the length and feels I shouldn't have any problems with being fitted with a prothesis. Just wanted to give ya'll a update and now i'm going to try to go back to sleep if the pain lets up. thanks again for all the prayers

deleted_user
Take it slow and easy. Can you use ice packs on the back of your leg? If you can they help. Good luck and take care.

deleted_user
I'm so glad your surgery went well. I hope the pain eases up. You sound in good spirits despite you pain. Hugs.

Brandi24
I am glad things are going well.Goood luck and I wish you well with your recovery.

deleted_user
Hope your pain lessens quickly. Did you need the ak because of infection?
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