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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iwalk-free brace

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hi: i still dont have my leg yet,and they called me and said that wing of the hospital will be closed for 2 months.
I have heard a lot about this iwalk-free brace( to me it is a leg)
Iam wondering if any body else has heard of this. they r mainley meant for ankle and lower leg injury.
but after reading more i find a lot of bk amputees buy them. and later use them for a shower leg or swiming. they dont cost alot and they are made here in Ont. Canada ,but i could find anybody in Canada that sold they ended up buyiong one on E bay last nite. I do know if i stay in this wheel chair for anothewr 3 mo. i wont be able to move:: any comments would be nice. ty much joe..
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I had a friend let me borrow one before I had my surgery. She used it and got around real good. I never could get my balance on it and so I never did use it.
Because I still had my leg, I was afraid that someone would bump into it.
I really hope it works for you. It's really a good idea. Good luck. Rene
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closed for two months? Is that what the free medical in Canada does for you ? Can't you go to another clinic? hope you find that brace will help you while you are waiting
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