I'm sorry to hear of your toe , but, consider it a blessing that you still have a whole leg whole arms I lost my left leg 3 months ago and would love to have lost only a toe for my amp. Is above the knee and it has been very difficult to cope for me sorry if I seem a bit uncaring

I wasn't asking for sympathy. I was looking for help coping. I'm not trying to compete with which one is worse. It's been 3 months since and honestly I don't need help any longer. I'm over it come to the realization that shit happens. Oh well

Isn't the purpose of a support group to offer support?? Yes, losing a leg is worse than losing a toe, but c'mon, losing a toe isn't fun either. I should know. I wish I had had some advice/support when I lost two of my toes 30 years ago. Amputation of toes leads to a change in the way one walks, which can lead to all kinds of neck/back issues. Skin grafts at the stump can get infected and lead to cellulitis/osteomyelitis. Different shoes can cause different issues/problems. I could go on, but I think I've made my point. A support group should give support, not one-upmanship.

Thank you. I appreciate your comment. You're completely right. I only wanted was a little push. Since my amputation I had to go through wound care. Then I had both my Achilles tendons cut. Had to learn to walk again. It hasn't even been a year. Hopefully PT will help. We have to keep pushing forward. I have been in a better place since this ordeal.

Hi!
I've lost my left big toe due to an hiking accident almost 3 months ago. My knee and thigh were injured as well, but they will be healed. My loss of toe is the issue since it is a permanent. I know exactly how you feel since I feel the same way in regards to the way it looks. Fortunately, we can disguise it with socks and shoes. My main concern is performance, since I love hiking and running. I wonder if we would be able to walk normally, at least with the same speed as others. In regards to helping to stay positive in my case, I really found-out who are the genuine friends that will constantly support you and encourage you. Also, my wife has been an indispensable source of strength and help. Also, the fact that my wounds are healing day by day has given me hope. By the way, the accident happened in S. Korea and I was not able to fly back to the US due to treatments here, but fortunately I am flying back home next week. What an ordeal! God and prayers helped me the most as well. I would pray to God honestly, sometimes with resentment about what happened but always ending with a thankful heart for keeping me alive and the realization that it could have been worse. I am alive and enjoying the love of my wife and friends that stuck by my side. I also read the book "No surrender" by Patrick Bisher - this was a great book. Hope to stay in touch and pray for your healing.