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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I went and got my cast off today and saw the stump for the first time. It was very surreal and I cried for about a minute. The nurses and everyone gave me a minute to collect myself and then we took the stitches out. I actually cleaned it up the first time by myself. I also got to feel the bottom of it and everything. I know have the foot and cast back on and I can bear about 30 pounds of my body weight on it. By the time we were ready to start putting the cast on, I was waving it at my cousin and my nurse. Felt good to laugh and ease that emotional strain. I go back the Wednesday before Thanksgiving and get this cast off and I'll get a two part removable leg. It will still be stiff kneed, but I can take it off to shower and sleep. I feel so much better that it has healed so good. I was so worried about the MRSA, and that whole nightmare. One week of antibiotics and I'm free from all of that. soon, no pain meds, no antibiotics, and I'll be free to shower. There is a God!
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Glad to hear youre doing ok. I know its an emotional thing and I still cry too. Its ok of you do. The main thing is stay focused on getting better. Youll be surprised how much you will be able to do again. Dont rush it. Ill say a prayer for you too! ronny
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I am glad that you are doing so well, it only gets better from here on in...
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keep up the good work. you will be kicking ass again soon..lol....shotgun1166
Brandi24
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Congratulations on your recovery.Who knows maybe by christmas you will be walking around the mall doing all that christmas shopping.
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Hi, well you on your way! That is great news. So you may have to adapt over the holidays. Well at least your around for them. Just think when the weather gets warmer, you will have had a few months walking under your belt. Yes, life is good, and God is great. Keep up the great work and you'll see improvement, and then stages leading up to walking and getting back to life. All my best. Mike
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GO JOHNNY!!!!!!! ITS ONLY GOING TO GET BETTER FROM HERE ON OUT. LIFE IS GOING TO BE GREAT AGAIN SOON. I AM SO PROUD OF YOU.
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Yeah, that first look at your stump is a powerful experience! We grow up with our bodies all there and one day it all changes. It's good to hear that you're dealing with it well. Make sure when you do shower and clean your stump, to use soap that has no fragrances and rinse it really well. This helps reduce the chance of infections, sores, pimples, etc.

Glenn Barfield
http://amputeenews.com
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Hi Jonney Boy
I know how it feel. Your aditude well help you heal faster and humor is the best cure for fast recovery. I can tell you life is wonderful.
Love Bharata
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I guess I should read the posts before I email lol. I'm so glad they took the stitches out for you. Did it really really hurt? please say no!!
Jayme
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