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Hi Betsy,

I am so glad you are feeling positive and it all went well for you, I am having my final consultation on my AKA on Tuesday 6th May, then it will be about 4 weeks after that.  Lots of love.  Jill x

Oh man, what a thing to have to think about for a while, mine was damaged and I was in a hospital for 7 1/2 weeks and after 6 weeks of trying to save the leg I told them to take it off and I went in for surgery the next morning. I didn't have time to think about it and I had other problems that seemed major compared to a dang missing leg, I was trying to save my life.

 

I'm glad you are dealing with it ok and I have a site for explanation of the phantom pain and how to cure it, if need be. It's on the Dr.Mercola site. I didn't have much, it hurt like hell at first and when I lifted the cover up and looked where the pain was, there was nothing there. And the pain melted away like an ice cube in hot water. I feel lucky about that but still have some nerve bundle sensitivity. 

Life is good

Garry Alan in Ga

Betsy

 

Iv'e been an Bi-Lateral AKA for 20+ years.  Although I have chose not to use prostetics (i did for the first 2 years) just remember one thing......your attitude will be the most important thing in you getting back on your feet.  I had my accident when I was 23.  I was probably a rare breed so to speak cause I had a real good attitude.  I was young and had a lot to be happy about......wife....daughter.........so there was no sense in getting all bummed out.  I still hunt, fish, play pool.  I used to play raquetball but haven't done that in a while. 

 

Take care....

Hi Betsy! I just wanted to say I thought about you today and hope that right now you're resting and healing. When you feel up to it, we'd love to hear how you are doing...I'm glad you've joined us here!

Get well soon! 

 welcome !!   this is great site ........... rainey 

hello betsy and jill, it is nice to meet the both of you. i am happy that the surgery went well betsy, and jill i wish you the best of luck. i am also an aka and like the others said they teach you how to care for your leg right away. before you know it you will be feeling great . welcome to disaboom! :)

This is off the subject a little but, I've read the posts from all of you, and Everyone seems to be dealing with this so well!! Congrats to ALL of you! I hope I will feel as confident as you all someday! Even 2 years after I'm not dealing with the loss of my leg so well! I plan on coming to this site everyday! I hope I will feel as accepting as you all do!!!!

Tracey

Hi all!  i'm still doing great and staying positive....even if my 23 year old son is driving me crazy and costing me lotsa $$$ getting thru college.  oh well.  

i'm getting my prosthetic in a couple weeks and that is where the real work begins.  I hope i can get thru it.  i know it will be very difficult.  i guess i'm scared of falling but i will have to get past that fear to get myself walking again.

betsy