Coping with Frustration After Amputation!
This conversation was sparked after another amputee asked the question, "Why do I get mad after someone tells me I am doing great?".
Scott's mindset is this- he is only out to inspire other amputees, but from that people do not realize the actual challenges that amputees have to go through to do the things Scott can do. He wants everyone to know that they are capable of more than they realize, when they put in the work!
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42 years as a left bk. Difficult at first, but my physiotherapist had no time for self pity. I just retired after 31 years as a Manager for a crown corporation, married with 4 children who are my greatest pride, including my 3 grandkids. My wife has supported and pushed me over the years, and I love her deeply for this. Lately, looking back, I never really focused on just how big a change this was. Unfortunately I’ve had chronic intractable pain, but I’ve not let it stop me from having a satisfying life. Great video.
I am an amputee on my right leg below my knee! I can't walk without a cane! It almost makes me want to sit around the house and go no where!
I lost My right leg below the knee, a year and half. And it's very hard journey. There's time I feel depressed. And there I want to learn more for myself...
@terryono-ss8he
4 ай бұрын
i understand you im 72 2years for me 3 year ago lost my right lung ,so for to lose a lung and a leg some days i think if i had a gun i would end it
@patyv.3246
4 ай бұрын
Good Morning Terry, sorry to hear about your health, don't have the right words to say, all we can do is hang in there, and wish for the best...
@patyv.3246
2 ай бұрын
Join a support group, that helps.. wish you well... I lost my right leg below the knee, in 6/2022... I wish you well....
awesome video. I can relate to a lot of this- my life changed after my double knee surgery- not an amputation, but still a surgery that really altered my life. thanks for your experience strength and hope.
I wish mine would!
To this post, I am not shy at all about my leg. The biggest cringe I get is so many in the community focus on, you have to be an extraordinary-extreme athlete etc. etc. I just want to be extraordinarily ordinary. (And I am). Those that start telling me all about how it is to be an amputee. They watch too much tv.
I'm a new below the knee amputee and will be getting my new limb this tuesday so I'm hoping to have some kind of a normal life.
I became an AKA at a young age, 47 years ago. I have no memory of running - its fantasy. I wasn't bullied (much) as a kid but no one said anything close to "you're doing great". Kids are honest; people get more fake as we age. I just try to walk the best I can and hope I am a good model as an amp.
@BremerProsthetics
2 жыл бұрын
How are things going for you now?! Have you met any other amputees that you could talk to and help with adjustment?!
@hwmbo727
2 жыл бұрын
@@BremerProsthetics I've arranged both RHEO and C-Leg4 trials over the next month. I have also trialed the VGK (8/10), the Ossur Paso (dangerous), and the OB 3R60 (7/10). Next up is an Ossur RHEO 3 ($$$). I have no issues with "getting along" as an amp after 48 years, but I wish there were more techie resources for AKAs.
@kashcot
5 ай бұрын
@@hwmbo727 You are an inspiration to me. I'm 18 and i am dealing with a limb salvage chronic infection and hearing that other people out there like me with limb differences are at least doing OK is very reassuring, especially after being told I will most likely amputate.
@parisachilles2682
4 ай бұрын
@@kashcotI lost my lower left leg for exactly that reason. I was 20 when, after 3 years, osteomyelitis made it impossible to keep it. After I lost my leg, my pain from walking was gone, and I wasn’t being rushed to the hospital every month as I no longer had systemic sepsis occurring. Hard choice to make, but they make great legs now. Good luck.
The pity smiles are the worst!!!! 😢
BKA since Aug 2009 with a very short residual tibia. Frustrations? Too many to list.
@BremerProsthetics
2 жыл бұрын
Hey Dave, Nice to meet you! We have a supportive and understanding community of amputees on Facebook and would love to see you there! :) Check it out here: www.bremerprosthetics.com/community
It's been 1 and a half yrs since my leg was amputated below the knee and I have not started using my prosthetic leg yet I am a positive person and life has been a huge struggle since my surgery I need help to get out of this chair what can I do to move forward
@iancathcart3751
4 ай бұрын
Try to find a good physiotherapist who specialises in amputees. Mine helps me physically and emotionally. Definitely start some exercises to strengthen your good leg and your residual limb. Is your prosthesis uncomfortable to wear? Go back to your prosthetist. Stay positive, you can do this.
@trishacampos677
4 ай бұрын
@@iancathcart3751 thank you for your response and I will keep you updated
@parisachilles2682
4 ай бұрын
No matter how you get there, it’s on you to get back to normal. You can do it, it’s up to you.
@patyv.3246
4 ай бұрын
Hi Trisha, are you able to go Physical Therapy ? That's what helped me, I wish you the best!
@trishacampos677
4 ай бұрын
@@patyv.3246 thank you I am going to talk to my doctor about it tomorrow