First Time One Two Feet!

[Reddirt62]

My first fitting and my goodness am I happy!! No pain and I stood up with no problems. Just a few more fitting sessions and she will be mine!!
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[trails4u]

Good on you, brother! You look like you're ready to get on with living your life. God Speed, and good luck with your progress!

[1911sw45]

Good deal! Keep it up!

[Preacher Jim]

Keep going victory is yours

[JBinMN]

Glad to see you are staying positive!
:)

[phonejack]

Inspiring!

[richhodg66]

Positive attitude is everything. Good for you, you'll be running marathons in no time.

[nagantguy]

Great news; your attitude is great and that's important! Not to steal your thunder but a very young very sweet neighbor girl lost a leg in a lawn mower accident some years back,sever damage to the foot of the other leg, the family has since moved but we just saw them doing some shopping and guess what that now teen girl lettered in,track! Her attitude was never bleak , it was always just a minor inconvenience for her.
Sorry for the thread drift. Your post will inspire me throughout the week!!!

[lightman]

Allright, Way to go! You've faced this head on all the way and my hats off to you! I'm glad you're progressing so well, keep up the positive thoughts.

[mozeppa]

ain't the little victory's the best!:bigsmyl2:

[jsizemore]

Change in altitude is good for the soul.

I went to an estate sell yesterday. A fella complained about sore knees as he climbed the steps into an outbuilding. Stranger told him folks sprayed WD40 on their joints to ease the pain. I don't know about that, but in your case it just may!

[AZ Pete]

congratulations!


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[tigweldit]

Congratulations Reddirt61! I hope you are kicking 40 yard field goals by this summer.

[OS OK]

Good for you Brother...adapt and overcome!

Seeing your picture took me back to about 1954, I saw my GramPa James standing there instead of you...then I remembered when he used to take his leg off and lean it against the wall and watch the Friday night wrestling matches with my Dad.
His leg was much different than those of today...the calf portion was a hollow wooden construction and sized to look like a regular calf muscle...being hollow, it had 1" holes on either side about mid-calf, loving GrandSon that I was...I used to drop clothes pins through those holes! When Poppa would put it back on and walk, guess who used to dominate his morning thoughts?

He'd get about 1/2 way to the breakfast table when I'd hear him exclaim..."Cuss-cuss-it! Bertie Faye Chuck's put something in my leg again!

Thanks for the trip back in time and I hope that you get along just fine now...c h a r l i e

[high standard 40]

Life throws us many bumps in the road. I'm glad to see that you are holding your head up high and "stepping over" this bump. God bless you and stay strong.

[rl69]

I guess I'm extremely lucky. I don't have near that much trouble buying boots. :)

No realy; I'm happy for you. :) movere deinceos

[Beagle333]

Way to go! What has it been..... 6 weeks? Keep up the great work!

[Smoke4320]

awaiting you Gangnam style video :) :)

your positive attitude will serve you well

[725]

Outstanding!!!! Always proud of those who carry on. Happy for you.

[GhostHawk]

Awesomesauce!

[sparkyv]

Great news. God bless you, brother.

[blackthorn]

Outstanding!

[Beerd]

Dude, you are the dude!
..

[waksupi]

Atta boy!

[shooterg]

Hope you're faster now than ever ! Great attitude.
When I was 6 the front porch swing came loose from the ceiling with my Great Aunt Nell in it. It hit the porch and her leg went flying - I did not know she had a wooden(mostly) leg before that day and I was freaked out ! Fortunately she was OK, the leg was damaged but she had a spare in her luggage !

[MaryB]

Great news! Now don't over do right away!

[glockfan]

don't know what happened , but seems like the first few steps with the new leg brings a lot of hope.

my good buddy ( we both compete in long range matches) got to walk through the whole process after a wound that have been wrongly treated by the doctor and lead to an amputated leg just under the knee. he got a custom composite leg especially made so he can now walk,run,and do nearly any sport he wants to ....i've seen him suffering the first few months because what is left of its leg had to adjust to the prothese shape,and it may takes months ,each specific case being different.

i don't know you, but i wish you the best recovery possible. take your time, don't overload yourself trying to perform the things you were acustomed to at the same speed rate. getting back in total shape is absolutely possible, but you need time, don't rush in an attempt at meeting your expectations of a fast recovery.

[Wayne Smith]

Let me 'amen' - I agree - with the above statement by Glockfan. Your attitude is wonderful and this will carry you far, just don't let it carry you beyond your current abilities. To do so is to hurt yourself and it will set you back as you wait (again) to heal. Listen to your MD's and physical therapists and listen to your body.

[clum553946]

:awesome:
Fantastic!

[WILCO]

Inspiring!

Yes! Way to be strong. Keep going!

[lead-1]

I have a family member who was in a power pole accident that crippled one leg, it wouldn't bend at the knee. That leg gave him problems for around fifty years and he had it removed above the knee and and an aftermarket model fitted, as you said "no pain".
He said he wishes he would've done it many years ago. Good luck and be careful until you get used to it.

[Reddirt62]

Thanks!! I love the stories!! My feet have been messed up for a long time so moving to a prosthetic is not a huge jump for me. Still I do take all of the cautions to heart!!

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[Echo]

Way To Go, Mate!

[Boaz]

I know it was hard but you have made amazing progress brother . I'm really happy you will be walking again . Thank you for that picture !!

[slim1836]

Way to go, it's all uphill from here.

Slim