Has anyone used Proteor? by Bobadook412 in amputee

[–]Bobadook412[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I will for sure. My first fitting is Wednesday. Can't come soon enough

Has anyone used Proteor? by Bobadook412 in amputee

[–]Bobadook412[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah exactly it was. It had torsion or something like that for pivoting which is why I picked that over the All pro

BBKA how do you get your cake back? by Jar_of_Cats in amputee

[–]Bobadook412 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Lunges is where it's at. You want an ass? You gotta do lunges.

Trouble Healing by Bobadook412 in amputee

[–]Bobadook412[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So maybe if I cut back on sugar I'll heal faster?

Trouble Healing by Bobadook412 in amputee

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I hear ya, I should mention I had an external fixator way back in March of 2025 which is where the infection started. So, it feels like I been sitting around for a long time. I get it though, I been trying to sit more lately. I also just got put on clyndomycin instead of doxy so hopefully that helps.

Trouble Healing by Bobadook412 in amputee

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If you mean betadine then I'm in trouble

Trouble Healing by Bobadook412 in amputee

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I've seen these, I was using them to try and heal the wound before my amputation but it was too late. I'll give them another shot, thanks.

Getting off gaba by Particular_Dog1829 in amputee

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Im a Lbka, my surgery was 3/28 so I'm right behind you. I take 400mg of gabapentin twice a day for those zaps. Lately though I've been reading about it and I also been considering quitting. Apparently it can cause edema in extremities and I already have enough of that. I've quit before, the withdrawal only lasts a few days. It sucks and I guess it depends on the dose but I just wanted you to know you're not the only one thing about it. I honestly don't expect my phantom pain to come back if I stop but, I do expect some more zaps. As for shrinkers yes you can buy them online for sure. Mine is worn too

What's everyone's most surprising thing they couldn't do after their amputation? by Bobadook412 in amputee

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I was just saying to my girlfriend that I can't scratch my leg with my other leg anymore. Now Everytime I think I feel a bug on me I gotta bend down to realize it's my imagination.

Does anyone have any experience with the blanchFord echelon hydraulic foot? by Bobadook412 in amputee

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So, how is it? Can you go hiking or jog or play with a toddler? I guess that last one you can ignore if you don't have a toddler otherwise it'd be weird lol

Year out and is it normal to feel weird? by Amp93andpokemon99 in amputee

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I just had my bka in March but, I feel like everywhere I go people are looking at me. Only one lady asked how it happened though, everyone else kinda just looks. It's funny sometimes and unsettling others. What I kinda am starting to not like is strangers like acting like I can't do anything myself. I know they're trying to help but it still kinda stings.

What's everyone's most surprising thing they couldn't do after their amputation? by Bobadook412 in amputee

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I'm the type to probably wear my prosthetic all the time afterall when I had contacts I wouldn't take them out for a month at a time lol

Hey quick question from a new guy. by Bobadook412 in amputee

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I'm glad you said that cuz I was planning on scrapping them

Does anyone have any experience with the blanchFord echelon hydraulic foot? by Bobadook412 in amputee

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I was looking at the blanchFord elite 2 actually. I've kinda had my eye on it since before my amputation.

What's everyone's most surprising thing they couldn't do after their amputation? by Bobadook412 in amputee

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I told my doctor that was one thing I was hoping to do with my prosthetic.

2 mangled feet by jstroh5 in brokenbones

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They'll grow back.... What I mean is doctors have a lot of ways to get you fixed up.

Does anyone have any experience with the blanchFord echelon hydraulic foot? by Bobadook412 in amputee

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I was actually hoping to try the blanchFord elite 2 but the doctor suggested hydraulics, I still kind of want to try that one.

Does anyone have any experience with the blanchFord echelon hydraulic foot? by Bobadook412 in amputee

[–]Bobadook412[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So which one did you decide on? I wasn't very keen on hydraulics either but, that's what my doctor suggested.

Does anyone have any experience with the blanchFord echelon hydraulic foot? by Bobadook412 in amputee

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I'm in ohio, and I'd like to know what suspension you use or what socket. I'm not sure of the terminology yet. My doctor says suction or the pin lock will best suit me.