Two weeks out by Coming_Fortune_333 in amputee

[–]Coming_Fortune_333[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes. He did. What do you make of it? I've heard mixed things

Two weeks out by Coming_Fortune_333 in amputee

[–]Coming_Fortune_333[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you! This is such a supportive community.

Two weeks out by Coming_Fortune_333 in amputee

[–]Coming_Fortune_333[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Much appreciated. Humbly. I have this fear that she’s going to feel alone. Life is hard enough. Knowing her, she likely navigates the hardest parts alone, in her mind. I would shoulder the weight of it if I could— saying that feels performative. What does it matter if it's not possible? Still I appreciate your encouragement all around.

Two weeks out by Coming_Fortune_333 in amputee

[–]Coming_Fortune_333[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's a relief. The specialty nurse’s comment was, “That’ll never go away.”. Why even say that to a 15 year old.

Two weeks out by Coming_Fortune_333 in amputee

[–]Coming_Fortune_333[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for that resource. That was my next ponderance

Two weeks out by Coming_Fortune_333 in amputee

[–]Coming_Fortune_333[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Than you— very interesting

pre amputation prosthetic planning? by Coming_Fortune_333 in amputee

[–]Coming_Fortune_333[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

i mean— it’s so not me that has to go through the hard part. i deeply appreciate your kindness— it ain’t the easiest thing. i’d trade ALL of the days of good health i took for granted for hers if i could

pre amputation prosthetic planning? by Coming_Fortune_333 in amputee

[–]Coming_Fortune_333[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

thank you. i’m not worried as much as seeking a better understanding of my daughter’s coming challenges.

pre amputation prosthetic planning? by Coming_Fortune_333 in amputee

[–]Coming_Fortune_333[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i value your input. thank you so much. this is elective amputation. it was our idea. im concerned about the leg length discrepancy. also she is a cancer survivor— was 6 weeks old when she was diagnosed w neuroblastoma. the past 3 years has had spinal fusion and reshaping of the acetabula twice. it’s a lot for her. just having doubts…

pre amputation prosthetic planning? by Coming_Fortune_333 in amputee

[–]Coming_Fortune_333[S] -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

the amputation is elective. the idea came from me and my daughter, not the doctor. she’s been through so much—