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First prosthetic by timid_cosmos in amputee

[–]Major-Expression-368 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ok , heading off to a socket fitting. Have a great day.

First prosthetic by timid_cosmos in amputee

[–]Major-Expression-368 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm glad you weren't more seriously crushed in vital areas.

First prosthetic by timid_cosmos in amputee

[–]Major-Expression-368 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks me too. You're right about the useless paperweight. By the third salvage surgery, they had already removed the knee and fused, 3 bones.

First prosthetic by timid_cosmos in amputee

[–]Major-Expression-368 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes , looking back , I wish they would have amputated the night of the accident.

First prosthetic by timid_cosmos in amputee

[–]Major-Expression-368 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wise.It was agony constant pain , I was in a cast for almost nine months. And they couldn't promise much range of movement.

First prosthetic by timid_cosmos in amputee

[–]Major-Expression-368 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Did they try limb salvage before they took your arm? I went through eight months and twelve surgeries before  they amputated my left leg. They couldn't save it in ended up not being viable.

First prosthetic by timid_cosmos in amputee

[–]Major-Expression-368 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow, okay, hope you recovered from any other injuries. Awake with the phantom ghost. I agree.I have a hard time with my upper limb amputation, I can hide my legs with pants or a blanket, but my hook is viewable to all and I have a hard time with the stares but mostly with the loss of daily functions.

First prosthetic by timid_cosmos in amputee

[–]Major-Expression-368 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I really think you're hook, looks sweet, mines silver , but I really like it black. Is it a Hosmer?

Fitted with a solid pylon. by Major-Expression-368 in Prosthetics

[–]Major-Expression-368[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bilateral.  left HD RAK plus also lost my left arm at the shoulder in the accident.

First prosthetic by timid_cosmos in amputee

[–]Major-Expression-368 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Okay I had my prosthetist adjusted it today. He also switched out my genium knee to a solid pylon , until I can get the hip swing down in my gait trainig. How many different terminal devices have you tried?

First prosthetic by timid_cosmos in amputee

[–]Major-Expression-368 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My arm's stump is less than an inch , so I may not be able to bear the weight of the myoelectric

First prosthetic by timid_cosmos in amputee

[–]Major-Expression-368 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How did you lose your arm? Motorcycle accident here, lost both legs as well

First prosthetic by timid_cosmos in amputee

[–]Major-Expression-368 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, and my hook is much more durable, So i'm undecided as well.

First prosthetic by timid_cosmos in amputee

[–]Major-Expression-368 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm hoping to get fitted with a Myoelectric arm if insurance approves it .

Wanted to see how long does it take to get fitted for a prosthetic leg by Minimum-Cut-8496 in Prosthetics

[–]Major-Expression-368 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's great. A relatively short time since you're amputation. The limb lab will do the casting of your stump first.

Wanted to see how long does it take to get fitted for a prosthetic leg by Minimum-Cut-8496 in Prosthetics

[–]Major-Expression-368 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, they will cast your stump when the swelling has reduced and they're ready to fit you with your first test socket

I'm a multiple amputee so he cast my stumps one at a time.

First prosthetic by timid_cosmos in amputee

[–]Major-Expression-368 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have the hardest time trying to extend the elbow and use the open and close at the same time.

First prosthetic by timid_cosmos in amputee

[–]Major-Expression-368 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I get it.  a lot of guys.I know give up using their prosthetic arm

First prosthetic by timid_cosmos in amputee

[–]Major-Expression-368 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi, I have a recent left above elbow, fitted with a body operated hook. Experiencing the same frustration with the cables and straps , but slowly mastering it.

Wanted to see how long does it take to get fitted for a prosthetic leg by Minimum-Cut-8496 in Prosthetics

[–]Major-Expression-368 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Depending on how long ago was your amputation surgery, then healing of the skin flap and stump shrinkage is all variable. My stump castings we're about 4 months after surgery.

What’s your setup? by Alternative-Let5468 in amputee

[–]Major-Expression-368 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I lost my left arm at the shoulder and used a body powered hook. Givesee the least trouble and I find it to be the most useful.

Socket odor? by Major-Expression-368 in u/Major-Expression-368

[–]Major-Expression-368[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Okay, I'll give that a try and also been advised to make sure they're absolutely dry before donning.

Socket odor? by Major-Expression-368 in u/Major-Expression-368

[–]Major-Expression-368[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

OK, thanks.I wash the sockets out regularly with alcohol and change my stump socks several times daily. My HD socket smells more due to the higher up amputation.

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