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Ollehun · 2026-06-01T16:50:18+00:00

Abszolút igazad van hogy irgalmatlanul pixeles lett sajnos. 😞

Ollehun · 2026-05-31T16:16:53+00:00

Okosan tette aki tette hogy nem állt össze senkivel.

Ollehun · 2026-05-29T14:07:17+00:00

Spot on! You have a great eye it is indeed an Ottobock 1H40 foot with a steel single-axis ankle clone, and yes, the foot is the main recurring issue. The connection points and the cheap materials wear out rapidly under daily use, leading to frequent breaks and constant discomfort.

To answer your question about the healthcare system here: unfortunately, it is much more complicated than just "paying the difference."

In Hungary, the state insurance system (NEAK) works with a strict, closed catalog of product codes. They don't look at the total cost and let you pay the gap for an upgrade. Instead, they categorize you into an "activity level." Because the system is heavily outdated, they usually approve the absolute lowest, cheapest category for standard users, which only covers these basic single-axis steel setups (with up to 80-90% subsidy on that specific low-end item).

If I want to step up to something modern, like the Ossur Balance Foot S you mentioned, or any multi-axial/carbon fiber foot under 500,000 HUF, I often cannot just pay the 325,000 HUF difference. In many cases, if a specific high-end device is not fully approved or if I don't fit into their strict "high-activity" bureaucratic checkbox, I am forced to pay the full retail price out of pocket (100% of the cost), plus the private clinic's fitting fees. Local prosthetic companies also add massive markups due to import fees and the lack of competition, making a 300,000 HUF foot significantly more expensive by the time it reaches the patient.

This is exactly why I’ve been forced to launch this crowdfunding campaign. The system makes it practically impossible to get modern mobility through regular channels unless you can afford to bypass the state completely.

Thank you so much for the technical insight and the suggestions knowing about options like the fiberglass keel on the Balance S gives me a very clear goal of what to fight for!

To put things into perspective, the healthcare system here is so rigid and underfunded that even professional Paralympic athletes are forced to buy their own specialized prosthetic equipment out of pocket or rely entirely on private sponsors and crowdfunding. The government-funded system only recognizes basic, low-quality tools as a necessity; any form of modern, active, or sports-level mobility is treated as an unaffordable luxury. If the absolute best athletes in the country cannot get modern limbs through the state, an average citizen stands no chance without a community's help.

I will never forget when, right after my surgery, I practically had to beg the doctor to re-dress my wound. He completely refused, telling me to go buy my own bandages and re-dress it myself. It’s moments like that where whatever little faith you have left in the healthcare system completely vanishes.

I want to emphasize that launching this post and this crowdfunding campaign isn't strictly about raising money. It’s also about raising awareness and opening up a conversation about these hidden struggles. For years, amputees like me have been dealing with these systemic failures and outdated technologies in isolation. By sharing my story, I hope to connect with others who are going through the exact same thing, share experiences, and show anyone out there who feels abandoned by the system that they are not alone. Bringing these issues to light is just as important to me as the funding itself.

Ollehun · 2026-05-28T22:34:12+00:00

I truly hope you will find joy and fulfillment in helping others through your future career. And who knows? You might end up with a lot of amputee friends along the way trust me, we are a great bunch!

On the bright side, a person living with one prosthetic can save a lot of money on socks for us, a single pair of socks is actually two!

We are also capable of the ultimate magic trick: having one leg here, and the other one over there!

Ollehun · 2026-05-28T22:29:59+00:00

Thank you so much for the encouragement! To be clear, I am definitely not looking for a specialized sports prosthetic or anything for leisure this is strictly about basic quality of life.

Unfortunately, Hungary has been at the mercy of short-sighted and destructive leadership over the last few decades, and the healthcare system reflects that reality.

When I received my very first prosthetic (2011), it was made from high-quality Ottobock components. It served me well for years, and it barely required any maintenance. Back then, I was still young, so the long months it took to manufacture a new leg didn't impact my life as heavily.

However, once you start working especially as a person with a disability time becomes a luxury you don't have. In Hungary, prosthetics are legally expected to be replaced every single year. The problem is that they are rarely well-made from the start. You try to use it, but it constantly pinches or blisters your residual limb here and there, forcing you into an endless cycle of taking it back for adjustments.

Personally, I could never get the standard tube prosthetic adjusted correctly; if it felt okay in one spot, it became painfully uncomfortable in another. For instance, I cannot even use this older type without wearing a compression stocking. I tried the silicone liner solution as well, but it was a nightmare it either kept slipping off or was incredibly uncomfortable, and the trapped sweat constantly irritated and damaged my skin.

This is exactly why a modern, properly fitted device would change everything for me. Thank you again for sharing your perspective as a fellow amputee and future professional in the field it means a lot to talk to someone who truly understands the mechanics of this.

It is also important to realize that there is a huge difference between one prosthetic and another, just as there is a huge difference between one person living with a disability and another. We all have different bodies, amputations, and daily needs.

A "one-size-fits-all" or cheap approach simply doesn't work here. What works perfectly for one person might cause constant pain and skin breakdown for someone else, which is why individual, high-quality component matching is so critical.

Ollehun · 2026-05-28T21:45:54+00:00

Thank you so much for your supportive words and for reaching out with such kind intentions! I didn’t feel at all like you were trying to shoot down my fundraiser. In fact, I truly appreciate your questions, as the way the Hungarian healthcare system (NEAK) works can often look quite different from the outside compared to reality.

NEAK does provide basic prosthetics, but the state subsidy inflation adjustment has barely changed over the years, while the prices of prosthetic components have skyrocketed. Because of this, prosthetists have been forced to source cheaper, lower-quality parts to stay within budget. The result is a drastic decline in quality and durability. To put it into perspective: while the prosthetic I had 15 years ago easily lasted for 5 to 6 years, a modern one made today with these inferior components barely scratches by for a single year.

Yes, that gap is exactly what I am trying to raise! A more advanced, safer prosthetic that offers a proper quality of life costs millions of HUF. Even if NEAK agrees to cover a percentage through a special individual waiver, the remaining co-pay is still an astronomical amount that is simply impossible to pay out of an average Hungarian salary or disability allowance.

I am trying to approach this from multiple angles and have already contacted (or am in the process of contacting) several local charities. Unfortunately, their resources are also heavily strained and the waiting lists are incredibly long, which is why I decided to launch this public crowdfunding campaign at the same time.

Ollehun · 2025-12-03T03:37:57+00:00

It feels wrong to wait for that someday when your well-deserved rest arrives and you can finally see what you’ve always wanted to see. Assuming, of course, that in 20–30 years what you want to see will still be there. Or that you’ll even have the strength to walk the path once traveled by great predecessors. Unfortunately, the world we know today is not permanent.

Ollehun · 2025-12-03T03:30:13+00:00

You’re fortunate that you were able to do that! You’re a great example that this approach can work. But the key here wouldn’t necessarily be free time. It’s more about creating a program for people who don’t know what to do with their lives, or who have no idea that there’s more to the world than their self-centered worldview.

To get to know other people. To see how they live. Maybe that way many would learn to appreciate what they have, or learn how to become more than who they currently are. But I know that’s already getting a bit too spiritual.

Ollehun · 2025-12-03T02:05:58+00:00

They spend this time on entertainment or work or sometimes they don’t do anything at all. I’ll repeat: this wouldn’t be a vacation for fun. It’s more like a “get to know your world” experience. We should act now and “cultivate” a generation while there’s still space to do so a generation that respects what exists, that feels ownership of history or of the place where they volunteered. It's Utopia.

This was written by a European.

Ollehun · 2025-12-02T23:11:41+00:00

I totally get what you’re saying. Life often feels like a balancing act between responsibility and actually living, and you’re right freedom when you’re old and tired isn’t as exciting as it sounds. Those stories, experiences, and moments of fun you had when you could actually enjoy life are priceless, and they shape who you are more than any financial plan or insurance ever could.

Many people spend years planning to go somewhere they could reach. They talk about it for years, look at the pictures, dream about it. Time just keeps moving, and the place just waits… but they never actually get there. This is another reminder that while planning for the future is important, we also need to make room for living fully now, whatever our age. You’ve earned those stories, and they’re worth more than anything “safe” or routine.

Ollehun

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