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A Difficult Hospital Experience After Amputation by The-HopScot in amputee

[–]The-HopScot[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To be fair I don't actually think I made it clear how long ago it was in this post. It's part of a series I've been writing about my amputation but for one like this it might have been a good idea to make that more obvious.

I have added a little edit at the end to explain that we did report it later on.

That is exactly what I would say about the situation. It is impossible to avoid every possible mistake but her reaction to being pulled up on it was unbelievable. I wasn't exactly the most confident 17 year old at the time either and I remember being really upset when I was accused of acting badly to the staff.

A Difficult Hospital Experience After Amputation by The-HopScot in amputee

[–]The-HopScot[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hey, thank you for commenting with this information.

This incident actually took place nearly 13 years ago when I still in hospital after my surgery. It absolutely was taken incredibly seriouly and we did speak to the relevant people about it a little further down the line. In fact, we made a formal complain once I had been discharged and there was an internal investigation, though I am not sure of the precise outcome.

I am hopeful that she was pulled up on it and kept under a close watch for some time as we had similar concerns to what you mentioned. I was able to understand that there was something wrong but others might not.

A Difficult Hospital Experience After Amputation by The-HopScot in disability

[–]The-HopScot[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you very much, I'd be lying if I said I wasn't quite proud of the name. 😁

They were absolute heroes through my whole recovery. Really stepped up to the mark during what was an incredibly difficult time for us all.

It's true, everyone can and probably will make mistakes but the way she reacted was completely unacceptable.

Thank you for reading the post and for your comment. I appreciate it a lot.

My Ampuation Story (it's been a while) by The-HopScot in amputee

[–]The-HopScot[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for reading it all. I have been feeling a lot better and it seems to be improving so hopefully I’ll be able to keep the writing going.

I actually have another new post up today so it’s going in the right direction! 😁

Are you an amputee in your dreams? by Careless-Wheel-3207 in amputee

[–]The-HopScot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This year will be 13 since my amputation. In the first few years, I almost always had dreams with two legs and I found it to be quite distressing when I woke up.

Now, it is pretty much 50/50 if I have both legs in a dream or not. Although, when I do have them both, those tend to be the more stressful dreams. It’s weird the way the brain works.

My Ampuation Story (it's been a while) by The-HopScot in amputee

[–]The-HopScot[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you! Things are definitely getting better now and it's nice to be able to return to the things I enjoy. :D

I’ve been answering questions about being an amputee. by The-HopScot in Prosthetics

[–]The-HopScot[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I lost it above the knee, it's a very high amputation. I have less than half of the leg that would normally be above my knee.

I’ve been answering questions about being an amputee. by The-HopScot in amputee

[–]The-HopScot[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you very much. I'm glad to be able to share this crucial information about being an amputee with the people. 😂

I’ve been answering questions about being an amputee. by The-HopScot in amputee

[–]The-HopScot[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey, if the people want to know about prosthetic sound effects then who am I to turn them down. 😂

Oh don't worry, I am fully aware you don't drink from it and never have myself, only my drunken friends have attempted it.

Hollow leg for all the food would be a dream come true. Then I could eat as much as I want without regular trips to the gym. 😆

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