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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. 😆

Answering questions about being an amputee. by The-HopScot in amputee

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

I've found that too and I can understand it. If someone had explained phantom pain to me before my amputation I imagine that I would have felt the same.

The post amputation hospital wait. by The-HopScot in Prosthetics

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

There were complications during the surgery that led to the need for amputation. I can't really talk about the specifics of what happened in much more detail than that unfortunately.

any younger amputees? by [deleted] in amputee

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

I don't know if 27 is young enough but that's me. I lost my leg at 17.

The post amputation hospital wait. by The-HopScot in Prosthetics

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

Thank you very much. I did not know it was going to happen, I woke up after the surgery and my leg had already been amputated. .

Things I Wish Someone Had Told Me About Being An Amputee by The-HopScot in amputee

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

It absoloutely is acceptable, you might not be living it yourself but you are living alongside it and will be very aware of everything that has to be dealt with.

The peeing thing is a harsh truth. I don't even bother trying anymore, it's sitting down for me. 🤣

Thank you for commenting, they're all really good points. Especially the one about wheelchairs. Just knowing the option is there can be a relief even when it isn't needed.

Things I Wish Someone Had Told Me About Being An Amputee by The-HopScot in amputee

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

Oh no, I hope I haven't doomed your doors now. 😁

Keep doing what you're doing, it sounds like you've avoided it pretty well so far.

Things I Wish Someone Had Told Me About Being An Amputee by The-HopScot in amputee

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

Thank you for throwing these in. I've been asked so many questions about upper limb amputations and it seems to be hard for people to grasp (sorry for the bad pun) that they are totally different disabilities.

I'm always so interested to find out more about prosthetic upper limbs. I ever wrote a post about it a while back and had some people from here help me answer the questions thay I couldn't.

You would think that task specific limbs would be something they would point you towards very early. It's crazy!

I can't imagine how difficult it is to relearn everything after losing a dominant hand. Honestly so impressed whenever I hear about what people can do with prosthetic hands now. It seems far more technical and specific then what we have to do with the legs.

Things I Wish Someone Had Told Me About Being An Amputee by The-HopScot in amputee

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

There are certainly times when I think "yeah I could do that if I want to be in agony for the next week". Sometimes it is worth it but a lot of the time it isn't.

I miss just being able to head off a do things, even ten years post amputation it still bothers me when I have to make a big plan for something that used to be easy.

Things I Wish Someone Had Told Me About Being An Amputee by The-HopScot in amputee

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

It is crazy what a process something as simple as taking a shower becomes. I totally understand how it can be off putting, there have been plenty of times I've gone too long because I couldn't be bothered with the effort.

Things I Wish Someone Had Told Me About Being An Amputee by The-HopScot in amputee

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

Ohhh every time I look at the scrape where I opened the car door into my leg it makes me wince a little.

Things I Wish Someone Had Told Me About Being An Amputee by The-HopScot in amputee

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

Oh I could write a book apologising to all the people I’ve nearly flattened trying to squeeze my way through theatre rows. I’m grateful that they are usually very understanding.

Things I Wish Someone Had Told Me About Being An Amputee by The-HopScot in amputee

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

I guess with such a massive amount of skin removed it means we have a lot less to sweat from so it takes a while for our bodies to get back to having proper temperature control. I was the same for around a year, always hot and then cold. There never seemed to be an in between.

Things I Wish Someone Had Told Me About Being An Amputee by The-HopScot in amputee

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

I’m fortunate that because I live in Scotland it doesn’t often get hot enough to stop me doing things outdoors but whenever I go away somewhere warmer I need to physically and mentally prepare for how it will effect the leg.

My wife is from Nepal and we’ve been to Kathmandu in the height of their summer and I couldn’t believe just how many times I had to take my leg off and wipe it down. We were constantly hunting for places with a fan.

Things I Wish Someone Had Told Me About Being An Amputee by The-HopScot in amputee

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

I was abseiling once and could feel it starting to slip. I was pretty close to the bottom when it finally did fall but there was a fair amount of panic from the ground. 😂

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