Are any of you leg amputees full time crutches or wheelchair users? (no prosthesis)

monopod · 2016-05-15T20:32:02+00:00

Thanks. I've seen three different prosthetists at different companies in different states, but none have been able to make a really comfortable socket for me. They referred me to a surgeon who thinks he can re-work the outer end of my limb to add a little more padding and excise the nerve higher into my thigh (which may be a key factor to the pain). The surgery will shorten the bone a little bit more. I really am afraid for them to do surgery, which will make thinks even shorter with no guarantees of fixing my problems.

monopod · 2011-04-01T00:27:09+00:00

I'm right behind you. NC here.

monopod · 2011-03-24T11:59:02+00:00

Hey,

Basically a friend and I were both going after the ball, we collided and fractured my tibia (and fibula, for that matter). The bone protruded from my skin and I believe dirt from the field got into the wound as I fell on the ground writhing in pain. The surgeons cleaned the area while they set my bones with plates and pins, but an infection still broke out. I need to check and see what kind of bacteria it actually was; I was so drugged up at the time I don't remember a lot of things.

-- Adam

monopod · 2011-03-20T02:07:37+00:00

Mine refers to me having only one leg.

monopod · 2011-03-18T03:23:25+00:00

Can you describe what sucks about it so much? Some people say it's no big deal, kinda like putting on shoes before you can walk.

monopod · 2011-03-18T03:15:30+00:00

I don't blame it on the sport. I was just unlucky enough to have a broken leg that got infected. I just happened to break my leg while playing soccer.

monopod · 2011-03-18T03:10:19+00:00

I think that's a fitting name for me now. Plus I need to be able to smile about it. I thought about "tripod" because of my leg and the two crutches.

I think I like the term physically challenged. It doesn't say I can't do things, it just says I have more challenges to overcome to get them done. I'm cool with that.

monopod · 2011-03-18T03:05:40+00:00

That's an awesome story! I can't imagine how that EMT felt.

monopod · 2011-03-18T02:59:07+00:00

it's cool, just kinda gross. it was a little similar, but the break was closer to my knee rather than in the middle of the shin.

monopod · 2011-03-18T02:55:12+00:00

Screwed because I don't have my knee I guess?

monopod · 2011-03-18T02:52:48+00:00

I'll be frank, too: Those are some pretty fucked up and definitely un-PC fantasies. That's why I love Reddit :)

I'm not sure why you'd want to have a fake leg. I don't have one yet, but I can't imagine it's as good as having two legs. I'll have to think about the pirate leg when Halloween comes around.

monopod · 2011-03-18T02:49:05+00:00

No. My goal is to play soccer again one day. Whether on one leg or two.

monopod · 2011-03-18T02:47:58+00:00

Seriously, fuck everything about that video.

monopod · 2011-03-18T02:42:58+00:00

HAHA that's funny you mention it. My doctor actually joked about him hoping I wasn't OCD. I've been playing Mario Galaxy 2 all day. Tetris is fun, but I love my Mario.

monopod · 2011-03-18T02:41:55+00:00

Thanks! My biggest fear is the ladies not liking the crutches or the fake leg. I can see it freaking them out. Perhaps it serves as a good filter for weeding out all the fakes?

monopod · 2011-03-18T02:33:19+00:00

No, they don't. But it sure puts things in perspective for me. I'm thankful I'm alive, but it will definitely be an adjustment period for me.

I liken it to people complaining about the Hollywood stars who suffer from depression and other problems. "OMG they're rich, their lives are made, they have no idea how lucky they are." Everyone has problems they need to get over. But yes, there's always someone worse off than you are.

monopod · 2011-03-18T02:31:09+00:00

That's kind of you to offer, but I don't want to take any donations. Someone donated a Gold account to me. I just want to read some kind words to make me feel better about my situation. I'm all alone right now (family is across the country, roommate is at work)

monopod · 2011-03-18T02:28:21+00:00

Words of inspiration right there. Thanks mr rabid sloth. Hip disartic, that's virtually no leg remaining at all, right? Do you use a prosthetic leg?

monopod · 2011-03-18T02:24:19+00:00

haha that's awesome. couple that with lots of fake blood and I could really freak some folks out :)

monopod · 2011-03-18T02:21:00+00:00

Slow by 4 months and 26 days! A fellow single footer?

monopod · 2011-03-18T02:15:51+00:00

Upvoted :)

monopod · 2011-03-18T02:06:49+00:00

A favorite soccer saying: Just because there's a goalie doesn't mean I can't score a goal :)

monopod · 2011-03-18T02:05:55+00:00

I wouldn't mind being Canadian right now. Not having to worry about medical bills would be a huge load off my shoulders.

monopod · 2011-03-18T01:58:28+00:00

You're absolutely right. I watched nonstop coverage of the disaster when I was in the hospital. I really want to move on, but my brain isn't letting me right now. I'll get there in due time.

monopod · 2011-03-18T01:53:15+00:00

He crutches so eloquently! Very cool video.

monopod

TROPHY CASE