re: Good day my brothers. Has anyone here had an amputation?

I had a buddy who lost a leg to infection. It was an absolute chick magnet - a conversation starter. He got laid constantly. Was after the middle east conflict and many people mistakenly presumed he lost it in combat and thanked him for his service. He never claimed it was so, but also did not go out of his way to correct their error.

I haven’t had to deal with Sepsis, but I had a below the knee amputation in Aug of 2022 after about 4 years of battling a chronic diabetic foot ulcer on my right foot. I immediately began rehab through Ocshner and did great. I worked on upper body strength and improved my core strength as well. I am now managing my prosthetic leg with Hanger Clinic and it is going great. I’m on my third prosthesis and I can walk, work in the lawn, attend games, ride bikes, & drive a car. However, I had to add a left foot gas pedal which was pretty easy and not too expensive (@$200). My quality of life is almost normal, with a few hurdles that are a result of my condition. I am retired and happy to be alive and obtain so much joy by taking care of my grandchildren. I pick them up from school when needed and spend so much time with them. Life is good. Attitude is everything.

I get the best parking spots, and skip the lines at Amusement Parks. I am also Lactose Intolerant. I can have dairy products, I just lack toes! I’ll be happy to argue my position on this thread, but I don’t have a leg to stand on. Rim shot!

Good luck to you! Get well soon and stay strong.

Not diabetic. All streamed from cellulitis going untreated by a faith based rehab. The worst part is how fast I used to heal and now I've been in the hospital for a month and not even close to walking. Not letting some Drs stuff me full of narcotics so I can keep my witrs about myself.

Understanding phantom pain is worse right now to ha?ndle than actual pain.

What triggered the cellulitis infection? Was it random or did you have a cut?

Buddy of mine lost part of his leg right below the knee. He was still able to skateboard with the prosthetic leg.

Not something I would ever want, but like most things, it is what you make it, I guess.

Are you fat? Serious question. My dad often gets cellulitis in his legs of course if he took his fluid pills like he’s supposed to it would be better but he has a bad hip and uses a Walker. Doesn’t feel like getting up to pee 15 times a day.

Bravo sir for bringing this post. Hope it all works out. Your post and pic just brings reality to life. Some people complain about little shite and people like yourself have life hitting them in the face. Prayers for you.

Yes. I almost had an amputated spirit.

I thought this pic was a little more cool but made my leg look like a burrito.



That was the hard problem being where I am in N Alabama was finding a problem getting A vascular surgeon to not mess up my leg. But this doc has gotten kudos from everyone in his field.