Panties for aka

Started by Diana Hall in General Mar 16. 0 Replies 0 Likes

I am wanting ideas for best type of panties that will easily go on and off around aka prosthetic.Continue

Fathom feelings

Started by Thomas Smith in General. Last reply by Sherrie Ott Nov 25, 2022. 4 Replies 0 Likes

Hey all I have fathom feeling of my right foot. Only issue is I could never feel my right foot I was born with spina bifida and couldn’t wiggle my toes or feel my foot.How long will this last. Continue

Ptsd

Started by Donald Williams in Overcoming challenges of lower extremity amputation. Last reply by Randy Dec 29, 2022. 2 Replies 0 Likes

trying to cope with limb lost how do I move onContinue

Traumatic amputee novel surgury

Started by Shaun in Amputees in the news Sep 5, 2022. 0 Replies 1 Like

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Trying to learn how to Live and Walk again

Started by Dustin Bryant in Overcoming challenges of lower extremity amputation. Last reply by Joseph Cecala Jun 8, 2022. 2 Replies 0 Likes

Hello all you amazing people here. I am trying how to learn how to use this platform. I have been an amputee since 2017 and I am just barely starting to walk. This is not easy in any way. While I was grieving of losing my leg when I used to be so…Continue

Amputee Coalition's Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness month webinars

Started by Johsa Smith, Nat'l Coordinator in General Apr 1, 2022. 0 Replies 2 Likes

Today starts Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness month!!!The Amputee Coalition’s new educational webinars and virtual events will kick off this month and will cover topics such as advocacy, peer support, the National Limb Loss Resource Center,…Continue

Dealing with summer heat

Started by JAMES L SHAW in General. Last reply by JAMES L SHAW Mar 28, 2022. 2 Replies 0 Likes

This will be my first summer with my above the knee amputation and wondering how you deal with the heat on the socket and ways to keep it comfortable for Any help or suggestions are greatly appreciated Continue

Right leg below knee amputation

Started by Lisa in General. Last reply by Greg Jamison Sep 12, 2022. 8 Replies 0 Likes

Hello.I am new here and my doctors are in the process of discussing a below the knee amputation of my right leg. I was wondering if I can receive any and all feedback from others who have had this done. I am 33 years old for reference.What was your…Continue