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    Losing my mind

    I had an ankle fusion in 2001, an ankle replacement in 2010 and I’ve been doing amazing since. I’ve been having pain in this ankle lately and I noticed that my I was walking on the side of my foot. So I went and saw my ortho surgeon. X-ray shows that I had a complete and total ankle failure. My bones have been crushed and ground up, the bottom of the replacement is upside down and the fusion no longer exsists. Another replacement is off the table and there is not enough bone to do a fusion. The only thing that is left to do is to have my foot/ankle amputated. I’m beyond scared!!
    #depressed #scared #Arthritis #LimbAmputation

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    I'm new here!

    Hi, my name is angelicar92780. I'm here because I have lived since 1981 as a full double leg amputee.

    #MightyTogether #LimbAmputation

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    I’m new here!

    Hi, my name is briggsy96. I'm here because I have recently become a double below knee amputee and am looking to gain some more insight into it all.

    #MightyTogether #LimbAmputation #Migraine

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    Quick Tip Thursday: Keep Your Socks Loose By Not Wearing Tight Socks Or Elastic Stockings

    Wearing tight socks and elastastic stockings prevents blood flow to your feet.

    Looser fitting socks and stockings allow better blood flow, preventing future foot problems, which is a crucial aspect for people with diabetes.

    #DiabetesType2 #Diabetes #DiabetesType1 #ChronicIllness #Feet #LimbAmputation #Health

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    #CheckInWithMe #Disability #Wheelchair #LimbAmputation

    COMIC STRIP
    A Day in the Life of a PWD (Person With a Disability)

    Frame 1:
    A man in a wheelchair who is missing his lower legs is sitting in the oark with friends, drinking beer.
    MAN: I'm thinking of joining the track team

    Frame 2:
    FRIEND: Don't you need legs to run?

    Frame 3:
    MAN: Hold my beer...

    Frame 4:
    The man jumps from his chair and begins to run.

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    #CheckInWithMe #Disability #LimbDifference #LimbAmputation

    COMIC STRIP
    A Day in the Life of a PWD (Person With a Disability)

    Frame 1:
    A woman with prosthetic arms is drinking a glass of wine at a restaurant with a man.
    WOMAN: ...well, I've had some difficulties in the dating department

    Frame 2:
    MAN: Omg, why? You're beautiful, intelligent, charming...
    The woman smiles.

    Frame 3:
    MAN (grinning): ...and I think your arms are hot! That's why I asked you out...I've always had a bit of a fetish
    The woman stops smiling.

    Frame 4:
    The woman gets up and leaves.
    MAN (thinking to himself): Was it something I said...?

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