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    @lorinickoson
    February 27, 2023

    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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    angelicar92780
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    @angelicar92780
    January 30, 2023

    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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    briggsy96
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    @briggsy96
    January 15, 2023

    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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    Zimra Vigoda
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    March 22, 2022

    Learning to Let Go as the Mama Bear of a Grown Son With a Disability

    February 2022 “OK, Mom, here is the surprise, but close your eyes first.” “OK.” “Open them,” he said. I did and what I saw made me cry. My 19-year-old son, just back from Germany, got himself a tattoo of a Mama Bear carrying her prosthetic-wearing Baby Bear. It’s been a tough year for both of [...]
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    Callie walking down a street. Her prosthetic limb is visible.
    Callie walking down a street. Her prosthetic limb is visible.
    Jaime Cline
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    Limb Amputation
    December 1, 2021

    We Won't Put a Trigger Warning on Our Daughter With a Prosthetic Leg

    I remember being at the pool this summer and my daughter, Callie went to take off her prosthetic leg. She doesn’t swim in it (obviously) and I heard the mom on the chair next to me mutter under her breath “Geez, a little warning would be nice.” I glanced over at her and she had [...]
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    Type 2 Diabetes Support October 7, 2021
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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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    Megan Liang during cancer treatment as a child.
    Megan Liang during cancer treatment as a child.
    Megan Liang
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    Limb Amputation
    September 20, 2021

    Addressing My Mental Health as an Asian-American Amputee and Childhood Cancer Survivor

    A few months ago, I hung up the phone and sighed in defeat for what felt like the hundredth time. Since the end of 2020, I have been on the search for a therapist for the first time in my life. At this point, I had repeated and memorized the summary of the past 26 [...]
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    Jennifer Burgmann
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    May 7, 2021
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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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    Jennifer Burgmann
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    February 27, 2021
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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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    Jaime holding Callie as a baby.
    Jaime holding Callie as a baby.
    Jaime Cline
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    Limb Amputation
    February 9, 2021

    Please Don't Say 'I'm Sorry' When You Find Out a Child Has a Disability

    “I’m so sorry.” That is usually what we hear when we share the complexity of Callie’s medical situation. When she was first born, those were some of the first words we heard from doctors, nurses, specialists, and counselors. “I’m sorry.” But doesn’t saying “I’m sorry” in response to a new parent of a child with [...]
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