Taking my FIRST steps after amputation (most recent!) surgery! 🎉

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  • @garycurry4600
    @garycurry4600 Рік тому +833

    So damn proud of you, Jo!

    • @KyLoxoxo
      @KyLoxoxo Рік тому +1

      That’s what I was gonna say ❤

    • @Darklait
      @Darklait 6 місяців тому

      Fr

  • @kstricl
    @kstricl Рік тому +543

    Awesome! I can't compare your experience, but glad to see you going again. Have a friend that used dance to learn to walk after her amputation, I always found that cool; she absolutely wanted to walk without any sign that one leg was a prosthetic - it worked, I had no idea for the first couple months of meeting her.

    • @EyMannMachHin
      @EyMannMachHin Рік тому +17

      I wonder about dancing all the time, since it was the last sport I did, before the Rona hit and killed all my activities. And then my leg got chopped off...

    • @kstricl
      @kstricl Рік тому +16

      @@EyMannMachHin oh, that's rough. I hope that your circumstances would allow you to try sometime in the future. I have two left feet so wouldn't be hard to dance better than me 😉

  • @Ynnej55
    @Ynnej55 Рік тому +137

    My last job as a physiotherapist was working with amputees. Looking at your first walk after reconstruction surgery, I think your gait is superb. Congratulations.

  • @glendacarey2718
    @glendacarey2718 Рік тому +14

    My grandma had a prosthetic leg and I took her to all her appointments for her leg. It's so cool to watch and then adjusting it and they filled in the leg to look like a real leg. That was almost 30 yrs ago. It looks neat how somethings have changed. Congrats on your new leg.

    • @eCodex
      @eCodex Рік тому +1

      as an FYI--i know you didnt intend it like this but a prosthetic leg is a "real leg" (​: think of it like glasses or using certain types of utensils instead of others for comfort reasons. someone using a spork is still "really eating" even if the method/tool is different. its so cool u got to see that type of process in person, its so intimate and technical at the same time! glad u had that experience. i think ppl would understand us (mobility tool users) a lot better if they saw the level of care+involvement crafting these tools needs

    • @glendacarey2718
      @glendacarey2718 Рік тому

      I'm sorry I said the wrong thing. Her and her doctor always called it her prosthetics leg. That's why I called it that. I would never want to say something hurtful.

    • @eCodex
      @eCodex Рік тому

      @@glendacarey2718 no worries, you didn't know ☺️ moving away from terms that imply a value judgement is a pretty recent development in the language around disability--a really common alternative is "organic" and "non-organic", so on. thank u for being receptive!

  • @Luvnlife880
    @Luvnlife880 Рік тому +39

    I'm so happy for you. My late brother lost his left leg above the knee in a hunting accident. He tried to wear a prosthetic leg and was able to for a while but he had fallen off the porch and damaged the nub and had to have another surgery and after that he was never able to wear the prosthetic leg again and lived until he died 3 years ago on crutches and a power chair. I wish he had been able to have his mobility back but the pain was just too much for him. Congratulations on your progress and I hope you continue to do well.

  • @ghostsuru8429
    @ghostsuru8429 Рік тому +87

    Her new leg/socket looks so good. Very happy for you. ❤ Hope the pain goes away soon.

  • @aisha9961
    @aisha9961 Рік тому +40

    Yay! It’s amazing to see you recovering after your awful experience

    • @allaboutroofing2
      @allaboutroofing2 Рік тому

      She is a professional plaintiff. Wait till she sues again.

    • @hydrosphere8447
      @hydrosphere8447 Рік тому +9

      ​@@allaboutroofing2 dude. Whats your problem?

  • @mb-the-enby
    @mb-the-enby Рік тому +34

    Hooray! I’m still in awe that they can do it same-day. 😮

    • @tresdj
      @tresdj Рік тому +1

      Me too!! My grandfather's prosthesis refits would take weeks!! A SINGLE day turn around would be so great! Hard work though! Thanks to all those in the comments who do/have provided this very special service! ❤

  • @hellosunshine305
    @hellosunshine305 Рік тому +3

    I am definitely not an amputee and can not even imagine what that journey would be like, but I really needed to see this video right now.
    Yesterday I had my third major foot surgery that will keep me off my feet for 6 weeks AGAIN (this will make 18 weeks total on crutches😖) . I had been in PT for 6 months after my second procedure and finally started to regain strength, but still walked with a limp. That’s when we got the news that one of my 6 surgical fractures wouldn’t heal and we would have to repeat the procedure again. It is so refreshing to see you walking again. It gives me hope that I will be there soon!

  • @andreacook7431
    @andreacook7431 Рік тому +9

    1) 🎉 on the new leg
    2) your shoes are so cool and purple!

  • @hot_wheelz
    @hot_wheelz Рік тому +39

    So great to see your recovery journey post your most recent surgery is beginning to slowly but surely become more positive. As they say Jo, small steps, you'll get there!

  • @drivinfool9902
    @drivinfool9902 Рік тому +14

    Thanks for sharing. I hurt my knee and haven't started PT. You inspire me.

    • @kyliebarnes1651
      @kyliebarnes1651 Рік тому +2

      Pt is essentiall to as full of a recovery as you will get it's bloody hard work but what you put into your therapy will show in the end and it will be worth it.good luck god bless.

  • @kyliebarnes1651
    @kyliebarnes1651 Рік тому +4

    You are amazing.. learning how to walk again as an adult is so hard and frustrating but you are killing it!!!(I know from personal experience as I've had a stroke and had to relearn too.. never stop being the remarkable queen that you are.... Show all the nay sayers where they can stick their doubts and negativity.you keep doing you so that you can be a lighthouse to those who are only at the beginning of the same journey as you

  • @kirbo_2125
    @kirbo_2125 Рік тому +2

    Man, I love this so much the prosthetics companies that make them are so cool and after my experience with an amputation and I got my first legs and was able to walk for the first time it was the greatest change of my life and I decided I want to do that for other kids and other people who need it, so I am working very hard to go into projects into the future and I’m even doing a internship at the place that made mine, Wish me luck

  • @LilxJohn85
    @LilxJohn85 Рік тому +2

    These are the beginning "steps" to healing and getting back to walking again!! Hope this is a quick recovery you get the resolution you are looking for!!

  • @rosamariafernandezz
    @rosamariafernandezz Рік тому +14

    this is AMAZING that you are able to have access to a new prosthetic leg but can we talk about how the shoes match the sweatshirt….

  • @Judymontel
    @Judymontel Рік тому +23

    Sending good thoughts - rooting for your continued healing and progress, dear!

  • @user-wc8em2it6d
    @user-wc8em2it6d Рік тому +12

    Perfect. I am impressed you were able to have your prosthetic made while you wait. Hopefully, the nerve pain will subside.

  • @formulafish1536
    @formulafish1536 Рік тому +22

    Wow! The progress has been amazing Jo! I hope this will lead you to a more pain-free life once you’re back to full strength!

  • @richardhill2643
    @richardhill2643 Рік тому +3

    Fantastic! Look back a few weeks when you had that awful allergic reaction, now you are up and about (well, a few steps, but it is a start!).

  • @alicecanestaro6817
    @alicecanestaro6817 Рік тому +19

    Loving your focus on the ART PROCESS!

  • @steve_rode
    @steve_rode Рік тому +4

    Congratulations Jo 👍
    I hope the nerve pain goes away very soon.
    Thank You for sharing your journey, this far……

  • @lizh4244
    @lizh4244 Рік тому +3

    i love that you show them making the new prosthetic!!! thats so cool to see how its done and it truly is art!

  • @TofranBohk
    @TofranBohk Рік тому +4

    Hey Jo, I saw you in an Amazon Alexa commercial the other day when I was watching TV! I was like, "Hey, that's Footless Jo!".

  • @dianne1214
    @dianne1214 Рік тому +4

    Hurray for walking and hurray for anyone blessed to live in Colorado ❤❤❤

  • @carolehirsch7315
    @carolehirsch7315 Рік тому +4

    Mazel tov 🎉!!! very excited that your process is moving along, and I hope you have many more reduced pain days to come.

  • @donnaelhard2905
    @donnaelhard2905 Рік тому +10

    Mr nubbins is smaller and better shaped!!! Hopefully this will help!!

  • @ashley-cz1sl
    @ashley-cz1sl Рік тому +3

    You should make a longer video with the making process. This would be so cool to see. Gald to see you are feeling better and are up and walking again

  • @bellerr1252
    @bellerr1252 Рік тому +6

    So happy you got to walk again, we know how you’ve been wanting to

  • @nachoijp
    @nachoijp Рік тому +7

    For being in pain, after all the complications you went through, with loss of muscle mass and in a new socket, those steps looked really steady and sure.
    You're amazing!

    • @GneasYTC
      @GneasYTC Рік тому

      This ^^
      You looked really good walking around, very steady all things considered. You got this.

  • @chrisleffler9500
    @chrisleffler9500 Рік тому +2

    Awesome Jo I'm a double amputee and I took my first steps this past Wed it felt so wonderful. Keep up the positive vibes Jo

  • @marcelinolara
    @marcelinolara Рік тому +8

    Hi jo I get my leg this week, hope I can get walk with my prosthetic too😊

  • @MandieZangora
    @MandieZangora Рік тому +7

    Thanks for showing us the process and those amazing steps Jo!!!!!

  • @MyBleedingInk
    @MyBleedingInk Рік тому +6

    Denver?? You were in my hood. 😊 But also, yay, I'm so glad things went well. I hope that it continues to go well. 😊🤘🤘🔥

  • @Logger2008
    @Logger2008 Рік тому +4

    I have been following your journey for so long, and my heart is so happy for you right now. I sincerely hope your recovery continues to be fruitful and that you have more good days than bad days. 💕

  • @naynay3710
    @naynay3710 Рік тому +4

    WOW!! Not that I would actually know, but I thought it would take much longer before getting to this point, just for healings sake.

    • @claritey
      @claritey Рік тому

      It depends a lot on how invasive was the surgery and how much residual swelling there still is before ita time to fit for a socket but yes she still has a lot of healing to do.

  • @GalaxyCrystals
    @GalaxyCrystals Рік тому +2

    You’re doing so good, Jo, great job! You’re really brave going through all of this!

  • @xerofelix7090
    @xerofelix7090 Рік тому +3

    That's so exciting! And so cool! Thanks for a look inside the process!

  • @Vesperitis
    @Vesperitis Рік тому +3

    We're all rooting for ya, Jo. _(plays Gonna Fly Now)_

  • @kevinlynch2248
    @kevinlynch2248 Рік тому +3

    Yay Jo!! I am so, so very happy for you and I can see the hope in your face when you took those first few steps. Don’t lose that hope!!

  • @zedwolf1589
    @zedwolf1589 Рік тому +4

    That's awesome and amazing that they could make your prosthetic so quickly. Hope this works out and you continue to heal without to much pain.

  • @MRSD45
    @MRSD45 Рік тому +8

    Hope you enjoyed our state (its not normally this rain soaked)

    • @swimgirl24
      @swimgirl24 Рік тому +2

      She actually lives in Colorado, just south of Denver ☺️ but yes, rain this year here has been crazy!

  • @phillipallen3259
    @phillipallen3259 Рік тому +7

    You go girl! I'm very proud of you!

  • @NakushitaNamida
    @NakushitaNamida Рік тому +4

    I'm seriously hopping pain in your leg decreases to zero. Best of luck from france

  • @kalieris
    @kalieris Рік тому +3

    I’m so glad, and I hope recovery goes as smoothly as possible. ❤️

  • @thewisepowerchair2369
    @thewisepowerchair2369 Рік тому +3

    I am happy to see you walking again. Well done. Long may you continue.

  • @Maggies87
    @Maggies87 Рік тому +4

    Looking good. Hate knowing you walk through a lot of pain but yeah, you rock.

  • @Hachigocanbake
    @Hachigocanbake Рік тому +3

    Your progress is outstanding ! 🎉

  • @kalawren77
    @kalawren77 Рік тому

    Do you really KNOW how amazing you are?!? I mean….the crap you have overcome…and here you are still smiling and laughing and walking!!! JO!!!! So happy for you

  • @jackpurdee3672
    @jackpurdee3672 Рік тому +2

    So happy for you! Keep that warrior spirit Jo. You aint got an ounce of quit in you!❤

  • @kennyboswell5967
    @kennyboswell5967 Рік тому +2

    Get it girl! You got this. Looking good!

  • @brendandor
    @brendandor Рік тому +3

    Wooooo happy to see you on your feet again!

  • @tomt6040
    @tomt6040 Рік тому +4

    How wonderful for you! I hope that all goes well this time and that you finally have a comfortable prosthesis!

  • @elin2962
    @elin2962 Рік тому +1

    Thats so great Jo! Im so happy for you! Hopes and prays that your recovery will continue greater and greater going forward 🙏💕

  • @christyelliott8074
    @christyelliott8074 Рік тому +3

    Good for you!!! It is so hard when you start out on the leg like that it's taking me forever it seems like to get used to my new one. I keep having a lot of pain in my leg just from the wait I'm not as skinny as you little girl so enjoy your life and do everything you can don't ever give up.

  • @j.t.6700
    @j.t.6700 Рік тому +3

    Impressive 🎉
    Adapt and overcome 🎉
    Yashua put blessings in your path.🎉🎉

  • @muddikissez22
    @muddikissez22 Рік тому +2

    PROUD OF YOU! Every time you feel like you're drowning in what the future expects of you, take a look back at how far you've already come. YOU GOT THIS

  • @PaulaZF
    @PaulaZF Рік тому +1

    I love that there are businesses now that specialize in taking care of a disabled person efficiently and respectfully.
    You mentioned art. I think of my dental crowns as jewelry. They’re made of gold and enamel.
    Love you honey❤ You are making a huge difference for so many people by just saying things as they are. No added emotions.

  • @anio1349
    @anio1349 Рік тому +3

    🎉 Good luck, Jo!

  • @ceejay3054
    @ceejay3054 Рік тому

    It stuns me to hear your experiences and then realize that you are one of so many people pushing through pain to acclimate to prosthetic limbs. Your teaching matters.

  • @babasooze678
    @babasooze678 Рік тому +6

    Congrats! I know the joy & the pain.keep chugging along! You’ve got this! Good vibes being sent your way!

  • @InternetRando42
    @InternetRando42 Рік тому +30

    You see stories of people learning to walk again after horrifying accidents, and they describe it ask the hardest thing they’ve ever done in their life. And you e had to do it MULTIPLE TIMES!!
    Perhaps it’s not quite so bad every time, but, well, I hate to say I’m glad it’s you and not me?🥴
    Seriously, though, I hope the pain calms down to where you can get back to running with none or minimal that you can mostly tune out.

  • @123RADIOactive
    @123RADIOactive Рік тому +4

    Way to go!! *Sends virtual hugs* ❤

    • @allaboutroofing2
      @allaboutroofing2 Рік тому

      I've come to the conclusion she is a professional victim. If you have followed from the get go, she didn't even need to amputate her leg, then sued the doctor and hospital that did the amputation. She is now going to sue again for this "botched" surgery with nerve pains that cannot be disproved...just living off the settlements. I used to be a huge fan, but over time, I have seen her intentions. Her husband saw it too and probably why he bailed.

  • @catfeatherss
    @catfeatherss Рік тому

    Your skin looks unbelievable given what it so recently looked like. And now look at you go already. You're unstoppable, woman!

  • @sowelu66
    @sowelu66 Рік тому +1

    woohoo! Congratulations, Jo

  • @alexthevampire8420
    @alexthevampire8420 Рік тому +3

    So happy for you, love! Congrats on the new prosthetic! ✨

  • @erinifty
    @erinifty Рік тому +3

    The artistry!! 🎨

  • @lorriefinley3129
    @lorriefinley3129 6 місяців тому

    What a life changer so to speak to be able to get a prosthetic that quickly. To not lose any time must make a huge difference in getting back into a normal routine and moving around home or when out and about without having to rely on a wheelchair or crutches. Plus I love purple!

  • @razifmahathir2437
    @razifmahathir2437 8 місяців тому

    Great to see and love the attitude. Lost the lower half of my left keg in a bike accident 25 years ago, so I know exactly what you've been going through. The prosthetic build is a real work of art and hats off to prosthetists worldwide. Was as determined as you not to let it slow me down and back riding motorcycles 3 months after amputation...and still riding today. Respect to you Jo for posting these shorts and best wishes for your future endeavours 🤟

  • @madatnumbers88
    @madatnumbers88 Рік тому +28

    Your upper half is looking jacked tho, you dont skip arm day for sure.

  • @paulaanthis4031
    @paulaanthis4031 Рік тому

    Happy tears of gratitude for your continuing to share your ‘steps’ through this process of decision for surgery and all that has happened since that necessary decision was made. Praying your strength will return quickly as your nerve pain continues to decrease!
    So many of your viewers care so very much for you as well as your ongoing situations, setbacks and progressions!

  • @brianhbinesh
    @brianhbinesh 8 місяців тому +1

    As a current prosthetist. The leg looks solid. I love that fillauer prosthetic foot

  • @GracefulAnswers
    @GracefulAnswers Рік тому

    Fell down my steps and tore my atfl ligament. Like a nothing injury that happens to people all the time. Trying to maneuver on one leg I think of you all the time and how hard your journey has been. How strong you are (literally and figuratively). ❤ keep sharing and keep going! I related to your chronic pain before (I have PsA) but now I get so much more of how hard the basic things in life are and how you have to build all this extra muscle and balance. I’m just more and more impressed with you! ❤ people may not have your same challenges, but that’s okay. Seeing you fight through step by step and keep going is what they need to see. It’s what I need to see. Thank you.

  • @dickteh8457
    @dickteh8457 Рік тому +2

    Respect your strength 🫡❤️

  • @bluebell560
    @bluebell560 Рік тому +1

    Super happy to see you walking again Jo!

  • @Stephlovesnapping
    @Stephlovesnapping Рік тому +3

    So happy for you Jo!! 😊

  • @iamspeaking6686
    @iamspeaking6686 Рік тому +1

    This is wonderful and so awesome. May I say that you never appear as all that you’ve been through. We would never know if you we’re not here to enlighten and inform us. Which I’m sure is never easy and to this I humbly say, Thank You and continue to inspire us.

  • @lindsaythegreat
    @lindsaythegreat Рік тому +2

    I would love to hear a discussion with your prosthetist about his background, his training, how he found himself on this path, etc!

    • @GneasYTC
      @GneasYTC Рік тому +1

      Looks like a really 'noble' job, if you know what I mean. I imagine it must be very rewarding when you see someone walking around in a prosthetic you just created.

  • @myriostos
    @myriostos Рік тому +2

    So, so happy for you!! I hope the rest of your recovery goes well!

  • @IrinaGreenman
    @IrinaGreenman Рік тому +3

    Congratulations!

  • @Kevinardo
    @Kevinardo Рік тому +2

    Happy to hear that you can walk. Keep up your positive take on life!

  • @leslieholland7843
    @leslieholland7843 Рік тому +1

    Fabulous to see you walking again, Jo!

  • @susucattayls4679
    @susucattayls4679 Рік тому +2

    Hurray 🎉! Hope you continue to heal and walk without pain.

  • @ItsTheBoombox
    @ItsTheBoombox Рік тому

    It's so amazing seeing how far we have come with tech that we can almost just completely replace a leg.

  • @user-fg6mn7ve7b
    @user-fg6mn7ve7b 3 місяці тому

    Hello All! I took my first steps on my practice prosthetic and within a couple weeks I’ll receive my first prosthetic! I had my below knee amputation three months ago. sending so much love to all my fellow amputees!

  • @brybalaton-chrimes7550
    @brybalaton-chrimes7550 Рік тому

    Oh, jo I do hope this is something that is the marker on your path of well deserved good things. Having PTSD from hospital trauma and actually writing this to you from a hospital bed right now- I couldn’t watch your video because, though I am not an amputee, I have screwed up nerves. Badly screwed up. I’ve had surgeries leading to infections leading to I think similar outcomes but I don’t know for sure, of course, because seeing or listening to that would have triggered me so badly and I can’t afford to be doing that right now. Anyway, what I mean to say is that I so hope that after this awful thing you endured, you totally deserve a wonderful recovery. I hope it exceeds expectations for you. You are a strong, beautiful, courageous, amazing woman and it’s a privilege to witness any part of your story. Thank you for being so committed to yourself and what’s real and the challenges that we overcome everyday that make it a bit better.

  • @fairholmka
    @fairholmka Рік тому +2

    Hope things start feeling better soon❤❤❤

  • @213rangercaretaker
    @213rangercaretaker Рік тому +2

    Congrats on your first prosthetic steps🎇🎇🎇🎇

  • @theoldgranarylurgan7210
    @theoldgranarylurgan7210 Рік тому +2

    So happy to see you walk again.

  • @vm1776
    @vm1776 Рік тому

    This must be an exciting and yet nervous day for you. I'm impressed with how well you're balancing the first day back on it. It's different, but I'm not as balanced as you are and I'm a month into physical therapy after foot surgery 3 months ago. It's good to see you smiling and I hope the pain fades away quickly for you.

  • @traceystokes5253
    @traceystokes5253 9 місяців тому

    I love your post. I think you are very positive considering everything you are dealing with especially the pain. That’s the one thing that I have the trouble with. But day by day you just learn how to handle things to the best of your ability. I’m grateful to wake up and realize that I’m still here. Thank you.

  • @KScip
    @KScip Рік тому

    Nerve pain is no joke! And its so hard to explain to someone who hasn't dealt with it before. I went YEARS without feeling much on my right side...ended up having surgery near the end of 2022... I'm just now feeling anything in my right leg and it's EXTREMELY PAINFUL... Sometimes knocks me on my butt.
    Great piece of advice on "it's important to start trying to walk again and work through the some of that pain" some days it's the HARDEST part. But VERY beneficial ❤❤

  • @jenningsrozzell7557
    @jenningsrozzell7557 Рік тому

    you are such an Amazon! Your courage and perseverance is a beacon to those of us in simular situations. Thank-you!

  • @madnesshumanised915
    @madnesshumanised915 Рік тому

    It’s such a cool thing that your sharing stuff like this bc there not enough of this in modern media

  • @kestendavis8753
    @kestendavis8753 Рік тому +1

    I went through the refiguring out my entire body for a couple of days after a stroke. I can't imagine not being my full-time job at that intensity
    Jo, just know that you are badass and you got this!
    I still want to see you vent in videos because not a straight line not an easy path and not any gain without a lot of work.

  • @lanededominicis6068
    @lanededominicis6068 Рік тому +1

    I bet it feels awesome to finally have everything come together.

  • @CZH3982
    @CZH3982 8 місяців тому

    I know NOTHING. But. I know I love your enthusiasm, smile, voice, smile...yup.😊

  • @belindarocky961
    @belindarocky961 Рік тому

    Nerve pain is truly a hell of a chronic pain to deal with. Congrats on your first steps 💕

  • @peglegjim57
    @peglegjim57 7 місяців тому

    New sockets always introduce new pressure points, and it takes time for the nerves to “adjust”.
    Hang in there Jo!, and good luck with the new socket!

  • @niknoks6387
    @niknoks6387 Рік тому +1

    Fingers crossed the pain goes away soon. Thinking of you Jo 😊🇬🇧