Thank you. God bless. I’m one month into a rl bka and I’ll be getting measured for a prosthetic next week. Your video is very encouraging. Thank you again.
Thank you. I am a recent LBKA ( 6 months) and am still using a "training leg" I guess you could say, while my stump settles down...using a liner and wetsuit material to hold it in place. Your video shows me what to expect in the next phase of my journey ;)
Great video. I've had my prosthesis less than 6 months so I'm still learning about it and I've had some skin breakdown. Sometimes my stump will not go in and that's annoying, but I love "the click". Anyways, you should feel "lucky" since yours is your left foot and mine is my right foot which means I can not drive !
Yes Steve, I am a right below the knee and I have driven around the block. I remove my prosthesis so I don't get confused. Last week was the first time in a year, since even before my amputation I was saddled with a smelly wound vac and an IV infusion line. Yuck. I'm riding my bike daily and was actually hired by my therapy service as a maintenance tech, which is great bc they understand what I'm going through and I'm surrounded by hot therapists !
I like texting with you guys that have been through this ordeal. Socking up during the day is so important. I might need a leather insert. Where do you get them ?
Thanx for sharing. Trying to find a way to get a replacement leg for my mid 70's farmer neighbour. They deleted the lower part of his leg, just below the kneecap, so he has less to work with that yours, and not sure if there is a option for someone with a bad kneecap that's still there. An infection caused his amputation. He requires something that can apply pressure to be held in place above his knee, because his kneecap is not an option for that reason. Not sure if you know if theres a type for him that you may know about, or if I gotta go full tilt MacGyver in the land of DIY. Anyways, he dropped by 2 days ago, and he is sad without walking, he deserves a solution rather than to remain without a decent above knee type solution. Any ideas? Thankyou in advance. Glad you are still able to smile :) that's the way to be. Salutes from 🇨🇦
Hello, My name is Antal. thanks for show the process how you use the pin cock system socket. Is this your first socket or did you use another before? And if you had another socket before which socket did you use, and what is the different between the two? And can you show the type of your ankle? Looks great...Thanks for help
Hello Thank you for the video, how long before you need to put another sock ? Like if you are working how many hours? And can you feel the looseness? Thank you for tour time.
It all depends on how stable your limb is. Early on, I used to add sock constantly throughout the day, but now I rarely add more than one or two ply, and often after several hours. The harder I work on it, the more likely it is I will need to add a sock or two.
My dad is a recent amputee just getting used to the prosthesis he 75 years old and lost his leg just below the knee due to diabetes how long would you think it would take for him to be able to get used to it normal activity again using the leg
It all depends on his rate of healing, and definitely on his level of motivation. I had trouble with my seam healing due to previous scar tissue, so there was a delay of an extra month or so in taking delivery of my first prosthesis. Then I atrophied so much muscle away so rapidly that I need a new socket made in less than two months; I am a big guy, as I'm sure you can tell. Even so, I went back to full duty firefighting six months after my amputation, but I was 29, and really driven to succeed. Try to find an amputee close to him, and have them come work out with him to push him towards success!
@@lthunt6613 thank you so much for answering my questions I'm very new to this and I'm my father's only son he has no help other than the therapist and the doctors they're trying their best he is elderly and he wants to get back out there and move so bad he was farming up till September of this past year so everything's come so quick on them he lost it due to diabetes he's toe turned black and then it gangrene got a secondary infection and it started moving up the leg so hopefully we can get where you're at here so just prayers and appreciate everyone out there and thank you very much for answering my question
@@DavidJones-oq3xu The Amputee Coalition is a great resource for folks who are new to the world of limb loss. I would urge you or your dad to contact them... they have ways of getting involved in a support group that can help motivate your dad towards a quicker and better recovery. www.amputee-coalition.org/
Thank you. God bless. I’m one month into a rl bka and I’ll be getting measured for a prosthetic next week. Your video is very encouraging. Thank you again.
Hi Lt. I'm a new left amputi. Below the knee. 3 months now. Your videos really help thanks.
Thank you. I am a recent LBKA ( 6 months) and am still using a "training leg" I guess you could say, while my stump settles down...using a liner and wetsuit material to hold it in place. Your video shows me what to expect in the next phase of my journey ;)
Wonderful video sir. I'm a new below the knee left leg amputee. Your video helps ease my anxiety. Thank you.
I'm glad you found it useful!
I really appreciate you making this video and going through the process.
Thanks for this video! I am currently studying physical therapy, and learning about prosthetics, so this helps alot. Thank you!
And I like the leather pad idea, I kept trying to put a pad under the liner!
Thank you for your video
Good night my friend! !! 25/9/2020 brazil! !👍👍👍👍
Thank you so much sir! I appreciate the way you were so detailed
You are welcome! I hope it was helpful. :)
I love that stump I want to be an amputee
we are the same as me sir, hopefully healthy
Great video. I've had my prosthesis less than 6 months so I'm still learning about it and I've had some skin breakdown. Sometimes my stump will not go in and that's annoying, but I love "the click". Anyways, you should feel "lucky" since yours is your left foot and mine is my right foot which means I can not drive !
Phil Frederick, III Yes, being LBKA is a blessing, as it allows me to live life without too many changes!
i have a right foot amputee i drive fine. are you below or above knee? i am below
Yes Steve, I am a right below the knee and I have driven around the block. I remove my prosthesis so I don't get confused. Last week was the first time in a year, since even before my amputation I was saddled with a smelly wound vac and an IV infusion line. Yuck. I'm riding my bike daily and was actually hired by my therapy service as a maintenance tech, which is great bc they understand what I'm going through and I'm surrounded by hot therapists !
excellent keep practicing. that is how i did it(around the block) to make sure i could do it.
I like texting with you guys that have been through this ordeal. Socking up during the day is so important. I might need a leather insert. Where do you get them ?
Thanx for sharing. Trying to find a way to get a replacement leg for my mid 70's farmer neighbour. They deleted the lower part of his leg, just below the kneecap, so he has less to work with that yours, and not sure if there is a option for someone with a bad kneecap that's still there. An infection caused his amputation. He requires something that can apply pressure to be held in place above his knee, because his kneecap is not an option for that reason. Not sure if you know if theres a type for him that you may know about, or if I gotta go full tilt MacGyver in the land of DIY. Anyways, he dropped by 2 days ago, and he is sad without walking, he deserves a solution rather than to remain without a decent above knee type solution. Any ideas? Thankyou in advance.
Glad you are still able to smile :) that's the way to be. Salutes from 🇨🇦
Maybe some music pics to make you come across a bit happier that your doing so good.
I have the same socket and sleeve, but I have a newer silicone that's cooler and has a hard plastic pin
Also how about a design on your prosethic make it a centerpiece versus a wonder of the world.
Hello, My name is Antal. thanks for show the process how you use the pin cock system socket. Is this your first socket or did you use another before? And if you had another socket before which socket did you use, and what is the different between the two? And can you show the type of your ankle? Looks great...Thanks for help
Hello Thank you for the video, how long before you need to put another sock ? Like if you are working how many hours? And can you feel the looseness? Thank you for tour time.
It all depends on how stable your limb is. Early on, I used to add sock constantly throughout the day, but now I rarely add more than one or two ply, and often after several hours. The harder I work on it, the more likely it is I will need to add a sock or two.
Hello LT, how long have you been an amputee, I lost my right leg a year ago and still struggling but I finally got a knew check socket
I've been an amputee for seven years now... keep your chin up, life gets better and better.
Can you tell me more about the leather pad and how I can get one
Are you asking about the leather pad on the front?
@@lthunt6613 yes
My dad is a recent amputee just getting used to the prosthesis he 75 years old and lost his leg just below the knee due to diabetes how long would you think it would take for him to be able to get used to it normal activity again using the leg
It all depends on his rate of healing, and definitely on his level of motivation. I had trouble with my seam healing due to previous scar tissue, so there was a delay of an extra month or so in taking delivery of my first prosthesis. Then I atrophied so much muscle away so rapidly that I need a new socket made in less than two months; I am a big guy, as I'm sure you can tell. Even so, I went back to full duty firefighting six months after my amputation, but I was 29, and really driven to succeed. Try to find an amputee close to him, and have them come work out with him to push him towards success!
@@lthunt6613 thank you so much for answering my questions I'm very new to this and I'm my father's only son he has no help other than the therapist and the doctors they're trying their best he is elderly and he wants to get back out there and move so bad he was farming up till September of this past year so everything's come so quick on them he lost it due to diabetes he's toe turned black and then it gangrene got a secondary infection and it started moving up the leg so hopefully we can get where you're at here so just prayers and appreciate everyone out there and thank you very much for answering my question
@@DavidJones-oq3xu
The Amputee Coalition is a great resource for folks who are new to the world of limb loss. I would urge you or your dad to contact them... they have ways of getting involved in a support group that can help motivate your dad towards a quicker and better recovery. www.amputee-coalition.org/
I lost my leg in August 2019 and get my first prosthetic and walked the first time November 11, 2019