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Off-Topic => Off-Topic: Talk about anything you want. => Topic started by: Ohio Buckeye on April 22, 2008, 03:23:37 PM
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Tomorrow morning (Weds.) I'm going to the prosthesist and if all goes well will get
a temporary leg. While that is exciting, it is also frighteneing. I have not had 2 shoes
or socks on for so long and I have not stood up on 2 ft for ages.
I hope I don't lose balance and topple over. Tomorrow I will walk with rails
on each side of me. I sure hope it goes well. Hope it won't be long til
I get the permanent leg.
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Hurray! Now take it slow. Remember it took time to learn how to walk as a child, now take your time now.
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You will do great! Take your time and relax.. one deep breathe after another. :cuddle;
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Wow OB - you've come so far! I am thrilled you've progressed so well! Good luck! :bandance;
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All the best for tomorrow. I'll be cheering you from way up here in Canada.
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That is a real milestone OB I hope you the best. See you in Chicago. :)
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I am so proud of you. :-*
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:clap; you go girl :yahoo; i'm sure everything will turn out just fine. go buy a new pair of shoes to celebrate
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Woohoo! Go, OB, go! Take it slow -- step by step (doesn't that sound good?). Let us know how you do.
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OB :yahoo; Please let us know how it goes. We will all be thinking of you. :grouphug;
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hope it all ends good for you :yahoo;
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I'll be thinking about you tomorrow, OB. :cuddle;
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Please remember that the entire IHD family is there walking with you in spirit. :grouphug; thank you for sharing your progress with us. We are looking forward to hearing how it went.
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Good luck, Mr. Buckeye. :2thumbsup;
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:grouphug;
Good luck!
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Good Luck tomorrow. Just be upfront with them on your fear of falling, but I'm sure they will be prepared. Atleast that is what we are being taught in my orthotics and prosthetics class. Think there is an old saying that the first step is always the hardest and you are taking that one tomorrow.
Good Luck
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Good Luck OB! I'm so excited for you, you'll do great! Be proud of how far you have come, you are doing great! :beer1;
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Good luck, Mr. Buckeye. :2thumbsup;
That would be Ms. Buckeye.
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Sending love and support from the UK. You can't fall with all of us, all over the world, willing you to walk. :grouphug;
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Just do the best you can OB, it's been awhile and your muscles may not be as you remember them, good luck we are all here supporting you.
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Well, the prosthesist said today went really well.
I walaked the rails 3 times with a break between each time.
I was surprised how tired my good leg got because it hasn't been used for quite a while.
It was strangely different but good to be standing and walking.
He said many people the first day only stand and shift their weight back and forth from leg to leg.
He was real pleased.
He said when I sit like watching tv to put it on and leave it on for an hour
then check for redness, etc. and when walking only do 10 mins. then take
it off and check for redness. If there are any red spots that don't go away soon to call him and he will see me and make adjustments.
gradually and slowly add time.
He said I will do fine. I hope so.
At first it will be hard to determine how many socks to wear with it for a good fit.
He told me to go ahead and set up therapy and in a couple of weeks he will
probably order the permanent leg.
I felt nervous on the way but I kept telling myself I can do all things through Christ.
Thank you all for your wonderful words sof encouragemnt and good thoughts.
I appreciate you all so much. I felt like you were right there with me pulling for me.
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OB is walking again!!! :yahoo; You go, girl! I'm soooo happy for you. Keep it up! This is wonderful news for all of your friends/family here at IHD !!
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:yahoo; you've done good!! Your attitude is great and I wish you only the best. :grouphug; Can't wait to see a :pics; of you wearing 2 shoes , it won't be long, but you take it easy :2thumbsup; We are all so proud of you.
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OB, we were there with you. :cuddle; I could tell by your post that you are just tickled and so are we. :grouphug;
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You go girl
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He said a lot of people name their limb.
Haven't come up with a name yet.
Elvis is good but that is a man's name, if It wass Elvis mayabe I could be groovy. lol
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I feel a new thread coming on...name OB's new leg!!
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:2thumbsup; Good job OB! Soon you'll be dancing! :bandance;
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OB, Rolando and I are very happy for you! :clap;
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All sounding very promising. What great news.
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That's fantastic, OB! :bandance; You could name your leg after a great dancer!
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you that Beatles ex-wife danced and she has a leg like yours
you can do it
keep up the good work; do us proud
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I am so happy for you. YOU CAN DO IT!!! I'm glad you are walking and making a start. My brother-in-law had a prosthesis, but he made little effort to walk unaided. My sister was always complaining. He would go from his room with a walker, sit in front of the television and stayed there from breakfast to dinner. Don't you dare do that!