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« on: April 22, 2008, 03:23:37 PM »
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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« Reply #1 on: April 22, 2008, 03:26:27 PM »
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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« Reply #2 on: April 22, 2008, 03:32:02 PM »
You will do great! Take your time and relax.. one deep breathe after another.  :cuddle;
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« Reply #3 on: April 22, 2008, 03:41:50 PM »

Wow OB - you've come so far! I am thrilled you've progressed so well! Good luck!  :bandance;
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« Reply #4 on: April 22, 2008, 04:03:59 PM »
All the best for tomorrow.  I'll be cheering you from way up here in Canada.
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« Reply #5 on: April 22, 2008, 04:08:19 PM »
That is a real milestone OB I hope you the best. See you in Chicago. :)
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« Reply #6 on: April 22, 2008, 04:13:02 PM »





I am so proud of you. :-*
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« Reply #7 on: April 22, 2008, 04:16:04 PM »
: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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« Reply #8 on: April 22, 2008, 04:20:57 PM »
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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« Reply #9 on: April 22, 2008, 04:23:14 PM »
OB  :yahoo; Please let us know how it goes. We will all be thinking of you.  :grouphug;
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« Reply #10 on: April 22, 2008, 04:28:48 PM »
hope  it  all  ends  good  for  you :yahoo;
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« Reply #11 on: April 22, 2008, 05:53:40 PM »
I'll be thinking about you tomorrow, OB.  :cuddle;
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« Reply #12 on: April 22, 2008, 06:04:42 PM »
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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« Reply #13 on: April 22, 2008, 06:43:14 PM »
Good luck, Mr. Buckeye. :2thumbsup;
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« Reply #14 on: April 22, 2008, 06:44:27 PM »
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« Reply #15 on: April 22, 2008, 07:11:33 PM »


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.
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« Reply #16 on: April 22, 2008, 07:14:47 PM »
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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« Reply #17 on: April 22, 2008, 09:03:54 PM »
Quote from: flip on April 22, 2008, 06:43:14 PM
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Ivanova: "Old Egyptian blessing: May God stand between you and harm in all the empty places you must walk." Babylon 5

Remember your present situation is not your final destination.

Take it one day, one hour, one minute, one second at a time.

"If we don't find a way out of this soon, I'm gonna lose it. Lose it... It means go crazy, nuts, insane, bonzo, no longer in possession of ones faculties, three fries short of a Happy Meal, wacko!" Jack O'Neill - SG-1
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« Reply #18 on: April 22, 2008, 11:09:37 PM »
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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« Reply #19 on: April 23, 2008, 04:03:27 AM »
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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« Reply #20 on: April 23, 2008, 08:25:18 AM »
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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« Reply #21 on: April 23, 2008, 08:31:40 AM »
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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« Reply #22 on: April 23, 2008, 08:36:29 AM »
 :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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« Reply #23 on: April 23, 2008, 08:52:06 AM »
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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« Reply #24 on: April 23, 2008, 08:56:46 AM »




                                  You go girl
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