NEW AMPUTEE LIFE

Let me guess…Is your prosthetic creaking? Or, squeaking? And, I bet you don’t know how to fix it? You are not alone!   I am right there with you as it happened to me! I found myself one day with my prosthetic foot on the ground...two feet behind me!  It fell off! I didn't know what to do. So, I found an Allen wrench that luckily was the right size to put my foot back on.  Whew! I don't want this to happen to you. If your prosthetic is making strange noises, is loose or coming apart, let me shed some secret sauce on how to maintain, fix and repair your prosthetic when an emergency happens. (Let me add a disclaimer here… Always see your prosthetist when anything is wrong with your device!) Listen and Check for Loose Parts . Pay close attention at all times to your prosthetic and what’s going on with it. Listen for noises that can be indications that somethings wrong.  Check for loose bolts, screws and parts that seem to

Have you lost a limb and are now a new amputee?  I bet you feel alone, don't you?  Losing a limb is devastating and trust me you are not alone! Having support and making sure you don't go through this stage of your life alone is crucial. There are many avenues to look into and different places for advice and information but what I want to do is give you real-world information from someone who is in the same boat as you.  Yes, I'm a  new amputee and I lost my leg below the knee in December 2017. So, I know what you are feeling. I know the struggles and they are real.  I'm going through it right with you! What I want to do is shed some light on a subject that is hard to talk about for most.  Most people avoid it because it is difficult to put into words the feelings you are having. I get it! I've learned that seeking advice and help is healthy. There is nothing wrong with it at all.  Here are five essential first-hand tips on getting adjusted to your new lif