Love the freckles Just saying. from Walter LRBKA

Hi Annika, This post is not to comment on your Video. But to ask how you have been. and I am still watching. from Walter LRBKA.

And I'm still driving today, a 4 million mile veteran driver, when you make a choice, stand behind that decision!

I was the same, positive attitude with my amputation. Mine was only the big toe, bone infection. The doctor asked me if I wanted to lay in the hospital 3 weeks on iv antibiotics, or amputation? I told him, "chop it off" don't love the toe, I love my 14 grandchildren. I provide for them. My youngest son, 28 was killed and left behind 4 babies. What would you do? I was in the hospital 3 times, 3 different hospitals and never missed a paycheck! When things are far more important than a toe! It's just a rotting chunk of meat. Almost lost my leg I drive truck, 35 year veteran driver. Now Decide! What would anyone do? A toe? Or miss Christmas for 14 babies? Choose.

I'am amazed at your strength 22 and handling this , that Dr lady should lose her license, God knows how many people she let down . Sue for sure ,she's probably been sued before , carry on and God Bless ,Cheers

If you haven’t read “An Unquiet Mind” by Kay Redfield Jameson, I can recommend it. She’s a bi-polar (she prefers “manic/depressive) clinical psychologist and if I remember correctly, set up the 1st bi-polar clinic in the US.

In sports/activities that you did before amputation, do you find them easier or less painful post-amputation? After numerous surgical attempts to salvage my right foot/ankle, the pain isn't nearly as vicious, but my mobility still sucks. I want to hike again, play with my grandchildren again without being afraid I'm going to fall. Is amputation worth it under those circumstances?

So if I go to Disney should I leave my leg off and go in my wheelchair? Or do you still get disabled "conveniences" while wearing the prosthesis?

What's the CAT name, Great explantion. legdesigner INDIA

Might have been asked before, but do you get a 50% for a pedicure? 😉🥰

Keep going

you have the prettiest freckles! so unique and cool

Very strong

I've never glued on the nails. I usually put medical tape around the nails and then paint it. Good tip. I'll try it.

This is exactly the information I needed today...

As a double amputee I never thought of Fake toe nails for prosthetics.

As a male RBKA, I can't imagine doing anything to make the prosthetic look nicer. I wear jeans all the time save for playing tennis. I know people put designs on their prosthetic. Function is what matters to me. Of course being female is a whole other story!! Looks nice.

Half price pedi! Score. Semper Fi.

It’s good to see you again, Annika. Long time no see

I lost my left arm to cancer this is tim .t

The trouble is that there is not an "amputee coalition" that has come up with a common set of rules about these things. Every amputee (like every person, period) is different. What is a welcome question to. one may be huge offense to another. BUT I think it is a natural human instinctive reaction to look twice at something that is different than the norm. And, first and foremost, amputees get that 2nd (or 3rd) look do to that phenomenon. Then, I'm sure, the unspoken questions start in the head: how does it feel? does it hurt? what can she do? what can she not do? But I don't think any of this is ill-intent....it's almost a spinal-level reaction. For me that started when I was about 3 years old walking with my Mom down Washington Boulevard in Ogden, Utah. There were "vets" on the street sitting on the sidewalk sometimes with bilateral amputations...selling pencils. Even as a child this broke my heart and fortunately we take care of our vets better today than back then. But at a very early age I could not wrap my mind around the guy sitting on the street with no legs selling pencils...that image is forever etched in my memory.

Iam broke so can't realy aford an mods so I just taught my self how to drive with left foot main proble I have is center console I do like bench seats to give me more room iam 6 5 on one side

my prosthesis looks so similar to yours😭

I understand the stress, the concern In your voice from this Video, and I completely know what It's like being an amputee, being one myself. Now going back when you said they could have saved your leg if it wasn't for that first doctor. I look at this way Annika perhaps It was meant to be because now you are on youtube Helping others like yourself living without a Limb Or Limbs you might not think of it that way but what you are doing others feel comfort In knowing there Is Help and Hope for them. I hope you continue with your Mission Soldier and keep marching on. and Thank you for all you do.

Hi Annika My name is Walter, In October 3, 2023. I had surgery lost both legs Below the knee, I was taught to wear shrinker socks and YES they are Important I can tell you In Canada Shrinker socks are around 80.00 Each but with the right Insurance there a lot less. Thank you for the video.

have my appointment coming up, I have suction and am looking to get another system love your content

Hi Annika I found my alterations were gonna cost twice price of jeans so just cut my jeans so prosthesis is fully accessible but the wide pants work really well, thanks for your post it was very helpful x

Hi Annika my name is Yiannis and I am a right below knee 16/11/2021. I'm a bus driver in Vancouver Canada. The irony is a got hit by a bus. But I am back and driving and thanks to you I find the right foot for driving,the adjustable heel.😮

First time my shrinker was put on over a fitting plastic cone I fainted from the pain, 2 days later tried again and wear it constantly when not using prosthesis.

Thank you for your advice. I had my right leg amputated above the knee in January AND I don't have a shrinker. Was told it was because it was "not healing properly." Thank you for your videos and for your service.

Good to see you and Amadeus 🐈🤣👍💖💖

I'm so sorry this happened to you. Incredible person. Glad you're back.

حبيبتي كنت أريد اسالك هل انت تقدري ان تركضي بالاطراف الاصطناعية علمآ انا ارتداء ٢ اطراف اصطناعي تحت الركبه

Welcome back, Annika. For some reason this video didn't show up in my feed even though it should, but luckily the next one did.

Thank you for the great info.

keep teaching, two months foot amp need to know, thanks

Good video I have been a lbka for almost 3 years and I wear mine at night. They are about 10 from the amputee store

Welcome back, Annika. Long time no see. I miss you so much. ❤❤❤❤❤❤

Helps get that swelling down!

Shrinker socks are so important!

As always another awesome video!!! Keep the videos coming!!! Have a wonderful rest of the week!!!!!!🙏☀️🙏☀️🙏☀️🙏☀️🙏

Good video. It’s good to see you again

I always wear my shrinkers when I’m not using my legs. Prosthetist says to, I DO IT. I’ve only had my legs for seven weeks, but I can do everything but run and jump high. I’m working on getting a pair of blades in the near future. Great vidya btw!

I was told up with the good (leg) down with the bad. Whatever works best for the individual 😊

Welcome back! I became an amputee three years ago, and it stemmed from a previously undiagnosed heart condition, which if it had been properly diagnosed six years earlier, would have meant that a whole series of events that unfolded three years ago, wouldn't have happened, and I'd still have my leg. I agree - I avoid the "what ifs" as much as I can too, since no matter how true they are, my leg is gone and it can't ever come back. You have continued on and are building a wonderful, productive and happy life - cheers to you!

My foot was sick for 2 years it was turning purple so I went to my doc and they tell me to take Tylenol after 2 years of it I went to the ER and a inter figured out what was wrong with my new doc tried saving it and he couldn't I got grangreen in my foot I had my surgery on Sept 19 2019 I think if my doc looked into it more I might have my leg still I did get a lawyer to look into but they couldn't do anything ur story sounds like mine

سلام من اهل ایران هستم و پای چپم را از بالای زانو قطع شده و اینجور پروتز خوب میخایم

I started with a seal-in liner and I was curious about what other people thought about it vs pin-lock systems. I haven't really felt my leg coming off or any anxiety of losing my leg. Great video and thanks for your opinion on different systems especially for new amputees such as myself.

Thanks. This video was very helpful.

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