Amputee Day In The Life!🦿 [CC]

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A day in the life of myself, an amputee, living normal life, taking care of pups, and rolling in jiujitsu. 😉 🦿
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Fourteen years of pain and failed ankle surgeries brought me to 2018, when I made the difficult decision to become a twenty-seven-year-old below-the-knee elective amputee. This channel has documented my journey adjusting to life with a visible disability as an amputee, and continues to be a haven to discuss physical and mental health!
MY PROSTHETIC LEG:
I use the Ossur ProFlex XC Torsion foot/ankle with a direct socket with passive vaccum suction.
MY AMPUTATION STORY:
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How I Said Goodbye To My Leg: • COME WITH ME ON A GOOD...
Seeing My Amputated Leg for the First Time: • Seeing my amputated le...
Day in the Life of an Amputee: • A Day in the Life of a...
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[@FootlessJo]

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[@crystald8519]

I am getting a below the knee amputation tomorrow morning. I am pretty anxious about the entire process. I just want to say thank you for your channel it has definitely helped me prepare.

[@HariSeldon913]

You probably already know, but you were in Dr. Mike's recent video about TikToks.

[@its.ang.b]

Love your content! I'm an LAKA. Thank you for bringing awareness to what it's like for amputees. ❤️🦿

[@its.ang.b]

@@crystald8519 I hope you are doing well! I have had 4 amputations on my left leg. I'm an AKA. Sending you healing vibes! ❤️

[@crystald8519]

@@its.ang.b I have been in some pain but I'm in good spirits overall

[@dianem1952]

Jo, remember that as far as your dogs go, every morning is Christmas morning! 🐾🐕‍🦺Hurray! Hurray! Another day with you, the center of their universe! 🐕🐾

[@kimmyshaner1515]

To anyone who sees this hope y’all have a great day!!

[@harlequinherveaux8759]

Thank you! The same to you! 💜

[@lullabybits8263]

Watching this with my 4 year old daughter in the room and she comes up to me and asks “mommy, why did her dogs chew her leg off?” 😂 oh babe, those are not vicious dogs! Kids have no shame in asking exactly what they are thinking. Love having opportunities to show and explain diversity ❤

[@ElectiveAmputation]

Rental companies are the bane of my existence! I hope you have better results than we did. I LOVE that you have found something you can do that makes you feel complete as an amputee. Its an ongoing struggle to feel "normal". Much love lady!

[@hannahk1306]

Hi Jo, I know that you really care about your dogs and want them to be safe, so I just wanted to say that having them roam loose in the car whilst you're driving isn't safe - for them or for you. They might distract you - like they did at the drive through, but when you're actually driving. But more importantly, if you have an accident or even just stop suddenly then they could become a projectile and hurt themselves or you. It's the same as humans wearing seat belts in the car for safety. My parents use a crash tested crate for their dog, but there are many different options available. Just make sure you do a bit of research and get a reputable product, as some of the products for sale aren't actually safe for the dogs. It's something that lots of dog owners aren't aware of, but is very important to consider.

[@penultimateh766]

Seems like I have seen a harness product with a short lead that clips into a standard buckle. Kind of like a grooming table restraint. Lets them move around some but not leave the seat they're in.

[@hannahk1306]

@@penultimateh766 Yes, I think they're often called doggy seatbelts - you just need to find one that's been properly tested. You also get ones that attach to the headrests on the back seats. They're a good option if your boot isn't big enough for the dog(s). I still think that it's safer to have them in the boot, instead of on the back seat though. Some of the designs you can use for either the backseat or the boot, so good if your dog needs to travel in different cars.

[@muriel5826]

This is wise advice. We've been using a doggie harness for more than ten years and I think everyone should do it.

[@Scott_Burton]

❤ Jo, always wonderful to see you. I appreciate a little glimpse into your life. Your dogs are beautiful, and you appear to be someone who wants to spoil them.

[@terryenby2304]

My dog being excited to see me every morning helps me stay alive sometimes ! Loved this, thank you so much for sharing ❤

[@kristallutz7944]

The same with my dog. There are times when all I want to do is stay in bed, and die, but my boy reminds me that I have someone to get up and live for.

[@pawprints1986]

Just wanted to say, it's good to see you smiling again! Even if it's a "fake it till you make it" thing, it's still good to see. It wasn't long ago that faking it was too much. See you in the next one! 🤗

[@StephaninasAmputeeAdventures]

I really miss being on the mat. I made it back once, but then my foot (aka my only foot) decided to go get a disease that could end in amputation. Martial arts helped me through so many hard things in the past, it's hard not being able to use the world's funnest coping mechanism during my current uncertainty and stress.

[@amydwyer8761]

Nice to see you looking a little more joyful. I think it’s the unconditional love of your furr babies. Have a great day.

[@fishnsyd]

Thank you for sharing this day in your life!

[@thewisepowerchair2369]

Good to see you going about your life.

[@s.f.nightingale1735]

This was fun! Good pups!

[@penultimateh766]

Having pets just enriches one's life so much. Great to spend a day with our courageous and beautiful mentor "Footie J".

[@alternativeprincess4783]

I had a similar issue with a shower curtain, actually two in two different places. I'd leave the curtain down until i needed to shower but after it fell on my head a few times i had to find a way to make it stay... I found shower rod holders. They're adhesive tiles with a ledge to hold up the shower rod and they're a couple bucks on Amazon. They are awesome! No more attacking shower curtain rods XD

[@treefrog1018]

Thank you for filming this. I watched this while getting my dishes done. Time flew by.

[@cosmokramer7824]

Love your videos Jo - greetings from Austria!

[@pygmybugs]

Oh, man. I wear two giant metal leg braces, and taking those off at the end of the day is like 10x the relief of flinging my bra across the room. (I do not fling the braces, they're friggin' expensive.)

[@kc9602]

DOGGO'S! 😊💖 And, of course, Hi Jo 😆

[@TheCRLChoir]

Your journey with jiujitsu sounds like what it’s been like for me with Taekwondo! I just went back after a 10 year break because of consecutive injuries to my left knee and ankle so that I could get my black belt. I said I’d stop again once I got my belt but I quickly learned that training has been really good for my mental and physical health, so I made a commitment to keep it up too! There really are days that feel like you dont want to go, but we quickly learn that sometimes, we just have to show up. :)

[@alandickerson3379]

I enjoyed watching this video! You are very adorable and lovable! Have a nice day today!!

[@ronkennedy4494]

Hello jo, I have been watching your channel for a few weeks because I had to have my left leg amputated below the nee, you have helped me so much, thank you!!!

[@smilingjacks83]

This was awesome 👌 ❤️

[@manueladipiazza936]

thanks for this video. It's good to see your life.

[@niasha7317]

Hey jo, I've being a subscriber for several years - ... and as a self imposed motivator, I wanna tell ya - keep up the good work.

[@TheEDFLegacy]

It never occurred to me that you would hop on one leg short distances. That's pretty fun! 😅 Whatever works, right?

[@J.0liv1a]

When I started watching this video an ad came up with you in it!

[@HomeTownAdventurers]

You shower curtain comments made me laugh so hard. 🤣

[@danastein8603]

I love these types of videos - I really enjoyed this from you! 😊 Liquid I.V. is my go to as well. I have both fibromyalgia and POTS, so staying hydrated is CRITICAL to my daily functioning. I drink one first thing, and on most days that does the trick as far as any racing heart, palpitations, lightheadedness from the POTS, and I do feel it helps my overall fatigue as well. On days I’m dealing with a flare, it still takes the edge off some. Good stuff! 😊

[@PawanKumar-hm3lr]

I love you Dana!

[@XSemperIdem5]

What does it taste like?

[@bradnarraway9141]

"Are you licking my back? Why are you licking my back?" 😂As far as jiu-jitsu goes, I have to imagine that the only thing more challenging than doing it without a leg would be doing it with a prosthetic leg - not to mention, as you said, the risk it might present to your training partners ... part limb, part club! I'm glad you're enjoying the training though, even on the days when you feel like you won't - as a regular gym-goer, I know that mood far too well 😊 Wonderful video Jo, it took me a few days to get around to watching it but I'm glad I did - it seems like you're doing well (housing issues notwithstanding) and have a good, dog-heavy daily routine, and I think we can all agree that life isn't so bad as long as there are dogs in it ❤

[@LouiseFranksArt]

I'm a recent part time wheelchair user but luckily only needed outside house as I literally cannot use mine anywhere in my house except for my kitchen/diner. And my house isn't small....just British houses tend to be less open and have more but smaller rooms.

[@davelyons3023]

So, are you satisfied with your life? What do you do in your daily life?

[@ThaUrbanDisciples19]

Takes alot of guts to do this..im in a state of admiration ..

[@ChristophKindred]

this was awesome

[@javierbarrucz7755]

❤❤❤❤impressive life 🎉🎉

[@mokimon5079]

Unsolicited dog advice: i strongly suggest cutting a hole clear through each tennis ball as they can occasionally get them stuck and a hole will both help you hook a finger in to pull it out and also reduce the risk of suffocation!

[@NoeliaEncarnacion]

Jo I completely understand the taking off your leg is the best thing in the world feeling. I may not be an Amputee but I was born with a disability on both legs that causes me to wear AFO braces in order to walk and do daily things like you would for your prosthetic leg. And let me tell you after a long day of having both foot propped up in a 90 degree angle taking that brace off is the best feeling in the world!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Bras has nothing on this feeling hahahaha

[@ke6gwf]

I think the shower curtain rod simply got worn out just watching how busy and stressful your life is... Lol You are an inspiration and a brave person sharing your story with us

[@marzettik]

“Goodness!” Rofl. You be spooky gurl.

[@moleary42]

oh my goodness wow are those puppers just so cute I wish I could give them lots of pets for being good doggos

[@johndej]

You are a very busy person!! I was wondering about how the pain issues you are having would be affected by your jiu jitsu practice. I'm glad it's good. Great video!!

[@DWPersianExcursion]

Love from Texas ❤️

[@AgentRains]

Honesty you are hysterical!! Ur a great teacher and mentor. Glad I found u!!

[@Lexis_life24]

Yay I'm early for once.

[@kristallutz7944]

Thank you for showing me that I'm not the only one that will prop their stump, sorry if that wording is offensive to you, on a counter, and "crawls" on their knees. I love your videos. Take care of yourself, my friend.

[@MicMetz1968]

Ohh...I can relate to nose prints...house, car...

[@gurmeetthai5494]

Wow so nice 👌

[@alexislennon4973]

2:12 not an Amputee but I usually prefer to shower at night So much easier I enjoy taking that time to just wind down and get ready for bed. Nice to think over the day as well Guess everyone has a personal preference 😎 Also about the worry for raccoons getting in although it may not work My Aunt had mobility issues but LOVED watching our Saint Bernard (doggo that likes to go inside outside inside outside inside) their is a magnet Velcro gate you can get that just hangs up Let's the dog outside but the elements stay outside where they belong you might want to look into it ☺️

[@mr.garfieldman9797]

Jujitsu with jo. Can you imagine she goes to kick something out a person's hands and her fake leg flies up in the middle of the air and hits me in the head. And I go to the ER and have to explain why I got hit in the head by Jo's fake leg. They all would be laughing so hard. But when they started laughing I would probably be bleeding and die from bleeding to death from all the doctors and nurses laughing to much at what I said about what would happen. And I would be gone from this earth to a better place in heaven. Lol

[@silvermoon2281]

My gosh, I feel that shower curtain struggle, at my old apartment mine came down all. the. time. It took me a solid month to actually come up with a passable solution that didn't involve drilling into the wall, because for some reason my apartment didn't just come with a shower rod...

[@kathyquinn-teague2284]

Has your prostetist advised you to not hop because of knee problems on your good leg down the line? Just something I have heard. I'm a bad hopper - balance not great with 1 leg!

[@its.ang.b]

I'm an above the knee left leg amputee and hop on my right leg when I don't have my crutches etc. The hopping has caused tons of damage. I will be getting a new knee in a couple of weeks. So, yes it's bad, but often unavoidable. ❤️

[@karens8633]

Funny, my shower curtain just fell! 😊

[@mramzan8649]

Love you 😚💖💖

[@liamodonovan6610]

Love your videos you are a beautiful genuine sweet person i really look up to you

[@catmomjill]

I see you spend a good part of you day trying to keep infection from happening.

[@chisol3508]

I can totally relate to your shower curtain. Just don't want to get up in this world anymore 😅

[@wheelie26]

Hey Jo, I’ve just watched a Dr Mike video he made beginning of October about Tictoks not to show your doctor and you popped up talking about how having a prosthetic makes you hungry. Just thought I’d let you know.

[@davidkent5626]

"Ignore the crunching in the background or the nose art on the windows." Sorry I can't, they are adorable.

[@CinkSVideo]

Looks like a pretty full day. Is the Jiu jitsu helping with your pain? I will notice an overall reduction in pain, including my nerve pain after a workout.

[@dawnmontgomery73]

Although it’s neat that you can hop short distances, I can’t help but wonder if doing that repeatedly has any negative effects on you. I know when I sprained my knee pretty severely a few years ago, I found myself doing the same thing because crutches were such a nuisance to fight for such a short distance. I ended up with a lot of hip pain and swelling and that was just a couple months of doing it occasionally 🤦🏻‍♀️😂 a few years later I was diagnosed with bursitis in that hip. I can’t help but wonder if I caused that or if I would’ve had it anyways 🤔

[@Scott_Burton]

I cant speak to long term, but children hop on one leg often when playing games (or at least when I was young we did) due to multiple leg injuries (foot crushed in a lift, hit by a car, fall on a slick spot on stairs, playing basketball and volleyball in high school and college) I learned to operate with 1 leg quite well, and it wasn't always the same leg, but the lessons learned the first time would just be flipped if it was the other leg the next time, but hopping on one leg is a viable means of movement over relatively short distances. I sure wouldn't want to have to do it for a mile, but from the living room to the kitchen and back isn't that bad. (Unless coming back from the kitchen involves carrying food or drink, which complicates hopping and keeping the carried item(s) from reaching the floor.)

[@Izzy-cp8yt]

I've heard in the past that prolonged one leg hopping can cause problems because your leg isn't really built to absorb the full impact of walking/hopping. Short term and with adequate rest in between I doubt it was hurt much, but in Jo's case if she were to hop around her house every, or even most, days, that would be a lot of excess strain on one hip, knee, and ankle and would likely be sore in the short term and cause problems long term.

[@penultimateh766]

Yeah I kind of wish she'd find another way to do that too, but ce la vie.

[@breemari7770]

You guys, at the end of the video she says she’s trying to hop less. Then she walks from the bathroom to her bed on her knees. She’s aware and she is doing something about it

[@dawnmontgomery73]

@@breemari7770 no kidding 🤦🏻‍♀️ I simply stated a thought process I was having about it. Didn’t say she was doing anything wrong, needed to stop, etc. Thanks for the “info” 🤣

[@markdejonge937]

i had to get used to that type of liner after hving a pinlock liner

[@davidoffkarlsen3665]

💚💛❤

[@carolynandcocohaywood2638]

My windows and doors are full of wet nose art too.😊

[@BudTheDrummer]

Jo, I love your videos. I'm curious. Which foot do you drive with? Btw, I love your sneakers!

[@billy101cat]

"there are two many dogs" no such thing as too many good puppers

[@emiliovasile9017]

Bellissimi i tuoi cani....🥰

[@omarmartinez5946]

Omg how I wish I was that dog

[@paulgarcia3797]

gawd your gorgeous 😍

[@love_gracie_joy]

Thanks for sharing your day with us. I do have a question though. A ways back in time you used to use (I think it was called) the iwalk hands free knee crutch thing. I haven’t seen you use it in a while so I wanted to ask. What happened to it? Do you still use it anymore? If not, is there a reason why? Thanks! -Gracie

[@aaroncates7924]

Sorry to hear about you having issues with transferring to a new place. I hope they get that worked out for you soon. Nose print art by puppies is unavoidable. I have German shepherds, so I understand they have a constant supply of energy. They take naps to recharge and then are back at full energy.

[@donwarren4261]

Hey Jo is there a reason that you dont were a shinker sock at night im a below the knee ampt as well it helps me with overnight swelling just asking

[@shaynetrimble5192]

Hey jo I commented this on another video I’m just really scared and need advice. I never expected to relate to your content I followed you because I just thought you were super awesome. I feel that this is the right place to share my story last March I stepped wrong on my foot and got a sprain and a chipped bone I was in a boot for 6 weeks but still was in pain so then I was in a cast for 4 weeks I was still in pain but we blamed it on it being weak and unused so through the summer I tried to keep up with my friends doing summer activities (I’m a teen) and rock climbing with my team ( I am a competitive rock climber) even though I was in a lot of pain I still did everything my friends were doing especially because I was pressured by my mom to so I went back to the check up appointment and I said that I was still in a lot of pain so I got sent for an mri it showed five stress fractures sprained everything tendinitis swollen joints and swollen bones and I had been climbing and walking on them all summer I got put in a cast in august (I even had to be in a cast on my birthday) and then I go out of the cast and put in a boot for long distances but I was supposed to walk at home without the boot and rock climb one footed I did all of that but was still in pain I went back to the doctor and the doctor said it was probably stress fractures that hasn’t healed so I now can’t put any weight on my foot which is really frustrating but my doctor said that I might have chronic pain and it will be a for sure thing if I don’t use the crutches and now im really scared that I will be in this pain forever what is you guys advice? And I also want to hear your stories. So we can all talk about it because sometimes it helps to type it out.

[@alishersherbekov6139]

😘😘😘😘💘

[@chancia8990]

8:58 perfect look

[@Myrtle2911]

I'm sure you've answered this somewhere, but I can't find it. What breeds are your dogs? One appears to be a German Shepherd or Shepherd Mix, but I can't figure out the other.

[@FootlessJo]

Hey! Sophie is a German shepherd (or mostly haha!) and Leo the bigger one is 50% German shepherd and then a mix of mastiff!

[@juanfootjohn2125]

IM RBK and have also been trying to get back to my jujitsu class. It hasn't gone well for me. I'm thinking about switching to bjj. Fighting from my knees against a two legger is an interesting challange.

[@bunhelsingslegacy3549]

In Aikido, we do standing vs kneeling techniques, there are definitely a few advantages!

[@juanfootjohn2125]

@@bunhelsingslegacy3549 its been interesting. Every one tried to kick me in the head at first. Lol. After seeing Jordan training with another Amputee I was lime now that's cool.

[@thegrapeentity7662]

Where did you get your sweater?

[@seanwalker1997]

Jo I appreciate your videos. I would like to know more about income. I only see (Social Security Disability) as a disability before doing KZbin or some other option for amputees. What other options do you recommend?

[@nathanielovaughn2145]

your nub looks like it's really thinned down. P.S. - You rock EVERY look imho. Poor shower curtain; you must have scared it. 🤣 OK, I'll show myself out.

[@srandall31]

Must have been Monday's session ;)

[@redsorgum]

It would have been funny if at the end of your video conference, someone said "smell you later!" 😘🤣🤣🤣

[@SusanChristmas]

Me and my husband always say that to each other. I will say smell you later then he says not if I smell you first. We have to remind ourselves not to do it in front of other people.

[@redsorgum]

@@SusanChristmas 🤪🤣

[@cathy-annemannix8898]

May I plz ask if fibromyalgia is OK with jujitsu? I ask as I have been recently diagnosed and want to get into martial arts. I am afraid as it is expensive and I don't want to hurt all the time I'm there. I know the initial sessions will be rough but I adore martial arts and as you are the only other fibro warrior I know. I thought I would ask you! Ignore if you don't want to answer, I understand your need for privacy. Thanks! Xx

[@LadyNicoMura]

[@c5d53g2e]

You are awesome. Never forget that.

[@WaitingtoHit]

Jo, I think there's been some sort of mistake. Where are the other 23 hours and 48.5 minutes of the video?

[@FootlessJo]

😆😆😆😆😆

[@merlaeyn6576]

How do I find answers to my questions?

[@jennifermartinson874]

Hello- good day to you, I have followed your channel since your first amputation. A I am sure you have addressed this somewhere but I'm going to ask again. How long between your accident that injured your f[t and your amputation? How much pain where you in compared to your pain issues now? I am asking as I had an auto accident 11 years ago and I suffer from lots of pain and other issues, with no relief in site and my Doctors are totally against amputation at this time and I am so tired of hurting and missing out on life. I know you are not a professional but you are on a similar path so experience helps here. Thanks, Jennifer Martinson

[@truckerdaddy-akajohninqueb4793]

It's been a while

[@RavynWhyt]

Not nose prints, that's art! They love leaving you art!

[@trashpanda9615]

I actually have a sincere question. What do you do for work or income?

[@ProfZ.]

I loved getting to see your daily routine and your training session! I also see you using gender inclusive language :) if I could offer one friendly suggestion, I’d just point out that female identifying isn’t quite the phrase you wanted there to talk about people who know what it feels like to take off a bra. It’s a tricky linguistic thing to gain fluency with, and there’s no one right way to do it, but I thought I’d offer a constructive note because I very much appreciate your intentions!

[@RustyDust101]

Weeeell, hitting people in the head with a titanium prosthetic leg DOES sound like a pretty good method to take them down, especially since you can't feel pain in the prosthetic leg itself. 😂😜

[@theguy9429]

PIZZA!!???

[@lisadimercurio9473]

Hi Jo, I love watching your Videos. It should be your rental company’s responsibility to get you a new shower curtain.

[@denimoonthegame7093]

I am also like you

[@mars7612]

Not gonna lie, I really miss Jo's content that didn't revolve around the amputation. I use to be one of the people in the comments getting upset with people for saying this but, it's true. I miss her content about her as a person and about other things in her life besides just the amputation. And to those people who are going to say, "just don't watch her then", I say that's not the point. I love Jo and I love watching her. I just wish there was a larger variety of content.

[@thewisepowerchair2369]

FootlessJo, they cancelled my amputation surgery. I am so depressed. I am in the UK. Don't know if I will find another surgeon. All the doctors were against me. Two of them were not entirely truthful. And of course the surgeon will believe his doctor colleagues, his fellow peas in the pod. Decisions on my life being made by doctors not in my position, who have not gone through what I have gone through, who are not in pain like I am. I was feeling so happy at the thought of loosing these feet. Now I feel so depressed. They say if you want a job done do it yourself. I just wish there was a way I could, or that somebody could help me do it.

[@lenabaldwin8218]

Hey Jo have you moved into the house you want

[@michaelfsolis]

Seeing you on the bed with your shoes on gave me a lot of anxiety!😅

[@rikavanderhofstad]

i wash my feet like you washed you stump XD. i hate the smell of my own stinky feet to the point where i have to wash em whenever i take of my shoes.