Daily Activities As an Amputee

Hello,
It's me, Annika the Amputee!
Today's video I show you random daily activities as an amputee. Some of these I wear my leg, and some of them I do not. Whether you are a new amputee, are friends with an amputee, or just genuinely curious, I go through several daily tasks I do.
These include,
Putting on Pants as an amputee (1:39)
Putting on Shoes as an amputee (3:03)
Showering as an amputee (not seated) (7:28)
Opening doors in a wheelchair (9:03)
and Stairs with a prosthetic. (11:54)
Let me know if these helped you out or if you have more questions.
Thanks for watching!
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[@williamchapman2578]

Thank you! This video is very helpful for a new amputee.

[@johnnydean]

I'm a BTK amputee too. OMG the jeans process is so real!

[@robertkomninos4220]

I do the same when I’m wearing jeans, but I’m above knee amputee. Found your videos yesterday, it’s great that you document your journey, thank you!

[@davidtrinks345]

Thanks for the tips, I put my jeans on by putting my leg in and pull/ scrunch my pants leg up over my stump, put my leg into the socket and then just pull the pants leg down over my prosthetic, no need to fight getting your foot through the pants leg...

[@CogFamJax]

You are so amazing, inspiring, and encouraging! Thank you so much for your videos. I’m a new amputee (LBK) and this video helped me so much. I haven’t worn jeans since I lost my leg in March 2020. I just had my 9th surgery in less than 1 year. This last one was a revision. So as soon as I am walking again, I’m going to get a new pair of jeans, a shoe horn, and some cute flats🤗. Please keep posting videos when you are able. Sincerely, Karen

[@absolutelypositively]

You’re awesome. Coming from a guy just like you. Btk amputee. Thanx for your wit and everything else. Our amputations were only 2 weeks Apart. You’re coming along much better than me. But you’re a young’n. I’m a young’n in my mind. Be well. You’re already swell!

[@KevinKorenthal]

I started with a wheelchair too but have not used one for the last 5 years of 15 years as an amputee. I pop my leg on for everything and crutch when i have a limb wound.

[@mscastillo6405]

OMG! I hate using my shower chair and miss being able to stand while showering ... why didn't I think of the knee in stool method?! 🤦‍♀️ Amputee life changing tip for meeee, thx girlie 😁 Also, I need a shoe horn in my life, like asap lol Great video ❤ 😊👍

[@spiritofthewinds9089]

Awesome video, so helpful to understand the ways to figure stuff out even for people who aren't amputees! I love your sense of humor btw💜🙏

[@samarawaldner5134]

The doors I find the hardest are the ones with the super heavy sping/hydraulic settings when opening. Where you try to open and they just pull you in or when closing they shut on you because you just don't have the leverage of a person on 2 feet!

[@AnnikatheAmputee]

I definitely find that true for me too! Every once in a while I do find a door that I NEED an able bodied person to help open. But I'm just glad there have always been people around to help

[@penultimateh766]

This info is great for people with unaltered limbs too, because it makes you think about how your use your various joints in things. Also keeping one hand free to stabilize when entering a shower tub seems like a good idea for everybody. THANKS.....

[@fungirlwinx]

Very informative and a great video. Thanks always been curious about some of these.

[@user-hw8iv7gd9s]

Thank you Annika, I've check out of you video it really help me alot, I've been amputated 10 months now, just now getting used to using my prothesis leg. I was a electric lineman for 40 yrs, I went through a lot now living again so. Thank you for all your videos it helps a lot. Tee 😅

[@Scottishboy-gg8bc]

I cringed when I saw you walking down the stairs. As an offshore worker here in the UK we are told to ALWAYS hold the handrail. That is because if you need to be hospitalised and that has happened, it is at least a 2 hour delay until a chopper can come and take you to Aberdeen hospital. I have been pulled by the OIM (Offshore Installation Manager (God!)) you weren't holding the handrail. A definite case for a {STOP} card safety observation. I liked your presentation and style. I could watch more of your videos and hopefully can keep both my legs until I pass on.

[@Caprossi]

Thank you formthis inspired video. I’m a BKA and find basic daily activities take a lot of planning and thought. I’m learning a lot from your videos.

[@peterossi9496]

Very helpful. Thanks

[@anttip7773]

Do you have a new wheelchair? Video suggestion: a day in wheelchair without prosthetic leg. Greetings from Finland! Ps. Youre awesome! 🤩

[@nickslearningvideos3695]

You’re awesome!

[@ElectiveAmputation]

Genius 🤯 thank you!

[@electricelectric1500]

Extremely educational!

[@SpamMusubi308]

Loved the fact you tie your shoes the same way I do 🥰🤣🤣👍

[@monoped_adventures]

Great video!

[@aaronabuhl1]

Thank you for the educational video!

[@AnnikatheAmputee]

Dude, I cant with you

[@benhurlupango9398]

Your great, inspiring people . . . .

[@DJcyberslash]

Love your vibe

[@FatShadow56]

I had a bunch of friends and coworkers try to shower like me on one foot. Lol

[@AnnikatheAmputee]

Its not as easy as it looks!

[@stevevanskiver5310]

I just found your video this evening

[@Ladco77]

Your method of walking down the stairs looks the same as what I had to learn to do when I broke the 5th metatarsal in my foot last Summer. Walking book wouldn't let my foot or ankle bend, so some of the same range of motion restrictions. This has been very enlightening. A lot of it seems so simple once explained, but I can definitely see having issues with doors without seeing your methods first.

[@GIJaneUSA]

Great tips Thanks Marine. Go Army Airborne ❤

[@johnvelas70]

In 2009 I broke my nose walking into an automatic door at the chow hall in Baghdad.(the kind that open toward you) I saw a real pretty Marine coming out as I was going in & pow! I hope she didn't see notice.

[@ihas1foot716]

Wish I had this when I was younger 😌 This is Ella btw hello!!

[@AnnikatheAmputee]

It took me a while to figure all this out, so I wanted to help other people too! But hello!

[@amitavabhattacharjee1772]

Outstanding quality LEDY

[@rachidtatem5993]

👏👏👏

[@ironmanepf1]

That was a cool video! Funny as an amputee of 11 years I've never liked using a wheelchair for some reason🤔 you make it look easy though. Have to admit after hearing about some people I know take serious falls in the shower standing on 1 foot I'm always nervous and use a shower chair/stool to sit down and stand occasionally for a minute. I might try your method though... looks pretty stable and safe 👍 thanks for sharing

[@AnnikatheAmputee]

I totally get it! I have some amputee friends who like it, and some who don't. Im just grateful that I have the opportunity to choose! But good luck and dont fall! I havent fallen IN the shower, but I fell once when I was being careless getting out of it

[@ironmanepf1]

@@AnnikatheAmputee most definitely be careful and safe. Since I don't have a wheelchair I was using my crutches 1 time without my prosthetic leg and hit a wet spot on the floor and went down hard! Not fun at all LOL

[@joerihoste2524]

I almost slipped in the shower when my wife was in the hospital. Since then I never shower. I take a bath.

[@rapidfirerob4]

I found a local seamstress who sows 20 inch zippers into my jeans. It's easy to put on pants this way. She only charges me $25 to do it. I suggest finding a local seamstress and do this. Much cheaper than taking it to a business with overhead.

[@adalbertobautista7662]

❤

[@6mvargas]

I also know sorcery shoe lace trick....👍🏼

[@amitavabhattacharjee1772]

EXCELLENT quality V D O

[@happy__human]

What changes occur in your body as an amputee? Like muscular changes? Do you feel like your other foot has adapted? Do you feel like your back has gotten stronger?

[@user-ip6bz6sw7e]

✌

[@ogsan1296]

Awesome info. Thanks, I just got my first leg. Learning allot. A week ago. I appreciate you for this period of instruction. Awesome MOTIVATOR that you are. What did you use when you first got your sleeve to wash it with. Also did you incur any little blisters. I have tons of questions. lol. Thanks again.

[@AnnikatheAmputee]

Hi! I'm glad I was able to help. These are things I learned along the way. My skin is extremely sensitive and I actually wash my liner with baby shampoo and that helps prevent my skin from getting too irritated. Sorry it took so long to respond! I hope you are getting along well with your new leg

[@ogsan1296]

@@jeannie2548 Thanks a bunch Life is going great. This new lifestyle has presented tons of positivity and getting back to the things that life allows me to appreciate. I hope and pray that for you a well. Happy Holidays.

[@kat7068]

What make of levis you wearing. I have a bk prosthetic and lived in Jeans till this. You're great!

[@donyboy73]

you're awesome!

[@BhattiJatt]

So so so pretty 🌹 .. god bless 🙏🏼

[@Enfauteuil]

Waouh waouh 😳 😳 👍👍👍

[@tamasfodor1963]

Hello Dear! You are my favourite Princess all over the world!! I like you and ur videos!! Have a wonderful day!! :)

[@jayasankarv3653]

Love and respect from God's own country Kerala ❤💪👍

[@stevevanskiver5310]

❤ Hey just curious have you ever tried using a knee scooter? That’s what I use when I do I have my Lego awesome

[@b.earfie2551]

beautiful and great .... 👌🌹

[@checarlos2681]

👍💯😍😘🤗

[@annetteslife]

Can you wear high top shoes or just basic sneakers?

[@AnnikatheAmputee]

I can wear literally any shoes I want! The only shoes I have a problem with are ones with pointed toes since my toes cant scrunch

[@annetteslife]

@@AnnikatheAmputee oh okay thank you

[@NaveedKhan-bs7ct]

I like your looking

[@alyssonbertolotto]

Pena não entender inglês 😍😍😍😍🥰🥰🥰🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@timothythornton8255]

I lost my. Arm to cancer do you know anyone that as lost a Arm

[@jennyfoerster971]

Hi Annika, I'm curious why you use your wheelchair to get to your car and for your excursion at the lake? (Instead of walking, or walking for parts of it?)

[@AnnikatheAmputee]

Hi Jenny, Right now I'm dealing with problems with my left ankle so I was not able to walk the couple miles. Hopefully I will be recovered and running the lake again soon!

[@jennyfoerster971]

@@AnnikatheAmputee I hope so too! Thank you for all of your content it is really helpful in weighing my own decisions.

[@alexishaute1]

tu respire le bonheur 🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@juniorneres6983]

4/5/88 on ?

[@walkwithminhaj9637]

U so cute ❤️

[@amitavabhattacharjee1772]

EXCELLENT beauty and EXCELLENT NICE GOOD lajawab outstanding LEDY

[@OnlyTheEd]

Getting in and out of a vehicle...........as either driver or passenger.........

[@juniorneres6983]

4/5/88 ya ?

[@guillermop5918]

you beautiful

[@NaveedKhan-bs7ct]

If you don't mind wana friendship with me