How Lauren Wasser, the Model With Golden Legs, Made a Triumphant Return | Vogue

[@DefWun]

She seems like she's very comfortable where she's at in life now. I give her a ton of credit,because she's not only alive after going through that,but is actually living her life.

[@binaryvoid0101]

She's very fortunate and is clearly grateful and humble for her circumstances. I wish I could say the same thing for the millions of Americans who are disabled and can't receive the same kind of healthcare treatment.

[@lahangsubba1700]

She is beautiful

[@lahangsubba1700]

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[@belart7152]

well..maybe she just puts a brave face ...what do we know ..? she is a trooper anyway ....btw cant believe they still sell these tampons in 2018 ..

[@joannabajena]

Im happy for her, but its kind of sad to me that she wasnt -this- well known and popular before.

[@imnotsurewhy]

She actually looks pretty cool with those golden legs.

[@holyjebus]

Best legs ever

[@walvin7623]

What about her normal legs? All legs matter dude😒

[@holyjebus]

A &F you saying them golden legs aren’t normal bruh? Fuckin glm! Golden legs matter!

[@kalecardenas9645]

Holy Jebus stfu

[@kalecardenas9645]

A &F stfu

[@KCsFunHouse]

I honestly had no idea how serious TSS could be, that’s crazy.

[@mathieufredette3157]

I didn't even know what that was. (I'm french so maybe it just has another name.) So I looked it up !

[@JoseCruz-gr1ul]

Eres mui beya

[@sarahholland2600]

@@mathieufredette3157 it's mentioned in the leaflet that is in every box of tampons in the UK telling you how to insert etc: & has been since I started using them in the early 80's. I suppose many women don't read the leaflet in full.

[@giorgiar24]

@@sarahholland2600 i saw another interview with her where she explained how she started feeling sick a couple of minutes after inserting the tampon. She didn't kept longer than recommended or anything

[@markclinton8681]

Hello beautiful how are you doing

[@haruchai]

What a woman, what a fighter, what a trooper. RESPECT! A great inspiration for people in similar circumstances. She doesn't lie down and cry about it, she doesn't want sympathy for it, she owns it.

[@ellenleather]

This is so what the world of fashion needs, representing disabilities / amputees and womxn’s health issues. Amazing!

[@marymorgan8297]

Exactly so very true!! Thank you!👏🏾👏🏾 Yes, because I am disabled too in a wheelchair.

[@ellenleather]

🌷🌈🤗

[@EG-ge7lz]

ellendoesleather Men have disabilities and health issues too. And they are less likely to express being afflicted by mental illness. Health is not exclusively a women’s issue.

[@ellenleather]

T D of course :) I was only referring to Women’s health issues related to Menstruation. Men’s health issues also need more awareness. Thanks :)

[@cynthiaisako]

I fully agree !

[@claudiapalacio6964]

She has not only golden legs, also her heart and mind.

[@reshmibasu2666]

❤

[@editsstudio2882]

❤️Your comment made my day ❤️

[@wapwothefetty2569]

Awee

[@MuspeltheMogul]

Ew

[@Sharon-sw7mr]

That is so sweet and touching...it is a beautiful words to say🌺

[@andychia3132]

That attitude, mindset, and resilience is simply amazing.

[@Soldecision]

Lauren is such a tomboy and I love it! She oozes a healthy balance of feminine and masculine energy effortlessly, and she owns her worth

[@TheScienceofSelfCare]

Perfectly articulated

[@kimxixi5207]

She 100% looks like her mom.

[@tasia_13]

kimfu panda what’s her mother’s name?

[@hotp9800]

Pamela Cook

[@heregood494]

Yaaaaa I think so😻

[@niandiniarti4116]

ikr. i thought it's her in the pic.

[@smartpanda5935]

@@niandiniarti4116 same 🙂

[@more__plz]

“I look cool, I look like a warrior.” What we all should say every day. She’s a role model... model

[@dianagrace2214]

Loved that part too!

[@bossandrew3695]

you cant be over confident its like saying I will never die 1000 times you will die eventually that doesn't make a difference

[@michaeljensen8211]

Warriors ARE SICK (HITLER) 😠

[@catlovely5438]

Loved your comment Jacquelyn! A role model, model indeed!

[@armybeef68]

But if she takes off her legs and lays on the floor, she would now be a roll model

[@Lisa59]

I remember when the toxic shock syndrome came out in the early 1980s. I thought it only had affected that one woman who died back then, and maybe a few others, because I hadn't heard of it since that one incident What a surprise to find it has affected so many women. I'm glad she is doing something abatout it with that congresswoman.

[@donstoddard8458]

I lost my left leg below the knee I made new leg tie-dyed I'm just an old hippie. I'm also a ballroom dancer

[@bodyofhope]

That's awesome!

[@kaisoo2556]

That's so dope I got mine in pink titanium

[@__orlando__]

"we've done more research on coffee filters than tampons" why am i not surprised

[@eyecolor9648]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍😎😎😎😎😎😎😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😘😘😘😘😊😊😊😊😊

[@bumpet4017]

Use cloth pads or menstrual cup. Better for the environment as both are reusable, and better for health.

[@rumblefish9]

@@bumpet4017 menstrual cups have been shown to also cause TSS.

[@bumpet4017]

@@rumblefish9 Where is the statistics for all period products? Cups are safer than regular tampon and pads. It's also environment and budget friendly, buy one and it lasts for a long time. Same goes with cloth pads. Instead of dumping our planet with disposable, single-use tampons, pads, toilet paper, and wipes, please consider healthier options for yourself and the environment.

[@nycapple917]

@@bumpet4017 I agree with you re: the environmental effects of a cup vs tampons. But any foreign material inside the body can be a medium to harbor bacteria. But it’s actually safer to use a tampon and change it often than a menstrual cup that you only wipe down and re-insert in your body cavity. If you were to go to a doctor’s office; would you rather they use a brand new tool to poke and prod you or an old one that’s been wiped down?

[@Stitchy_fun12]

I'm so dumb lol. When she said I grew up with "model" parents, I immediately thought she meant parents who are so good at parenting that they set an example for how to be a good parent.

[@do3258]

You're not dumb, that's what us normals would assume :D

[@eduardochavacano]

Wilma Gucken or people with brains with assume.

[@londonlouise9797]

lol same

[@baelfiremorrighan]

Same!

[@lj3482]

Me too! And I'm a qualified barrister 🤣🤣🤣

[@bradwillis7181]

Good grief, she is BEAUTIFUL! I really admire how she took a difficult situation and not only thrived but is working to help others.

[@livewellwitheds6885]

I really love when people have fun or pretty prosthetics and mobility aids. I always decorate my wheelchair and walker and love it. it's hard to draw attention as a disabled person, but the self expression is so worth it.

[@faizach487]

I got bacterial meningitis last year and then I got Pseudotumor cerebri. Doctor told that I am going to die or if stay alive I would become blind. My family was so sad that I am going to die but my brother and my dad never gave up on me and I owe my life to these two incredible men in my life. Now I am alive and studying medical(I got vision problem though). Thanks to God and my supportive brother and my lovely dad ❤️🤗

[@faizach487]

And I love to share my story with everyone. God gave me second chance to live and help other neuro patients by becoming a neurologist❤️ InshAllah ❤️

[@santalucia17]

❤️

[@krabbykat9918]

MashaAllah more power to you and your supportive family sis

[@faizach487]

@@krabbykat9918 thanks sis ❤️

[@Sharon-sw7mr]

That's terrific!!!

[@nymphadoralupin6094]

Did anybody notice that her mother also was gorgeous?

[@trashcannedbeans]

Off topic but great name

[@nymphadoralupin6094]

@@trashcannedbeans Thanks a lot🙃

[@Fuxckyouhoe]

Yesss😍😍

[@swadey2.017]

She said both her parents were models at the beginning of the video

[@nymphadoralupin6094]

@@swadey2.017 Yes, but I don't think models are always pretty.

[@kacpern788]

With her hair colour, yellowish skin and GOLDEN LEGS she looks like a badass cyberpunk character.

[@rickmcintosh5787]

The courage this young lady has demonstrated is off the charts. God bless her in taking on disabilities an example for the world to see.

[@moneemahmed1044]

hawaru friend came please Pakistan ILOVEU

[@godsavethefiction6942]

I am shocked that every body is commenting how great she looks and nobody seems concenrs about the toxics tampons that are the reason why she got her both legs amputated

[@anonymousanonymous5769]

I dont think u know about the correlation between TSS and tampons. You should research it

[@complicatrix7602]

It's when an tampon is left in too long that it gives someone TSS, I think. No tampon chemicals.

[@danahilary27]

Yep that is the fashion world . All vanity , no substance. My post was all about tss

[@-simplicity7551]

I was thinking...never using tampons! It would be so easy to leave one in too long, and she had a heavy flow so Im guessing that hastened the TSS

[@-simplicity7551]

@i don't care that you broke your elbow yeah?

[@EmoSew1]

How does she balance so well with 2 prosthetic legs? Ive never seen anyone without a limp or soemthing.

[@suzawilo]

Toma and experience....?

[@Indiekiwi]

K-rex she still has her knees. She’s a below knee amputee. It’s harder when you are an above knee amputee.

[@29Coxy]

It's because she has fantastic muscle strength, good fitting prosthetic socket, suspension method, alignment and appropriate foot for her activity level. It's certainly very impressive to see! Her prosthetist has done a fantastic job!

[@29Coxy]

A good illustration of a poor prosthetic fit and alignment was in the clip of her on the catwalk with only her right leg amputated. Her knee was thrusting outwards and she was walking horribly. That's due to the poor suspension of the leg (which she mentioned how it felt like it was going to fall off) and poor prosthetic alignment. The alignment may have been ok for everyday walking but when doing a catwalk models will step further inwards to enhance the hip movement. In simple terms, this shifts her weight line to a point where her muscles can no longer control causing the knee to thrust outwards. This can be easily fixed by simply changing the alignment

[@tatumcomer4026]

Also she probably had great posture before hand being raised by models

[@IsThisAvailable550]

Watching this made me look up what TSS actually was. I'm 60 & never heard of it, but I'm now wiser. This is a remarkable young lady who seems to have taken what life has given her and made the best use of it. Well done & stay positive. Life is for living, not for wasting on being miserable. Either way, you only have *ONE* chance.

[@theTrend7]

She walks so naturally with her prosthetics. Kudos to whoever built them and helped her learn to walk again. And so happy she didn't let her loss take her down, she looks great

[@bheemkumar5147]

Do you like to be in a relationship with me. I like to be in a relationship with you. I am an Indian. I am studying engineering in India.

[@gojo_saturo_the_king]

​​@@bheemkumar5147 bro stop being creep , PPL like u are spoiling India's name

[@marikotrue3488]

I know it sounds odd, but those golden legs suit her. She looks strong, proud and even like a superhero. She is beautiful with a spirit I can't even imagine. So consider all that along with this comment. How about someone (designer/corp/whatever) makes her clear acrylic legs? If the joints or connections must be another material, paint that material silver or maybe gold. I was trying to think of a way so that she showcases the clothes on a catwalk without the golden legs overpowering (ironic yes?) the outfit. In any event this woman is more of a MODEL than a model. Thank you Vogue and Lauren Wasser for sharing!

[@Lololabiana]

@Kelvin Singing Channel Acually in this case you're wrong, because the legs are not exacly a part of her body. So its a fashion thing. But when it comes to implants in a human body, you're right.

[@georgeb.wolffsohn30]

@@caffeinefiend1217 get over it. That's your prejudice.

[@patmebg3794]

I like the gold, really eye-catching.

[@last7509]

how can i be constantly so miserable about my life when people like this exist?

[@gemucing3]

she can adjust her height anytime.

[@wmak8421]

Fr

[@herasean5720]

Ikr

[@deletioninducedin7days919]

Wouldn't it be uncomfortable?

[@allymarie3991]

THATS SO COOL

[@crystalnyla]

Amazing 💖

[@anthonyperkins5856]

Is it me or does she walk with those golden legs like they are her REAL legs, WOW!

[@carmelaes]

I saw an interview she had and how to she told the horrifying story of what she's been through. Now she is on the other side, living the life she was meant to live. She deserves all the happiness and success. you rock Lauren!!!

[@aanchaljaiswal2823]

She looks badass. I love her confidence and attitude. Many people with legs are unable to pull off such attitude. I so admire her❤️❤️

[@mlang52]

Her gait is amazing. Having a numb right leg, I know how hard it would be if both of my legs were numb! She has a nice looking gait! I hope she goes far! She has, already, accomplished so much. She is so beautiful.

[@aiden_zae]

I dont know if it's because she's just born to be a model that she looked stunning or is it because her confidence just written all over her face. But i admire her!

[@Tzinacacihuatl]

Being a model definitely is a confidence booster even without legs.. just look at that beautiful face

[@johnokamoto6762]

confidence is beautiful

[@venusvisions]

i'm really happy to see how positive and confident she is with herself now after watching the other video when she goes in depth about losing her first leg. she's amazing.

[@user-xk7md6wi2f]

Счастье этой Девушки,у нас есть ноги руки,а мы жалуемся на жизнь. Молодец.

[@user-dl4pu1lc2l]

Господи прости меня грешную!

[@OkcanaK3]

Это здорово, что у людей с ограниченными возможностями есть шанс жить полноценной жизнью. Это практически самое главное. Думаю, многие падают духом ещё и потому, что не имеют возможность приобрести протезы, у некоторых даже коляски нормальной нет. Человек становится очень ограниченным и зависимым в таких обстоятельствах. И это очень угнетает.

[@katie4623]

She's right, she really does look cool.

[@user-vz1zm8gh3c]

This shows you can do anything no matter what gets in the way. Its great to see the world of fashion respects disabilities🌍💖🌺

[@tootsiewunderlandzzz]

Coz she's rich tho

[@nkarri7829]

Ikr ❤️❤️❤️

[@binaryvoid0101]

Money and privilege helps, though. She was blessed enough to afford golden legs along with the healthcare she received. There are literally millions of disabled Americans who do not have this luxury and are struggling to receive even a fraction of what she's got.

[@pepitogrillo8263]

She is also beautiful. Rich, first world, beautiful, elite, blonde, white girl loses legs and tere is not really a problem.

[@WandaPaz7]

if you have money

[@janebille]

She mighr be one of the strongest and most inspiring soul I have seen! Her vibe is so pure! 🔥

[@marinamartinez6886]

Just came across this great video. TSS is still out there and needs more exposure. So glad this beautiful young woman is thriving.

[@Awentiawolf]

She does look amazing, and so strong! ♥️

[@Awentiawolf]

it could have happened, yes, but it did not luckily, so why worry about “something that could have happened” if it did not happen?...

[@cxhyi]

it is only money

[@joedee2952]

She has shitloads of money and she can afford the legs that make her life as comfortable as she had her real legs. It is not hard to be strong in such conditions. And look amazing.

[@mannygomez5433]

s h e put d a pab|0 escorr sh¡r t z h h

[@CC-hx8gj]

desbacito just wanted to throw that out there

[@humphreychen4315]

She looks exactly like her mom

[@remi1627]

niggas really out here called hUmPhReY

[@Zoey-rh2gm]

Miles Davidson LMFAO

[@wilcoxwilcox3272]

I agree

[@addicted367]

She does look a lot like her mom. Her mom was prettier tho

[@maromaro5209]

T

[@andyv1131]

How awesome is she? Love her attitude, she’s beautiful inside and out💓

[@kooskansloos4834]

Lady Golden Legs. The 'joy de vivre' and confidence she radiates bedazzles me, I've never seen this on people with disabilities. That's the whole point... She doesn't live with this that way, while a lot of people (including myself) live with a mindset of what we can't do, what we don't have, what should have been and so on and so on. What an inspiring lady this is!

[@penelopedinkledongs7178]

Toxic Shock Syndrome first became known to the world back in the early 80s, when Rely Tampons--a new brand--came out, and young women were dropping left and right, as in dying. So strange that almost 40 years later, this is still an issue? I hope it's a rare issue. This young woman is amazing.

[@kyupified2440]

PenelopeDinkledong S all because of tampons? Why? Like how? Wow, never use a tampon once in my life (was born in PH, I never saw one in the market)

[@foreignbae3822]

@@kyupified2440 me neither

[@mamiflarfallen1288]

The only reason why it's still happening is because they are misusing the absorbency of the tampons everyone thinks you have to have use super or ultra because they are afraid of leaks I rather have a leak than have a super absorbent tampon sucking the life out of me and poisoning me.

[@katebattista7400]

TSS is exceedingly rare and you don't need to use tampons to get it. You can develop it after a surgery. In America the chances of getting it are 1in 100K. Deaths per year average at 2-3 people.

[@marievancalster3355]

One year ago I was for 2 weeks in intensive care at hospital for the TSS. My chance of surviving was very very because they didn’t know what I had (the TSS is so rare and I was the first one of the hospital I went to having it) and never experienced it. I also used the “Super” tampons and I regret it so so much..

[@Alyyse]

People like her inspires me.

[@MrJamiez]

Rip.

[@ericborgen7311]

Legs and arms are not what make someone beutiful it is your heart of hearts your metafisical heart truly lovely woman thank you for sharing your story wonderful

[@rhyfelwrDuw]

What a strong woman! Not letting something which could have dragged her down, become something positive in her life! Amazing!

[@friederikemlr8583]

lets have more of this kind of content and less kardashians and wannabe models

[@kathleenlouise1208]

friederike mlr she’s a lot more prettier as well

[@Cardsmaster]

Thanks to Saks for sponsoring this.

[@TheBrainsugarfreeze]

I agree! More of this can actually do more good than how to find the right shade ... Come on Vogue!

[@mubina8434]

True

[@anako1976]

Yessss

[@boldlybeautiful1620]

Her confidence is everything🤗 She's a queen💞

[@georgeb.wolffsohn30]

@@interestingthings8598 you're missing her point.

[@boldlybeautiful1620]

@interesting things there are alot of things in everyone's lives that they need to come to terms with but how your life gonna be starts with how you come to terms with those things, It all depends on if you take them as opportunities or hurdles. Thats exactly how this girl came to term with her situation , she used it in a positive way and choose not to be pulled back coz of her incident.

[@memesarewhatkeepmesane8729]

Just sayin why do girls always say "queen" its a bit cringy for me fsr

[@mathewkurien7799]

You are an inspiration for whole humanity. Please keep showing light.

[@shawnfreeoftyranny8849]

She loses a leg: I look like a badass. Shows picture: She looks like a Badass.

[@dorianbelic6901]

Just shows how even when you lose a part of yourself you are still 100% whole and no one can take that away.

[@jackturn3450]

She's missing legs giving her bionic limbs is not something that should be done bet lot of these cut their limbs on purpose to try and push this agenda

[@dorianbelic6901]

I don't think that anyone would like to get their legs removed just for publicity.

[@jackturn3450]

@@dorianbelic6901 agelina whatever her name is got her breast removed because she pretended she had problems in an attempt to get women to remove theirs so they can't breast feed believe me they go against the word in an attempt to throw us off and plus they want us worshipping a robot god by 2045 what better to show that godhead you serve with bionic limbs

[@revimfadli4666]

@@jackturn3450 you mean the "AI god among us" that Sam Harris talks about?

[@revimfadli4666]

@@dorianbelic6901 the amount of self-harm that broken people do for attention might surprise you... Then again, it could be vanity, call for help, or other reasons

[@___o_t_a_h_t__]

The fact that, something that is considered as an essential could potentially kill you, is making me angry. I might not know how it feels to go through menstruation, but more needs to be done to ensure that, these products are safe for everyone who uses them. "More research has been done on coffee filters than on tampons." Is not pleasing me at all. 💔

[@imaginepithynamehere4257]

You do go through manstration, though. While it's obviously not the exact same thing (no....you know... expelling of...stuff..) men also experience cyclic hormonal peaks and valleys throughout the month. As far as what I've read, depending on your natural testosterone levels, you may not even notice, or you may have extreme mood swings during certain times of the month. This is one of the reasons why people who take steroids and testosterone treatments become so emotional, and experience 'roid rage. Hormonal treatments of any kind can affect a person this way. A good way to track this, is to use your phone, a calendar, or a diary. At the end of each day, quickly jot down how you felt that day. If you're consistent, after a few months you'll start to see patterns, and then you can sort of predict when your hormonal ups and downs are going to happen. Like women, some men are like clockwork, and others have completely unpredictable cycles. Again, I'm not a doctor or an expert, but I've read up on it, and noticed it in men I've lived with. Whether it's a long-term partner, a roommate, friend, or my Dad. Unless it's been debunked since my own lazy research, that is, but as I said before, I've totally noticed it in the men in my life.

[@hanakamil5593]

That is a very thought comment

[@CocoAvalon]

Makes me so happy that you actually care!

[@leesteal4458]

Yep. A tampon almost made me pass out when I was about 21. I never used them again. That backed up blood is also really stink when you pull it out.

[@kristinabliss]

Tampons have never been essential.

[@aanyavinod3498]

I need to see more of her. Vogue make that happen

[@kcmy5]

Love her energy! What an awesome role model!

[@magonzo7]

Strong woman. She’s doing something with the adversity she faced, something positive, helpful and aspiring to women.

[@420fdg]

I'm a strong man. I was jackin it and thought I should sleep. I'm super tired. But I PULLED through. And in the end I was happy.

[@shina779]

Would have been a harder journey if she wasn't loaded.

[@Aaron-zr4uo]

I'm a strong man as well. I thought I couldnt down one more beer with the boys, but the struggle and hardship with drinking one more beer is inspiring to all men. I pulled through for the boys 🙏🏼

[@sanjivjat3378]

Hi

[@keaponlaffin6737]

only aspiring to women, because she's a woman? that don't make no sense.

[@comeatmebro7654]

Idk if this is supposed to be inspiring or make me afraid of tampons

[@crashk6]

Yes.

[@user-lq2nu6cn7y]

Both

[@lmicky5361]

Don’t use them! Not worth it!

[@dannybenhur6123]

The Second one...

[@Slimshaydett]

Use a diva cup :)! X

[@WomBatVIC]

Good on you Lauren. I'm sure you had your bad times but it looks like you've really taken the positives out of this setback.

[@liz3424]

She is so beautiful! Inside and out!

[@moneemahmed1044]

halo friend ILOVEU ILOVEU ILOVEU please wahtsap 00923013524399 please please ILOVEU

[@user-pc1nq2vp9j]

Ur golden legs are beautiful

[@vandjgaming5247]

Even tho her legs are gone it doesn’t stop her for being so pretty

[@zetazieta2061]

How shes pretty if she look like every girl? With her ant nose?? I'm the PRETTIEST

[@zetazieta2061]

🤬🤬🤬

[@carmencitad2871]

@@zetazieta2061 ?

[@vandjgaming5247]

akira ziviana yes I was just saying even tho she DOSENT have lega she so pretty because there was a girl saying she was ugly

[@jooxebox]

@@zetazieta2061 u lil tay or something

[@Rod-bp8ow]

Its a treasure to have individuals such as her, in their own special ways, all natural, all free flowing, all genuine, all original, all strength. Signed. HRH C.T HRH

[@michelleptybcn]

I'm glad to see that she's doing fine 😊

[@dammifaj]

Her other leg was amputated earlier this year because it was causing her pain and giving her problems because there were no toes and heel on them which she had amputated with the first leg back it 2012 because it was also affected with gangrene.

[@derrickforeal]

Thanks

[@ZalikhaOusou]

Jemimah Faj Hi 👋 What happened to her?

[@ZalikhaOusou]

@aka _drb thank you

[@AiKichune]

Yourphotoo! 💓

[@mfzv87]

She is amazing. On another note, it blows my mind how there is no transparency when it comes to feminine hygiene products. The chemicals and toxins they use on them that we put inside our bodies on a regular basis.....And how we only have a handful of choices when it comes to types of products we can use for our periods. There should be more research on TSS as well as women’s health in general and more awareness. Companies should do better. Medical field should do more research. We deserve better as women.

[@latte2221]

there is research on tss, misuse of feminine products increases risk... its good that she is representing the movement for awareness :)

[@maroonfi666]

its not about the chemicals on them its about bacteria which grow and release toxins in ur blood flow ! she used a tempon for too long that made the bacteria grow and bec tempons might make cuts in ur private area that made the toxins inter her blood flow which lead to the TSS , ppl shouldn’t use tempons just skip the beach for a week better than getting ur legs being lost !

[@MichaelPeterson-rx9jd]

*We deserve better as women*... irked me a lil bit

[@LovelyAngel.]

Manga Girl but it's true and we should say that out loud because so far we "deserved worse as women"

[@MichaelPeterson-rx9jd]

It just irked me a lil teeny tiny bit because when I read it, my head processed that line as 'we deserve better because we are women'. I mean we do, though in fact every humans do. But I guess I was just sensitive to that line because I like to think of people objectively as a whole, not because I'm a man or a woman, but because I'm a person. So if it were me, I'd rather use the word *consumers, buyers, customers, or purchasers* (but it's just me though).

[@johnpartridge7623]

This Lady is incredibly brave but she has such a positive outlook on life that is so uplifting, good luck to her because she deserves it 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@billderinbaja3883]

Badass. Anyone would be proud and lucky to call her Friend.

[@jazzmina6992]

Born to be a model. Look at her face, so beautiful..And the way how she embraced her legs is also inspiring.

[@justindilts1540]

I had no idea this existed. As the father of three daughters thank you. Your awesome.

[@JSkyGemini]

She's got a heart of gold to match. You go, Girl. You're one heck of a roll model for girls.

[@markclinton8681]

How are you doing

[@isthatyoursandwich]

She seems like one cool chick. She is owning her look. Love her positivity and style

[@MelissaChapin]

As an actor and a woman with a disability, I esteem you, Lauren Wasser, for fighting the good fight every day! Thank you for being a visible reminder of how our struggles make us, not break us, especially when approached with tenacity and heart. So proud of my wheelchair right now! 👩‍🦼✨

[@markclinton8681]

Hello Melissa how are you doing

[@donarthiazi2443]

​@@markclinton8681 Apparently not too good huh??

[@kitc6406]

Her golden legs are so cool! Her attitude and drive are super inspiring and I love that she’s using her experiences to push for positive change. What a woman!

[@cam1259]

What an amazing attitude she has and gorgeous!!!

[@moneemahmed1044]

halo friend ILOVEU ILOVEU ILOVEU please wahtsap 00923013524399 frind please ILOVEU

[@tedmcclellan2691]

So impressed by this video. So very glad that I took the time to watch it. Wishing Lauren and others the very best.

[@user-fo2wo6jh1w]

She’s a copy paste of her mother

[@vanii4522]

exactly what i thought ! that picture looked identical to her

[@adrianmorales548]

Ikr 🤯

[@eyecolor9648]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍😎😎😎😎😎😎😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😘😘😘😘😊😊😊😊😊

[@juliehanson6158]

@Teresa Luckenbach I asked the same question. Maybe I've been stuck on the farm too long.

[@rosafiammante5027]

@@juliehanson6158 0:16

[@MLSoll]

Actually hearing about her story was what made me switch to pads Such a cool girl, looks badass with her golden legs as well

[@terenceb8053]

I guess it's because they were cut below the knee

[@bonniemagpie5166]

Her parents brought her up with great positivity 🤗.

[@gloriahanes6490]

The golden legs make her special on and off the runway!

[@ameliajade196]

Her style and attitude reminds me of Billie eilish, and I just wanna point out how beautiful she is!

[@xrayg.o.p9817]

Same

[@kiaalii]

Same!!

[@juli8838]

Same

[@ghazalaqamer9610]

Yea

[@mob756]

Ikr

[@sarahrews8386]

She has majestic and regal beauty. Amazing what she's doing! We need more people like her

[@leesteal4458]

I do not use tampons ever. I can count on my hands the number of times I used a tampon. The last time I used one, I felt as if I was going to pass out, I had to remove it immediately. I never used one again. I believe that blood should flow freely and be released.

[@jennymayer7277]

This girl lost both of her legs because of a tampon. Let that sink in for a moment.

[@alohaaloha8990]

She lost her legs because of TSS which is caused by a buildup of bacteria which can be caused by leaving in a tampon for too long. Let that sink in for a moment.

[@daniel-tg3825]

@@alohaaloha8990 why is it call tox8c shock sydrom when it doesnt have anything to do with shock and wouldnt they chop off there vaginia because that is were the bacteria built up at

[@alohaaloha8990]

God Daniel- this site has info on TSS: www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/toxic-shock-syndrome/symptoms-causes/syc-20355384

[@rhiannakinsey-jones9060]

God Daniel- literally what are you trying to say?

[@AS-vp4kq]

@@daniel-tg3825 🤔🤨 u make no sense...are u even a female to understand....its staphylococcus aureus infection that can spread into the bloodstream then spread into the rest of your body affecting other organs as well

[@navneetsingh2118]

I really wanna be this Strong... How many times everyday we give up and lose the hope...?? You're an inspiration Lauren. I love you so much

[@chatonmignon8724]

My mother had a leg amputated because of diabetes and she watched people with prostheses on television and she said me too when I have my prosthesis I will walk like them! It's good to show happy people with a normal life!

[@African_Rose]

it amazes me how the brain just after a while knows where limbs are it can't feel like every step must be a gamble and yet they pay off look how natural her walk is. and the basketball. wow.

[@smashinggranol6247]

She handles all this like a ROCK STAR and she IS, IN FACT, A SUPERHERO/SUPERMODEL!!🎉😍😲

[@Bbcatch]

The problems only come with age

[@TrinhNguyen-le7fx]

She is what we call beauty

[@imogenkerr899]

Syed A’Gil (my Dad) is the man with the ‘Golden Trumpet’ so appreciative of this accident 2day! May this year bring all You deserve~* Awareness will be shared. Bless You young Lady! Sincerely Australia

[@LifeBetweenTheDash]

So cool to see the rest of her story. Pain-free, the best part.

[@gianellarubio8869]

She's admirable because despite everything that happened to her she is confident, strong, keeps going and feels beautiful as it should be!

[@rosab9191]

Wrote a college paper about TSS close to 30 years ago. Even called protor and gamble to find out why they put rayon in their tampons. You just get the run around. It's so sad that nothing has changed. Yes, you can die, and most girls are never taught this.

[@naidaugan8087]

Yes. So true....I am just discovering it today 🤔

[@petepistachio8229]

Yamel Camel for a flotation device?

[@user-bj2lu9qt3o]

Do you know where I can find good, trustfull information? I guess if you're doing it the right way you can still use tampons. There's no need to freak out, just need to inform yourself.

[@luluthegrape]

Every box of tampons comes with this info about TSS.

[@jtedlssterling3169]

She has a beautiful walk! A models walk! Awesome!

[@diss2788]

She looks cool af with the golden legs

[@caramelo212]

I would have probably rolled over and croaked! The fact that she is still living her life, the amount of respect I have for this woman! Respect!

[@danieljohansson8401]

Why? She just forgot her tampon and get life served at her for still being pretty?

[@beyzaercan3077]

@@danieljohansson8401 Calm down incel. Its pretty obvious they meant she didn't give up what she loved to do despite her condition. Not everybody can still love themselves in that situation.

[@danieljohansson8401]

@@beyzaercan3077 hahaha you are funny! Yes i bet the art of being pretty is soooo rewarding on a deep level. Incel? Is that your generic NPC response? Or do you have something better?

[@beyzaercan3077]

@@danieljohansson8401 modelling is something some people are passionate about. Like all the other career choices. Open your eyes! Its a huge world and everyone enjoys, values different things!

[@danieljohansson8401]

@@beyzaercan3077 ofcourse its exciting! But everybody can learn how to hit a pose! The passion lies in the complete absorption in Ones self image and the money you can make if you got the "look". You get to mingle with celebrities, drink champagne and live on a diet of coffe, adderall and grapefruit. The whole beauty industry is a scam that sells products through a fantasy. Dont drink the cool aid that vogue tries to sell you.

[@anastasiaholmes9124]

Why does it appear in my recommendations even after watching it like 1 thousand times? Anyone else?

[@angiebaby8870]

Anastasia Holmes prob cause you've watched it a bunch of times lol

[@nebx2127]

It’s because of the algorithm. It will recommend this to you even after you’ve watched it because it’s recommending it to tons of other people.

[@abbinormal407]

Its *because* you watched it 1000 times. So when YT asks itself "What video might this person like to watch?" It goes "I know! That one the amputee model again! *BRILLIANT!*"

[@anastasiaholmes9124]

@@abbinormal407 lmao 😂😂😂

[@rowendacarter8790]

That's why you only wear them every few hours change them out and use the right thickness for your flow

[@gorgeousg8704]

I love this lady and I'd be so proud to meet her. It would be such an honor. ❤

[@markclinton8681]

You are looking so beautiful

[@Araanor]

I never got why they alway make prosthetics look so weird and creepy. Like with glasses they should make then fashionable and cool looking. An amputee kid could get an ironman looking leg or some cartoon theme that they like. You could get a cool looking nike leg or Hugo Boss or whatever design company you like. Of course there isn’t a big market for it so it probably won’t happen.

[@NotAnotherKuromi]

If you have money you can get disability aids with cool designs. Some people send them to people who paint cars as there are so few specialists, plus then the art lasts for longer. With 3d printing they are working in making cool looking prosthetics that are a better price. When I became disabled I was surprised how most metal equipment was grey & supports on your body are an odd beige colour- I am pretty sure no human is actually that skin shade. Considering we have an aging population & there are a lot of disabled people, there really is a market for stylish disability aids, they just need to be an achievable price.

[@JOhnDoe-nl4wj]

It's the cost, prosthetics are just stupidly expensive. It's like 20 to 70k for a hand prosthetic, mind you, not included the parts you need to replace every other month (which are also expensive, like like 500-1000 for a rubber joint fitting). What's worse, you probably need a new prosthetic every other years because of the wear and tear. Oh, if you have model parents and are a model yourself, sure golden prosthetics are an option.

[@dragonlie]

It exists, just a very small marked for outer shells that can be attached to the prosthetic to give it unique looks. Saw a kick starter about it some years ago. But for most if they do it, it wouldn't be a full-time business, more like a side thing along with other products when it comes to 3D printing soft/light weight shell printing. Some people also enjoy the metal/hook/rod/fake hand/fot look as it gives them attention and can joke with it.

[@29Coxy]

Majority of amputees are elderly or feel a societal stigma of being an amputee, so they request their prosthetic leg look as cosmetically 'normal' as possible. It's surprisingly easy and cheap to change the colour of the prosthetic socket. You can add a different coloured pigment to the resin to make a solid colour (gold) or provide a t-shirt/material with a cool design (iron man, a football jersey, nike top, graffiti etc) that then gets embedded into the resin of the socket. They always come out looking awesome! You can also get clip on design attachments that are 3D printed to create the shape of your calf instead of just the pylon/pole or a foam covering. But they can be $500-1500 and aren't usually covered by standard funding agencies.

[@sucher9043]

in the future people will propably amputate limbs only for cosmetic reasons

[@jimenacastillo3183]

This girls is awesome! She's a warrior!

[@CKC411]

What a beautiful human. Love her spirit. I am handicapped and in a chair and often wish they would just remove my legs in hopes of walking again.

[@PHATTrocadopelus]

Her attitude is amazingly infectious. Bless.

[@g1g72]

Great story, however, imagine a girl In the same situation poor. They wouldn't do anything.

[@MORRIS6161]

g or a girl not as good looking

[@annesilva3542]

she knows that that's why she met with the congresswoman and is advocating to let women know about the dangers of our hygiene products

[@MORRIS6161]

Anne Silva oh I didn’t realize you knew her

[@frostyskeletons8950]

MORRIS6161 ...did you not watch the video? That’s an entire segment...

[@Sharon-sw7mr]

If being rich makes it where you can get the attention to make a positive change in this world, then why should she be demonized for being rich and/or pretty. And yes, it is unfair that poor and less attractive people don't get the attention they deserve.