PROSTHESIS UNCOVERED First Look At My All Pro BKA Prosthetic Leg. Don't do this!

[@EA5TVVOOD]

Wow! They were fast at fixing those issues.

[@ElectiveAmputation]

It makes me wish I lived closer!

[@sharonrocke1929]

Kerri you gave me so much anxiety when you couldn't get the foot back on the blade! I thought you would have to drive another 7 hours back to the prosthetist to have him repair it 🤣 I'm so glad that the issues were easily taken care of. I'm still amazed at how quickly you're adapting to your "new normal". Your sense of humor is so refreshing in the face of this challenging situation. I'm waiting for my custom-made implant for my aka osseointegration procedure. Should be undergoing surgery by the end of this month/early October. Your shared experiences are so helpful. Keep on rocking!

[@ElectiveAmputation]

Oh sister! I had a few moments of panic!! I shouldn’t have taken it apart for sure haha and you’re right, I almost cost myself another 7 hours 😱 I’m going to look up the osseointegration procedure so I know what you are getting!

[@sharonrocke1929]

@@ElectiveAmputation I was so amused (after the initial anxiety) 😄. Yes, look it up when you can spare a moment. My ortho doctors at Hospital for Special Surgery believe that osseointegration will be ideal for me. This type of surgery is supposedly easier for above the knee amputees who often have trouble with sockets. We'll see... Thanks for making me laugh today dear. Have a blessed and beautiful day.

[@ElectiveAmputation]

@@sharonrocke1929 oh wow! I just looked it up. I’ve seen it but I haven’t known anyone who has had one. Do you follow anyone on KZbin who has had it done?

[@sharonrocke1929]

@@ElectiveAmputation I don't specifically follow anyone on KZbin who has had it done but there is quite a bit of KZbin content available. I've met one other patient at the Hospital for Special Surgery, a gentleman who had surgery about 3-4 months ago and is up and walking around quite well. Everyone's body and situation is different but I'm hoping for the best 🙏🏽

[@ElectiveAmputation]

@@sharonrocke1929 yes that is now my biggest advise. Patience for yourself because everyone is so different. I begged for timelines and answers before my amputation but I got a variety of answers. Now I understand why. It sounds like you have done your research. I wish you the very best of luck! I will be praying for you and your recovery!

[@truckingwithtramjam]

The engineering is so cool to see!

[@ElectiveAmputation]

Yes it is! It makes me want to look up other feet to see what they look like.

[@s.r.3266]

What?! Not me! 😂😂 You are the Energizer Bunny!!!!

[@prisayisrike7910]

I’m so glad it fits better! How are you walking on it this week?

[@ElectiveAmputation]

Yes thank you! I'm doing better each day. Still a little weird but much better

[@mooseontheloose1389]

interesting to see it broken down like that. Good to see you’re a more comfortable. Looks like there’s nothing that holds you back.😉 Just an update,we are in for another week of lockdown..Hopefully,surgery will come soon.

[@ElectiveAmputation]

I’m doing better each day but not without pain and tears. So expect that and don’t think you aren’t normal if it’s hard. It’s hard! Are they telling you week by week if you are shut down or not? They might start something similar here with our new ruler.

[@mooseontheloose1389]

@@ElectiveAmputation aim expecting the hard work and pain..but it’s pain that’s going towards something,not just the pain that doesn’t get any better. Yes,at this point we are getting daily updates but as far as moving down levels,that comes once a week. 🤷‍♀️ It’s the only way we had zero cases for 170 days. I just feel for everyone. Have an amazing week hun. Your updates are always something to look forward to.x

[@ElectiveAmputation]

@@mooseontheloose1389 yes exactly! The pain is towards a better life. I hope they burn out the virus 100% so you guys can get back to life quickly. Have a wonderful week! Talk to you soon!

[@jongrubbs7148]

You are now a student of yiur leg. You will aboit spots and socks. After you get your perament socket do not be suprised in about six months yiu will need another because of sinkage of your stump. Remember one step at a time. Stay safe and hop on

[@ElectiveAmputation]

This is good advise. At my next appointment I was going to ask my prosthetist this. We are redoing our insurance and need to know what my future holds. Thanks! Great tip!

[@christieg881]

You learned the rockin drive moves from your mom!

[@ElectiveAmputation]

Hahaha glad I got the good genes! Haha 💖

[@christiegaye8847]

You're doing that without your walker, right?👏👏👏

[@ElectiveAmputation]

Yes! I had to walk with the walker for just a few tries after my adjustment since it is now more end baring. It was painful and sore. But now I’m doing it without a walking aid and am working on desensitizing.

[@jeannie2548]

7 hours to your Prothethes 😲 whew quite the drive? Mine is 30 minutes from home. I do love how you were rocking out during the drive 🎶😎🎶. Lol at your tee shirt, I have several with funny sayings. I have seen my foot at the Doc's office. It wasn't at all what I expected.... surprise!! 😂 I'll take your advice, do not try this at home 👍 lol

[@ElectiveAmputation]

Haha yes it’s 2.5 hrs from my house. Then about 2 hr appointment. That’s without extreme traffic. Sometimes it takes longer than 7 hours 😨

[@jeannie2548]

@@ElectiveAmputation Wowzers Woman!! That is a trip for certain 🚗👨‍⚕️🚘

[@simboxstore2249]

Thanks for saying that not everyone does a test socket.

[@ElectiveAmputation]

You’re welcome, I was surprised to hear that!

[@jongrubbs7148]

Your 8 will no be your 10 keep up the good work stay safe and hop on

[@ElectiveAmputation]

Thank you!

[@juanfootjohn2125]

Thayt is A cool foot mine is A Otto bock triton. it's very much like yours. I always pinch my finger tips getting the foot shell off. I took it apart as soon as I got home with it. I have learned how to adjust the foot and pylon but gave not heated up the plastic to try and change any thing. I have A two and A half inch pylon between my foot and socket. your limb seems to be fairly long. Be cool Sister

[@ElectiveAmputation]

I love that you took it apart as soon as you got it home! I was so curious but scared to mess it up. you can adjust your foot and pylon? Thats impressive! I think John would yell at me haha! are you supposed to heat it up to change the shell?

[@juanfootjohn2125]

@@ElectiveAmputation no. ive been tempted to heat the socket to make some fibula room. but the plastic wom't move till itgets to 350 and its more than I can do.

[@ElectiveAmputation]

@@juanfootjohn2125 same! I almost got out the heat gun to bend the back a bit to give me more knee bend ability. but I didnt

[@juanfootjohn2125]

@@ElectiveAmputation I hear that with evert thimg on I can;t get 90 degrees.

[@AndrewSanders-dv7xu]

My doctor has done three test sockets till he was happy

[@anubis.monster]

I've always wanted to know what prosthetics look like under the shell! I couldn't find any images online. Thank you so much for sharing. :D I am preparing for my own amputation, and am so happy to have found your channel. Subscribing!!

[@ElectiveAmputation]

I’m so glad it helped you! I try to answer questions so if you have any please let me know.

[@deandrebovan6951]

I thought I was the only one who calls it a nub 😆

[@ElectiveAmputation]

Nope! That’s it’s name at my house! 😁

[@juanfootjohn2125]

So when I first stsrted out they told me to only wear my liner for 20 min. at A time. That was out the window the second day. when I got my leg I was A little slow at first I had to use my walker still. now I'm walking I think pretty normal. I can't get through A work day yet but I'm thinking about going back part time. I'm sure I cn do A four hour day and still be good to go after work. I think. Some times it feels like my socket is A little rotated and my knee cap feels it so far I can fix this with socks. but A heat gun could be in my near future. I just have to make it to Friday for yet another test socket. This stuff is A ton of fun yeah? be cool

[@ElectiveAmputation]

It really is a science. Building the perfect fit where the knee is right and the leg is functional can’t be easy for them! And then to know what foot to add and make it where we aren’t falling forward or backwards is incredible! They are artists. And then we take hat guns to them 😂🤣😂 I know you mentioned going back to work before so I hope Friday you get enough success to be able to! Let us know!

[@juanfootjohn2125]

@@ElectiveAmputation heat guns and 4 mm alen wrenches. I'm not sure about what to do with work yet. I mostly need something Todo all day.

[@ElectiveAmputation]

@@juanfootjohn2125 yes I bet! I have my kids to keep me busy. If I didn’t have that I think I would need to do work as well.

[@juanfootjohn2125]

@@ElectiveAmputation I'm not sure I could keep up with kids. 😜

[@ElectiveAmputation]

@@juanfootjohn2125 haha neither can I! Haha

[@hunna8220]

this clap

[@GlassWolfLH]

Yup! I never had a test socket. Right BKA. They took the casting and made a carbon fiber socket maybe two months out from my amputation. Since then, my calf has atrpphied and gotten much smaller, so I just have to wear a bunch of under and over socks with my liner to fit into the socket, because medicare won't pay for another socket for like 6 months. F%$* medicare. You're also lucky that you're not even in a permanent socket yet and you have a Fillauer Allpro?? I'm stuck with a medicare approved K2 Ossur foott. No energy return, no multiaxis, nothing. I can't walk very well on uneven ground in it, can't run or jump. It's basically just good for walking around the house. I'd commit heinous crimes to get that Allpro foot, for sure.