Shrinking my amputation side!

Did you know that amputee's limbs can change size and shape throughout the day?
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My Amputation Story!
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!
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[@von7nie]

Aww, a nubbin’ hug.

[@AquaPeet]

hehheh!

[@BlueBanana.]

Hehe 🤭

[@ShortstorysbyKidz]

Hehe🤭

[@kikinoir8083]

A nubbin huggin if you will

[@lilytheangel.]

why is there a giant space at the top of the reply section

[@myrandamiller91]

So it's like a compression sock made specifically for your nubbin? That's pretty awesome! Would a normal compression sock also work, or are they different in that regard?

[@grandmackdady]

i shrinker is a little like a compression sock but with less pressure i use both to keep my stub from getting to where i can't put on my leg

[@hot_wheelz]

Not to mention that a compression sock is a different shape compared to a shrinker, yes they are both a type of pressure garment but one is designed to fit a foot and lower leg (often upto just below the knee) and the other is designed to fit a stub post amputation (or as Jo puts it in such a lovely way a nubbin'). So no, a normal compression sock will not work as well as a shrinker for this use case as correct fitment is everything when it comes to the correct functioning of any pressure / compression garment.

[@SashaSRenee]

I've also found that the foot of some compression socks don't compress evenly, like the heel and toes on mine are way looser

[@SashaSRenee]

@mikeratliff3245 dude, wtf? Are you really that desperate for attention?

[@debracurry612]

​@Mike Ratliff what an ignorant, hateful thing to say! She could have neuropathy in that foot which makes feeling injures when they happen a problem. Those look like bug bites. You dont get those,? Does that mean you shoot up?

[@lakmom8472]

I’m an above knee amputee. There’s been times that I ate a bit too much salt and couldn’t get my leg (that I needed 6-8 ply socks on to fit) on because of how much I was swollen.

[@bluedeva]

It really does effect it, always stay well hydrated especially if you may be having salty food 🤗

[@toasterhavingabath6980]

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[@peterembrey3705]

Crazy! That big of a difference from salt 🤯

[@Mastercheap]

You must be salty when that happen. Im going to see myself out.

[@craigstephenson7676]

⁠​⁠@@toasterhavingabath6980When you have too much sodium in your body, you retain more water to dilute the sodium, which causes bloating. This happens in all people to some extent, but most of us don’t have to worry about it.

[@birdog1000]

Hi Jo I’m a 75 year old male who has a right below the Knee amputation 3 and half years ago I can identify with your problems. As an amputee I’m on my third Socket so far so good I enjoy your videos

[@dalewest4661]

I'm a below the knee a mputee. Im in physical therapy, l am learning. I love your videos. Thank you for sharing this with us.

[@dariabrowczenko9682]

I have an eye prosthetic, and I really feel the "I ate too much salt yesterday" thing 😅 I just wake up with so much swelling that my prosthetic eye barely opens. The real one feels alright though 🤷‍♀️

[@lowercasepeople49]

I looked at the profile picture, and I can't tell which one is the prosthetic.

[@serrioton1858]

​@@lowercasepeople49yep fr fr

[@user-dy3oh7ys1m]

I'm sure there has been much progress since my Grandfather had his glass eye when I was little and I'm 72 now. He used to take it out and chase us to scare us. He soaked it in a glass to clean it. You could tell his wasn't real. I'm guessing yours looks real.

[@dariabrowczenko9682]

@@user-dy3oh7ys1m If I look straight to your face, yeah, it's hard to tell. But it only has about 15% of the real eye's movement range, so once the angle changes, it becomes quite obvious.

[@friibird]

​@@dariabrowczenko9682 would you be willing to answer an in general question about prosthetic eyes? I guess from media I had this idea that prosthetic eyes get removed by the wearer, for perhaps cleaning or sleeping. The way I read your comment to me sounds like you wear it while sleeping. Do I have the wrong idea? Are modern eye prosthetics meant to be worn continuously?

[@lt530]

It gives your nubbin a huggin'. Love it. 😆

[@jtbingham6564]

You are a super sweet person for all your videos, I had a lower leg amputation 6 months ago, and you have been so good for my mental health and what I would expect with doing this, bless you and get better

[@JootjeJ]

​@mikeratliff3245What is wrong with you?

[@absolutelyunlucky]

@Mike Ratliff as a certified drug abuse councillor, no those are not track marks. even if they were, what an absolutely disgusting comment. you should be embarrassed and ashamed.

[@meddler-gz1ks]

@Mike Ratliff I don't freaking know man, it's none of our damn business

[@meddler-gz1ks]

@Mike Ratliff get a life

[@tr3vk4m]

@Mike Ratliff FEET? 🤦‍♂️

[@markphilips6298]

Also barometric pressure changes can wreak havoc on your fit.

[@markphilips6298]

You may become better than your local weather station at predicting weather!

[@tinamarie2121]

As someone with peripheral neuropathy in my feet, I can attest to the fact that wearing anything with compression (like socks) on something with nerve pain is SOOO beneficial in pain management!

[@mikemassey780]

Got a new leg today 😊. Been in a wheelchair for about a week and a half. BKA. Left leg. Still going to have to get use to it but so happy to be up right again. Tired of looking at belt buckles and butts.

[@beccas.6983]

I'm working on becoming an OTA, and your content has been an important jump point for a lot of my education regarding the love experiences of people with limb differences/amputations. Thank you for being a force for good in the world! I've learned so much. 😊

[@billboo740]

Wish you well on recovery

[@infernospiral1040]

What recovery

[@billboo740]

​@@infernospiral1040 leg surgery for her nerve pain

[@coffeebeanz]

@@infernospiral1040from her surgery, did you watch the video??

[@saym0.0]

girlies leg isnt going to grow back bro 😭

[@xLiLlyx98]

​@@infernospiral1040 Recovery right after surgery, you numbnuts

[@leeartlee915]

Dude, Jo cracks me up with the way she talks. “You put it over your nubbin” Never change.

[@charlesgarber5911]

I love how she's so candid and able to communicate all this information to all of us (whether we're an amputee or not) as it's good for those who deal with these issues to get the information she's sharing & us non-amputees become more familiar with something that we may not have to deal with, but it gives us more of an appreciation for the daily struggles that others have to deal with.

[@leeartlee915]

@@charlesgarber5911 Werd. I’m in the camp of “non-amputee but wish to become more familiar with people with differences”. I’ve done the same thing with all sorts of people. Basically, I want to be less of closed off and expand my mind towards a variety of living situations. It’s one of the better things social media can provide.

[@katmartindale8049]

Since my feet can swell if I have too much salt, making my shoes tight, it would stand to reason that the same could happen with a nub and prosthetic. It is something that a non-amputee would think about. That's why your frank discussions of what you experience in your everyday life are so helpful in educating folk. Thanks.

[@kathyjohnson2043]

I've got my own 2 feet but they change size daily based on what I do, eat, or for no reason whatsoever. And, thanks for letting people know that pressure helps nerve pain.

[@gaylegordon2038]

I love and admire a person who faces great loss and adjustment to it with both courage and humor. You are an Amazoid!!

[@Lute.Turtle]

There is an adjustable socket out there its called somthing nonsocket or antisicket or something that has like the pully system used to tighten and loosen bikeing shoes that clip in ive heard its good because you can change its size in micro adjustments throughout the day so it always fits properly

[@judedunlop5295]

And bike helmets. I think a lot comes down to cost, your idea is good

[@coffeeninja8128]

I wear one of those. It's also a vacuum suction socket. You wear a special Össur Iceross liner with four soft silicone ridges that hold it in place as if glued on after you tighten it. No sleeve necessary. Plug & play, basically. (Transtibial amputee since 2015)

[@Tigris178]

I learn so much from your channel. I don’t even have an amputee in my life but I still find it incredibly valuable for general human awareness. Thank you so much for your videos ❤

[@kimborlyshearer3035]

I've actually been an amputee since 2017 and just started using shrinking socks

[@JohnSmithz]

I have both legs amputated above the knee and the fact that I don't have legs and that they don't grow anymore excites me a lot, I get angry that I don't have them and I reach orgasm. It's a fantasy. I see that my legs still don't grow no matter how angry I get and how many times I have an orgasm. Have you ever met people like me? I'm looking for people who are like me.

[@gothfoxgirlAO3]

I just love that you call it a nubbin. It's so cute!

[@nasirk3104]

You are an awesome communicator you have eliminated the awkwardness of ever having to ask questions of an amputee. You provide a wealth of knowledge, and I find your videos actually entertaining. 👏👍

[@duncansonoryan]

I have neuropathy in my feet from a bad back and i use compression socks to help with the pain. It's like it overwhelms the nerve with sensation. They don't look awesome, but they help with pain so who cares, right?

[@zerorequiem42]

Same here. Constant cycle of wearing them to help with pain and then taking them off because they become too painful smh. I recently bought a couple wedges I stack up for my legs to rest on. It helps a bit.

[@charlesgarber5911]

I've got about 8 screws & a rod in my ankle and I've found that compression helps A LOT when it comes to dealing with swelling caused by overuse/arthritis from all the metal and stuff causing pain & irritation.

[@newcastleman86]

You start your own sock line! I see you have a very creative side. Just a thought. You’re looking very well and happy. Thanks for your amazing videos.

[@pastelrave7432]

Oh that would be so cool

[@Serenity_Dee]

I wear compression gloves and braces on my right hand specifically because of a permanent injury to my wrist that causes swelling and inflammation, so I know exactly what you're talking about in that regard.

[@nyxskids]

Compression gloves, socks, and a no give body suit here to deal with widespread neuropathy issues from a spinal cord injury. Got the idea from my bff's grandmother's arthritis. Couldn't function without them. It's nice to know this kind of treatment has such wide effective applications.

[@shinypaintf588]

ik it's summer there but i'm cold af here in uruguay so that looks like the best thing ever

[@BlueBanana.]

FR IT LOOKS LIKE THE COMFIEST THING EVER

[@markweaver1932]

Your smile lights up the room..

[@TheNightowl001]

Left AKA, here, with a gnarly scarred closure that had to be redone once because of wound dehiscence. I was about 2 years post amputation before I finally felt able to pursue wearing a prosthesis. My prosthetist even said that I could wear the attachment sleeve for my prosthetic without attaching the prosthesis, to act as a shrinker that was a lot easier to wear than the original shrinker with it's waist straps, etc.

[@captainblacksand8484]

I love learning from you!

[@InternetRando42]

So, the kinds of volume change that most everyone has to deal with on some level from time to time - period bloating, weight gain or loss - and which make us two-footers whine about how our clothes fit ALSO impact whether you can WALK on any given day? Yup, living life in hard mode.🎉

[@sarahprice659]

The magic of compression socks! You look like you are doing a lot better 😊. And they should hire you to do promotions for these things!

[@penelopeanne79]

Thank you for kicking knowledge. I'm a rehab counselor and I work with many different individuals, amputation rehabilitation is something Im learning through you! 🎉❤

[@crimsonraen]

Oh dang, SO many things that we just don't know about. Thanks for keeping us informed!

[@MoonFairy929]

Thanks for sharing your journey. Never woulda guessed half the things you have told us. The salt thing sounds super sucky. Salt is yummy. Lol

[@juliatarrel1674]

I love your willingness to discuss your disability and how you manage it, and why you do some of the things you do. I'm in the pain management club with you.

[@chasingserenity27]

4 years out and I still use mine if I've spent a lot of time in my sockets in a day. And they're amazing for nerve pain!

[@Akalilly]

I'm not an amputee, but your channel started popping up on my feed right about the time I became handicapped, (broke my ankle, and now I have CRPS. Can't be on my feet for more than an hour each day.) and seeing how active you are... It's helped me come to terms with using my wheelchair when I need it, and using my cane when I can. So... thank you. I know you're just trying educate people about amputees, but you've been a real inspiration for me, even if our situations are different.

[@user-dy3oh7ys1m]

You're very informative and interesting and I love watching your videos. You have such a good attitude about everything.

[@jeffquinlan4064]

Your videos continue to answer questions I never even thought of. Much love.

[@jeaninenoseworthy7276]

Nice to see you up and going!!! Salt is my nightmare for my nub to. I like your shrink sock. Who made it?

[@MarijaKostic19]

Thank you for your video! You help my mother and me a lot. Here we don't have any help after amputate,and your videos help us for last two years to survive everything what's going on after amputate. Big thanks! ❤

[@larrylund3780]

So expressive and confident. Happy to see you.

[@user-hn7uk5wf8x]

I am an amputee below the knee for two years I wear my shrink or whenever I don’t have my leg on haven’t had no issues with swelling or leg not fitting properly. I love your videos.

[@tiffsaver]

I just had a total knee replacement, which is reality, an amputation. God speed in your healing and keep up your FANTASTIC mental attitude!!!

[@kelsey2333]

Respectfully it's not an amputation unless part of a limb got amputated. Care to explain your reasoning? Maybe I am wrong

[@tiffsaver]

@@kelsey2333 My surgeon told me that this operation is essentially, an amputation. They cut through all the muscle, bone, and fascia, then take your entire knee, cut if off, and toss it in the nearest trash can. That's why the pain is so excruciating. A total hip replacement is a piece of cake compared to this procedure. It took me an ENTIRE YEAR to regain what I'd lost, and it never worked even half as well. A knee replacement is like getting a wooden leg, except it's on the INSIDE. If you think that this operation is a walk in the park, I suggest you get one for yourself, Dr. Kildare. P.S. If your knee replacement is unsuccessful, the only other option is an ABOVE THE KNEE AMPUTATION. Do your research before you start acting stupid on your parent's computer.

[@1234cheerful]

Thanks for making this sort of information generally available!

[@thereptilianartist1376]

I just wanted to comment that I love your videos so much. You've also been amazing in helping me understand how to write and portray a chatacter I already created for a book of mine who is oddly verh similar to you in personality. Accurate portrayal is important, including the fact that trait isn't everything there is to a person or character. Your channel is inspiring and helps spread understanding. ❤

[@louiselimb6164]

Thank you for sharing these details.

[@patriciamaierson6500]

Excellent information and your incredible, amazing, positive attitude gives such a great foundation for handling body changes as an amputee. You’re an amazing teacher. Thank you!

[@Alyathaean]

I just wanna say thank you for having us in your life and infirm us about how it is to be an amputee. I had you in a video suggestion and I keep sticking around (finally also following) and you gave me, a hobby author, the courage to write a character who has an amputation. I don't think I get it half way right (even that I tried to get as much infos as possible) but I wanna liegt the Stigma a little. ❤

[@yomogami4561]

glad to see you looking better, especially the nubbin's recent surgery. i hope you feel better hugs

[@liamodonovan6610]

You are always amazing jo love your channel

[@RaesTurquoiseTurtle]

Thanks for always explaining so much!

[@christyricker8736]

Thank you for this! My GM was a right-sided BTK amputee. It is hard to explain to others about the different "socks" she had. She was so sweet, remembering how to put her leg on after she developed dementia.

[@fancydeer]

awesome. thank you for all the education you're providing. Hope the healing/recovery is going well

[@KM-mw3jp]

That’s really cool! They’re like compression socks but for nubbins! Compression socks help a lot with other types of neurological pains too, I absolutely adore mine

[@Teslawalter]

love the positive attitude.

[@Candy_Cane789]

Hi Jo! I just wanted to say I am a huge fan! I love all your content and you are a huge inspiration to all your fans, keep up the amazing content you do for all of us viewers! Don’t let any haters get you down 🤗 Love from, Colorado Springs, Colorado

[@DavetheAvatar]

I am confused that I have never once deliberately searched for one of Jo's videos, nor have I ever explicitly aimed for videos on amputees, however she continues to show up in my feed and I have learned so much about amputee life and just what an awesome person Jo is. KZbin algorithm is weird but somehow valuable.

[@sohailfaruki3945]

You are so brave! Hats off to you

[@rogerbeaird3320]

We love you 💖 keep up the good work I've heard it's determination that makes the difference

[@pastelrave7432]

Your sweatshirt looks so good on you. The dusty mustard yellow really complements your skin

[@aroe3714]

I love the info you share. Thank you for normalizing our amazing differences!

[@caliberkid]

I had my BK amputation almost three years ago, and I still wear my shrinker. If my prosthetic is off, my liner or shrinker is on.

[@cocobutter103]

😂😂😂In love your sense of humor!!❤

[@dbird1356]

Great videos, great info, great attitude! Thx

[@deborabailey5457]

I just want to say thank you for your no nonsense delivery of information. For some , we have questions but may be unsure of how to ask for fear of disrespecting or offending. You have helped smooth over a taboo situation, which also helps decrease fear. Thank you again! Btw, do you mind if i asked what happened that resulted in the loss of your leg?

[@missJazz911]

That’s fascinating, and makes so much sense!

[@xtradc2450]

I need this so much for my RLS!!

[@TheAngieIshmael]

Thank you for sharing your journey

[@ellienikolova9072]

Size changes make lots of sense to me. The same way our feet swell, it's just that we normally don't notice the rest of the body parts because we don't need them fitting into something rather rigid, like shoes. It's so great you're sharing your experience and struggles, I am no amputee but am 100% sure you are being extremely helpful to people who struggle with the same issues!

[@jamesdavidson9626]

I love you Jo ! Merry Christmas..

[@lauragrueninger6048]

I just started wearing shrinkers again after my second surgery, since original amputation 3 years ago never healed properly. You are so right about constant changes. Shrinkers work great and feel good.

[@lenardo1970]

I am a recent amputee. So glad I found your page. Your info will be priceless

[@jeffshannon5410]

I love hearing about your life and that is awesome!

[@charlesgarber5911]

I hope the surgery went well & you're feeling better Jo! Sounds like that situation sucks. :(

[@bellringer53]

As someone with chronic pain due to high grade stress fractures, compression socks are amazinf

[@arthurprice-ju7lj]

Love your energy

[@toddwalls6078]

You're awesome! I'm an amputee also! I love your content! Keep up the great videos😊

[@ShannonSmith4u2]

How cool to understand things that you either didn't know who to ask or things you didn't know that you didn't know that people go through every day.

[@aaronmoore6275]

Thank you for presenting this in a matter-of-fact kinda way. I could have used a LOT of this intel in 08.

[@thomasgriffin2299]

Thank you for sharing this. You're amazing

[@harrycordell6123]

Thanks girl good job explaining 😊

[@derekwpennington1796]

Thank you been dealing with this issue alot lately so will try this. Thanks so much jo. Youve given me more tips than the clinic i go to has . Mad respect from your peg leg friend.😂😂😂

[@samuelray7271]

Thanks for your continued education!

[@m.whitleyacton821]

Love your dog!❤

[@dr.herpaderp6545]

I couldn't imagine trying to get ready and my LEG doesn't fit. Mad respect to you 💙

[@sarahwenger4479]

I wear a compression garment on my entire leg due to lymphedema so I love when people talk about how important compression can be!

[@brentburns111]

You’ve a great attitude. So cool!

[@bevtrue6937]

You are doing such a great job.

[@JuliaBL28]

I've been using them every night since I began healing. Great informational post!

[@jeffpetrey69]

Amazing woman, great positive energy

[@bluedeva]

I still wear my compression sock everyday, it really helps with nerve pain and swelling from every day use wearing my prosthetic I had my amp 8years ago, it really does help long term to keep my volume fluctuations more under control and ease the nerve and neuroma pains. Don’t give up wearing it Jo! 🤗 Also make sure to keep well hydrated and top up your electrolytes if you have been sweating a lot to save muscle cramps and nerve pains when you take off your prosthetic at night🤗🤗

[@grammar_ash]

I feel like with all the amputee content and info that i watch, i almost feel like if i were to lose a leg now, i wouldn't be scared or worried about what it would be like, because i already know so much from y'all on yt

[@bbjd9328]

Great info!!

[@stacymcgee5378]

Wow I had no clue they can change due to different things I thought that was it. It's cool to learn new things thank you for the information it's really nice to hear things that I'd never ask about due to being too scared of being too personal. Hope you get back to walking and doing more activities again soon.

[@nolimbjim]

I’m a year and a half out from my bilateral BKAs and finger amputations and still only have one prosthetic leg, so I’m still in shrinkers. I agree, they HELP wit the nerve pain!

[@march3609]

❤️❤️💗 big fan. Love how ur doing life

[@5taceydaisy]

Ah! Chair twins! Just got my latest refit over the summer and it’s a 5R. I picked the black opal but I’m lovin that purple!

[@dhesyca4471]

Thank you for the education, Jo ❤

[@waynekeeler1442]

You have a great attitude for what you have gone through

[@waynekeeler1442]

I got cut off. Anyway way to go with a positive attitude

[@elviszguro7672]

You are very brave women.God bless you