TAKE MY FIRST STEPS WITH ME (AMPUTEE WALKING!)! 🎉 GETTING MY PROSTHETIC LEG!

Exactly one year to the day from when I had my amputation and lost my leg....
I gained it back. ;-)
This is only the beginning of a long journey of learning how to walk again. And soon, run. But taking my first steps again felt truly incredible!
The crutches I've used for months: amzn.to/2BL9Uz1
The crutch cover I have (that help a lot): amzn.to/2Wh1adf
#amputee #amputation #firststeps
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OTHER VIDEOS //
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Walking for the First Time: • MY FIRST AMPUTEE STEPS...
Life Before Amputation - With My Fused Ankle: • Life With a Fused Ankl...
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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 is to document my journey of amputation surgery, recovery, and reclaiming my life.

[@Ossurcorp]

Thank you so much for sharing your story! It's such a privilege to see your honest, open account of your limb loss journey. We can't think of a better way to celebrate an ampuversary than by getting a leg!

[@swiss3072]

ÖSSUR i’m the first reply comment

[@swiss3072]

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[@henrysaravia4661]

What's it like? I'm super curious because I recently lost my leg

[@CjCHESTNUT2007]

My dad's an amputee

[@CjCHESTNUT2007]

You should visit prosthetic solutions in Muncie, Indiana

[@umparsley]

Can we just appreciate the people who actually spent time on making her fake leg, and that they make peoples lives so much happier and better. You are so blessed to get your new leg

[@FootlessJo]

Seriously though!!! I got to feature my leg guy (prosthetist) Zach in my “direct socket” video and I loved being able to bring light to him and what he does and why he does it. I don’t think they get enough thanks!!

[@CarlieFargo]

I may be a stranger on the internet but I've been watching your whole journey and finally seeing you walk made me absolutely cry my eyes out. I am so glad you're getting where you want to be. ❤️😭

[@Timothy-NH]

Isn't it amazing how connected we can get to people we have never met?

[@sirithcerbla3088]

Same here

[@CamillaZahn]

I was about to comment the exact same thing. I’m so proud Jo!! ❤️

[@rikus845]

I too shed the happy tears. :)

[@celine9665]

Same here! Good to know I was not the only one!

[@callielalala2874]

It just occurred to me how awesome it is to be a prosthetist, they're improving lives and also look like they're having a bomb time doing it! Im soooo happy for you Jo, its awesome seeing you back on 2 feet!

[@natalieedelstein]

Literally one of the reasons I'm studying to become one! :)

[@FootlessJo]

Callielalala seriously though!! My prosthetist is such a cool guy too. They’re all very laid back and listen really well, I think they really enjoy what they do!

[@anasanz3159]

I am actually studying Biomedical Engineering to do somethin prosthetic-related

[@hae-wonlee45x]

I am a part time wheelchair user because of back and leg pain. I've watched you over the year and seeing you walk with your new prosthetic without being in excruciating pain brought tears to my eyes. I am so happy for you. You are amazing , keep going forward.

[@oliviawebb4438]

This is the start Jo, remember this as the start of the rest of your life

[@FootlessJo]

Thank you SO much!!! 💜 You choosing to be a part of my journey, the ups and downs, and celebrate with me means the world to me!!!

[@MrCristlp1]

Now you can walk and exported the world I’m happy for you to be able to walk again

[@Marshallton94]

I’m a student prosthetist in the UK, we’ve only recently started making full prosthetics, so seeing your journey, and your reaction to walking is so wonderful, it really has me excited to see my future first patients

[@Zooumberg]

Hey Marshal, can I ask if the budget for prosthetics are a lot more stringent on the NHS? Jo's limb looks very expensive, so would the NHS pay out for something like hers?

[@jungtothehuimang]

When you took your first steps I wanted to cry for you, you looked so happy and I am so happy for you Jo!!! Good luck on your journey, you have been through so much I hope nothing but good things for the future!

[@FootlessJo]

Lin Meyer, Thank you SO much!!! 💜 You choosing to be a part of my journey, the ups and downs, and celebrate with me means the world to me!!! 🎉💜💕

[@jungtothehuimang]

@@FootlessJo It's no problem, I have enjoyed watching your journey, all the ups and downs, and despite not being an amputee myself, it still gave me a lot of strength watching your videos! Can't wait until months from now you're posting videos of you running and walking your doggos!

[@1lovemycats]

LM Meyer you are so sweet

[@Willow76ny]

Your hubby said it best- it’s great to see you walking again after a year. I am so happy for you. Here’s to more happy days! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@FootlessJo]

Willow76ny Thank you SO much! 💕 You choosing to be a part of my journey, the ups and downs, and celebrate with me means the world to me!!!

[@xtopgamermollyx2943]

I almost got happy tears when she walked

[@LittleRedM]

*got happy tears when she walked over here lol

[@xtopgamermollyx2943]

no like when she got the thing in her leg i almost got happy tears and when she walked i got even more happy

[@austinpatrick2682]

Who the heck is chopping onions here!!! Stop! 😭😭😭 I'm so happy for you Jo! I completely understand how you are hesitant to celebrate this so much that you get your hopes up and get disappointed again. So let's just celebrate one day at a time. After all, that's exactly how you took the bad days, why not take the good days one at a time too. I think that's a healthy perspective, right? 🎆Yay for today!🎆

[@FootlessJo]

Austin Patrick THANK YOU SO MUCH AUSTIN!!!! 💜 You’ve been such a part of this journey and I so appreciate it! Thank you for your wise words and celebrating with me in these amazing moments!!

[@austinpatrick2682]

@@FootlessJo A real friend is here for good times and bad times. Also, it's easy to be supportive to supportive people. There's very much a two way street of encouragement. I feel like I belong here. Being appreciated is good medicine too. ☺️ Thanks Jo.

[@katherinem7648]

I've never really been invested in stuff on KZbin but I've been following you before this all happened and it brightens my day seeing you so happy and with a new leg

[@FootlessJo]

Kat M that truly means so much to me! Thank you!!! 💕

[@amputeewontstopme9218]

Hey jo i lost my leg 8 months ago im 32 and have just started to wear a leg u give me hope thank you for ur video i wish u sooooo much happiness ☺☺

[@OriginalPineapplesFoster]

Jo, I've been re-watching your journey from start to present, and even though I'm used to your current "status" as a pro wearing this all day and doing all the things you'd been dreaming of .... Watching these first unassisted steps makes me smile with heartfelt joy. What an incredible gift to your future self this channel was - very few of us can look back on such a detailed record of our tumultuous life changes. And we get the gift of learning from your experience. Thank you so very much. ❤️🍍

[@michelethorn5213]

I am so so happy for you !! your positivity and determination is contagious and inspiring ❤️❤️

[@chatterbox4875]

you are so strong and it's amazing that you will be back to doing everything you love again. You deserve every good thing that happens to you no matter what. I'm sure your puppy dogs will be looking forward to you walking them again 👍🏼

[@ReeHagz2]

I almost cried when you took the first steps, what a journey! Your walking looked so natural 😊

[@johnburnie3710]

really happy for you Jo, been praying for you for months. looking great.

[@kathyhardee2398]

Jo I'm so happy for you! I've been watching you thru this journey. You've given me a real pleasure watching you tackle all the obstacles with grace!

[@SBTfso]

I am crying tears of happiness for you, Jo. I've been watching you since about 3-5k subs and I am so glad you're finally reaching the point you've wanted to be at.

[@bionicprincess8008]

Jo, I have been having some tough days trying to manage my chronic back pain. Seeing you so happy and feeling good after a year of frustrations and setbacks really made my day. I am so, so happy for you. You have been through so much. You are such an inspiration 🤗💗. Wishing you all the best!!

[@dewie7486]

Hi Jo, I just had to send you a message after watching this. It was so good to see how full of hope you were even at the end of such a difficult day. I have nerve damage down both legs so I’m not the steadiest on my two legs so watching you take those unsupported steps brought me great Joy. Your doing it, you’re really doing it!!! I can’t imagine how you must be feeling. You’re videos and your ability to see the bigger picture have got me through some tough days this year and I just wanted to say thank you and to urge you to keep fighting the good fight. You are loved and appreciated on here and we all wish you all the best luck in the world for your continuing journey. Anyway, I’ll stop babbling and let you get back to your day. Best wishes, Cheryl. XXXXX

[@sneums6610]

I have been waiting and waiting for this video since you were posting about your prosthetist appointment on Friday. Seeing the whole process of them creating the prosthetic was super cool! It is so SO good to hear that it went well, I'm sending an internet hug to you! Here's to the next steps forward (literally and figuratively)

[@homerfeltheim12345]

So freakin awesome, got tears and started remembering my first steps with my prosthetic

[@katelynbenson8671]

I wish there was a love button!!! Congratulations Jo!!!

[@hannahkalter5405]

Joe hugging her leg in to her chest was like low key funny because it looked like a finger bending. I’m so glad you got a leg and can start working on walking! It’s been a long time coming

[@FootlessJo]

Hannah Kalter haha you’re not wrong!! And thank you so much for being happy with me!

[@justagirlnobodyknows7964]

Congratulations Jo! I’ve been following your journey for a long time now and i’m so excited to see you take your first steps on sunshine! With some practice you’ll be walking the pups in no time!

[@jimz68]

Like a lot of us here, I was shedding tears of joy for you. It's so awesome to see you walking and smiling !! Take it slow, and get used to your new leg. That thing does look pretty cool. Good on ya', Jo !! Big hugs from Castro Valley, CA.

[@susuoftexas7460]

So excited for you Jo!!! Watching this evolve over the past year has been an honor!!!!!

[@jennyupabove]

Oh my goodness Jo. I could cry, I'm so happy you're walking. And without holding on. Wow.

[@ButeraVids]

I love how positive you are about all of this. Your strength is admirable. The amount of people you’re going to help with these videos is insane. So happy I found you, I’m definitely going to subscribe and watch your videos. Thank you! ❤️

[@KiKianaKi]

YAY! I’m so glad it went well! I’ve been waiting for this update and I’m so glad everything went great. It’s so good to see you walking!

[@irislips1981]

I’m so incredibly happy to see that smile on your face!

[@Bambuzzsprosse]

This free-hand-sabre-saw-fitting...this dude must have done LOTS of prosthetics.

[@nataliegraham9552]

This is so wonderful to see, Jo! It's been a long, hard road but to see you take those first independent steps was so very joyful for you, your family, and the rest of us! Woot, woot! 🎉😁 More to come soon, I hope!💗

[@liiset]

Oh Jo, I have been bawling my eyes out of pure happiness of seeing you walk. This is amazing and I have all the hope for you ❤️

[@42donotpanic8]

I can literally feel your Happiness. It's so wonderful to see you walking again and see how mich this means to you. All the good wishes for your future. You can do this!

[@whiteinkpen]

Ahhh I’m crying! Jo! This made my whole day. Watching you get to walk was really special and I am so so so so happy for you. That’s one badass leg for one badass lady.

[@lorettatavilla8223]

Thank you jo. You've helped me more than you will know too. I'm glad I've helped you to. I've been watching your videos for almost 6 months but I feel so blessed to have found the videos you make. Thanks Jo for being honest and and for being you

[@danimorgan4764]

No I’ve been following since before your amputation and man can I say I’m in aw of how far you’ve come in a year. You put your mind to it and you’re successful. Keeping being positive. Take the set backs and learn from them ❤️

[@bekahwalters5340]

This is awesome I’m so happy for you!!! I can’t wait to see you even happier in your videos

[@emg993]

Seeing this pop up on my timeline was so nice after a really long day at work. I'm so happy for you! Well done on all your hard work over the last year!

[@clairehall5104]

i am so so happy for you. you deserve this win so much, jo! so many congratulations from ohio :)

[@mash4monkeys]

Oh gosh, I’m crying right now! I’m so happy for you Jo! The emotions that you must be feeling are probably so indescribable, but this is so awesome and I’m so happy for you!

[@bonnierite]

I cried while watching this. Im so happy Jo. Im so excited for the future!! Im so proud of you Jo. You have worked hard!! Much love

[@rubymyluv1]

This makes my heart so happy for you. Each day will get better for you. 🥰

[@dyingsun23]

Ahh the feels! So stoked to see things working out for you, Jo!

[@Somedude20282]

I’ve been following your journey since around this time last year, and I was honestly in tears this entire video. It’s so amazing to see how far you’ve come, and I’m so happy this surgery has been worth it

[@pw370m]

I'm so happy for you! May you walk into a new beautiful journey!

[@ravenrose6672]

This is so awesome! I cannot wait to get my leg, I am probably gonna cry which is ok! To be able to walk without pain is such a dream to me. I am absolutely thrilled for you Jo! Thank you again for sharing your journey with us. #amputeebuddies4life

[@SmillyDonut]

I'm so happy for you Jo. I can't imagine what you've been through, but I know what it's like to feel like so much has gone wrong that you doubt anything can go right. I'm glad its going right so far and I hope that it continues to do so. 😇

[@VampiresExist0013]

GO JO!!!!!!!! SO PROUD OF YOU, thank you for showing the struggles this past year as well as the victories it means so much!

[@echosouthall6582]

Oh my goodness Jo!! I love love love this! ❤️ I’m so so happy for you 😊 Prayers for your continued journey ❤️❤️❤️

[@serafinalavallee2798]

Congratulations Jo! You are so amazing and you are a role model to me. I am so excited to see you were all of this brings you. I can't wait to see you walk your dogs and maybe run. You are so amazing. See you soon in your next video!

[@paulinelienart9752]

Seeing you walking got me so emotional ! Your new leg looks so cool , I'm so happy for you, and it's great to see you happy !

[@SamLov-mi9xo]

So. So.. So happy for you!!! Today feels like a long time coming, but it's here! Again, Congratulations!!! So happy for your great day!

[@rhonda_robson6280]

I’m so freaking happy for you!!! Here’s to a great future with your new leg! ❤️❤️❤️

[@jayallen7368]

I been watching your videos since the beginning and see you up and walking makes me so happy for you. Wow overwhelmed with emotions watching this. So happy for you.

[@singx1million]

We're all so proud of you, Jo!! I am beyond thrilled that this visit was super successful! Congratulations on your new leg and your (second) first steps! I can't wait to see what the future holds for you

[@dianaarteaga9753]

You’re so strong! 😭 I wish nothing but the best for you! ❤️

[@oliviawebb4438]

Crying absolute happy tears right now watching you walk

[@sleepyone444yes7]

So happy to be on this journey with you. Thank you for allowing us to be apart of your life, Jo. 😘

[@haleyaldrich2308]

i’ve been watching since the very beginning and jo i’m literally holding back tears im so happy for you!!!!

[@roompiii]

oh my god yaaaas! So happy for you! Your smile is so big! Never thought i could be this proud of someone who id never met... You go girl!

[@jo7192]

You are awesome I had tears in my eyes when you walked back and forth I can’t wait to see more video of you walking around stay strong you got this lots of love ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@jenlo3763]

Soooooo happy for you Jo! After everything you've been through you deserve this. Can't wait to continue to see your journey moving forward . ♥️

[@melonypanda3571]

This whole KZbin channel is an inspiration. It’s amazing that you chose to amputate and learned to live with it.

[@claudiaparker373]

Dear Jo, I was smiling the whole time, seeing your face lit up like a shiny diamond, you are absolutely radiant. Happy new beginnings ❤, blessings

[@FootlessJo]

Claudia, Thank you SO much!!! 💜 You choosing to be a part of my journey, the ups and downs, and celebrate with me means the world to me!!!

[@martaperezdecamino6883]

I'm so happy for you, and I cried and you're great and I'm glad that this is being worth it. This is so cool and so beautiful

[@connerdom1997]

I am so proud of you and your journey not just in the last 12 months but especially these months. As a patron I feel like I have helped make a literal difference and help you to take a step in your journey! Thank you for allowing me to help in a small way and I hope things only get better!

[@tressanemcik4497]

I’m so happy for you! I came across your channel because of the thumbnail you had of how you said goodbye to your foot. And I’ve been hooked ever since. I love how honest and raw you are about everything. You show us how real it all is and how it’s never sunshine and rainbows all the time. I hate how most people on KZbin make their lives out to be some fairytale, but you, you show us truth! And I’m so happy you are finally able to take steps and get back to your normal. We love you!

[@Not_Dead_Yet]

Sitting here with a smile on my face after watching this. I'm so happy for you!!!!!

[@cindywilder7277]

I'm so happy for you.It's so strange, I've never seen another legless person walk.Just the view that I had from myself.

[@traceyflater]

This is just awesome! Thanks for allowing us on this journey with you.

[@uberubu277]

It's great to see you finally walking. Thanks for being willing to take us with you on your journey.

[@milk1112]

Your new leg looks fabulous! And now you have independent mobility! I’m so happy for you❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@vt9967]

I saw you in my dream lastnight and you had your new leg ❤❤❤ this was so nice to watch. Im so happy for you Jo

[@loragorn]

I had tears flowing down my face watching you Jo! You did beautifully.... You were walking 👍🏼👍🏼🥰🥰 Your happiness is spilling over and it awesome. ❤️❤️

[@A.MPhotographs]

this is incredible to see the joy in your face and watching you since well you had this surgery the ups and downs

[@o_p0tterhead]

That's a pretty cool technique of making a prosthetic! Thank you so much for filming that process. Also I'm so incredibly happy that things've gone that well.:)

[@sarahj6190]

Sending hugs from the UK was wonderful to see you so happy xxx

[@pascal7357]

I’m soooo happy to see you walk! It brought tears to my eyes. Bravo! Enfin!

[@jacquelinebennett]

I honestly shed tears of joy for your steps forward, congrats on making progress in this journey; you continue to be an inspiration for perseverance and always being positive even when the situation seems bleak.

[@paulw1824]

I am SOoooo. Happy for you Jo !!! It’s about time you get to walk again . I’m sure there is a lot of therapy ahead to strengthen that knee and upper leg , but seeing you walk made me yell YES ! out loud ( my wife was like “ what’s up ? “ ) so I told her you had a working leg and foot again ! She says Congrats too btw 🤗

[@Monocultured01]

Aaaah I'm so excited for you!!! The process of learning to walk again seems like it's going to be interesting.

[@onelegoutdoors-477]

This is so exciting Jo!!!! Congrats and you’re on your way under your own power!!! Love this from one amp to another.

[@lucialu13]

I’m lost for words. I’ve been following your journey for almost a year and seeing how you were earlier this year vs. how you are now... I can’t even begin to say how happy I am. You’ve come so far now and I’m so grateful that things are finally looking up. Seeing you walk made me burst into tears. You are one of the strongest people I’ve ever known. You’ve got a long happy life ahead of you. Thank you. Thank you a million times for sharing your story because you’ve inspired so many people. Thank you and wish you the best.❤️

[@kimberlyfox8164]

Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!! I AM SO HAPPY FOR YOU!!! I cried tears of joy when I watched you take your first steps with the new prosthetic. ❤

[@nicolabannister3582]

AHHHHHHH AMAZING 😄😄😄🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 Looks like all the practise on the iwalk has given you good balance for the prosthetic. So happy for you ❤❤❤

[@rosesponenberg8066]

I just found your channel a few weeks ago but oh my goodness I’m so glad I did! ❤️ I’m so happy for you and that you are finally seeing the light at the end of the tunnel! I wish you all the best!

[@tiahbeautement2502]

Wow! Wow! Wow! I am SO happy for you. Great to see a genuine smile of joy on your face.

[@adinbok]

OMG THIS IS SO AMAZING!!

[@dawnheidienglish]

Omg I want to ball my eyes out this was so good this has to be one of the best videos I have seen. I think it’s because I have watched you from the beginning and seeing this journey. You should be so proud of your self 💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚

[@FootlessJo]

Dawn, Thank you SO much!!! 💜🦵🏻💕 You choosing to be a part of my journey, the ups and downs, and celebrate with me means the world to me!!! 😀

[@roxana3547]

💜💜💜💜🦄

[@ianmoseley9910]

*bawl not ball

[@dancing.with.adagio]

Oh Jo. I too have been here from the start, mostly watching. but Jo, one thing is for sure. I am literally celebrating with you. Happiness is overflowing. It's so good to see you walking again! Big hugs.

[@kathymerlo2377]

I am so so happy for you!! It's amazing how invested one can get in someone's life, just by watching videos on youtube!

[@erictaylor5462]

I have been having a really hard time over the last few weeks with my own leg issues, but this video totally made my day. I am so amazingly happy for you. Next goal: Learn to ski. You live in Colorado, you need to ski.

[@kratz57x]

You win... made my eyes leak. Don't ever lose your shine!

[@jasonrhodes4417]

I know this video is 3 yrs old but you have helped me so so much the last few days. You have been through so much and I'm so glad you have gotten to where you are. I've been dealing with my amputation since August of last year. I have to wait for my wound to heal but watching your videos has helped so much. Thank you thank you thank you. I also saw your ad for the running blade and I'm looking more into that. Thank you again.

[@babayaga4646]

Really brought to tears with this. Very inspiring. Thank you!

[@falafel7722]

I don't know this person or how i got here, why am i crying

[@FootlessJo]

You are sincerely so kind.....thank you. 💜