The Toughest Thing After Amputation is NOT What You'd Expect! [CC]

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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 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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[@FootlessJo]

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[@devlandiablo]

Your phrase "acceptably disabled" hit exactly on what I've been struggling to talk about in my own journey. Thank you for continuing to share yours with us.

[@DieVorleserin-ok8zr]

"socially acceptable disabled" is sadly very true. And I have to admit that I was one of those who differentiated a lot as a child, because I never had problems with people being blind, deaf, wheelchaired, etc. but of mentally disabled people I was plain scared. I just didn't know how to interact with them. Until I learned that my nephews of second degree all are autistic and I realized that what I perceived as mental disability was actually nothing to be afraid of. That actually, the psycho killer was a myth and not reality. After high school, I worked in a psychic ward for a year and I finally realized that just because people need a bit more help sometimes, it doesn't mean that they can do nothing, it doesn't mean that they can't live meaningful lives.

[@desslou]

I love the discussion on being "acceptably disabled". I have chronic illnesses which are technically qualified as disabilities. Not "looking sick", and not wanting to, but needing compassion, empathy, and help from family members, friends, and even strangers at times is incredibly frustrating. I went for so long not even thinking I was worthy of help, I still don't often even acknowledge my struggles to others. My husband and I recently got into a huge argument and what it boiled down to was me feeling like he didn't care how I felt and him genuinely not knowing that I was even struggling because I just didn't talk about it. I have basically made myself outwardly "normal" to the point that some people don't even believe me when I say "yeah I can't do that.. no like I literally CAN'T." I am not what someone imagines when they think of a person with a disability, and that's okay, but I deserve the help and accommodations that make my life easier, regardless of whether I can scrape by without them.

[@nickpeyton8056]

I agree, as a disabled Veteran, you learn quickly that you are not "differently abled". You are disabled, it's not like you lose a function of your body, brain, or mental health and something miraculously becomes better. However, you have to learn to do things differently like I lost the use of my left hand, two years to train my nerves to tie shoes again, but my right hand didn't become super human. Being accepted with disabilities is not common.

[@dacassiepwincess]

I landed myself in the hospital with a badly broken leg last week and now I'm in a rehabilitation center for three months. Today in my first day of physical therapy I met a man who is an amputee. He seemed pretty friendly and open so I recommended your channel. I know my time in rehab is limited and I'll walk away from this with 2 legs but I still find you to be an encouragement. All your video shorts about balancing are helpful. I'm at 10 days out and have been able to hop to the bathroom a couple times with a walker and transfer walker to wheelchair as needed. I know it is a very different situation from yours but thank you for teaching a 330lb 50yo woman to hop and to hope.

[@mrs.doolittle2180]

I know some people complain about others staring. Honestly, in 4+ years I've never noticed someone staring. Maybe it's just that I don't care about the opinions of strangers. I do notice kids though. And I don't ever mind showing it to kids and answering questions. For kids, I tell them that my leg didn't work any more so the doctors gave me a really cool, really strong leg. I'm still learning to use it right, so in the meantime they gave me a great chair with wheels to get around. Kids are great and get over it fast.

[@azshooter348]

The doctor told me that I had the choice to either amputate or die. The decision took about 30 seconds. I've been an amputee for over a year now, and am undergoing much of what you're talking about now. Prosthetic fit had limited me from getting around as much as I want due to pain from blisters and irritation., Fitting the socket has been ongoing, and I'm progressing. I sold my manual transmission Mini Cooper in favor for an automatic Honda civic, so driving is no problem. My neighbor is still pi$$ed off at me because I wouldn't sell her loser adult son my 6 speed pick up truck. Walking with a cane and also driving the truck with a clutch were 2 goals I've already met. I'm still limiting my prosthetic leg wear to a few hours per day, but can get out to some restaurants and light shopping.

[@mhsbear2k]

Two things:

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[@faithandautism-myjourney264]

As an autistic person who struggles to identify how I’m feeling- even with physical pain- I find your second point to extremely challenging. I would be interested to hear more about what types of new language did you have to learn to explain how you were feeling.

[@becomingapegazebracorn]

I wear oxygen 24/7 now. Most people think the hard part was wearing it out in public because people will see you/judge you. But I always struggled wearing it around the house. Now, part of that was because my doctors were giving me bad advice and tying to tell me I was deconditioned, which was NOT the case, but in my mind, I'm still the same person I was before. I shouldn't need it to just go up/down the stairs. I shouldn't need it to XYZ. But oh the difference it makes!!!

[@jeffjensen7223]

I have been dealing with the loss of "normal" due to severe PAD and DVT. This is an invisible disability and very limiting for someone who has been extremely active throughout my life. This sounds crazy, but

[@666toysoldier]

What is seen in the media is certainly NOT representative of most amputees. As a retired scrub tech with over 40 years of experience in ORs, I can tell you that, outside of the military, the majority of amputations are the result of vascular compromise from diabetes, smoking or especially the combination of the two. These are older patients who do not heal well, often require progressively higher amputations, and have co-morbidities such as COPD, heart disease, and cognitive loss. For many of them, sadly, mobility means a wheelchair.

[@martinturner2984]

Thank you, for your video. I am ex British Soldier. I struggle most days, with the loss of my leg, and PTSD.Many have said it’s ok to have a bad day, and I try and get above that, but it was so refreshing to hear that you too have pain, you too have down days. Please keep putting out your clips, it helps me no end. X

[@kellybaker6353]

Yep. The fit thing is a HUGE issue. My Dad’s an above the knee amputee, and he’s been that way for 50 years. He’s at the prosthetist regularly for socket adjustments.

[@Shulsa]

I'm mentally disabled and seeing your experience as a physically disabled neurotypical is fascinating, it has given me a broader view of disability.

[@Ciara_Turner]

Oh damn I really felt that "acceptably disabled" shit. I'm new to the channel but boy howdy do some of the things you say really resonate

[@minniemoo2000]

I find the grief the worse after 5yrs it's now stopped me from walking and put me in a very dark place. So many people expect you to do this and do that but don't want to put the time in to see when you accomplish something that is truly great for you. Or it's taking longer than they expect so they walk away. Am so grateful to have found your channel it's getting me through a little. 🙂

[@lizabeth4058]

I love that your so honest, I had a stroke when I was 26 and it took me like 8 yrs and I’m still uncomfortable a lot of the times. I can’t use my right hand and I can walk but it’s not the same. I hate when people stare and I do the same thing when I’m going somewhere I plan out what I’m going to say lol