Ways An AK Amputee Can Get In a Car

Wherein I explain the various methods I use to get in and out of my car as an AK amputee
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[@curtisandrews8801]

I want to start by thanking you 4 years ago I had my right leg amputated below the knee and while I was in the hospital for those ten days I found your videos and watched them all when you were a below the knee amputee will almost 4 years later I actually had too have my left leg amputated just above the knee and found that you were now a above the knee you helped me alot four years ago and even though now I'm a double amputee you are still helping so think you and I can't wait to get my above the knee prosthetic in about a month

[@ironmanepf1]

Been riding with you since the old days of when you were a BKA😎 still getting used to as an AK but great to see your positive energy is still way up!

[@mikejdouglas7372]

Cool video! Thanks for sharing!

[@user-dv3xb2br7o]

Thank you! Very informative as I work through my AKA.

[@tarap5618]

Lol....loved the getting on top of the car!!! Can't let my mom see that or she'll be trying it. Thank you so much for posting!! Realizing mini van with ramps isn't only option.

[@paulatwood9978]

Thank you so much for sharing.

[@katoguerrero3309]

Thank you so much for this video big help

[@peglegstacker]

nice to see you doing better !!!!!!!!!

[@jacquiefraser6300]

I'm jealous as hell of your positivity, and your great personal grounding. I'm new at this, left leg below knee amputee, and Charcot Foot on my right, which will likely be amputated soon, it's very deformed. I'm watching, taking notes, and trying what I can to follow you well. Thank you for what you do, I appreciate you greatly.

[@michaelnazaruk4100]

Getting my prosthetis leg was really beneficial in getting in and out of my truck. I didn't even try it before I had my prosthesis and confined to a wheelchair. Back then I had help getting in a vehicle and stowing my heavy wheelchair.

[@user-ml6md9wx6k]

Interesting, thank you for showing us.

[@DjSilikon]

Not an amputee, but I tend to load my chair into the backseat, with the footplate hooked over the rear headrest to keep my bag accessible. I actually miss my manual seats instead of the power recline for this, just because leaning the seat takes so long to lean back/forward now each time I want to load in and out.

[@aldntn]

It's never occurred to me to get on top of the car.

[@michellesmith9365]

You do that with ease!! Your pretty fast👍

[@paullasmith4975]

you're

[@amitavabhattacharjee1772]

Outstanding performer

[@paullasmith4975]

I've learned to be careful and know my limitations. My fake leg works fine. My good leg is still healing. I'm working slow but sure on building up my strength. Along with this comes confidence. In the mean time, I try to stay off the roof of my car. It's my intention to learn to ride a unicycle though. I'm pretty sure it would help a lot with my balance. In time.

[@wkdwriter]

I'm a new below the knee amputee so this helps.

[@jeffgriffin9747]

On top of the car hilarious...your a little more flexible then us 50 year olds...

[@19irving]

The key is to not stop moving and not get fat. I am 57 and do those things all the time. I am too short to reach some of my kitchen cabinets, so I just climb up onto the counter. If you practice sitting on the floor and getting up without using your hands it can help.

[@jeffgriffin9747]

@@19irving get up without using your hands with an above knee? I should like to see video of that trick.

[@99rainingflame]

best part when you got on top the car lol

[@user-rs7mg1lh6p]

Just wondering what type of chair is that, looks awesome Ocean from Australia 🇦🇺 . I'm a LBK amputee

[@gilcrews8433]

What brand are your forearm crutches. I'm having problems finding ones with the strap that keeps them from falling off my arms.

[@otisreynolds1984]

Can you describe what's been the biggest adjustments since now above knee

[@theDanielTruth]

Hi there, just a quick question on your comment "your'e not supposed to hop as an amputee". Is it mostly about the danger of falling or is there another reason for saying it? I'm a recent trauma RTKA myself and am just at the point where I'm starting to hop around in the house now that all the bandages are off.

[@AmputeeOT]

It's the danger of falling and uneccesary impact to your remaining joints.

[@theDanielTruth]

@@AmputeeOT Thank you very much for your quick response, and for all your great videos :-)

[@itsnotme07]

Remember, do as Christina says...not as she does, and no one gets hurt. Haha.

[@jacobbenavidez9096]

Do you have tattoos on your residual limb or is that some kind of slev? I'm just curious. I'm also an amputee but mine is bka and I've been thinking about getting a tattoo on mine also.

[@AmputeeOT]

I have tattoos! You can get them as an amputee no problem if you have no health conditions that affect healing

[@jacobbenavidez9096]

@@AmputeeOT thank you for the reply.

[@themightyparthos]

Putting the chair in the passenger seat can be dangerous as well if the chair is not secured as flying bits of metal may hurt.

[@BillTheHawk]

Two things, one you are very fit and strong, and two don't sell that prius to me when you are through...

[@gerbercastillo8667]

I'm sorry I've lost the thread, but why was your leg amputated again?

[@AmputeeOT]

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[@dachadoodle7146]

What’s wrong with hopping or climbing on top of a car?

[@AmputeeOT]

You can get injured.

[@dachadoodle7146]

AmputeeOT How?

[@AmputeeOT]

By falling off the car.

[@dachadoodle7146]

AmputeeOT Then don’t fall off.You’re sitting anyways. Or just slide off if you have to and bend your knee as you land.

[@19irving]

Did you have to get an automatic car?

[@ironmanepf1]

Where did you get your wheelchair from?

[@AmputeeOT]

eBay

[@ironmanepf1]

@@AmputeeOT thanks!

[@angelamoore947]

How bout a double amputee?

[@davidwedell6167]

Wow. I am not worthy.

[@morgancalvi6675]

How can crutches be more awkward being put on your car than a wheelchair? Nice crutches by the way. Do you have any hip disarticulate videos? Love the nylons.

[@AmputeeOT]

I don't have any hip disarticulation videos, as I am not a hip disarticilation amputee! Glad you like my crutches :)

[@morgancalvi6675]

@@AmputeeOT I misphrased the question, sorry. Do you knw of any hip disarticulate channels?

[@AmputeeOT]

Oh sorry. No I don’t

[@morgancalvi6675]

@@AmputeeOT sorry if I didn''texlain things right. Many people say prosthesis are uncomfortable and won't wear them....let alone do all kinds of neat things (like climbing on the roof of a car)...did you have TMR or nerve blocks? Is it really that that is the issue?

[@dancingpianofairy]

Why are amputees not supposed to hop? Any more than us with all our full limbs?

[@AmputeeOT]

Because it adds unnecessary stress to our remaining limb. If we are hopping and twist an ankle, that’s the only organic ankle we’ve got. Years of hopping can cause premature wear to joints, resulting in arthritis.

[@dancingpianofairy]

@@AmputeeOT Gotcha, thanks for the info!

[@gz762001]

Why is hopping as an amputee not recommended?

[@jeffgriffin9747]

I only have one leg if it brakes or I twist my ankle hopping I’m screwed.

[@AmputeeOT]

It puts additional stress on your remaining limb.

[@Mr123Gibson]

I’ve been hopping for years. Didn’t realize how dangerous it was.

[@kootenaystringworks1765]

you can blow your achilles.

[@gz762001]

@@AmputeeOT oh I see. Although I do enjoy seeing it, take it light and be careful.

[@theoabbot8822]

I think you're gorgeous, but why are you so snotty?

[@AmputeeOT]

WTF