Will this save my foot…?

[@dragletsofmakara1120]

“It’s easier” is a bad selling point to insurance companies. “It’s cheaper” would make them listen. The longer you can make your foot last, the less it has to be replaced. Better for all around.

[@nyxx5357]

It's so dystopian that we have to create sales pitches for necessary modifications to our body parts. "It's easier" and "It's more comfortable" should be enough on their own when it comes to our freaking bodies.

[@douglaswolfen7820]

​@@nyxx5357 yeah, but for that to happen there would need to be people in the world whose job was to take care of you, and to make your life better, instead of their job being to make money off of you How utterly unthinkable! I mean that's practically a communist nightmare right there… (/s)

[@elizabethjansen2684]

Good point

[@motionless_horizon]

Honestly even “cheaper” won’t get the insurance companies to bite sometimes. It’s the best chance though. The hard part is getting them to agree that it’s a necessity and not for aesthetics

[@drl5002]

They only cover so many supplies in a certain period, and could care less if a person doesn't have a working foot because it wore out. They'll just make the person go without until the time limit has elapsed or pay out of pocket for a new one sooner.

[@dibsdibs3495]

I love that for a second I thought “does it make your foot sweaty” 😭

[@kirstygunn4523]

You are the sweetest person ever ❤ please never change .

[@voidtectonic]

Only if you put it on the wrong foot

[@NotNaudiz]

I'm so glad to read this comment, that was my first thought too, lol. Not my brightest moment

[@TheMelbox68]

That's something I would say without thinking lol

[@ninino86]

Me too...

[@rachaelann.02.30]

I'm a brand new BtK amputee and will have my first socket check in two weeks. I'm looking forward to walking with my prosthesis - and Jo, your videos are really helpful + enlightening to me. Thanks! 💛

[@jessicastjames6202]

This comment is two weeks old so good luck if it's coming up soon!!

[@Rufus_Pufus]

I how you’re doing well now! Remember that you got this!

[@rachaelann.02.30]

@jessicastjames6202 aw, thank you! It went pretty well, Lots of adjusting was done and I pick my final prosthesis up in three days. I'm doing my best to feel all of the feelings. Excited. Nervous. Uncomfortable. Grateful. Etc. I chose this path due to 30+ years of severe chronic pain. So far so good!

[@rachaelann.02.30]

@@Rufus_Pufus I appreciate you! 😊

[@reiltinedwards4459]

Best of luck with your new leg

[@Tyrion_L_GoT]

excellent just excellent.... I love your spirit the way you handle your situation.... the way you pass on useful information about your prosthetic.... absolute respect to you

[@kathleendavis6122]

♥️♥️♥️ That is a brilliant (but also “Duh! Why hasn’t this been a thing that they come with?”) invention. I hope it seals well and works perfectly for you!!!!

[@binglemarie42]

It's spats for prosthetic feet!! Brilliant.

[@MartyVictory-q3u]

Thanks for bring awareness to disable problems an what we go through on a daily bases ❤

[@hannahd4787]

Anything that makes life less exhausting is an absolute winner!

[@newcastleman86]

Jo when are you doing a live show Again? Had a lot of fun last time. Thanks for sharing and dogs look very happy! 😊

[@chrissy24-7]

When you said, "it's all the little things that add up to make disability exhausting" --- yeah, hard relate. So happy this takes away one of them for you ❤🎉

[@LeaHanan-e5p]

I have a below knee amputation and I completely understand what Jo means. You are right, hard to understand otherwise… 💜

[@MsdemonMac]

I have followed you for a long time. During your post of the foot shell may not be a perfect place to say this, but I loved seeing you in the migraine commercial. So nice seeing you out & about! Karen

[@PeglegPPG]

The less they have to pay the better it is, for them. I’m rated as a T5 for activity level but insurance wants to deny what I need to remain this active so they can downgrade my activity level to save them money. Insurance is the biggest scam, doesn’t matter what kind of insurance either!

[@shaundenehy4681]

That's awesome hopefully they will become a sponsor. Always great to see your videos.

[@EvitaVelerita]

Not the point...but love the new sock !! It looks really good!

[@lisacook1074]

I am delighted to see you healing. I know it is a long process with brain injury. Been there done that. Continue healing

[@waffles3629]

Aww, puppy nap time ❤

[@iamspeaking6686]

WE ALL HEAR YOU! Which is most important and a huge part of recovery and all that one stands for in this life. As my mother used to say, “when you think no one is paying attention, they usually are. MISSED YOU JO🙏🏾

[@nathanielovaughn2145]

Nap alert in the lower foreground. Do not disturb. 😂😇🤗

[@jeffward8278]

Thanks for the cover info😊. And i saw your commercial with ms. Gaga, thats pretty cool.

[@christyelliott8074]

Hey thanks for this I didn't know they had covers for him would be nice when I go out and garden to know I'm not getting stuff inside. Keep up the good work thank you for bringing light to a lot of us that are kind of off on her own not knowing what's going on. Keep up keep up keep up keep up you're doing well I know you've been through a lot.

[@victoriamctague3708]

You have reached a point of leverage, think about using that in various ways. I can’t wait to see how far you go, and I will be cheering the whole way.

[@jeanieolahful]

You’re so right, it’s so many little things that exhaust you when you’re dealing with a disability.

[@stephensmolczynski4863]

I used to work for a prosthetics company where we made the entire prosthetic right there in the building and we had alot of people who love the beach and the shore used to come in for a cover but it was a different type, what I used to do was make a cover to match your non amputated limb, it was made of foam and the foam was sanded down, shaped to match your other limb (obviously in the case if a double, we would work with the patient and agree on a size, but it was pasted to the socket and then to the foot shell thus covering the ankle and not allowing any dirt sand or dust to get in and also (for those who wanted it) gave the look of a normal (well as close to a normal) leg. People loved it. And some also chose (dont quote me) but I believe it was called EZ Skin Prosthetic Covers.

[@kpwxx]

If you have a moment, I have something I'm curious about! Is there a specific reason there is a gap there that dirt can get in by default? I'm guessing maybe it's to do with allowing a good range of movement, and a permanent cover would itself get damaged more easily so it needs to just slip on top and be changeable. But that's just a guess!

[@Hotday-7269]

I'm glad they have products to help make your life easier and replacing those parts are really expensive if you don't have insurance

[@davidpeters8189]

Thank you for your videos. Its great to "learn" about different things to "help" us amputees.

[@colesuqs]

Can i ask why all the quotes? I feel like theres something funny or snarky in this comment I'm just too dense to understand lol

[@douglaswolfen7820]

​@@colesuqsI don't get it either

[@jessicastjames6202]

If you have something to say then say it. Hiding criticism behind sarcasm is cowardly.

[@ToastontheEastCoast]

Fantastic! I hope this works and makes those activities much more enjoyable without the frustration of post-fun cleaning of the foot shell to prevent premature failure.

[@paulinemanifold436]

Jo ,you're so lovely ! 😊 Your videos are so special just like you x

[@moonkitten420]

Fishnets would be cute too! With shorts or skirts 🥰

[@Christopher-d3z]

I watch all your videos I find them very interesting

[@andyman0231]

Glad to see you doing better Jo

[@lianagheorma92]

I saw your ad during the Olympics opening ceremony!!

[@johnmoloney5296]

You look like you've recovered very well jo

[@EdenTrebert]

I saw you in an ad on my TV and I were like oh my gosh is that is that that one girl

[@TheSpeep]

One less spoon to remove from the table!

[@JonSanders]

Keep killin it, Jo!

[@debbeasher-k4764]

Wonderfully detailed ❤🎉😊

[@JSJSpeaks]

I am LOVING your new sock/leg sheath practice, Amputee but make it ✨fashion✨

[@ambereagleswood1429]

Thats awesome! Wouldn't it be cool if it came in fun colours and prints?

[@clark4797]

Jo, you are indeed a wonderful girl. I've learned a lot from your clips.

[@kc9602]

hi Jo, sounding good 😊❤ Hugs to doggo's 😊

[@haroldkearney1843]

Been Ak amputee since 1972 now retired long haul trucker enjoy your videos I have done a lot of weird things over the years! Every day is a good day 😊🇺🇸🦿🪕

[@joshjones3408]

Am not missing anything... maybe some of my mind...but Iv lurned alot though...thank you for making your videos 👍👍👍👍👍👍makes understanding a hole lot simpler

[@ip795]

I don't know the name of that lacy thing on your leg but it looks beautiful❤

[@lisastenzel5713]

Absolutely agree with you! The insurance is still very bad at math. Building and paying for stuff that gets torn by use so easily and within months to a year...will cost more at the end then paying for protective gear in the first place. I am excited to hear about the results

[@waffles3629]

Yep, insurance math sucks. Insurance math said one of my meds that is a $20/day was too expensive, so instead they got a $2,600 ER bill...twice in the month it took them to change their minds. Like great, you saved $600...and spent $5,200, that's a whole negative $4,600 in savings. 🤦 Wanna guess what they did a year later? Yep.

[@matthewmattiematt]

I appreciate your content! Just had a lower leg amputation done done a week ago

[@LiamODonovan-l6e]

You are an amazing strong woman

[@1leghadd]

Awesome leg cover. I agree, it should come with your prosthetic.

[@katecrosby7890]

This is amazing!

[@sarahelizabeth7547]

Why was my first though 'but won't it make your foot really hot?!' 🤦🏼‍♀️now I only thought it for a split second but clearly I'm not with it today!

[@FootlessJo]

😆😆😆😆

[@davebowrin7361]

Do more commercials with Lady Gagga. You were good 👍 👌 😊

[@DawnShipley1977]

Insurance companies are STUPID! They get mad when you incur a charge but when a cheaper in the long term option is given to them in a treatment plan is presented to them they say no. My doctor wants to give my injections into my lower spine to help my SI joints, this is proven to help, but the only way insurance will pay for them is if the doctor wants to do surgery. This is really sad. I am glad this company sent you something that is so useful.

[@fa2k3]

Wouldn't it also cut down on the wear on the prosthetic foot, thus lengthening the life of the prosthetic and requiring less frequent replacement? It's almost like insurance companies don't know what they're doing....

[@Patrick-fn8sq]

Beautiful dog, nice lady too 😊

[@chasingserenity27]

That's fantastic! I've been looking for something to keep junk out of my foot shell so I don't have to clean out my feet if I ever want to do anything active!

[@colesuqs]

Watching yout videos makes me realize how much I dont use my prostetics! Im a bbka who didn't loose her legs till I was almost 40 so I know comparing our situations is silly, but your life def makes me feel likr a slacker lol

[@haroldbaker4519]

I just use a long sock

[@joshshort2039]

I am a lower right leg amputee also. I lost my leg around 6 months ago and I am doing physical therapy and working on my own to build up strength and I'm having success but it's a slow process it seems. My questions are how long ago was your surgery and was it difficult building up your strength and balance. What kinds of therapy would you recommend? Thank you for answering all these questions. Your videos sure do help!

[@purrsuasively]

She might not see this, but I believe she has actually had multiple surgeries! She had her foot amputated in 2018. I think, for your other questions, she might have videos that could be helpful. Or you could check out her comments sections on multiple social media platforms! Looks like there's some great community building happening ☺️

[@Waywardtrickdogs]

Is your prosthetic waterproof (in terms of things like rain) or do you need to keep it dry ?

[@sjp4l251]

Where did you go to your prosthetic leg?

[@jawakening2043]

You're a genius!

[@sdrailfan892]

Question not related to this video but maybe for a future video. Often when I see an amputee they are wearing shorts, shorter skirts, very flowing pants, or the one leg rolled up. Is this because pants can affect how your artificial limb works?

[@markphilips6298]

I'll have to check it out!

[@ATR0m]

Wow 🤩 thank you so much for showing us 🙏🏻 Please tell me, where did you get that beautiful liner-sock from? ❤️🙏🏻

[@ATR0m]

Ohw , I just saw the other short video which answered my question :)

[@hazelmartinez5874]

"Outstanding".. i see what you did there 😂

[@naynay3710]

Jo, please do another short letting us know how it worked out.

[@ryandineen3655]

Saw your commercial! So cool:-)

[@TIGERWOLF-X]

I just use a longer sock on my prosthetic... Cholo Style. 🤘😎🤘

[@lylab1010]

Girl I saw you in an Olympic commercial? Hello?

[@yihunediepeveen3419]

Maybe this is not a smart question, but why not use a sock?

[@L.H.000]

Can you give us a update once you used it? Sounds interesting but i wonder if it really helps with all those tiny sand corns

[@alicecain4851]

I hope it really works. I'll be looking or asking for updates. My daughter has already had 1/2 of her right foot amputated, and we have been told that she'll lose the rest of her foot sooner or later. She also has terrible neuropathy in her hands and feet which has made her muscles very weak. I've seen you take your foot shell apart and it's not easy. There is no way she'll have the strength to do that. I can't either as I also have neuropathy and weakness, too. Help! It looks like this may be a huge help. Asking for help all of the time sucks. Thank you!

[@cyberjayjay]

I've never seen a black foot shell? it looks so cool!

[@davejoseph5615]

It seems like you are describing a "gaiter" which is a fabric device intended to prevent dirt or debris from getting into the top of your shoe or boot.

[@richardlockwood1595]

I need one of these

[@ngantran7822]

Could you tell me how much does your prosthetic leg weigh? I really want to know.😊😊😊

[@bryanspitz7518]

Does the thickness of the cover throw off the alignment of the leg? Just curious.

[@mrwildman1]

Just wondering, I'd you did a tough mudder thing in a bog. Would the foot pull off with the suction of the mud?

[@carolynandcocohaywood2638]

It’s the simple things that make life so much easier unfortunately the insurance companies just don’t think about what people have to do on daily basis.

[@elizabethfreed472]

So cool! (Sometimes I wonder if American insurance companies actually intend for us to stay as disabled as they can make us - i.e. in all the little ways that are hard to quantify or give large voice to, easy for them to brush off as complaints from the ungrateful - in order to stay in business. Having a disability is already harder than not (it's in the name, disability 😂), but the social systems make it even harder to have a disability than not. I just. Anyway. I'm always happy when there's groups trying to make bits of it easier like this.

[@lburton874]

Looks like it also protects the joint. Can’t imagine sand is good for that as well. A neroprene sock may also work.

[@allihocker5615]

Very cool!! I think u r FANTASTIC and a TOTAL BADASS!! I admire u so much!! xxoo

[@lisastenzel5713]

Your doggos ❤❤❤ Is it warm were you are? The beauty to your f...oot...not feet😂 was breathing heavily. Did they just run? Or is it too warm? Cos in my place it's 26°C...

[@karinrebnegger4329]

Saw you on a TV commercial today. Can't say I remember what it was for!

[@kavitadeva]

Not trying to be a braggart or anything but I would have thought of that long ago. it's like wearing a soft boot over your prosthetic leg or calf I mean I do that without prosthetics if I'm going to be at the beach and I'm going to be in the shallow part of the water where the stingrays are then I put a cover like a boot over my feet and calf. Why hasn't this been thought of ages ago?🎉

[@Osho-lv3sm]

Ohoo so sad feeling so emotional

[@lukusmaximus4689]

your absolutely beautiful xx

[@markcoleman9892]

Pilots use a wind sock - now you have a limb sock. 😊 🖖

[@newbie4789]

They missed the opportunity to call it "prosthetic socks"

[@IceNixie0102]

Please let us know how it works.

[@kirkbest3238]

I agree

[@edy111-ux5dg]

Terus semangat berjuang

[@allan2263]

Is that a black footshell? 😮 What company makes that? And was it covered by insurance? I asked my prosthetist if they made a black footshell but apparently the foot I have is only available in 2 skin tone colors. 😩 😊

[@jamesprock7994]

Would love to get this product. Can't get the company to respond to me to find out pricing or anything

[@parcormasteryesiknowispell4337]

Insurance companies making things easier? That funny!

[@RVBob]

I guess I took going barefoot at the beach for granted.

[@the.mushroom.faerie]

hi you absolutely do not have to answer this, but i was wondering whats the average heal time for an amputation? im writing a story and one of the mcs loses a hand and another mc close to him counts the days since a traumatic event as a coping mechanism and as a (obviously non-amputee) disabled person id like to be as accurate as possible and get my information from someone with that kind of disability. so like whats the timeline for when its safe to put the prosthetic on and get out of the hospital and take off the bandages and stuff like that? again please dont feel pressured to answer this 😅 i dont have anyone i know irl with an amputation or id just ask them this lowkey personal question im so sorry

[@pjp9383]

Hi there, am not an amputee so can't answer your question, but suspect that's a question that should be easily searchable online. What's a little harder is accurately portraying what a person would go through emotionally and physically after the amputation. Not sure if you know this, but there are consultants who specialize in reviewing what others have written, for the purpose of pointing out misinformation, stereotypes, etc. If you're serious about your writing, and especially, if you hope to publish in the future, you might want to look into hiring someone like that.

[@the.mushroom.faerie]

@@pjp9383 yeah what im writing is fanfic so i dont think it needs to go through that many channels, but i appreciate the offer!

[@sneums6610]

Jo might still have some KZbin videos from her amputation and healing experience, I think back in like 2019ish. That's when I found her channel.

[@josephcoite9512]

Very pretty ladie

[@reiltinedwards4459]

So it's essentially a protective sock for your prosthetic foot

[@smkirk29]

Could a sock work in its place maybe? My guess is its the cincing at the top that is really helpful so maybe not

[@RustyDust101]

Hear that, insurance companies, that could save you a LOT of money instead of having to replace the ankle sockets, foot rubber covers, or any other part that doesn't like contact with sand. It takes a tiny, little bit of thinking, a short term mini-Investment to make future replacements far less common. Wanna make a bet that they won't think that far?😂