What an amazing loving family you have Chris. Like you, I'm also blessed with a loving family. Quite honestly, I never could have got through this last year without them. Loved when your son said, other dad's were odd with two legs, his dad was cool with his robotic leg! How lovely is that. The main thing I've taken on board from this video is our loved ones feelings. I might be guilty of being so wrapped up with how I'm adaping that I haven't given enough thought to the frustrations of others! Thanks for sharing. xx
@theampedlife
5 жыл бұрын
Hi Wynn, I'm always really grateful for your comments, and as always, this one is no different. Your reflection that we need to be aware of how our loss also affects our loved ones, and brings big changes and commitments to them, is really spot on. I hope that it helps in some way for us all to pay more attention to their process as well. Stay safe!
@robertstern2851
Жыл бұрын
As an amputee myself, I wonder why you had so many infections and the Drs had to keep removing more and more of residual leg? You stated that it got a lot better after a new socket and an Ossur prosthetic? Good luck Buddy, I’ve been on this journey for almost 5 yrs. No fun!!
@robertstern2851
Жыл бұрын
Have you been in contact with the Amputee Coalition? It’s a great resource.
@sonsurfschool5226
5 жыл бұрын
Awesome insights that I never thought of. Well done for being such a supporting family!!
@theampedlife
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for participating in the discussion! Yeah family love and support is key.
@86jasond
5 жыл бұрын
Very nice to hear you share your story that includes the people close to you, and how your decision to amputate was made with them. I'm slated to get my below knee prosthetic from Ottobock on the 27th of November(next week), and I hope I can get my life together again after that much like how you seem to have everything under control.
@theampedlife
5 жыл бұрын
Hi, sorry for waiting so long before responding to your comments. How is the Ottobock working out for you?
@theDanielTruth
4 жыл бұрын
Hi Chris, this was super valuable I’ve just shared it with my wife too. Lovely family, keep up the good work 👊🏻
@richardgerstner
5 жыл бұрын
You rock dude!
@theampedlife
5 жыл бұрын
Wassup Richard! Haha thanks man, I really look forward to seeing you some time soon!
@kansaskajun
3 жыл бұрын
Chris every family dynamic is different, my family tends to use dark humor, for instance, I’m a bilateral BKA (living in the U.S.A)and my son calls me “gimpy“, of course in his defense he had testicular cancer and I called him “ uniball”. One thing I insisted on when I had my first fall in the bathroom was to figure out how to get up on my own because the family won’t be there always. We also installed handrails everywhere we thought it could help. This and a prostasist that will work with you with all the small adjustments required helps tremendously. I’ve been BKA for over 8 years and still se him and the doctors who have helped me along the way on a regular basis. My grandchildren (4) all have adjusted to my metal legs, their words. My best to you and your family they all seen wonderful. Really liking your channel.
@heleneolivier630
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Helena Daniel and Anin for your love and support to Chris. 💕
@amputee_basics1149
5 жыл бұрын
Well done.
@theampedlife
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment and encouragement!
@valeriedhodson3014
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you. I really appreciate the information. I am thinking to be getting into a relationship with someone with a leg amputation. Really I think it's a non issue, just a differance of mobility. I just want be sure it's going be ok.
@ghostfaceasmr7816
3 жыл бұрын
This really helped! My husband is going through the same thing after a bad accident ( he is 24 years old and I’m 22) I’m just scared that his life span would be shorter than a normal person. I’m scared ,do you have an opinion on this?😭
@theampedlife
3 жыл бұрын
Hi, thanks for this comment, I think it's a question that comes up for many. I have no doubt that in terms of quality your husband is able to pursue a happy life as much as he would have been able to before his accident. It implies change and an understanding of limitations, the impact of the loss, and being able to engage life with intent and purpose. In terms of the physical side there is nothing known which suggests that we will live a shorter life. It is conceivable that as a result of the accident he can make lifestyle changes which will be conducive to a longer, active life. This was certainly the case for me, once I decided to live well despite the loss, and made some changes to facilitate this. I share my experiences on this Chanel because I believe we can live well and long, regardless of what happened, and even because of it too. I hope this helps :-)
@ghostfaceasmr7816
3 жыл бұрын
@@theampedlife omg. Thank you sir for responding,and thank you from the bottom of my heart for easing my mind. I was really depressed thinking about it. I will never forget this comment. God bless you and your family 🙏🏻❤️
@theampedlife
3 жыл бұрын
@@ghostfaceasmr7816 you’re welcome, and I will never forget your response to my message either. It warms my heart to know that you have found some comfort in our chat ☀️☺️Thank you too.
@lancelotharris6451
3 жыл бұрын
How did you cope cause l have lost both of mlne
@theampedlife
3 жыл бұрын
It took time, I gathered as much information as possible, and I eventually asked for help and stopped being stubborn about doing it alone. Once I asked for help and accepted support my amputee life started getting better again.
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