"Be sure to get someone that pushes wheelchairs. They will go around security and get you thru a lot faster than waiting in line. Be sure you do not let them make you take your prosthetic it is against TSA and ADA. Make…"
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Wine Waves and Beyond
May 30, 2012 at 6pm to June 3, 2012 at 9pm – Pismo Beach, CA
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Albuquerque Amputees Support Group
June 6, 2012 from 7pm to 8:30pm – HealthSouth Rehab Hospital
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Presentation: Understanding Insurance Coverage
June 7, 2012 from 3pm to 4pm – SHARP Rees-Stealy Clinic - Dowtown San Diego
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Extremity Games Main Event
June 22, 2012 at 9am to June 23, 2012 at 9pm – Texas Ski Ranch
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AmpSurf Clinic
June 30, 2012 from 8am to 1pm – York Beach, Maine
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Airport Security
Started by Aisling Kyne in General. Last reply by Gail P Schabow 17 minutes ago. 11 Replies 0 Likes
Hi Everyone!I am going on a trip within the US to Washington and I understand that the airport security is going to be extra strict and rigorous considering that it is the nation's capitol. Does anyone have any tips for how to get through…Continue
Leg coverings?
Started by Shelly Houser in General. Last reply by Shelly Houser 12 hours ago. 69 Replies 2 Likes
I see so many of you that don't have flesh colored covers on your limbs. I have always covered up my leg and am confused by this. what do you do when you have a dressy function ( wedding) do you cover it with a stocking or just leave it? I have…Continue
weight/body shaping question
Started by Kristian Cunningham in Health and Exercise. Last reply by MaryAnn Joice yesterday. 5 Replies 2 Likes
I am proposing a weight/body shaping question.I lost my leg above knee in 2007. I have weighed the same for 3 years. The past 6 months for whatever reasons I have gained 8-12 lbs. (I know it’s not a lot but my body has also changed shape). 8 lbs. is…Continue
Finally got my "new" leg!
Started by Mike Pizzo in General. Last reply by Jeffrey B. Kennemur yesterday. 2 Replies 0 Likes
After waiting for healing and no more infections and having to save up for what my insurance would not cover with the help of the Dept. of Rehabilitation in Connecticut, I got my first prosthesis 2 weeks ago. Had a few minor issues but only took…Continue
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Tattoos on leg
Hi everyone. I was watching a program today called Ink Masters. On one of the episodes, the tattoo artist painted prosthetic legs, but it was the upper part of the leg without skin. I have skin on my leg and was wondering if it would be ok if I had…See More
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