Just starting out - what to expect?

Started by Judi Linden in "How do I know I'm getting quality prosthetic care?". Last reply by Judi Linden yesterday. 2 Replies 0 Likes

Hello,I am an AKA, 2.5  months  out. My amputation was a result of sepsis and, while I am beyond grateful to be alive, it was quite sudden, and I am just learning to navigate this new world I find myself in.I am in the beginning process of getting a…Continue

New amputee

Started by Frances Paredes in General. Last reply by Allen Winn May 12. 4 Replies 1 Like

I got a below the knee amputation. Just got my prosthetic (left foot) learning how to walk again. Any tips or advice

LOOSE WEIGHT

Started by Catherine R Turner in Health and Exercise. Last reply by Pedro Pimenta AMPOWER Manager May 7. 6 Replies 0 Likes

I AM A 55 YEAR OLD WOMAN I LOST MY ARM AND LEG ON THE LEFT SIDE AKA AND ABOVE THE ELBOW I NEED TO LOOSE THIS WEIGHT I GAINED IN THE PAST 7 YEARS I AM 5<2 AND 170 I NEED TO GET BACK TO 140 I CANT FIND ANY EXERCISES FOR MY BODY PLEASE HELPContinue

Socks

Started by Deborah Smith in General. Last reply by Allen Winn Apr 14. 2 Replies 0 Likes

I'm very new to using a below the knee prosthetic. My question is about socks. I don't know when to add them in the morning. But, how can I tell in the afternoon?Continue

I don't know where to start.

Started by Jamie Hollenbeck in Electing to Amputate / Faced with this decision. Last reply by Ken Biddle Apr 9. 14 Replies 2 Likes

Hello Everyone! I'm Jamie. I'm 29, and I've decided that I'm going to pursue having an elective amputation. I just don't know where to start. I'll give you a synapse as to what is going on and why I've made the decision: OK So..... About 9 years ago…Continue

Left hand gloves

Started by Greg Bennin in General. Last reply by Benjamin Richard Hull Apr 6. 1 Reply 1 Like

I ski and have several left hand gloves i dont use. Ones hestra leather size 10. Anyone want them and willing to pay shipping maybe exchange? Worth at least 100. - greg in utah

Does anyone know of any Grants for adaptive sports equipment

Started by Joseph Gallagher in General. Last reply by Joseph Gallagher Apr 4. 2 Replies 0 Likes

  Hello everyone I am as the title says looking for a grant or grants so I can acquire adaptive spots equipment. Specifically a sled hockey sled and a hand bike. It's kinda funny it took me three years of searching to find a sled hockey team and a…Continue

New BKA and I an scared to death - Infection

Started by Jennifer Green in Overcoming challenges of lower extremity amputation. Last reply by Joseph Gallagher Mar 23. 2 Replies 2 Likes

Hi all. I had BKA surgery 2/7/18. After 30 days in the hospital I was released and I'm home recovering now. I am single which makes it much harder. I am still trying to process everything that happened as it happened what seemed like overnight. I…Continue

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