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Tinder amputee profile
Started by Alye Kesselman in General. Last reply by Steven D Baker (JB) yesterday. 2 Replies 0 Likes
I'm new to the amputee community. I am a partial hand amputee, i have a palm and no digits on my left hand. I want to get back on some dating apps but i can't think of a funny way to say something about my amputee on the bio. Any suggestion? Also if…Continue
Interested in finding peer-to-training in Seattle area?
Started by Glenda M Sample in General. Last reply by June DiStefano on Friday. 1 Reply 0 Likes
I am interested in peer-to-peer support training. My peer support person has not been of any help getting me trained. Any information would be helpful.Continue
TMA (Transmetatarsal Amoutation)
Started by Gail Shaffer in General Aug 8. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Hi. I am a TMA and was just wondering if any one else on this site, is a TMA----Continue
AMPOWER Mentors Central Valley, Bay Area and Fresno Area
Started by Sean R. Harrison in Amputee resources Aug 6. 0 Replies 0 Likes
I am looking to connect with all the mentors of these areas to establish communication, update contact information for mentors and set-up peer visits. Please reach out to me at rharrison@hanger.com, I am the AMPOWER Area Coordinator. Continue
ACL Reconstruction Surgery
Started by Aaliyah Coleman in General. Last reply by Aaliyah Coleman Jul 27. 4 Replies 0 Likes
Hi everyone i had a ACL reconstruction a month ago on my good leg (left). I am a RBK. Has anyone else had a surgery like this? This was a tough surgery for me and the first 4 or 5 days of recovery were rough. I'm doing better each day and PT and my…Continue
Need a new foot suitable for working out and carrying loads
Started by Julie Bishop in General. Last reply by Todd Woodward Aug 2. 3 Replies 1 Like
I work out a lot and frequently carry pretty heavy amounts of weight for workouts and general chores. I am in the market for a new foot (I am an AK - for what that is worth). I have had the Freedom Innovations Renegade AT for a while and like it OK.…Continue
RBK drivers
Started by Elizabeth Hicks in Overcoming challenges of lower extremity amputation. Last reply by Nichole Stoner on Wednesday. 7 Replies 1 Like
I am wondering if anyone with an RBK is driveing? If you are, how are you doing it? With hand controls or a Left throttle? Or just like you used to? Did you get a new car with accomidations added to it? Which looks expensive. OR?Any…Continue
RBK drivers
Started by Elizabeth Hicks in Overcoming challenges of lower extremity amputation. Last reply by Rich Ellyson Aug 6. 1 Reply 1 Like
I am wondering if anyone with an RBK is driveing? If you are, how are you doing it? With hand controls or a Left throttle? Or just like you used to? Did you get a new car with accomidations added to it? Which looks expensive. OR?Any…Continue
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