Vill-Eye-Inker


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    a little nonsence now and then is relished by the wisest men
    Location:
    villas , N.J.
    Your Disability above knee left leg amputee
    How long have you been an amputee? 2-5 years
    How did you become disabled? truck crash
    What type(s) of prosthesis do you use? I have a rheo knee with a suction socket
    About Me I am a tattoo artist from southern jersey. I was also a chef for 13 years. I love art...... and anything that has to do with the strange and unusall
    Music I listen to a little bit of it all.. country to classic and all in between
    Movies I am so busy I cant tell ya that last time I saw one..
    TV nope no time for that either
    Books see this is where all my spare time goes I love to read.. Dorthy Allison is my fav..
    Likes people who are just happy being themselves
    Dislikes politics
    Hobbies i play guitar...
    Vices my girl....
    Virtues strong silent type
    Heroes I quote pink floyd " my heros are ghosts"
    Here For Friendships, Networking
    Relationship Status Committed Relationship
    Orientation Homosexual
    Children Maybe Someday
    Body Type Average
    Height 5'9"
    Religion Not Specified
    Ethnicity White / Caucasian
    Smoke Yes
    Drink Yes

    Guess things will all be clear with time...

    Friday, June 27, 2008, 11:18 AM [General]

    Hello all,

     Well I think that I have figured out most of the problems that I have been having. I am so happy. After a week of therapy I have been moved to just using a cane. and free walking for small amounts.. I am so happy.. I hope everyone has a great weekend I know I will..............

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    lol one more question?

    Tuesday, June 24, 2008, 11:34 AM [General]

    when you guys sit down in your socket does it jam you in the hip?  or could that be that it is still cut too tall... so many adjustments.... its crazy lol.. ok i really appreciate any info ya'll may have on this Thanks...

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    Not only that, but, are they supposed to throw away your old leg parts when they give you new ones? I would think that as expensive as they are, you should have the option of getting them. I am also on dialysis, and due to swelling, sometimes legs don't fit, and the old pair probably would as they were bigger. He acted like I was nuts when I asked for them back...gave me everything but sockets, said he had thrown them away...Then when I asked how much it would be to remake them, said they were expensive due to the locking mechanism. I know they recycled them, but, what can I do?

    Rose
    June 14, 2008
    03:15 PM CST

    Have had these for a couple months now. Second set. You didn't say, but are you an amputee with legs, or someone who makes the legs. I am in Winter Haven, FL.
    Problem is that Medicare may not approve of another set this soon. Got these in February.

    Rose
    June 13, 2008
    07:02 AM CST

    Hi Shannon, you are right, a few steps feels like soaring.
    I am on my 1st socket which I just slide into with a gel liner already on my leg. The socket attaches with straps to the liner and it is being worked on a few times a week right now. Nothing so sophisticated as a suction socket yet. I dream of the day.
    All the best to you,
    Peter

    peterjk
    June 05, 2008
    09:15 PM CST

    thanks, I always try to look my best

    Josh
    October 15, 2007
    06:07 PM CST