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    joiflmama


    Location:
    New York
    Your Disability Spinal cord damage- not an amputee
    How long have you been an amputee? 10-20 years
    How did you become disabled? Accident
    What type(s) of prosthesis do you use? No- service dog got her angel wings 7/9
    Music I like quite a mix of music from alternative to country to classical, but not heavy metal ;o)
    Movies Hmmm, I mostly see kids movies, so forgive me... Shrek I, Firehouse Dog, you get the picture, right?
    TV CSI, Angel, Law & Order
    Books Right now I am enjoying The 5-minute Pediatric Consult, Children with Disabilities, Primary Care of the Child with a Chronic Condition, and Caring for Children with Neurodevelopmental Disabilities and their families- truly exciting, don't you think???
    Likes Dog kisses, snuggling with my children, watermelon
    Dislikes Rude people that ask questions about others and their conditions when frankly darling, it's none of their business!
    Hobbies My children, quilting, painting, training therapy animals, baking
    Vices I'm told I can be controlling... is that why they call me Sarg?
    Virtues Well, my daughter just wrote a paper about why I'm her hero... so I guess in a child's eyes, I make a difference for those that are medically needy and under or uninsured
    Heroes My mom... she had a brain tumor when she was younger, and was left with brain and optic nerve damage. Her coordination is quite poor,and her vision legally blind, but despite her issues, she raised 2 girls in a happy, loving home with fresh squeezed orange juice for breakfast and homemade cookies with milk after school.
    Here For Networking
    Relationship Status Married
    Orientation Straight
    Children Proud Parent
    Number of Children 2
    Body Type Slim / Slender
    Height 5'9"
    Religion Catholic
    Ethnicity White / Caucasian
    Smoke No
    Drink No

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    Greetings!

    Sunday, September 30, 2007, 09:04 PM [General]

    My name is Tamera, and although I not an amputee, I do have a fair amount of experience with disabilities. When I was 26 years old, I had an accident at work, and 3 surgeries later, I just found out that I am a candidate (real meaning guinea pig) for an implanted device. However, that's not the real reason I decided to join this wonderful site! I am a nurse, and I am currently working on my Master's. I am also a Legal Nurse Consultant, and I found this website while researching prosthetics for a client I am working with. I have observed first hand the changes that people undergo when they attend support groups. I certainly hope that I will be able to stay in touch with this group, and possibly even ask some personal questions about the best ankle joints or socks or the like!

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    Hi Tamera: After my amputation on Oct.18/07 of my right ankle I will be glad to answer any questions you may have for me...personal or otherwise. Good Luck in your implanted device if it happens. It could be a really good thing.

    Linda
    October 01, 2007
    02:22 AM CST

    Hi Tamera,
    I'm sorry I can't answer anything related to ankle joints (I'm a 5 toe amp, L foot), but I am a nursing student currently. I'm in the 2 year program (part time) and am currently in 3 semester. Good luck with your Masters. Eventually, that is what I will be doing.
    I think the books your reading right now sound as good as the ones I'm being tortured with: Med Surg Nursing, Peds, and of course we can't forget the never ending back and forth with the Pharm book.
    My oldest has hypoplastic left heart syndrome so we understand a little of what you are striving for. The more experts we have to help us, the better. Good luck in your studies. I love the guinea pig comment:)

    valerie
    October 02, 2007
    10:39 AM CST

    Hi Tamera,
    Glad that you are here and I am hoping that with all of us or some of us we can answer some questions.
    I have been a BK for two years now and am finally running again. It was what I had wanted to do for six years and do it well with no pain.
    I also work as a Certified Veterinary Technician in the Oncology ward at the University of Wisconsin Veterinary Teaching Hospital. I deal with hospice care patients every day along with that of course is death and grief.
    I am sorry for the loss of your service dog. What was her name? I have two terriers of my own and a Mainecoon cat. I adore them each. They are our kids.
    Any questions go ahead and ask. I think of everyday as a learning experience with liners, socks, comfort, blisters, rubbing spots, prosthetics, ect. So nothing shocks me and I am not shy.
    Be well,

    Lisa
    October 22, 2007
    04:07 PM CST

    cool career legal nurse consultants. Sure ask away any questions that you may need from us. I am new but still...

    marc
    April 08, 2008
    10:07 PM CST

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