Today is Wed., Jan. 23rd and I finally brought home my first prosthesis.  I have posted a couple of pictures, as I am very proud of it.  I spent hours searching for just the right material to put into it and love how it turned out.  Aside from the cosmetics, it seems to fit well and for my first time ever walking on one, I think I did pretty well.  It does feel strange and a bit uncomfortable, but it seems to get better with each hour that I wear it.  Gosh, I'm so excited that I'm finally "up" again...it's been 4 months in a wheelchair/crutches.  Thanks to all of you who have sent encouraging messages (especially Ben & Jeff)...you guys have no idea how motivated you've kept me these past few months.  Thanks, Josh for this amazing site. 

Ronda

Hi everyone!  Well, things have been much better for me since I finally got out of the hospital!  My infection is gone and my incision is healed completely.  Here's the deal...I went for my "try-on" today for my first prosthesis, and it felt much weirder than I had expected.  It was kind of painful when I put my weight on it.  Is this normal?  I didn't really expect it to "hurt"...it wasn't awful pain, but pretty uncomfortable.  I guess it just takes some getting used to, huh?  Anyone who has time to write me back on this subject and tell me your experience with your first prosthesis, I would really appreciate it.  I get the finished leg/foot this Wednesday (in just two days).  I'm really excited, but a bit scared now too.  I will look forward to hearing from you.  Thanks a bunch.

Ronda