Joey


    Location:
    Lizella,Ga
    Your Disability Left below knee amputee
    How long have you been an amputee? 10-20 years
    How did you become disabled? complications due to a gunshot wound
    What type(s) of prosthesis do you use? suction with flex foot

    Need advise

    Friday, December 28, 2007, 07:54 PM [General]

    Okay so I have decided to start getting some exersize want to start by

     walking at frist and then jogging.I went to day and got a suspention sleave.

    Now this is what i need help with,My leg is bowed quite a bit as a result of

    the injury.My porstetic is curved to acommedate for the bow.

     My leg man is worried that I could break the leg by jogging on it.

    What I need to know is , Do any of you jog, and have any of you suffered this

    kind of set back.Is jogging gonna cause more pain than it is worth.

    Should I forget about jogging and just sit back and wait on the heart attack.

    Someone please give me your thoughts on this.

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    I am a 41 year old amputee looking for others

    Friday, November 23, 2007, 08:59 PM [General]

    Not much really to say about me.I have been an amputee for over 12 years now. I lost my leg to complications due to a self inflicked gunshot wound when I was 16.After 15 operations I made the choice 16 would be the last. Little did i know  I would need more. I am An active member of ABATE of Ga.(AMERICAN BIKER ACTIVE TOWARD EDUCATION )Dist.7.

    I am here looking for others amputees someone that can give insight , who has dealt with the same things I have,someone I can talk to when I am having trouble or feeling self pity.Someone else who has been scared to be in pubic when they are in so much pain that they can hardly walk without screaming in pain.

    Anyway that is all I'm gonna say for now.If you would like to know anything about me just ask.

    my name is Joey if you happen by this page, stop and say hi

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    How are you doing my friend. Haven't heard from you in a while. Hope the exercise is going well and you are even better. Talk to you soon.

    James

    James
    June 10, 2008
    10:26 AM CST

    Hi Joey, I actually joined a few months ago but was really shy about talking still. Thank you for the advice and have a Happy New Year.

    Renee
    December 30, 2007
    04:00 AM CST

    Fabulous! Realize that change doesn't come overnight, of course. It can be weeks before you start seeing any results.

    The first thing you will see is an increase in endurance. Make sure to always push yourself just a LITTLE bit further each day. Also, bring an mp3 player or something similar if music motivates you; scenic routes also can make it much more fun.

    Sadly, I currently live in an incredibly boring area of the country, but soon I'm moving to California for a year, and I'll be near all kinds of parks I'll be able to go hiking/walking in. However, I've decided not to bring my car, so I'm also going to bicycle to class, except in days where the weather is bad.

    But that will help me get in shape too. :D

    James
    December 29, 2007
    12:01 PM CST