rnamp
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Post by rnamp on Mar 5, 2015 22:17:59 GMT -7
Hello, amputee community. My name is Amber and I'm a LBKA from a traumatic injury on March 11, 2014. I'm looking forward to sharing and learning about this experience with all of you. I'm a critical care nurse and have been back to work since May 30th of 2014. I've done well recovering from the physical injuries but it has taken me almost this entire year to really accept this new life change mentally. I've resisted being in touch with other amputees except for my amputee advocate who has been a Godsend. However, I can now see how important it is to learn from others in this journey and to be able to share these experiences with others. I look forward to becoming a part of this forum and supporting others as well. It's time for me to truly embrace these changes and look forward to challenges of the future. It's nice to meet you folks.
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Post by annanicole on Mar 6, 2015 13:04:46 GMT -7
Hugs! I chose to amputate my leg so for me, the amputation itself was a Godsend, it ended my pain and got me finally on a secure path to recovery! I am a helper by nature, its very difficult for me to be in the helpee role. However, this journey has helped me overcome that and accept help without guilt.
Even with my positive view of my amputation, some things are hard. Like when I can't wear my leg and have to go in public, I feel very vulnerable, and get angry very easily at my plight. I also get angry when I can't find something to wear b/c it looks off. And right now I'm more angry than a hornet b/c I damaged my residual leg and need more surgery. So I hear you! Its ok to get angry, and cry, and feel cheated sometimes, just refuse to allow yourself to get stuck there.
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Post by stonecutter on Mar 6, 2015 15:54:42 GMT -7
x2 on what annanicole said. (Couldn't have said it better.)
Welcome to the forums.
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rnamp
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Post by rnamp on Mar 8, 2015 4:29:13 GMT -7
Thanks, Annanicole. There are certainly days of frustration but in general, life is good. I am surrounded, at work, by those who are dying and it helps to remind me of how lucky I am to be alive. I have a fantastic support system. And today...I think I'm going to try ice skating for the first time since my amputation. I'm a natural born limit pusher so this new adaptation to life helps me be true to that. Thanks for the welcome!
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Post by annanicole on Mar 11, 2015 12:39:07 GMT -7
I'm the exact same way? Did you try ice skating? Got any protips to share?
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