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Post by hesham on Aug 22, 2015 18:23:58 GMT -7
Hi,y'all. I hope you're doing well. So,earlier today my sister accidently fell under a train  Her right leg now is below-knee amputated,and in the left one she has profligate bones. Currently the doctor are worried about other things to make sure her health will be ok and she'll stay alive. How should we tell her that she's become amputated? How can we cope with her shock and her state after that? Will she be able to live her normal life again? Will she be able to get married and have children in the future? She really wants to have children when she's married |
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Post by Ann on Aug 24, 2015 0:52:21 GMT -7
Hi Hesham, Really sorry to read about your sister's accident and hope that now, which is probably a day on from when you posted, that the doctors have got things under control and that your sister is doing ok.
In answer to your question about 'how should we tell her that she's become amputated', my experience was that when I had my accident I got told as soon as I was conscious, but it was quickly followed with a 'but .... you will be given new artificial limbs (they didnt use the term prosthetics back then) and you will be able to do ...." and everything that followed was always on a positive note in terms of what I would be able to do, etc. etc. In my case that worked out for me, I would mention that it maybe that even before your sister is fully conscious she might be aware of what people are saying around her, she might also be aware that there is some sort of problem her leg, so when she is told it might not come as a complete surprise to her,
I was a teenager and lost both legs below the knee and that is now some years ago but pretty much I have done everything I have wanted to do, I am married and I have had three children, and many female amputees, like myself, have children, so from the amputee perspective its not unusual and all pretty much do-able. Remembering my own early experiences though your sister is going to need lots of support and positivity, she is probably going to have some ups and downs along the way, it does all become normal, maybe sometimes a slightly different normal from what we expected in life and that sometimes takes time to adjust to, but that eventually becomes normal too, so really all of the support she gets will be so beneficial long term.
Really hope all goes well and that your sister makes a good recovery.
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Post by hesham on Aug 24, 2015 20:14:32 GMT -7
She figured out yesterday when she woke because they had to change clothes for her,she was shocked at first and mad which we all understood. Today she's feeling good,her health is getting better quickly,thank god,we showed her vids of other amputees doing their daily life tasks with no problems and read her the experiences of some people who have gone through the same. That made her feel so much better and happy. We are always by her side and always supporting her,hopefully things will be alright again! Thank you!
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Post by erichackleman on Dec 21, 2016 9:06:57 GMT -7
This is touching to hear.
How old is your sister?
Regardless of her age, I think some counselling is, of course, advisable.. It is more than possible to live long, happy, and healthy lives as an amputee, but transitioning and accepting the fact are a very difficult things for many, if not most, people. If she's younger, it might be very very difficult for her to see her peers do "simple" everyday things that she might not be able to do for a long while.
I wish the best for you and your family. Much love!
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Her right leg now is below-knee amputated,and in the left one she has profligate bones. Currently the doctor are worried about other things to make sure her health will be ok and she'll stay alive.
