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Post by sunbeam on May 6, 2018 5:53:01 GMT -7
Hi I'm new here, in April I had a lower leg amputation, so as you can imagine I'm getting used to life back at home in a wheelchair. At the minute I cannot get out my bungalow without help, I live at home and alone. My family don't care so I'm stuck inside while the sun is out. Guess I'm feeling sorry for myself. So anyhow I guess I just want to talk to anyone that can relate to how I'm feeling.
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Post by snowyh on May 7, 2018 2:59:41 GMT -7
Hi, Sunbeam. Being stuck inside on a pretty day really sucks! If family's not an option to help you, how about a neighbor or a friend? You may also contact your church (or any nearby church) to see if they may be able to recruit a volunteer to drop by regularly during your recovery. Another good resource might be a local charity that helps shut-ins. Or an organization related to the reason for your amputation (American Cancer Society, American Diabetes Association, etc.) I have no idea where you live... big city, small city, rural area... even which part of the world, so it's hard to give specific advice. But you obviously have access to the Internet, so my recommendation would be to google "help for shut-ins" along with your city & state to begin your search. You've already found us, so that's a step in the right direction!
Helen
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Post by cherylm on May 7, 2018 18:49:05 GMT -7
Hi, Sunbeam, and welcome tot he Forum! Helen's made some very good general suggestions for finding assistance...do follow up on them. But let me assure you that you CAN manage to live alone while recovering from a below-knee amputation...I did just exactly that many years ago! My family was caring and concerned...BUT they all lived at least 400 miles away! It DOES take some ingenuity, and a fair amount of time, but if you can work through exactly what you need to do, there's a good chance that you can figure out how to do it.
What are the actual physical barriers that are keeping you in your bungalow? Narrow doorway? Stairs? High threshold? Something even "odder" and seemingly more insurmountable? Let's talk about possibilities!
You're absolutely right that being stuck inside--especially on a beautiful day--can be a real downer, and it's a good sign that you are interested in getting yourself outside. And Helen's also right that you've found a good sounding board here...we're a friendly and supportive bunch!
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Post by allen on May 10, 2018 19:08:02 GMT -7
Hi Sunbeam... well Snowy and Cheryl I think got things off to a good start, but I just wanted to say hi. Definitely can relate to the cabin fever/stuck inside thing. Btw im also a lower limb amputee...a below the knee right amputee to be precise (coming up on my one year anniversary as a matter of fact). If you have any questions..concerns etc feel free to ask.
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