"New in this new world"

[anina]

I am a new amputee, I was operated on April 10, 2018, above the knee.

It was not the cause of an accident but an unsuccessful operation.

I have a fairly large stump, and I adapted easily. I am happy with my new leg, little pain either ghosts or others.
My left knee is a C-Leg 3.
I am 58 years old, male, 1,78 m, 69 kg.
I go to gym everyday.
I can not run, but it´s my hope.

Best wishes and compliments to all the visitors and participants of this forum.

( I am Portuguese, I hope you can understand my english)

[snowyh]

Hello, anina! Well, it seems like you're adapting well to your new situation. Please feel free to review posts and add yours--we certainly welcome your input. I don't remember ever having a forum member from Portugal before--you may be our first! (Your English is just fine.)

Helen

[stonecutter]

Hi there! Welcome to the forum. Your english is great as snowyh said!

Can you run like Terry Fox?

Terry Fox (if you guys haven't heard of him) was a Canadian national hero who began a first-of-its-kind run across Canada called the Marathon of Hope to raise awareness and funds for Cancer research. Terry lost a leg to cancer in his youth. During his run the cancer returned and he passed away. Canadians every year participate in a 'Terry Fox Run' to continue his cause.



Terry ran with a hop and a skip. A gait copied by many kids (myself included) at the time of the original Marathon of Hope.

[leftyeric]

Bem vinda!

Eric