After two years and three surgeries, I'm opting for amputation
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In September of 2015, I fell 19' and broke my tibia,fibula, and blew a dime size hole thru my ankle. I had three surgeries and the third was a success. In that surgery, they did a bone graft as well as adding hardware. After recovery and therapy, I had about eight months of decent days that the pain was bearable. I currently can't walk unless I'm taking pain medication. I've exhausted all options that are viable for me. I'm currently waiting on a surgery date for a transtibial amputation. I know you may think that sounds awful, but I'm actually excited about it. I'll be able to get my life back. I won't have to be heavily medicated just to be able to walk. I'll be able to run, hike, take walks with my wife, and do all the things that I miss so much. I'm 54 and I'm not going to give up. This procedure and getting a prosthesis is going to open the door for me to get back to all the things I've been missing out on for two years.
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barb1953 phil98274
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That is a concern for me also Phil is I have pain laying in bed & not moving. I'm really hoping this works as I don't want to be a double amputee. I wouldn't have a problem with one foot but both? I don't know if I could handle that. I'm only 57 years old. I will post an update when I'm fitted for my devices & let everyone know how it goes. I don't even think I'd be eligible for amputation as this whole mess has done a number on my knees & I wouldn't want to go above the knee. You lose to much freedom in that.