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I'm a RBK and do 100 stomach crunches, (right elbow to left knee then switch) each week day morning, seeiing your video I think I need to switch it up a little. :)

'being told that I am amazing'? that is a put-up. actually? just as bad as a put-down. (because it put's my head outside of what's real)

this is an eye-opener. thanks for the info. my first glimpse into your world.

I was 11 when I lost my leg to bone cancer. I tried prosthetics, but they always hurt and they were uncomfortable to wear, so I just slowly stopped wearing my prosthetic and used crutches instead. I totally stopped wearing my prosthetic by the time I was 13. Ive been on crutches ever since. I just turned 26 and I have no plans of ever getting a prosthetic again, I am way more comfortable on crutches after 13 years its like second nature to me now. no maintenance, no washing liners, and no pain.

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Keep a towel near the shower. Fold it, put it on the track when you get out.

Perhaps a very sturdy stool just outside of the tub, cut to the same height as your thigh? You would have to stretch the leg a bit more to reach the surface of the stool, but if you aslo have the hand bar i think this is possible and relatively safe. Another idea is to leave a crutch outside of the shower, use this and the bar on the wall to make sure you can safely exit.... Ask your hubby for help, most guys arent going to turn down helping a beautiful naked lady out of the tub every morning.

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Remove the tub and make it a walk in shower.

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Your videos are so helpful! Thank you so much for all of this very valuable information 😊

Great demonstration, I’ve been experimenting with different cut up socks for a couple weeks. It’s very helpful to get the thickness in exactly the right places.

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Isn't it just "lovely" when nice people say over simplified phrases such as, "It will all work out in the end." Or, "It was meant to be." Or, "Don't worry, it will get better." Perhaps they need to hear them selves say "comforting" phrases or giving advice because that will help comfort them selves. A lovely woman once told me about what her friend suggested to her after her oldest son was murdered. The friend said it was "meant to be" so that she could have more time to spend with her two younger children. The darnedest things people say and do - right? Thinking before saying or doing something seems to be a lot like common sense. (And where has that gone to?) I would agree that it is easier to see, say, and do things in a black and white perspective. But that just implies that ones own comfort in experiencing life is more important taking the time and effort to develop an emphatic view of others. What would happen if we were slower to "swipe" left or right? (Or stop swiping altogether?)

I have only been using my prosthetic for a few months now, but getting the correct amount of socks really made a difference for me!

How do you keep your foot from slipping off the pedal when you stand up to pedal??

I get evil stares, I always feel like I need to jump out of my truck and ask "is this handicap enough for you?". And yes the national park pass is worth it. :)

Will this work on my btk sleeve??

You should have given the lady some time to get used to the I-walk. They are not as easy as they are made out to be.

It takes time even if you don't really need it

anybody else feel this?

who else would rather be on the trail?

What do you do to prevent swelling?

What's the best question you've gotten?

Do you use pin & lock or something else?

Do you have a hard time asking for help?

Does this happen to you?

Tell me about You!!!

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This has to be how it was done, right?

Who else likes yard work?

Have you adapted clothing?

Any nail polish removal tips?

Have you used an O-ring?

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Thanks for the shoutout and for mentioning osseointegration! You’re right, it’s not for everyone, and only a surgeon can make the determination if you are a candidate after testing and imaging. I tell people I don’t think it’s ever going to be the top option, but it’s nice to have the option if other suspensions have failed, or even if there are perceived failures due to skin issues (especially burns/skin grafts) or a very short limb. What’s right for me isn’t right for everyone, but everyone should be educated on their options.

But you really ARE amazing! 🤪 Seriously, though, you’re amazing because you take the time out of your days to make videos like these, or the exercise videos you have on your Insta subscription channel, or just to leave words of encouragement on other amputees’ social media (especially when they’re struggling). It’s those things that make you truly amazing. 🧡 As for the questions in your video… I just celebrated my 1-year ampuversary last week so I’m still relatively new. That said, I did have my very first “you’re such an inspiration!!” random encounter last month. I was in the elevator either going to or coming from PT (I can’t remember which) when a lady got on the elevator with me and proceeded to start chatting me up, and dove almost instantaneously into my prosthetic leg. I was alone, trapped in an elevator with a complete stranger who thought it was okay to start asking all these personal questions: “Oh, was it cancer? Diabetes? Does your leg sweat a lot? Does it hurt?” Oil of oy vey!! 😅 And then as she got off the elevator at her floor, it was, “You’re such an inspiration! Keep on doing it!” Of course, I was like “it? What it? Living my life?” Yeah, totally random. At least when people online who’ve followed my journey say it, I know where they’re coming from. 😂 Anyway, as for the devotees… omg I just encountered my first one! He “slid into my DMs” (ha) to say how “beautiful” I was and how he “appreciated” that I shared about my amputation experience and would I be willing to share more pictures with him… Eww. Just ewww! Dude, if I’m going to be taking pics of my stubby nub for the internet, I’ll be making an OnlyFans to make some money off it, not just share with some rando who found me from an amputee group. 🙄😅 It’s wild out there. And it boggles my mind that so many people feel entitled to know your story. Prior to my amputation, my leg was awful. Two to three times its natural size and usually either a deep red or purple color, and exposed for everyone to see because I couldn’t stand for anything (not even bedsheets) touching it at any time. The sheer number of people who felt it not only okay but outright appropriate to ask about it still blows my mind. It’s one thing to acknowledge it and say something like, “Ooh, that looks like it hurts,” as opposed to, “what’s wrong with your foot?” (Unless it’s a child asking; that’s something else entirely.) But anyway… as for the gait thing… I’ve had one person ask me about it, and it was my new boss when I met her in person. She blurted out, “Will your gait ever get better?” Then gave me a horrified look and asked, “Is that okay to ask? I’m so sorry. I’m an ass.” 😂 I told her it was fine for her to ask and that I still go to PT 2x a week to work on things like gait and strengthening muscles I mostly didn’t use for 7 years when I couldn’t walk much. It will be 6 months since she’s seen me when I see her next week and my gait is much improved now, but still not perfect. It’ll never be “perfect.” But it’s a hell of a lot better than it was even 6 months ago, so I’ll take every win I can get my hands on! 🧡

I love the comment about the work it takes to get good at something. That’s true for all of us, but the stakes seem higher when you have a visible disability. Thank you for sharing!

Hi, I’m Gilbert, nickname is and has been Beto all my life. I’ve been an amputee (bkrl) for 17 years after losing my leg in an accident on my motorcycle when a texting/distracted driver hit ❤me. (‘07) After the surgery and extensive rehab I got as an inpatient at the same VA Medical center in Syracuse, NY (where I worked between ‘94 until I retired at the end of ‘02.) I was diagnosed with MS in ‘00, which is why I retired. Hobbies were/are ; yardwork, riding my Harley crosscountry, watching movies I missed dating all the way back to when I was in highschool. And watching this lady doing her thing here !

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Funny story. Probably about a year or so before I lost my leg me and my wife were talking and asking each ither silly "what if" questions and i remember asking if she would still stay with me if i lost a limb? And because she had a great sense of humor she said absolutely not (Joking of course)! She has been my absolute rock always and especially since my amputation. And when it comes to the sex life thing ill just say we were not affected and without getting too specific we probably didnt wait as long as we should have to "get things back to normal" 😉 lol

The line about being mistaken for a veteran killed me!! 😅😂. Happens to me almost daily! I don't help because I have a big beard and often wear cargo shorts and sometimes camo ones so I'm sure I give off the vibe! Love the videos you've been doing lately!

Great video! I wanted to add on and say my favorite thing about being an amputee is that I have learned so much more patience and understanding specifically about disabilities in general. I will admit that in the past prior to my amputation I would silently judge someone parked in a handicap spot if I felt they didn't "look like they had a disability". It's definitely not something I'm proud of looking back but I'm very proud that I have grown and learned that each and every disability is unique just like each and every person is! I now have been given that same look when I park in handicap if I'm wearing pants and I just smile and brush it off.

I absolutely love getting questions from children about my leg! They are just curious little natural scientists and want to learn! I have had a few instances where parents try to tell them to stop because it's rude but I always make sure to tell them that I love answering their questions. I also agree that yes the questions from adults are usually just the "what happened" one but I still love it and with them it gives me a chance to be silly and make up some wild story about how it happened! But I always tell them the truth after.

Oh yeah, you look 🔥doin’ all that stuff you do!❤️