Reminds me when I walked for the first time. It was awesome, I felt so happy. Getting a prosthetic leg was the best part of my life cause my leg had to be amputated above my knee when I was hardly a few months because of the body deformity that I was born with. This was the second surgery, after my heart surgery, and those 2 years in the hospital were horrible, but when I got my leg, it was freedom for me. Back then I could only walk, now I can do everything. All thanks to my prosthetic leg.
@iknowthatfeel4363 it's been 7 years and I'm just now seeing this 😅. But I lost my leg because I had a staph infection in my leg foot that became antibiotic resistant and started to infect my blood, which in turn started to effect my organs, so to save my life I lost a leg. I consider that a win
@sayyemsamiul-ub1ld it depends on a lot of factors. Who makes it, what kind of insurance coverage you have, how big it has to be, and how active you want to be
Your smile is adorable, I can't imagine the feeling of learning to walk with a new leg. It's amazing you did all of this in one day, from trying it on to walking like it's nothing, how cool.
i am having my left leg taken off above the knee in January. my last chance to walk again . trying to watch all i can before hand . Knowledge makes me strong . your doing great . well done if i can just walk a short distance i will be overjoyed . thank you for the advice and the insperation.
Been doing contracting work on roofs since being laid off from the corona virus, knees been killing me going up and down. Got dropped down the rabbit pit looking at videos about joint pain and landed here. This women is a badass and everyone like her.
It has been a number of years now, but the first time I walked on my prosthetic leg didn't require any learning. You use the same techniques as walking on a real leg. I never used a walker or crutches, and she didn't really need them either, they were just there to help her confidence. I have nearly the exact same amputation as the nice lady in this video. The "stump" (residual limb) does hurt after a day involving a lot of walking. When you have to get up to use the restroom in the middle of the night, that does pretty much suck. I bought a 4 wheeled "knee scooter" to get around the house without putting on the prosthesis, it's much easier to get around than using a wheelchair would be! The scooter works well if your house has only one level.
A below knee amputation is 30% easier to recover from than a TK or AK ,keeping your kneecap really assists in walking. I wish her every happiness in her future.
This chokes me up, remembering doing the same thing more than 35 years ago. Remember the pain and suffering, it sets you apart. Never believe you are less of anything just because you are missing a piece.
I hope that your appointment goes as well as mine. After five months, I wasn't sure how difficult it would be to walk. But after leveling out my feet (don't forget to take BOTH shoes), I was extremely comfortable walking. I had no problem putting all of my weight on my amputated leg. I think that it helped that I waited so long for my healing to take place. At the same time that I got my foot removed due to an acute infection, I also learned that I had diabetes. So it's been a steep learning curve that I've been taking slowly. My prosthetist marked one point on the socket for adjustment, and plans to make a carbon fiber version by next Friday. Then I should be able to take it home.. Think about what color / pattern you want. I didn't think about it so I just said "black" which is the default. This socket is only supposed to last around four months anyway, so I have time to think about it as my leg continues to shrink. I hope and pray for all the best for you. Feel free to reach out to me if you need any support.
wow, can't believe this is your first prosthetic use, inspirational is an understatement. I'm also below knee amputee (4 years now) but with so many complications and set backs this week is like my first time back on my leg this year... well done and never give up.x
Getting ready for my prosthetic leg....watched this with much excitement and anticipation....prayers to you, and continued strength as you go forward. You are an inspiration to me, and many others that are going through! Super Excited to move forward....TGBTG!!!
Dennis Saunders congratulations my dear!!! My great Auntie lost her leg. She was so nervous at first. And I’ll tell you when she got her leg she actually ran a marathon! She got 17th place at age 54. That was back in the early 80’s. She had a special leg that was in testing and used for the first time. I was quite young so I don’t really know the functionality and difference... but I was so proud of her! She was a go getter type of person. And when she lost her leg she felt a bit trapped. I remember her saying to me. “The sky is the limit, I can walk again!” Cheering and crying. I cried too! She trained for 2 years and ran that marathon! She had so many things happened to her and her husband. She passed away at the tender age of 74 to cancer. She fought this cancer from her 30’s. Watching this brought back such wonderful memories of her! What an inspirational woman she was! I’m so happy to read your comment! They sky is the limit, and beyond!
I am also waiting for my prosthetic, and am doing the same thing you are. I too lost my right leg below the knee due to an infection caused by diabetes. Good luck, I know you can make it!!
I recently. Lost my foot. And life has been really hard to adjust to but watching you just now is amazing. And am so proud of you , i really look forward to same day in my life , thank you
Thank you so much for this video.....in a few weeks my doctor will tell me if i have to get amputated and honestly this video really helping me prepare myself mentally
As someone who has recently had an above the knee amputation there is an enormous difference between above and below the knee surgery. Learning to walk without a knee is much more difficult.
Wow. My dad is getting his prosthetic in a week after having his left leg amputated below the knee 5 months ago. We are all very excited for him. He wants to walk and be independent so badly.
Well done Karina! You are a star and should be sooo proud of yourself! You are an inspiration to others! I am an above knee amputee and know this ain’t easy, yet you tackle it with such positivity!!
Karina, you are such an inspiration! I watched all your videos ( and subscribed 🙂) and your attitude since you were Young is incredible! All I saw was smiles and a positive attitude! I hope you go on to do good things with your life as there is no stopping you now! Look out world, here comes Karina! 😉 Please let your subscribers know how your doing through the years and what you accomplish. What an inspiration you are and I'm sure your parents are proud of you! Take care and thanks for the positive videos! ♥️🙂
Hello 🤗 To see this makes me really happy To see how good you can walk whith your new leg in this time is so so nice. I don't know how it is to live without one leg but I think it's not easy at all🤔 So I hope you know what I say because I am from Germany and I am 14 years old so my English is very bad 😬
My left leg was taken below my knee day after thanksgiving2017. Just tryin to learn what I can about this sorta thing I lost my foot due too A very bad infection n my foot. Can't wait to walk again
Hi Karina! I hope you are still monitoring your TH-cam account as there are thousands of people you have impacted with your story. Please, please, please upload a video of how you are doing now. One last video, tell us how things are going and how this amputation and the prosthetics have impacted your life.
donkay Interesting comment! Actually, you do feel your steps. The vibration of hitting the ground feeds back up the body, and you learn very quickly how to interpret different surfaces - gravel, pavement, carpet, etc. - based on the way they feed back. Also, given a lot of time and practice, you can develop the ability to interpret extremely small changes in the surface of whatever you're walking on. I've had my below-knee prostethic since I was an infant, and I can tell when I step on something as small as a coin. Just takes practice and learning how to tune in in a different way 😊
Im an amputee my right leg from knee down had the surgery 2weeks ago so a few more weeks and i get fitted for a prosthetic i love the video i hope i have the same results as you did
Incredible! Your walking looks great and your story is inspiring! Hope you eventually make a video of you running cus you talked about running and the freedom it represents in one of your other videos 😁
I had my left hip shattered and the considered taking my leg off because it was paralyzed due to a bone fragment laying against the nerve. Fortunately they were able repair the bones and restore nerve function.
sometimes it hurts when i wear it too long or if i am having problems with swelling or atrophy. I weigh 235 lbs so it is not very pleasent but i only use it to grocery shop and work out at the gym because my prosthetic is just a really really expensive crutch. And the prosthetic place that takes all my money to work on this leg act like they care but they dont
Brandy Turner it might heart at first but keep at it ! :) I've had mine for about a month now, my surgery was June 8th and I'm walking a month after! I wish you the best!
That’s awesome. I have almost the same leg. Does yours squeak yet. I have to wear shoes one size big because after time my prosthetic foot started squeaking when I walked ..so hard to be a stalker when you’re squeaking every step 😎😂
You need the tool to pop the rubber foot off. On mine if the sock that goes over the carbon foot is worn or shifted so it allows the inner parts or the shaft to rub against the rubber it will squeak.
I am also a bk amputee who uses the pretty much the same tech.... it took me more than 4 weeks to walk without any support because of my stump beind musculary weak.But truly happy for you seeing you could do it one day 😍😍🔥❤❤
Reminds me when I walked for the first time. It was awesome, I felt so happy. Getting a prosthetic leg was the best part of my life cause my leg had to be amputated above my knee when I was hardly a few months because of the body deformity that I was born with. This was the second surgery, after my heart surgery, and those 2 years in the hospital were horrible, but when I got my leg, it was freedom for me. Back then I could only walk, now I can do everything. All thanks to my prosthetic leg.
My Little Life Thats awesome. I wish you best ❤
What a beautiful sight to see you free of a leg that never worked. True courage and inspiration!
I just got my prosthetic on Friday and watching you walk so naturally for the first time is inspiration to me. So I thank you for sharing
Donovan Smith do you mind telling what happened to your leg? really sorry, wish you luck!
I want to implant prosthetic my younger brother left leg below knee.so how much will be the cost?
@iknowthatfeel4363 it's been 7 years and I'm just now seeing this 😅. But I lost my leg because I had a staph infection in my leg foot that became antibiotic resistant and started to infect my blood, which in turn started to effect my organs, so to save my life I lost a leg. I consider that a win
@sayyemsamiul-ub1ld it depends on a lot of factors. Who makes it, what kind of insurance coverage you have, how big it has to be, and how active you want to be
Your smile is adorable, I can't imagine the feeling of learning to walk with a new leg. It's amazing you did all of this in one day, from trying it on to walking like it's nothing, how cool.
i am having my left leg taken off above the knee in January. my last chance to walk again . trying to watch all i can before hand . Knowledge makes me strong . your doing great . well done
if i can just walk a short distance i will be overjoyed . thank you for the advice and the insperation.
Marcus Stigenberg I wish you the best of luck. I hope you can make a speedy recovery
Marcus Stigenberg damn just realised
Wishing for the best 🙏🏻
How are you noooow???????
Been doing contracting work on roofs since being laid off from the corona virus, knees been killing me going up and down. Got dropped down the rabbit pit looking at videos about joint pain and landed here. This women is a badass and everyone like her.
Beautiful! I got teary watching this! I hope you continue to heal and build confidence in using your new leg!! You seem like a lovely young lady! :)
It has been a number of years now, but the first time I walked on my prosthetic leg didn't require any learning.
You use the same techniques as walking on a real leg.
I never used a walker or crutches, and she didn't really need them either, they were just there to help her confidence.
I have nearly the exact same amputation as the nice lady in this video.
The "stump" (residual limb) does hurt after a day involving a lot of walking.
When you have to get up to use the restroom in the middle of the night, that does pretty much suck.
I bought a 4 wheeled "knee scooter" to get around the house without putting on the prosthesis, it's much easier to get around than using a wheelchair would be!
The scooter works well if your house has only one level.
Wow! You, young lady, are awesome! No time at all to walk naturally. Well done!
I’m a recent amputee and watching your video made me a lot more confident, thank you 👍
i lost my left foot and ankle a couple weeks ago due to cancer and this has me very inspired and exited to get my prosthetic :)
Did you have chondrosarcoma?
A below knee amputation is 30% easier to recover from than a TK or AK ,keeping your kneecap really assists in walking.
I wish her every happiness in her future.
This is inspiring to watch just had right leg amputated below my knee hopefully when I get my prosthetic it goes this well
That crazy how amazing you are at walking first time, I'm so happy for you
Holy crap. She was able to get the technique down so quickly. That was awesome to see that.
You are fantastic at walking with a prosthetic for the first time way to go and keep up the good work
This chokes me up, remembering doing the same thing more than 35 years ago. Remember the pain and suffering, it sets you apart. Never believe you are less of anything just because you are missing a piece.
True, but I think Protheses improved in the last 35 years. Especially the most expensive ones.
I have no idea how I ended up here, but this video is pretty inspiring to watch! keep it up :P
I hope that your appointment goes as well as mine. After five months, I wasn't sure how difficult it would be to walk. But after leveling out my feet (don't forget to take BOTH shoes), I was extremely comfortable walking. I had no problem putting all of my weight on my amputated leg. I think that it helped that I waited so long for my healing to take place. At the same time that I got my foot removed due to an acute infection, I also learned that I had diabetes. So it's been a steep learning curve that I've been taking slowly.
My prosthetist marked one point on the socket for adjustment, and plans to make a carbon fiber version by next Friday. Then I should be able to take it home..
Think about what color / pattern you want. I didn't think about it so I just said "black" which is the default. This socket is only supposed to last around four months anyway, so I have time to think about it as my leg continues to shrink.
I hope and pray for all the best for you. Feel free to reach out to me if you need any support.
This is so cool!! Look at how many people you are inspiring and motivating! Thank you for uploading your journey, you are such an angel!
wow, can't believe this is your first prosthetic use, inspirational is an understatement. I'm also below knee amputee (4 years now) but with so many complications and set backs this week is like my first time back on my leg this year... well done and never give up.x
Wow! Beautiful steps! Love this so much. You are awesome Karina and I cannot wait to see where you go from here!
Getting ready for my prosthetic leg....watched this with much excitement and anticipation....prayers to you, and continued strength as you go forward. You are an inspiration to me, and many others that are going through! Super Excited to move forward....TGBTG!!!
Dennis Saunders congratulations my dear!!! My great Auntie lost her leg. She was so nervous at first. And I’ll tell you when she got her leg she actually ran a marathon! She got 17th place at age 54. That was back in the early 80’s. She had a special leg that was in testing and used for the first time. I was quite young so I don’t really know the functionality and difference... but I was so proud of her! She was a go getter type of person. And when she lost her leg she felt a bit trapped. I remember her saying to me. “The sky is the limit, I can walk again!” Cheering and crying. I cried too! She trained for 2 years and ran that marathon! She had so many things happened to her and her husband. She passed away at the tender age of 74 to cancer. She fought this cancer from her 30’s. Watching this brought back such wonderful memories of her! What an inspirational woman she was!
I’m so happy to read your comment!
They sky is the limit, and beyond!
I am also waiting for my prosthetic, and am doing the same thing you are. I too lost my right leg below the knee due to an infection caused by diabetes. Good luck, I know you can make it!!
I recently. Lost my foot. And life has been really hard to adjust to but watching you just now is amazing. And am so proud of you , i really look forward to same day in my life , thank you
Are u a bk or ak
I'm also a below knee amputee. And my both leg doesn't bend from knee. What i do for better walk
Is this prosthetic available in India...and below knee amputated leg is 12 inch long....can this prosthetic useful...plz reply
Me ?
I just lost my leg below the knee. I can't wait to be walking again!
Me, too, back in March. Best to you!
Me too’ I lost my leg in March 16 and I can’t wait to walking again ❤
Same here, Ive been deep diving into all these youtube videos! Best of luck to all of you
This has brought tears to my eyes and a smile to my face. I am very happy for you.
The rubber is a flexible rubber that wears down over time so when she gains controller of the knee the bending will get easier. BTW
Thank you so much for this video.....in a few weeks my doctor will tell me if i have to get amputated and honestly this video really helping me prepare myself mentally
Good luck man, hope you end up well either way!
I hope it doesn't have to come to that, but I believe you'll be fine if you do.
Mahir Mussa do you?
Damn, this is crazy af, you are badass
As someone who has recently had an above the knee amputation there is an enormous difference between above and below the knee surgery. Learning to walk without a knee is much more difficult.
you look amazing! Glad to see you getting the hang of walking again. You look very happy!!! 😊
It must be so awesome to regain that control again!
I'm very very happy for her and i sincerely wish her all the best and blessings on top of blessings
You are a true inspiration!
Wow. My dad is getting his prosthetic in a week after having his left leg amputated below the knee 5 months ago. We are all very excited for him. He wants to walk and be independent so badly.
Wow you are so strong
Well done Karina!
You are a star and should be sooo proud of yourself!
You are an inspiration to others!
I am an above knee amputee and know this ain’t easy, yet you tackle it with such positivity!!
So proud of you sweetheart. You got that down like you’ve been doing it for years! Can’t wait to see you finally chase that dream and run 💕
A below knee amputee has a big advantage over an above knee amputee.
I got lucky.
Me too
Amazing!! God is amazing! I’m about a month post op and wow!!!! You did great!!! Stay blessed
Karina, you are such an inspiration! I watched all your videos ( and subscribed 🙂) and your attitude since you were Young is incredible! All I saw was smiles and a positive attitude! I hope you go on to do good things with your life as there is no stopping you now! Look out world, here comes Karina! 😉
Please let your subscribers know how your doing through the years and what you accomplish. What an inspiration you are and I'm sure your parents are proud of you! Take care and thanks for the positive videos! ♥️🙂
Well done, they wouldn't even let me out of the bars on the first day I had my prosthetic.
I remember my first time on my prosthetic, someone said it gets easier and it is. Congrats
This girl must be so strong, I’d love to be as brave as her one day.
Hello 🤗
To see this makes me really happy
To see how good you can walk whith your new leg in this time is so so nice. I don't know how it is to live without one leg but I think it's not easy at all🤔
So I hope you know what I say because I am from Germany and I am 14 years old so my English is very bad 😬
Make Clementine one
I just came here from TWD lol
I came here for that reason omg 😂😂
OMG I'm glad i'm not the only onee
Same lmao
Holy shit I’m glad I’m not the only one who thought this hi everyone
this is amazing!!! cheers from México!
How cool! Thanks for sharing.
My left leg was taken below my knee day after thanksgiving2017. Just tryin to learn what I can about this sorta thing I lost my foot due too A very bad infection n my foot. Can't wait to walk again
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
I respect you so much👌👍🏻
Darrin Merkley but it was not because of diabetes, was it?
Yes. I'm diabetic.
I was told yesterday I'd be walking within. The next 30 days my Drs told me I was. Healing and doing. Sooo much better then most.
this is amazing and so inspiring, congratulations!
This made me smile the entire time!
absolutely awesome such a champ
finally another person with a prosthetic,i have one:D dont let that take you down you can do this
Congrats..... It gets better down the road... Hope you are doing well! I remeber my first time on my new leg! Its an awesome feeling!
Mark Wickard I love your video
That's amazing ! You're amazing!!! :D
Well done! Welcome back to the walking world!
Just found your story :).. You're an inspiration
totally amazing -So fantastic, totally natural way of walking! :-)
Pure love bliss to watch helping doctors❤❤
She done really good we proud of u …….
Hope I'm able to walk like that when I get my prosthetic
that’s what i’m hoping too and it’s been five months how did it go :)
Im so happy for her, you go girl.
Hi Karina! I hope you are still monitoring your TH-cam account as there are thousands of people you have impacted with your story. Please, please, please upload a video of how you are doing now. One last video, tell us how things are going and how this amputation and the prosthetics have impacted your life.
You did an amazing job for your first steps. God bless you
Lord willing, I will be doing this tomorrow! I'm both excited and nervous
Within 2 weeks for me...Gettin emotional watchin this...🥲
That would be so weird not feeling your footsteps
donkay Interesting comment! Actually, you do feel your steps. The vibration of hitting the ground feeds back up the body, and you learn very quickly how to interpret different surfaces - gravel, pavement, carpet, etc. - based on the way they feed back. Also, given a lot of time and practice, you can develop the ability to interpret extremely small changes in the surface of whatever you're walking on. I've had my below-knee prostethic since I was an infant, and I can tell when I step on something as small as a coin. Just takes practice and learning how to tune in in a different way 😊
TV Diva interesting. Would be a great video.
Demonstrating what can actually be felt.
Im an amputee my right leg from knee down had the surgery 2weeks ago so a few more weeks and i get fitted for a prosthetic i love the video i hope i have the same results as you did
i hope my first time is as good . well done .
I want mine so bad I'm a amputee as of October 30th 2019.
I want to walk again and walk with a cup of coffee.
Same! September 22 2019.
Incredible! Your walking looks great and your story is inspiring! Hope you eventually make a video of you running cus you talked about running and the freedom it represents in one of your other videos 😁
I had my left hip shattered and the considered taking my leg off because it was paralyzed due to a bone fragment laying against the nerve. Fortunately they were able repair the bones and restore nerve function.
sometimes it hurts when i wear it too long or if i am having problems with swelling or atrophy. I weigh 235 lbs so it is not very pleasent but i only use it to grocery shop and work out at the gym because my prosthetic is just a really really expensive crutch. And the prosthetic place that takes all my money to work on this leg act like they care but they dont
I will be doing the samething next week. I hope I do as good as you did. I had to have my right foot amputated in March. Can't wait to walk again
how did it go?
very inspiring.. I am almost healed completely from my surgery.. and I will be starting the next process.. yayyyy 😂
Brandy Turner it might heart at first but keep at it ! :) I've had mine for about a month now, my surgery was June 8th and I'm walking a month after! I wish you the best!
thank you..
You can do it Brandy, keep strong 💖
Congratulations! Best wishes!
hi I've had my artifial legs since I was 1 years old, and you are awesome. My quote is be awesome stay awesome
I'm watching this right now because my dad is about to be an amputee
I'm so sorry. I hope he adjusts fast and tell him I am believing in him.
Thanks guys
know im late but , very happy congrats! i lost my leg bk i. oct. 16 and im still having a hard time walking .just never give up !
wow, your first day in it and If you were in pants I would just think you have a hip ache.
Bravo! Great job! Thanks for posting this video!
APPLAUSE!!! 👏 Well done! THANK YOU SCIENCE!!!!!!!!!
Great job! Looks so natural.
You walk with so much ease, the pressure I use to walk hurts & I rely on my walker🙁
Yes! The pressure pain is nooooo joke! I use a Walker also but hope to 1 day not need one.
Absolutely amazing !! Great job !!!
Im watching this because I had a dream about it
I remember taking my first steps on my prosthetic too
When was this?
Very happy for you and the person who came for you. Can you please tell how much it costs? And how you are feeling now?
That’s awesome. I have almost the same leg. Does yours squeak yet. I have to wear shoes one size big because after time my prosthetic foot started squeaking when I walked ..so hard to be a stalker when you’re squeaking every step 😎😂
You need the tool to pop the rubber foot off. On mine if the sock that goes over the carbon foot is worn or shifted so it allows the inner parts or the shaft to rub against the rubber it will squeak.
Good job, i know how hard it is. I lost my leg after a car crash. I've had a prosthetic leg for 5 years now.
Slixzy how is it?
You did great keep it up
Es hermoso, que ella pueda volver a caminar, me da mucho gusto,dios la bendiga
Great achievement good luck
Great Job!
so cute with your new prothese
you made that look easy, great ob
you're a natural.
I am also a bk amputee who uses the pretty much the same tech.... it took me more than 4 weeks to walk without any support because of my stump beind musculary weak.But truly happy for you seeing you could do it one day 😍😍🔥❤❤
i go to sheriners
Did the height/length of the prosthetic leg have to be adjusted? It appeared to be a little long, causing a hip drop.
I got emotional watching this
Lu Parvera same as me
must be an amazing feeling to walk again
That's what I was going to say! You beat me to it.