Thank you so much for sharing your story! It's such a privilege to see your honest, open account of your limb loss journey. We can't think of a better way to celebrate an ampuversary than by getting a leg!
Can we just appreciate the people who actually spent time on making her fake leg, and that they make peoples lives so much happier and better. You are so blessed to get your new leg
Seriously though!!! I got to feature my leg guy (prosthetist) Zach in my “direct socket” video and I loved being able to bring light to him and what he does and why he does it. I don’t think they get enough thanks!!
I may be a stranger on the internet but I've been watching your whole journey and finally seeing you walk made me absolutely cry my eyes out. I am so glad you're getting where you want to be. ❤️😭
It just occurred to me how awesome it is to be a prosthetist, they're improving lives and also look like they're having a bomb time doing it! Im soooo happy for you Jo, its awesome seeing you back on 2 feet!
Callielalala seriously though!! My prosthetist is such a cool guy too. They’re all very laid back and listen really well, I think they really enjoy what they do!
I am a part time wheelchair user because of back and leg pain. I've watched you over the year and seeing you walk with your new prosthetic without being in excruciating pain brought tears to my eyes. I am so happy for you. You are amazing , keep going forward.
When you took your first steps I wanted to cry for you, you looked so happy and I am so happy for you Jo!!! Good luck on your journey, you have been through so much I hope nothing but good things for the future!
@@FootlessJo It's no problem, I have enjoyed watching your journey, all the ups and downs, and despite not being an amputee myself, it still gave me a lot of strength watching your videos! Can't wait until months from now you're posting videos of you running and walking your doggos!
I’m a student prosthetist in the UK, we’ve only recently started making full prosthetics, so seeing your journey, and your reaction to walking is so wonderful, it really has me excited to see my future first patients
Hey Marshal, can I ask if the budget for prosthetics are a lot more stringent on the NHS? Jo's limb looks very expensive, so would the NHS pay out for something like hers?
Who the heck is chopping onions here!!! Stop! 😭😭😭 I'm so happy for you Jo! I completely understand how you are hesitant to celebrate this so much that you get your hopes up and get disappointed again. So let's just celebrate one day at a time. After all, that's exactly how you took the bad days, why not take the good days one at a time too. I think that's a healthy perspective, right? 🎆Yay for today!🎆
Austin Patrick THANK YOU SO MUCH AUSTIN!!!! 💜 You’ve been such a part of this journey and I so appreciate it! Thank you for your wise words and celebrating with me in these amazing moments!!
@@FootlessJo A real friend is here for good times and bad times. Also, it's easy to be supportive to supportive people. There's very much a two way street of encouragement. I feel like I belong here. Being appreciated is good medicine too. ☺️ Thanks Jo.
I've never really been invested in stuff on TH-cam but I've been following you before this all happened and it brightens my day seeing you so happy and with a new leg
I am crying tears of happiness for you, Jo. I've been watching you since about 3-5k subs and I am so glad you're finally reaching the point you've wanted to be at.
Jo, I've been re-watching your journey from start to present, and even though I'm used to your current "status" as a pro wearing this all day and doing all the things you'd been dreaming of .... Watching these first unassisted steps makes me smile with heartfelt joy. What an incredible gift to your future self this channel was - very few of us can look back on such a detailed record of our tumultuous life changes. And we get the gift of learning from your experience. Thank you so very much. ❤️🍍
I been watching your videos since the beginning and see you up and walking makes me so happy for you. Wow overwhelmed with emotions watching this. So happy for you.
Jo, I have been having some tough days trying to manage my chronic back pain. Seeing you so happy and feeling good after a year of frustrations and setbacks really made my day. I am so, so happy for you. You have been through so much. You are such an inspiration 🤗💗. Wishing you all the best!!
I spoke before about my struggles. I have an eating disorder and today has been rough well watching this just made me cry. Your strenght is amazing. Im going to make something to eat and rewatch this to help me get through my dinner. Thank you much so much for sharing all of the parts of your amazing journey!! You're so poweful!! And so is everyone here!!
Hi Jo, I just had to send you a message after watching this. It was so good to see how full of hope you were even at the end of such a difficult day. I have nerve damage down both legs so I’m not the steadiest on my two legs so watching you take those unsupported steps brought me great Joy. Your doing it, you’re really doing it!!! I can’t imagine how you must be feeling. You’re videos and your ability to see the bigger picture have got me through some tough days this year and I just wanted to say thank you and to urge you to keep fighting the good fight. You are loved and appreciated on here and we all wish you all the best luck in the world for your continuing journey. Anyway, I’ll stop babbling and let you get back to your day. Best wishes, Cheryl. XXXXX
Hey there Little Miss Walkabout Sunshine. Your strength and perseverance will continue to keep you moving. Also, happy to see your cats are there to help out. Brian is a wonderful man to stand alongside you through this journey. As for your cats, did you know that when they purr it is known to heal your own body by the frequency of their purring? I have loved cats my entire life and I have always felt they along with all animals have the ability to help us feel better. You surround yourself with a great joy filled community who only want the best for you in all ways. May the light keep shining on you as you are, “Walking on Sunshine” 🎼 🌞 Woo hoo!!! How cool is that?? You are an amazing woman to inspire so many. Thank you for taking the time and effort to share your journey with us. We all want the best for all of you. Also, kudos to you Brian for sitting in with Jo on her chat yesterday. I would have never known you were so shy. But hey, you put that aside to stand by your bride. So both of you enJOY tonight’s celebration as it is so well deserved!! ❤️ Heather
you are so strong and it's amazing that you will be back to doing everything you love again. You deserve every good thing that happens to you no matter what. I'm sure your puppy dogs will be looking forward to you walking them again 👍🏼
I can literally feel your Happiness. It's so wonderful to see you walking again and see how mich this means to you. All the good wishes for your future. You can do this!
Shedding tears of joy for you Jo!!!!! I have so much hope for you. You looked amazing walking. I will continue to keep you in my thoughts and prayers. 💜
Like a lot of us here, I was shedding tears of joy for you. It's so awesome to see you walking and smiling !! Take it slow, and get used to your new leg. That thing does look pretty cool. Good on ya', Jo !! Big hugs from Castro Valley, CA.
Ahhh I’m crying! Jo! This made my whole day. Watching you get to walk was really special and I am so so so so happy for you. That’s one badass leg for one badass lady.
I’m so happy for you! I came across your channel because of the thumbnail you had of how you said goodbye to your foot. And I’ve been hooked ever since. I love how honest and raw you are about everything. You show us how real it all is and how it’s never sunshine and rainbows all the time. I hate how most people on TH-cam make their lives out to be some fairytale, but you, you show us truth! And I’m so happy you are finally able to take steps and get back to your normal. We love you!
Seeing this pop up on my timeline was so nice after a really long day at work. I'm so happy for you! Well done on all your hard work over the last year!
I was crying when you started walking. You just touch my heart, you really do. I know that you have bad days, just know that you have a lot of people thinking about you, and praying for you as well.
Oh Jo. I too have been here from the start, mostly watching. but Jo, one thing is for sure. I am literally celebrating with you. Happiness is overflowing. It's so good to see you walking again! Big hugs.
You are awesome I had tears in my eyes when you walked back and forth I can’t wait to see more video of you walking around stay strong you got this lots of love ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
So happy for you! It’s been a tough road to navigate but in the end you are going to be successful. Something else you’ll be is a lifeline for those that follow. I believe you are a blessing to all you encounter, even as you have come through trials I can see Gods love in you. He is with you.
We're all so proud of you, Jo!! I am beyond thrilled that this visit was super successful! Congratulations on your new leg and your (second) first steps! I can't wait to see what the future holds for you
Joe hugging her leg in to her chest was like low key funny because it looked like a finger bending. I’m so glad you got a leg and can start working on walking! It’s been a long time coming
This is so awesome! I cannot wait to get my leg, I am probably gonna cry which is ok! To be able to walk without pain is such a dream to me. I am absolutely thrilled for you Jo! Thank you again for sharing your journey with us. #amputeebuddies4life
Omg I want to ball my eyes out this was so good this has to be one of the best videos I have seen. I think it’s because I have watched you from the beginning and seeing this journey. You should be so proud of your self 💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚
No I’ve been following since before your amputation and man can I say I’m in aw of how far you’ve come in a year. You put your mind to it and you’re successful. Keeping being positive. Take the set backs and learn from them ❤️
I’m lost for words. I’ve been following your journey for almost a year and seeing how you were earlier this year vs. how you are now... I can’t even begin to say how happy I am. You’ve come so far now and I’m so grateful that things are finally looking up. Seeing you walk made me burst into tears. You are one of the strongest people I’ve ever known. You’ve got a long happy life ahead of you. Thank you. Thank you a million times for sharing your story because you’ve inspired so many people. Thank you and wish you the best.❤️
I know this video is 3 yrs old but you have helped me so so much the last few days. You have been through so much and I'm so glad you have gotten to where you are. I've been dealing with my amputation since August of last year. I have to wait for my wound to heal but watching your videos has helped so much. Thank you thank you thank you. I also saw your ad for the running blade and I'm looking more into that. Thank you again.
I came across you today in my search for ankle fusion testimonials.... brought me here cuz my surgeon is talking amputation down the road too. I'm 35. I've been dealing with this since 2007 from a sledding accident and then 1 year ago a VERY bad car accident. I'm so over the pain and not being able to walk. So I'm trying to stay positive through this whole thing. You give me so much hope. Thank you for sharing your journey. I BAWLED for you when you walked without the bars! ❤❤
This is so wonderful to see, Jo! It's been a long, hard road but to see you take those first independent steps was so very joyful for you, your family, and the rest of us! Woot, woot! 🎉😁 More to come soon, I hope!💗
That's a pretty cool technique of making a prosthetic! Thank you so much for filming that process. Also I'm so incredibly happy that things've gone that well.:)
I am so proud of you and your journey not just in the last 12 months but especially these months. As a patron I feel like I have helped make a literal difference and help you to take a step in your journey! Thank you for allowing me to help in a small way and I hope things only get better!
Thank you jo. You've helped me more than you will know too. I'm glad I've helped you to. I've been watching your videos for almost 6 months but I feel so blessed to have found the videos you make. Thanks Jo for being honest and and for being you
I’ve been following your journey since around this time last year, and I was honestly in tears this entire video. It’s so amazing to see how far you’ve come, and I’m so happy this surgery has been worth it
I am SOoooo. Happy for you Jo !!! It’s about time you get to walk again . I’m sure there is a lot of therapy ahead to strengthen that knee and upper leg , but seeing you walk made me yell YES ! out loud ( my wife was like “ what’s up ? “ ) so I told her you had a working leg and foot again ! She says Congrats too btw 🤗
I had your channel just randomly come up and was instantly an admirer. What a story and spirit. I would love to hear more from your husband. I relate to his supportive attitude.
Congratulations Jo! You are so amazing and you are a role model to me. I am so excited to see you were all of this brings you. I can't wait to see you walk your dogs and maybe run. You are so amazing. See you soon in your next video!
I have been having a really hard time over the last few weeks with my own leg issues, but this video totally made my day. I am so amazingly happy for you. Next goal: Learn to ski. You live in Colorado, you need to ski.
This is AMAZING! My mum has had her ankle fused for almost 10 years and we have never seen or met anyone who has been through a similar situation and she was so overwhelmed and I guess thankful to find your channel and see someone she can actually relate to, funnily enough her name is Jo as well and she has a dog and cats too haha! So again, thank you so much for sharing your incredible journey!! Is there any way to reach out to you privately and ask you a few questions? Thank you all the way from Australia!!!
Hi Jo, my name is Joanne. I'm 73 years old. I lost my right leg in March 13 2020. Just when Covi d started., from a bacterial infection. I was cut 5 inches above my knee.. I have had some complications too. I see you waited a year to get a prosthetics leg. I have some problems with circulation with my left leg and not sure how this will work with for someone with my problem. I can't get a infection as i will lose my good leg too. Your spirit is full of life. Your tanastity and energy with your age will bring you much happiness that will forfill your life in all that you want. I hope i will be able to be as strong as you to make it through my journey for what ever God has left for my time here. God bless you and keep everyone abreast of how you do for your future.
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Thank you so much for sharing your story! It's such a privilege to see your honest, open account of your limb loss journey. We can't think of a better way to celebrate an ampuversary than by getting a leg!
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What's it like? I'm super curious because I recently lost my leg
My dad's an amputee
You should visit prosthetic solutions in Muncie, Indiana
Can we just appreciate the people who actually spent time on making her fake leg, and that they make peoples lives so much happier and better. You are so blessed to get your new leg
Seriously though!!! I got to feature my leg guy (prosthetist) Zach in my “direct socket” video and I loved being able to bring light to him and what he does and why he does it. I don’t think they get enough thanks!!
I may be a stranger on the internet but I've been watching your whole journey and finally seeing you walk made me absolutely cry my eyes out. I am so glad you're getting where you want to be. ❤️😭
Isn't it amazing how connected we can get to people we have never met?
Same here
I was about to comment the exact same thing. I’m so proud Jo!! ❤️
I too shed the happy tears. :)
Same here! Good to know I was not the only one!
It just occurred to me how awesome it is to be a prosthetist, they're improving lives and also look like they're having a bomb time doing it!
Im soooo happy for you Jo, its awesome seeing you back on 2 feet!
Literally one of the reasons I'm studying to become one! :)
Callielalala seriously though!! My prosthetist is such a cool guy too. They’re all very laid back and listen really well, I think they really enjoy what they do!
I am actually studying Biomedical Engineering to do somethin prosthetic-related
I am a part time wheelchair user because of back and leg pain. I've watched you over the year and seeing you walk with your new prosthetic without being in excruciating pain brought tears to my eyes. I am so happy for you. You are amazing , keep going forward.
This is the start Jo, remember this as the start of the rest of your life
Thank you SO much!!! 💜 You choosing to be a part of my journey, the ups and downs, and celebrate with me means the world to me!!!
Now you can walk and exported the world I’m happy for you to be able to walk again
When you took your first steps I wanted to cry for you, you looked so happy and I am so happy for you Jo!!! Good luck on your journey, you have been through so much I hope nothing but good things for the future!
Lin Meyer, Thank you SO much!!! 💜 You choosing to be a part of my journey, the ups and downs, and celebrate with me means the world to me!!! 🎉💜💕
@@FootlessJo It's no problem, I have enjoyed watching your journey, all the ups and downs, and despite not being an amputee myself, it still gave me a lot of strength watching your videos! Can't wait until months from now you're posting videos of you running and walking your doggos!
LM Meyer you are so sweet
I’m a student prosthetist in the UK, we’ve only recently started making full prosthetics, so seeing your journey, and your reaction to walking is so wonderful, it really has me excited to see my future first patients
Hey Marshal, can I ask if the budget for prosthetics are a lot more stringent on the NHS? Jo's limb looks very expensive, so would the NHS pay out for something like hers?
Your hubby said it best- it’s great to see you walking again after a year. I am so happy for you. Here’s to more happy days! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Willow76ny Thank you SO much! 💕 You choosing to be a part of my journey, the ups and downs, and celebrate with me means the world to me!!!
Who the heck is chopping onions here!!! Stop! 😭😭😭
I'm so happy for you Jo! I completely understand how you are hesitant to celebrate this so much that you get your hopes up and get disappointed again. So let's just celebrate one day at a time. After all, that's exactly how you took the bad days, why not take the good days one at a time too. I think that's a healthy perspective, right? 🎆Yay for today!🎆
Austin Patrick THANK YOU SO MUCH AUSTIN!!!! 💜 You’ve been such a part of this journey and I so appreciate it! Thank you for your wise words and celebrating with me in these amazing moments!!
@@FootlessJo A real friend is here for good times and bad times. Also, it's easy to be supportive to supportive people. There's very much a two way street of encouragement. I feel like I belong here. Being appreciated is good medicine too. ☺️ Thanks Jo.
I've never really been invested in stuff on TH-cam but I've been following you before this all happened and it brightens my day seeing you so happy and with a new leg
Kat M that truly means so much to me! Thank you!!! 💕
really happy for you Jo, been praying for you for months. looking great.
I almost got happy tears when she walked
*got happy tears when she walked over here lol
no like when she got the thing in her leg i almost got happy tears and when she walked i got even more happy
I am crying tears of happiness for you, Jo. I've been watching you since about 3-5k subs and I am so glad you're finally reaching the point you've wanted to be at.
Jo, I've been re-watching your journey from start to present, and even though I'm used to your current "status" as a pro wearing this all day and doing all the things you'd been dreaming of .... Watching these first unassisted steps makes me smile with heartfelt joy.
What an incredible gift to your future self this channel was - very few of us can look back on such a detailed record of our tumultuous life changes. And we get the gift of learning from your experience. Thank you so very much. ❤️🍍
I been watching your videos since the beginning and see you up and walking makes me so happy for you. Wow overwhelmed with emotions watching this. So happy for you.
Jo, I have been having some tough days trying to manage my chronic back pain. Seeing you so happy and feeling good after a year of frustrations and setbacks really made my day. I am so, so happy for you. You have been through so much. You are such an inspiration 🤗💗. Wishing you all the best!!
I spoke before about my struggles. I have an eating disorder and today has been rough well watching this just made me cry. Your strenght is amazing. Im going to make something to eat and rewatch this to help me get through my dinner. Thank you much so much for sharing all of the parts of your amazing journey!! You're so poweful!! And so is everyone here!!
I almost cried when you took the first steps, what a journey! Your walking looked so natural 😊
I am so so happy for you !! your positivity and determination is contagious and inspiring ❤️❤️
Hey jo i lost my leg 8 months ago im 32 and have just started to wear a leg u give me hope thank you for ur video i wish u sooooo much happiness ☺☺
Congratulations on these first steps. I’m so happy to see you walk again. 😘
So freakin awesome, got tears and started remembering my first steps with my prosthetic
You rock Jo! I'm so proud of you! You never give up, feel sorry for yourself and never take no for an answer.
Hi Jo, I just had to send you a message after watching this. It was so good to see how full of hope you were even at the end of such a difficult day. I have nerve damage down both legs so I’m not the steadiest on my two legs so watching you take those unsupported steps brought me great Joy. Your doing it, you’re really doing it!!! I can’t imagine how you must be feeling. You’re videos and your ability to see the bigger picture have got me through some tough days this year and I just wanted to say thank you and to urge you to keep fighting the good fight. You are loved and appreciated on here and we all wish you all the best luck in the world for your continuing journey. Anyway, I’ll stop babbling and let you get back to your day. Best wishes, Cheryl. XXXXX
Oh my goodness Jo. I could cry, I'm so happy you're walking. And without holding on. Wow.
Hey there Little Miss Walkabout Sunshine. Your strength and perseverance will continue to keep you moving. Also, happy to see your cats are there to help out. Brian is a wonderful man to stand alongside you through this journey. As for your cats, did you know that when they purr it is known to heal your own body by the frequency of their purring? I have loved cats my entire life and I have always felt they along with all animals have the ability to help us feel better. You surround yourself with a great joy filled community who only want the best for you in all ways. May the light keep shining on you as you are, “Walking on Sunshine” 🎼 🌞 Woo hoo!!! How cool is that?? You are an amazing woman to inspire so many. Thank you for taking the time and effort to share your journey with us. We all want the best for all of you. Also, kudos to you Brian for sitting in with Jo on her chat yesterday. I would have never known you were so shy. But hey, you put that aside to stand by your bride. So both of you enJOY tonight’s celebration as it is so well deserved!! ❤️ Heather
I’m so incredibly happy to see that smile on your face!
Oh Jo, I have been bawling my eyes out of pure happiness of seeing you walk. This is amazing and I have all the hope for you ❤️
So excited for you Jo!!! Watching this evolve over the past year has been an honor!!!!!
you are so strong and it's amazing that you will be back to doing everything you love again. You deserve every good thing that happens to you no matter what. I'm sure your puppy dogs will be looking forward to you walking them again 👍🏼
I can literally feel your Happiness. It's so wonderful to see you walking again and see how mich this means to you. All the good wishes for your future. You can do this!
So happy to be on this journey with you. Thank you for allowing us to be apart of your life, Jo. 😘
I wish there was a love button!!! Congratulations Jo!!!
Shedding tears of joy for you Jo!!!!! I have so much hope for you. You looked amazing walking. I will continue to keep you in my thoughts and prayers. 💜
So. So.. So happy for you!!!
Today feels like a long time coming, but it's here!
Again, Congratulations!!! So happy for your great day!
Jo I'm so happy for you! I've been watching you thru this journey. You've given me a real pleasure watching you tackle all the obstacles with grace!
I cried while watching this. Im so happy Jo. Im so excited for the future!! Im so proud of you Jo. You have worked hard!! Much love
Like a lot of us here, I was shedding tears of joy for you. It's so awesome to see you walking and smiling !! Take it slow, and get used to your new leg. That thing does look pretty cool. Good on ya', Jo !! Big hugs from Castro Valley, CA.
Ahhh I’m crying! Jo! This made my whole day. Watching you get to walk was really special and I am so so so so happy for you. That’s one badass leg for one badass lady.
This whole TH-cam channel is an inspiration. It’s amazing that you chose to amputate and learned to live with it.
This makes my heart so happy for you. Each day will get better for you. 🥰
I’m so happy for you! I came across your channel because of the thumbnail you had of how you said goodbye to your foot. And I’ve been hooked ever since. I love how honest and raw you are about everything. You show us how real it all is and how it’s never sunshine and rainbows all the time. I hate how most people on TH-cam make their lives out to be some fairytale, but you, you show us truth! And I’m so happy you are finally able to take steps and get back to your normal. We love you!
Seeing this pop up on my timeline was so nice after a really long day at work. I'm so happy for you! Well done on all your hard work over the last year!
I was crying when you started walking. You just touch my heart, you really do. I know that you have bad days, just know that you have a lot of people thinking about you, and praying for you as well.
oh my god yaaaas! So happy for you! Your smile is so big! Never thought i could be this proud of someone who id never met... You go girl!
Oh Jo. I too have been here from the start, mostly watching. but Jo, one thing is for sure. I am literally celebrating with you. Happiness is overflowing. It's so good to see you walking again! Big hugs.
I'm so happy for you! May you walk into a new beautiful journey!
I'm crying tears of joy watching you walk. Thanks for sharing your journey with us.
Oh my goodness Jo!! I love love love this! ❤️ I’m so so happy for you 😊 Prayers for your continued journey ❤️❤️❤️
this is incredible to see the joy in your face and watching you since well you had this surgery the ups and downs
You are awesome I had tears in my eyes when you walked back and forth I can’t wait to see more video of you walking around stay strong you got this lots of love ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
So happy for you! It’s been a tough road to navigate but in the end you are going to be successful. Something else you’ll be is a lifeline for those that follow. I believe you are a blessing to all you encounter, even as you have come through trials I can see Gods love in you. He is with you.
This is awesome I’m so happy for you!!! I can’t wait to see you even happier in your videos
We're all so proud of you, Jo!! I am beyond thrilled that this visit was super successful! Congratulations on your new leg and your (second) first steps! I can't wait to see what the future holds for you
Jo this absolutely made my day! It was so so amazing to see you walking!
GO JO!!!!!!!! SO PROUD OF YOU, thank you for showing the struggles this past year as well as the victories it means so much!
Dear Jo, I was smiling the whole time, seeing your face lit up like a shiny diamond, you are absolutely radiant. Happy new beginnings ❤, blessings
Claudia, Thank you SO much!!! 💜 You choosing to be a part of my journey, the ups and downs, and celebrate with me means the world to me!!!
omg jo i am so proud of how far you have come in the past year, i'm not ashamed to admit that this video made me tear up.
Joe hugging her leg in to her chest was like low key funny because it looked like a finger bending. I’m so glad you got a leg and can start working on walking! It’s been a long time coming
Hannah Kalter haha you’re not wrong!! And thank you so much for being happy with me!
I had tears flowing down my face watching you Jo! You did beautifully.... You were walking 👍🏼👍🏼🥰🥰 Your happiness is spilling over and it awesome. ❤️❤️
This is so awesome! I cannot wait to get my leg, I am probably gonna cry which is ok! To be able to walk without pain is such a dream to me. I am absolutely thrilled for you Jo! Thank you again for sharing your journey with us. #amputeebuddies4life
Jo! I am so happy for you! I am crying, with joy!! You go girlfriend! Mad respect! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
Omg I want to ball my eyes out this was so good this has to be one of the best videos I have seen. I think it’s because I have watched you from the beginning and seeing this journey. You should be so proud of your self 💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚
Dawn, Thank you SO much!!! 💜🦵🏻💕 You choosing to be a part of my journey, the ups and downs, and celebrate with me means the world to me!!! 😀
💜💜💜💜🦄
*bawl not ball
No I’ve been following since before your amputation and man can I say I’m in aw of how far you’ve come in a year. You put your mind to it and you’re successful. Keeping being positive. Take the set backs and learn from them ❤️
Sitting here with a smile on my face after watching this. I'm so happy for you!!!!!
I’m lost for words. I’ve been following your journey for almost a year and seeing how you were earlier this year vs. how you are now... I can’t even begin to say how happy I am. You’ve come so far now and I’m so grateful that things are finally looking up. Seeing you walk made me burst into tears. You are one of the strongest people I’ve ever known. You’ve got a long happy life ahead of you. Thank you. Thank you a million times for sharing your story because you’ve inspired so many people. Thank you and wish you the best.❤️
I'm so happy for you, and I cried and you're great and I'm glad that this is being worth it. This is so cool and so beautiful
I was watching you walk with tears in my eyes. I also had the world's biggest smile on my face. This is just the start!
I’m so freaking happy for you!!! Here’s to a great future with your new leg! ❤️❤️❤️
I know this video is 3 yrs old but you have helped me so so much the last few days. You have been through so much and I'm so glad you have gotten to where you are. I've been dealing with my amputation since August of last year. I have to wait for my wound to heal but watching your videos has helped so much. Thank you thank you thank you. I also saw your ad for the running blade and I'm looking more into that. Thank you again.
Aaaah I'm so excited for you!!! The process of learning to walk again seems like it's going to be interesting.
I'm so, so happy for you! Seeing you walk again almost made me cry happy tears!
Your new leg looks fabulous! And now you have independent mobility! I’m so happy for you❤️❤️❤️❤️
I want to thank you for helping me through your progress and encouraging me not to give up on myself and I am very proud of you for not giving up too.
Crying absolute happy tears right now watching you walk
So so happy and hopeful for you!! Can’t wait to see you running and doing more activities!
Sending hugs from the UK was wonderful to see you so happy xxx
This is just awesome! Thanks for allowing us on this journey with you.
You’re so strong! 😭 I wish nothing but the best for you! ❤️
I came across you today in my search for ankle fusion testimonials.... brought me here cuz my surgeon is talking amputation down the road too. I'm 35. I've been dealing with this since 2007 from a sledding accident and then 1 year ago a VERY bad car accident. I'm so over the pain and not being able to walk. So I'm trying to stay positive through this whole thing. You give me so much hope. Thank you for sharing your journey. I BAWLED for you when you walked without the bars! ❤❤
I'm so happy for you.It's so strange, I've never seen another legless person walk.Just the view that I had from myself.
This is so wonderful to see, Jo! It's been a long, hard road but to see you take those first independent steps was so very joyful for you, your family, and the rest of us! Woot, woot! 🎉😁 More to come soon, I hope!💗
That's a pretty cool technique of making a prosthetic! Thank you so much for filming that process.
Also I'm so incredibly happy that things've gone that well.:)
I am so proud of you and your journey not just in the last 12 months but especially these months. As a patron I feel like I have helped make a literal difference and help you to take a step in your journey! Thank you for allowing me to help in a small way and I hope things only get better!
Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!! I AM SO HAPPY FOR YOU!!! I cried tears of joy when I watched you take your first steps with the new prosthetic. ❤
Thank you jo. You've helped me more than you will know too. I'm glad I've helped you to. I've been watching your videos for almost 6 months but I feel so blessed to have found the videos you make. Thanks Jo for being honest and and for being you
AHHHHHHH AMAZING 😄😄😄🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
Looks like all the practise on the iwalk has given you good balance for the prosthetic. So happy for you ❤❤❤
I’ve been following your journey since around this time last year, and I was honestly in tears this entire video.
It’s so amazing to see how far you’ve come, and I’m so happy this surgery has been worth it
I saw you in my dream lastnight and you had your new leg ❤❤❤ this was so nice to watch. Im so happy for you Jo
I’m soooo happy to see you walk! It brought tears to my eyes. Bravo! Enfin!
I am SOoooo. Happy for you Jo !!! It’s about time you get to walk again . I’m sure there is a lot of therapy ahead to strengthen that knee and upper leg , but seeing you walk made me yell YES ! out loud ( my wife was like “ what’s up ? “ ) so I told her you had a working leg and foot again ! She says Congrats too btw 🤗
I had your channel just randomly come up and was instantly an admirer. What a story and spirit. I would love to hear more from your husband. I relate to his supportive attitude.
This free-hand-sabre-saw-fitting...this dude must have done LOTS of prosthetics.
Congratulations Jo! You are so amazing and you are a role model to me. I am so excited to see you were all of this brings you. I can't wait to see you walk your dogs and maybe run. You are so amazing. See you soon in your next video!
I have been having a really hard time over the last few weeks with my own leg issues, but this video totally made my day. I am so amazingly happy for you.
Next goal: Learn to ski. You live in Colorado, you need to ski.
Seeing you walking got me so emotional ! Your new leg looks so cool , I'm so happy for you, and it's great to see you happy !
This is AMAZING! My mum has had her ankle fused for almost 10 years and we have never seen or met anyone who has been through a similar situation and she was so overwhelmed and I guess thankful to find your channel and see someone she can actually relate to, funnily enough her name is Jo as well and she has a dog and cats too haha!
So again, thank you so much for sharing your incredible journey!! Is there any way to reach out to you privately and ask you a few questions?
Thank you all the way from Australia!!!
Hi Jo, my name is Joanne. I'm 73 years old. I lost my right leg in March 13 2020. Just when Covi d started., from a bacterial infection. I was cut 5 inches above my knee.. I have had some complications too. I see you waited a year to get a prosthetics leg. I have some problems with circulation with my left leg and not sure how this will work with for someone with my problem. I can't get a infection as i will lose my good leg too. Your spirit is full of life. Your tanastity and energy with your age will bring you much happiness that will forfill your life in all that you want. I hope i will be able to be as strong as you to make it through my journey for what ever God has left for my time here. God bless you and keep everyone abreast of how you do for your future.
I'm so happy for you.. I cried a little. This is good progress!
Also, silicone lotion is just leg lube right?
Leg lube!! Lol!