I lost my right arm just below the shoulder in a farming accident when I was 16. Figuring out how to put on my bra was by far the most difficult thing I went through, but with patience, and a very helpful sister, we figured it out. Thanks for all your helpful videos, keep on making them in the future.
Thank you SO much for the tips on putting on the shorts. I lost my arm a year ago and have been sticking to leggings and dresses because I could not figure out buttons or zippers. You're awesome for providing these videos for people like me. So inspiring!
Thank you for your videos, I do have both my arms but due to injuries and nerve issues my main arm is almost completely lame now and going in for major surgery (which may or may not be successful). From an extremely active person to someone who cant even hold a cellphone I can only imagine how rough it is with the complete loss of an arm. Living alone without anyone to help, your videos are an inspiration. With the right mindset and determination, its amazing to see what can be achieved. I took a chance at seeing if there was anyone out there who has tips on how to do simple tasks such as tying up hair one handed and was completely surprised to find your videos. Had plenty nightmares on how to even manage a bra and almost sunk into despair considering just shaving all my hair off deciding there will be no way to tie it up one handed. Thank you for being you, thank you for helping others. Thank you for showing us that we can still have pride, look good and be functional.
Hi Megan! I'm actually an OT student, and in our classes, we've been stumped on how to put a bra on with use of one hand. Watching your videos has really shown me that you can't teach the exact same techniques to everyone and expect them to work. It's different for everyone. Have a great day! -Katie
What a fantastically useful video! I had a period of about 3 months when my shoulder was dislocating over 50 times a day. There was so much I was unable to do, including dressing and undressing myself. My wonderful husband did those tasks for me. Some of the techniques you used would have been so helpful to know then! Thank you for such a practical demonstration.
I spent a year in a coma septicemia senior and I only had access to one side of my body at first when I came out. I thought your videos were really interesting and it's amazing how a human beings we adapt to our environment and find a way to make things work. I like to walk I learned to talk I meant to do all the things that was taken away from me because of the coma and I made a full recovery apart from a contractor in my knee and extreme pain. I'm extremely lucky to be here and inspired by people like you.
Hey, I just wanted to say thank you for posting about how to get dressed with one hand, my daughter was born with one hand and she’s getting ready to start puberty and I was worried about how to help teach her to put on a bra for herself and I think what you showed me will really help! I’m sure it wasn’t comfortable showing all that but it has really been informative and I hope to use your tips.
After watching some of your videos I've tried to do some "two-hand-tasks" around the house with just one hand and it's SO hard!! I definitely makes me appreciate some of the things I do on a daily basis without even thinking about it. I'm wondering how you can wash your hand, like when it really needs a good scrub?
I myself am so fortunate as to not have any missing limbs and to be able bodied, but I really enjoy watching your videos. I think it is truly a beautiful thing that you are doing. I can only imagine how difficult it must be for amputees to adjust to life and doing simple activities like these. You are helping so many people and I reaaly do admire what you are doing. If I were ever to break an arm or, God forbid, lose one these would be so helpful. Keep doing what you're doing. It's amazing.
I had surgery yesterday and cannot use my left arm for several weeks so this weekend I looked up how to hook a bra one handed and found your video. Great idea, so I tried it, and totally failed. My husband and I laughed ourselves silly. Your method doesn't work with H cup breasts because you can't see the hooks or lift the breast out of the way. :-) It was soooo funny! Truly a wonderful, light moment in our lives as we were preparing for the small challenges ahead. I did eventually accomplish the task using a combination of this and some other methods I saw online. And I truly appreciate the tips for tying shoes and dressing. So thanks for several things! I'm going to watch your other videos.
Thank you so much Megan! I have obstetrical brachial plexus injury which has made my left arm short and very limited in how I can use it. When I was eight years old I couldn't tie my own shoes but my five year old brother was already tying his. My dad hired a well known one armed baseball player to come to our house and show me how he could tie his own shoes with just one arm. He said it will be easier for me, and he proceeded to teach me how to use my right arm to place my left arm where I needed it so I could tie my shoes. This worked and it changed my life. Having these types of physical limitations teaches us to think outside of the box about many other things. 💖
Ten years ago I broke my right arm since I'm right handed I learned how to drive , eat , clean myself ☺️, and also how to write with my other left hand . It was hard but well u got to do what u got to do !! Your video brings me memories from that time , thanks for sharing your experience "you beauty "
I just broke my wrist, and the hint about using the wall as a way to connect buttons, zippers, and hooks is really helpful. Thank you for posting this video!
Thank you so much for this! I may have elbow surgery soon and have been worried about how to put pants on afterward with an immobile arm. I don't have stretchy/elastic pants, just slacks for work, and this has been very helpful. I would also put the belt into the belt-loops before putting on the slacks...probably laying it all on the bed and doing that the night before, just to save time each morning. Again, thank you so much!
Thank you so much for making this video. I am sure it has helped so many individuals. I actually found this video for my 4 year old. She was curious to know if people with one limb could do all the same things as people with two. She also wanted to know if you were sad. Because I couldn’t answer these questions for her I found this video hoping it would have a few answers - which it did. Your matter-of-fact comment that you had lost your arm seemed to even answer her question of happiness, at least for the time being. You are not just instructing people with an amputated/broken arm or stroke, but teaching very impressionable people how to see difference without limitations. Thank you.
Thank you for this! A dear friend recently lost her entire left arm due to necrotizing fasciitis. I have forwarded your video to her. She is currently in a rehab hospital and still dealing with the effects of being in a coma for nearly two months.
This is so admirable! It must be so helpful for people who only have one arm and it is so generous of you to share your tips and experiences. You make it look so natural and it is amazing how you handle it! Best thing i have seen in a while! I wish you all the best, you deserve it! Ps: you are so pretty!!
Thank you so much for this video. My Grandma recently had her arm amputated due to cancer and has always been very independent in everything she does and was hoping to find a video to show her how to get dressed and I found your video! You are such an inspiration and I can't wait to show her your videos.
Thank you so much Megan! I lost use of my right arm due to a stroke four years ago and my mom has helped me with my bra so much I got tired of it and now I can put a bra on by myself thank you so much!
Its great to see you adapt to losing an arm. I understand. I myself had a stroke 1 and a half years ago at the age of 41 and lost the use of my left Arm and left leg, now im in a wheelchair and i had a lot of therapy so i can dress myself but it takes such a long time. It's hard to get used to how slow I do things now but that's life. Keep up the good work.
i'm a 55yo active woman who took a fall and broke L shoulder and R hand. This has taken both almost completely out of commission but your video showed me ways to use the remaining function in each to get dressed. Thanks!!
Hey Megan, thanks for the inspiration. Our 6 year old has broken her wrist and was feeling a little down about going to school. She watched you and got dressed promptly! Thank you from London
Thank you so much for this video. My right arm became paralyzed and I have been trying to figure out how to do things one-handed and it has been difficult, this video helped a lot❤
Honestly a lot easier than I had anticipated. There was a point in my life where I broke both my elbows at the same time, and that was hell to get dressed or do anything. Many thanks for this video and keep living that good life!
Thank you thank you thank you. Liked and subscribed. My 81 year-old mother just had shoulder replacement surgery and she has a hard time compensating because the other joints aren't in very good shape either. But after watching this I think we'll have some new tricks to try. Thank you. And the other shoulder will be done next summer.
Holy crap I've just watched all these videos and I'm in awe of how independent she is! I honestly don't know if I could do everything she does - so impressive! What a strong woman. 💪
Hi Megan, I randomly stumbled across your channel. It’s awesome and such a great thing to do . I have a story that still haunts me from about 15 years ago . Where I worked we had a cleaner who had lost the same arm at the shoulder . I spotted that he had emptied a plastic trash can and was struggling to stretch a new black bin bag across the top. I mean it’s difficult enough with two hands . Trying to be helpful I wandered over and I’m sure you have already guessed what I’m about to say “ do you want a hand mate”. He just looked up and stared at me. I could have died !!! Genuine story and hope it doesn’t offends anybody but I wasn’t trying to be funny . I learn a life lesson that day . Hope to see more of your videos .
Stumbled across this video as I foraged through YT in search of interesting stuff to view. You are a damn hero, my lady. Such an inspiration to us all, amputees or no. The lesson I learned from this is Never give up. Thank you, Megan.
Beautiful woman! I noticed when she was taking care of her sleeve just how agile her right hand is. I couldn't do that nearly as quickly, not to even get started on single-handed buttoning on the shorts. A great hint about how to get the zipper done by pressing up against something to hold one side down. Necessity is the mother of invention.
So... I’m totally obsessed with avocados but I never could figure out how to cut it open with one hand . Could you do a video on preparing vegetables and fruits?
My mother is an inspiration to me, she lost her right arm in an accident but she absolutely never broke. She kept on fighting every single day. Keep on inspiring. Hopefully one day you can make it to India.
Thank for the tips Megan. I find the most difficult part is trying to get things off again! I have even resorted to cutting tighter clothes off on a few occasions when I can't get them back over my head. It's a constant challenge trying to find new ways to do old things...
Thank you so much for this video. You are amazing!!! I’m an actor who and Im playing a character that lost there right arm. Thank you so much for being positive and open. You truly open my empathy. ❤
Hey Megan, is very sad to see you and wants to salute you that you do not have the courage, you lost your hands, even then you gave encouragement to everyone. Thank you ..
This is super helpful! Thank you so much! My right arm has nerve damage from a dog attack ages ago and is usually alright, but bad days mean I can only use it as leverage. I will definitely try the zipping up a hoodie trick! I've been avoiding wearing them altogether on days my arm isn't working. Do you have any suggestions or tips on push brooms or mopping? I do custodial work, so bad days have me using one arm and my other shoulder or neck to sweep and mop, flipping up chairs one-handed, and tieing trash bags with one hand. (I get boss-man making remarks that he can't have me working there if I can only use one arm even though I get all my work done, so anything you can think of would be awesome!) 💗
I don't know how I came here...but I am fascinated with what you have learned to do. My older sister has been released from a care home after having an aneurysm...and some of these tricks you have shown might be able to help her due to the fact she has no control with her left hand. Thanks so much ! BTW...I did sub!
Its interesting to watch! I’ve just figured things out on my own -i’m an a** to occupational therapists and have avoided them successfully for more than 10 years!- but watching you, it seems like we do things pretty much the same. 😍
It is amazing how you still are able to get dressed, it must be very hard to work and do everyday things with only 1 arm. Great video, give yourself a round of applause
I was born with my left arm only to my forearm. I had amniotic banding syndrome. My got me into a prosthesis at 6 months. She taught me how to take care of myself. I became an RN and found the prosthesis works for me and I was able to do everything anyone else could. Just have to have the drive to do it. My mom always said I could be anything. She was right.
Megan you are such a lovely person ! Honestly I came across your videos and not only are you inspiring but you have such warmth in your character and you radiate positivity. Your so genuine and it makes you very loveable! I appreciate your content so keep it up up you beautiful gorgeous girl!☺️💕x
Are there any other ways how you deal with the empty sleeve? Like, can you do a video on different "sleeve tricks"? For example if you have a really thick jacket, would you still do it this way or rather roll up the sleeve a couple of times?
This is so helpful! I had a motorcycle accident and now my arm (including my fingers since the glove came off and they looked like mashed potatoes) is in a cast-thingy and oh my I'm struggling with so many things... thanks a lot!
That made me feel ashamed of my self I am always saying my life is hard and couldn’t imagine you go through all of that by yourself. You are amazing and you really inspired me keep it up ❤️❤️❤️
Thanks for your video. The tips really helped! My mom needs to have surgery on her hand in 2 weeks and she was trying to find ways to get dressed with 1 arm, since she won’t be able to use her hand for some time. Especially putting on her bra seemed impossible. After watching your video she was able to put it on using only 1 hand. So thank you for the informative video
A weighted base with a telescopic pole close to the side of the base. That has a hook or a clip to hold the clothing at the top of the pole. A longer pole with clips at different positions to help put on shirts bras pants shorts underware even for socks. A few some ideas for you. An adjustable shoe port that you slide your shoe into that hooks the toe portion of the shoe to allow you to slip your foot inside to put on your shoe could be added to the base which an individual can manipulate in order to put both shoes on easily. With a shoe string V pincher to secure the shoe lace to help tie the shoe. Have an adjustable clip to clip clothing at shoulder hight on the pole so an individual can slip an arm into a button up shirt with a easy button key used to help button up the shirt. 😊
Awesome tips, especially regarding zipping a jacket up - thank you!! I know what you mean by no patience with OT. I lost patience with them as well on some things, figuring out other, easier ways to do them...
I came across you on your video from Ross creations. I thought it was incredible how yall were just messing around and you were cool with joking about your "disability". All I was thinking was how you were ridiculously pretty you are and how you seemed so chill. Good luck in everything my friend.
You are so incredibly inspirational. I'll definitely keep watching you. Looking forward to seeing your videos where you talk about how you dealt with suddenly becoming an amputee as a teenager. Thank you for what you're doing. Sending you lots of love from Italy.
Stoke people for sure will benefit from this real life situations. Good job really!!! You gave many families and therapists something to think about. Good on ya..
Thank you so very much for your videos I had a massive stroke and sometimes I just need a starting point in doing something and your videos have definitely helped me be more independent and I appreciate you more than I can explain!!!!
I love your channel, so I hope this doesn’t come off as offensive in any way.. but I’m just genuinely curious, when you get a manicure/acrylics at a nail salon do they charge you less? or do you have to pay the full price? (I really hope they charge you less)
The things that suck about this is that your not able to put a shirt on without messing your hair or makeup but it’s so cool how you’ve learned to do this!
Though I'm fully able bodied, I'm its purely amazing how you do all that. As a person who has put a bra on with both hands, I always wondered and figured some else would have to put you in one if you had one arm. Now I know. Megan. . . You are amazing.
Most of these tricks are really clever :) and yes yes as everybody already stayed, you are really beautiful lady. It has to be hard living as amputee but congrats. Guys remember for her some stuff is far more difficult then for us with both arms, and i bet some of those thing she does better then us with two hands :) so great great, just keep on going girl :)
Dude you're awesome! I don't even know you but I'm so Proud of you. I'm glad I found your channel. Along with helpful videos for amputees are you considering doing vlogs?
her pranks (might change your mind about how likable she is) videos of her using her disability to make people feel bad are located here th-cam.com/video/7J1BV1IBHFw/w-d-xo.html
I surrender!! haha...I thought that Instagram and Facebook were enough for me, but you deserve it. I know you love sport, but you are a perfect journalism. You have very good skills to comunícate...You know, i am Spanish and ,for many of us, English listening is our nightmare in exams ; ) but with your diction is really easy!!! Congrats and thanks. Muchos besos!!!
I have one arm but I was born with it and watching your video made me realize all the things that I do differently because I’m so used to doing it with one arm but realizing that it’s actually hard to do
Thank you. I have not lost an arm, but I have really bad carpal tunnel and I needed to see how to get dress when the pain is so bad and I cant use my hand on one side.. You are a beauty.....
Oh thank you very much for this video , I just had a stroke and my left arm is paralyzed and u won’t believe it that putting a shirt on has been a serious problem but you just got me off the hooks thanks so much and God bless you
I lost my right arm just below the shoulder in a farming accident when I was 16. Figuring out how to put on my bra was by far the most difficult thing I went through, but with patience, and a very helpful sister, we figured it out. Thanks for all your helpful videos, keep on making them in the future.
Don't they make special bras or clothing for such issues?
As an occupational therapist, I find videos like this incredibly useful! Thank you for sharing :)
Thank you SO much for the tips on putting on the shorts. I lost my arm a year ago and have been sticking to leggings and dresses because I could not figure out buttons or zippers. You're awesome for providing these videos for people like me. So inspiring!
You’re an incredible woman. Strong and so helpful to show others how it can be done.
You are such an inspiration! I have a fairly new brain injury & lost the use of one arm. I can't wait to implement what I've learned from this video.
Thank you for your videos, I do have both my arms but due to injuries and nerve issues my main arm is almost completely lame now and going in for major surgery (which may or may not be successful). From an extremely active person to someone who cant even hold a cellphone I can only imagine how rough it is with the complete loss of an arm. Living alone without anyone to help, your videos are an inspiration. With the right mindset and determination, its amazing to see what can be achieved. I took a chance at seeing if there was anyone out there who has tips on how to do simple tasks such as tying up hair one handed and was completely surprised to find your videos. Had plenty nightmares on how to even manage a bra and almost sunk into despair considering just shaving all my hair off deciding there will be no way to tie it up one handed. Thank you for being you, thank you for helping others. Thank you for showing us that we can still have pride, look good and be functional.
Hi Megan! I'm actually an OT student, and in our classes, we've been stumped on how to put a bra on with use of one hand. Watching your videos has really shown me that you can't teach the exact same techniques to everyone and expect them to work. It's different for everyone. Have a great day! -Katie
I can't imagine the patience you would need to deal with this everyday. Very amazing to see her positive and helpful attitude 😊
AMAZING👏🏼👏🏼🙌🏼
I just broke my arm and so this is very inspirational and needed, Thank you!❤️🙏🏼
What a fantastically useful video!
I had a period of about 3 months when my shoulder was dislocating over 50 times a day. There was so much I was unable to do, including dressing and undressing myself. My wonderful husband did those tasks for me. Some of the techniques you used would have been so helpful to know then!
Thank you for such a practical demonstration.
I've been thinking the same, sometimes I dislocate my shoulder or elbow in the night, which is super awkward as a wheelchair user!
I'm betting you have saved a few who felt like life was impossible and needed your inspiration th tyvm
She’s saved my life I can’t wait trying to wear button pants
I feel so blessed! It’s amazing that I take my arms for granted. What an inspirational channel
I spent a year in a coma septicemia senior and I only had access to one side of my body at first when I came out. I thought your videos were really interesting and it's amazing how a human beings we adapt to our environment and find a way to make things work. I like to walk I learned to talk I meant to do all the things that was taken away from me because of the coma and I made a full recovery apart from a contractor in my knee and extreme pain. I'm extremely lucky to be here and inspired by people like you.
Hey, I just wanted to say thank you for posting about how to get dressed with one hand, my daughter was born with one hand and she’s getting ready to start puberty and I was worried about how to help teach her to put on a bra for herself and I think what you showed me will really help! I’m sure it wasn’t comfortable showing all that but it has really been informative and I hope to use your tips.
After watching some of your videos I've tried to do some "two-hand-tasks" around the house with just one hand and it's SO hard!! I definitely makes me appreciate some of the things I do on a daily basis without even thinking about it.
I'm wondering how you can wash your hand, like when it really needs a good scrub?
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DV - that's what I do.
I showed my wife this video and told her she has no excuse to take hours to get ready. Thank you for helping me win my case.
is your first name bobby lol just playin but you will know what im talking about
I myself am so fortunate as to not have any missing limbs and to be able bodied, but I really enjoy watching your videos. I think it is truly a beautiful thing that you are doing. I can only imagine how difficult it must be for amputees to adjust to life and doing simple activities like these. You are helping so many people and I reaaly do admire what you are doing. If I were ever to break an arm or, God forbid, lose one these would be so helpful. Keep doing what you're doing. It's amazing.
Very inspiring. I think it would be interesting to see how you cook! I’m sure you’re helping so many people. You rock, girl!
I had surgery yesterday and cannot use my left arm for several weeks so this weekend I looked up how to hook a bra one handed and found your video. Great idea, so I tried it, and totally failed. My husband and I laughed ourselves silly. Your method doesn't work with H cup breasts because you can't see the hooks or lift the breast out of the way. :-) It was soooo funny! Truly a wonderful, light moment in our lives as we were preparing for the small challenges ahead. I did eventually accomplish the task using a combination of this and some other methods I saw online. And I truly appreciate the tips for tying shoes and dressing. So thanks for several things! I'm going to watch your other videos.
Thank you so much Megan! I have obstetrical brachial plexus injury which has made my left arm short and very limited in how I can use it. When I was eight years old I couldn't tie my own
shoes but my five year old brother was already tying his. My dad hired a well known one armed baseball player to come to our house and show me how he could tie his own shoes with just one arm. He said it will be easier for me, and he proceeded to teach me how to use my right arm to place my left arm where I needed it so I could tie my shoes. This worked and it changed my life.
Having these types of physical limitations teaches us to think outside of the box about many other things. 💖
Ten years ago I broke my right arm since I'm right handed I learned how to drive , eat , clean myself ☺️, and also how to write with my other left hand . It was hard but well u got to do what u got to do !! Your video brings me memories from that time , thanks for sharing your experience "you beauty "
You're so great, thank you girl :) got my arm broken and i was just wondering how im gonna dress. Thanks for help!
You're such an inspiration!!God bless your strong and positive soul and you're also beautiful from the outside!❤💪
I just broke my wrist, and the hint about using the wall as a way to connect buttons, zippers, and hooks is really helpful. Thank you for posting this video!
Thank you so much for this! I may have elbow surgery soon and have been worried about how to put pants on afterward with an immobile arm. I don't have stretchy/elastic pants, just slacks for work, and this has been very helpful. I would also put the belt into the belt-loops before putting on the slacks...probably laying it all on the bed and doing that the night before, just to save time each morning. Again, thank you so much!
Thank you so much for making this video. I am sure it has helped so many individuals. I actually found this video for my 4 year old. She was curious to know if people with one limb could do all the same things as people with two. She also wanted to know if you were sad. Because I couldn’t answer these questions for her I found this video hoping it would have a few answers - which it did. Your matter-of-fact comment that you had lost your arm seemed to even answer her question of happiness, at least for the time being. You are not just instructing people with an amputated/broken arm or stroke, but teaching very impressionable people how to see difference without limitations. Thank you.
This was extremely helpful, thank you! I am a disabled veteran and my dominant arm is affected so challenging and lots to learn.
I'm currently going to school to be a physical therapist assistant. So I love watching your videos. Thank you for putting them out there. ☺️
Thank you for this! A dear friend recently lost her entire left arm due to necrotizing fasciitis. I have forwarded your video to her. She is currently in a rehab hospital and still dealing with the effects of being in a coma for nearly two months.
I wouldn't call it entertaining I would say life affirming and inspirational and hope for some people
This is so admirable! It must be so helpful for people who only have one arm and it is so generous of you to share your tips and experiences. You make it look so natural and it is amazing how you handle it! Best thing i have seen in a while! I wish you all the best, you deserve it! Ps: you are so pretty!!
Thank you so much for being willing to share. My mom was in an accident and lost the use of her left arm. Your content has helped.
Thank you so much for this video. My Grandma recently had her arm amputated due to cancer and has always been very independent in everything she does and was hoping to find a video to show her how to get dressed and I found your video! You are such an inspiration and I can't wait to show her your videos.
Thank you so much Megan! I lost use of my right arm due to a stroke four years ago and my mom has helped me with my bra so much I got tired of it and now I can put a bra on by myself thank you so much!
Its great to see you adapt to losing an arm. I understand. I myself had a stroke 1 and a half years ago at the age of 41 and lost the use of my left Arm and left leg, now im in a wheelchair and i had a lot of therapy so i can dress myself but it takes such a long time. It's hard to get used to how slow I do things now but that's life. Keep up the good work.
i'm a 55yo active woman who took a fall and broke L shoulder and R hand. This has taken both almost completely out of commission but your video showed me ways to use the remaining function in each to get dressed. Thanks!!
Hey Megan, thanks for the inspiration. Our 6 year old has broken her wrist and was feeling a little down about going to school. She watched you and got dressed promptly! Thank you from London
Thank you so much for this video. My right arm became paralyzed and I have been trying to figure out how to do things one-handed and it has been difficult, this video helped a lot❤
Hey Megan, This is going to help a lot of people out for sure! Even temp injury. So I ask, Why did you skip on the prosthetic?
I guess that is that. Maybe someday technology might catch up.
Michael Scott l really hope so! lf we had prosthetic technology like an Star Wars, a fake arm would be even better/cooler than a real arm😂
Michael Scott This is super off topic but if your name is actually Michael Scott then I wanna fucking marry you
oh really? It's not you dumbass
Joe Pwn Huh, well that’s a close-minded way of thinking, but to each asswipe their own.
Honestly a lot easier than I had anticipated. There was a point in my life where I broke both my elbows at the same time, and that was hell to get dressed or do anything. Many thanks for this video and keep living that good life!
Thank you thank you thank you. Liked and subscribed. My 81 year-old mother just had shoulder replacement surgery and she has a hard time compensating because the other joints aren't in very good shape either. But after watching this I think we'll have some new tricks to try. Thank you. And the other shoulder will be done next summer.
Holy crap I've just watched all these videos and I'm in awe of how independent she is! I honestly don't know if I could do everything she does - so impressive! What a strong woman. 💪
Hi Megan, I randomly stumbled across your channel. It’s awesome and such a great thing to do .
I have a story that still haunts me from about 15 years ago .
Where I worked we had a cleaner who had lost the same arm at the shoulder . I spotted that he had emptied a plastic trash can and was struggling to stretch a new black bin bag across the top. I mean it’s difficult enough with two hands .
Trying to be helpful I wandered over and I’m sure you have already guessed what I’m about to say “ do you want a hand mate”. He just looked up and stared at me. I could have died !!!
Genuine story and hope it doesn’t offends anybody but I wasn’t trying to be funny . I learn a life lesson that day .
Hope to see more of your videos .
Stumbled across this video as I foraged through YT in search of interesting stuff to view. You are a damn hero, my lady. Such an inspiration to us all, amputees or no. The lesson I learned from this is Never give up. Thank you, Megan.
Beautiful woman! I noticed when she was taking care of her sleeve just how agile her right hand is. I couldn't do that nearly as quickly, not to even get started on single-handed buttoning on the shorts. A great hint about how to get the zipper done by pressing up against something to hold one side down. Necessity is the mother of invention.
So... I’m totally obsessed with avocados but I never could figure out how to cut it open with one hand . Could you do a video on preparing vegetables and fruits?
shorthanded in the kitchen with Randy might help .
Thanks guys I appreciate it! I'm gonna try it ! And definitely right humor is number one key. I'm always telling my one handed jokes
My mother is an inspiration to me, she lost her right arm in an accident but she absolutely never broke. She kept on fighting every single day. Keep on inspiring. Hopefully one day you can make it to India.
Thank for the tips Megan. I find the most difficult part is trying to get things off again! I have even resorted to cutting tighter clothes off on a few occasions when I can't get them back over my head. It's a constant challenge trying to find new ways to do old things...
You popped up on my recommended today and your story is incredible. You are so inspiring! Made me realize how much I take for granted. God Bless 💕🙏🏼
Thank you so much for this video. You are amazing!!! I’m an actor who and Im playing a character that lost there right arm. Thank you so much for being positive and open. You truly open my empathy. ❤
Hey Megan, is very sad to see you and wants to salute you that you do not have the courage, you lost your hands, even then you gave encouragement to everyone. Thank you ..
I will NEVER reach the level of ability that you have. God Bless you. My inspiration!
This is super helpful! Thank you so much! My right arm has nerve damage from a dog attack ages ago and is usually alright, but bad days mean I can only use it as leverage. I will definitely try the zipping up a hoodie trick! I've been avoiding wearing them altogether on days my arm isn't working.
Do you have any suggestions or tips on push brooms or mopping? I do custodial work, so bad days have me using one arm and my other shoulder or neck to sweep and mop, flipping up chairs one-handed, and tieing trash bags with one hand. (I get boss-man making remarks that he can't have me working there if I can only use one arm even though I get all my work done, so anything you can think of would be awesome!) 💗
I don't know how I came here...but I am fascinated with what you have learned to do. My older sister has been released from a care home after having an aneurysm...and some of these tricks you have shown might be able to help her due to the fact she has no control with her left hand. Thanks so much !
BTW...I did sub!
Very helpful and interesting information. Everyone should learn these tips.......the one pressing against the wall was good I thought! Thanks
Its interesting to watch! I’ve just figured things out on my own -i’m an a** to occupational therapists and have avoided them successfully for more than 10 years!- but watching you, it seems like we do things pretty much the same. 😍
It blows my mind how much you can still do all the same things you would do if you still had both arms your doing such a amazing job❤️
It is amazing how you still are able to get dressed, it must be very hard to work and do everyday things with only 1 arm. Great video, give yourself a round of applause
Broke my wrist, so I came here for the pants tutorial. Super helpful. It's so cool you have these up!
I'm an occupational therapy student, this was a very informative watch, good to know these tricks to pass on!
I was born with my left arm only to my forearm. I had amniotic banding syndrome. My got me into a prosthesis at 6 months. She taught me how to take care of myself. I became an RN and found the prosthesis works for me and I was able to do everything anyone else could. Just have to have the drive to do it. My mom always said I could be anything. She was right.
My sister was born without a left hand and these videos have helped her very much, thank you
Such an amazing attitude in addition to doing all the task with 1 arm and nails! Much respect ♡
Megan you are such a lovely person ! Honestly I came across your videos and not only are you inspiring but you have such warmth in your character and you radiate positivity. Your so genuine and it makes you very loveable! I appreciate your content so keep it up up you beautiful gorgeous girl!☺️💕x
these are so clever! it’s amazing how well you’ve adjusted and that you’re sharing with the world. ❤️
Are there any other ways how you deal with the empty sleeve? Like, can you do a video on different "sleeve tricks"? For example if you have a really thick jacket, would you still do it this way or rather roll up the sleeve a couple of times?
You are an inspiration and you are lovely. I'm a BKA, different issues, but I admire your energy and positivity. Hugs!
This is so helpful! I had a motorcycle accident and now my arm (including my fingers since the glove came off and they looked like mashed potatoes) is in a cast-thingy and oh my I'm struggling with so many things... thanks a lot!
That made me feel ashamed of my self
I am always saying my life is hard and couldn’t imagine you go through all of that by yourself. You are amazing and you really inspired me
keep it up ❤️❤️❤️
Omg I was just gonna ask a video like this, I broke my arm recently and was really struggling so this really helped!
Thanks for your video. The tips really helped! My mom needs to have surgery on her hand in 2 weeks and she was trying to find ways to get dressed with 1 arm, since she won’t be able to use her hand for some time. Especially putting on her bra seemed impossible. After watching your video she was able to put it on using only 1 hand. So thank you for the informative video
i just came across your channel and i love your vibes and these videos are super inspiring :)
i read about you and your story when i was young. thank you for making youtube videos!! love it :D
You are so amazing....keep doing what youre doing...the world needs more people like you
A weighted base with a telescopic pole close to the side of the base. That has a hook or a clip to hold the clothing at the top of the pole. A longer pole with clips at different positions to help put on shirts bras pants shorts underware even for socks. A few some ideas for you. An adjustable shoe port that you slide your shoe into that hooks the toe portion of the shoe to allow you to slip your foot inside to put on your shoe could be added to the base which an individual can manipulate in order to put both shoes on easily. With a shoe string V pincher to secure the shoe lace to help tie the shoe. Have an adjustable clip to clip clothing at shoulder hight on the pole so an individual can slip an arm into a button up shirt with a easy button key used to help button up the shirt. 😊
Awesome tips, especially regarding zipping a jacket up - thank you!! I know what you mean by no patience with OT. I lost patience with them as well on some things, figuring out other, easier ways to do them...
I came across you on your video from Ross creations. I thought it was incredible how yall were just messing around and you were cool with joking about your "disability". All I was thinking was how you were ridiculously pretty you are and how you seemed so chill. Good luck in everything my friend.
You are so incredibly inspirational. I'll definitely keep watching you. Looking forward to seeing your videos where you talk about how you dealt with suddenly becoming an amputee as a teenager. Thank you for what you're doing. Sending you lots of love from Italy.
Wow. U are amazing , this is def something for others with the same problem out there , thank god u still have one arm .
This channel is gonna explode! 150k subs by years end.
Stoke people for sure will benefit from this real life situations. Good job really!!! You gave many families and therapists something to think about. Good on ya..
Thank you for this tutorial! I have a broken arm and was struggling trying to figure these things out.
Thank you so very much for your videos I had a massive stroke and sometimes I just need a starting point in doing something and your videos have definitely helped me be more independent and I appreciate you more than I can explain!!!!
I noticed the the UofA thing also. I graduated from there myself. You have a great channel. Keep up the good work!!
You're so inspiring, Megan. I love your spirit!! ❤️❤️
I love your channel, so I hope this doesn’t come off as offensive in any way.. but I’m just genuinely curious, when you get a manicure/acrylics at a nail salon do they charge you less? or do you have to pay the full price? (I really hope they charge you less)
Lol good one.
I don’t think they would charge her less.
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The things that suck about this is that your not able to put a shirt on without messing your hair or makeup but it’s so cool how you’ve learned to do this!
Though I'm fully able bodied, I'm its purely amazing how you do all that. As a person who has put a bra on with both hands, I always wondered and figured some else would have to put you in one if you had one arm. Now I know. Megan. . . You are amazing.
Most of these tricks are really clever :) and yes yes as everybody already stayed, you are really beautiful lady. It has to be hard living as amputee but congrats. Guys remember for her some stuff is far more difficult then for us with both arms, and i bet some of those thing she does better then us with two hands :) so great great, just keep on going girl :)
Dude you're awesome! I don't even know you but I'm so Proud of you. I'm glad I found your channel. Along with helpful videos for amputees are you considering doing vlogs?
Hi Megan, I’m not an amputee or anything but you are still super inspirational, you go girl ❤️
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her pranks (might change your mind about how likable she is) videos of her using her disability to make people feel bad are located here th-cam.com/video/7J1BV1IBHFw/w-d-xo.html
I surrender!! haha...I thought that Instagram and Facebook were enough for me, but you deserve it. I know you love sport, but you are a perfect journalism. You have very good skills to comunícate...You know, i am Spanish and ,for many of us, English listening is our nightmare in exams ; ) but with your diction is really easy!!! Congrats and thanks. Muchos besos!!!
I have one arm but I was born with it and watching your video made me realize all the things that I do differently because I’m so used to doing it with one arm but realizing that it’s actually hard to do
This was a benefit to me, I am always curious n wondered how amputees do certain things. Thanks for showing. You seem to be an amazing person!
Very inspiring to us amputees. I just discovered this six years later. I hope pray the best for you!
Thank you. I have not lost an arm, but I have really bad carpal tunnel and I needed to see how to get dress when the pain is so bad and I cant use my hand on one side.. You are a beauty.....
Great video! I also think it's cool that you used an Arkansas shirt because that's where I live!
Oh thank you very much for this video , I just had a stroke and my left arm is paralyzed and u won’t believe it that putting a shirt on has been a serious problem but you just got me off the hooks thanks so much and God bless you
Wonderful ideas very helpful to me approaching rotator cuff surgery .... lov your positive attitude.... your great!
Thanks for sharing. All things we never think about. Happy to see you're coping.