I am considering a below knee amputation, not going to go into too many details but I am getting pretty tired of living with the pain and limitations of my foot.  I am looking for anyone who has a below knee amputation to see how it is going for you, can you run, walk normally, etc.  Right now I am in fact finding mode so any information you could about living life with a below knee amputation would be helpful.  Thanks.

Gates.Brown,

     Although, I don't have any information about your medical dilemma. I wanted to take a moment and thank you for your sacrifices you made for our country. I hope you get the medical advice your looking for in order to make the right decision. Thanks so much for all you've done..

V/R

Mark

I would make sure you talk to as many people as you can before you do anything.

I have a GSW to my right thigh and have nerve damage to my lower leg. You don't know how many days and nights I have wished they had just taken my leg in Iraq. The pain I go thru may not be the same as yours but I do understand. I have a little girl who I will never run with. I am learning to live with what I have and to be thankful for it. I am not saying don't do it but am just saying make sure you ask all the questions before.

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SFC White-Ret.

SFC White,

   Thanks for the reply, I agree more information is always better.  I haven't even come close to a decision yet, just trying to see what the benefits and losses are with the amputation. 

Disregard this post, my computer decided to freeze and caused multiple posts.

Disregard, same computer issue.

gates.brown:

SFC White,

   Thanks for the reply, I agree more information is always better.  I haven't even come close to a decision yet, just trying to see what the benefits and losses are with the amputation. 

Good luck with your search. I hope you get all the information you need.

 

 

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SFC White-Ret.

Find a good orthopedic surgeon, if you can.  They can make it perfect with you, in an elective situation, and then make you a great prosthesis, even one to run with.  I think you would be pleased with the result, most likely, and not have that constant pain and pain medication.  I am a trauma surgeon, and have done many of these operations, here in CONUS, and "over there".  Good luck.