Aces High Bulletin Board
General Forums => The O' Club => Topic started by: AKKuya on June 07, 2026, 01:13:09 PM
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June 6th was my 1-year anniversary for my amputation on a Thursday. My right foot and ankle are gone. A 12 lb. weight loss program. :D
2 months later roughly, I received my prosthetic. It was a Friday, within the weekend, I was walking unassisted and up and down the stairs at home. I use the elevator in public buildings and avoid the stairs in public buildings. After a couple of weeks, I was back to driving. Mashing my right leg down on the gas pedal and using my left foot for the brake. It took a few months to get a smooth braking. Felt like a teenage driver again with jerky braking. :D
Things that I have noticed.
Handicap parking is great!!!
Not all handicap stalls are equal. Mass majority lack vertical hndrails for better standing to the feet.
Arthritis in the hips with a fake leg requires electric shoppingcart at Wally World.
Wearing shorts makes everything easier.
Doors are opened for me. :aok
I get asked a lot if I'm a veteran which I reply no to. I wish I was. :salute to all veterans and especially to the wounded veterans. :salute :salute
At 53, I'm ready to be in the Boston Marathon using my wheelchair. Not looking to win, just being part of the event.
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while not the same i got bad knees and bad feet and bad back. but i know it sucks but we put up with it dont we? keep it up
semp
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I learned left foot braking by owning cars that would not idle.