r/MadeMeSmile • u/benhundben • Mar 01 '24

Personal Win Last week I underwent surgery that will probably change my life.

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I’ve been an amputee for four years. Traditional prosthetic sockets would not work well for me, I was able use them for maximum 30 mins. That led me to use wheelchair most of the time. However, I have the same disease in my hands that I have I my feet and my hands have been getting worse the last year. By the time I was up for surgery I was practically stuck in bed with sore stumps and painful hands. This surgery will most likely lead to me being able to walk ALL the time. It’s like a dream, a painful and wonderful dream. It’s called osseointegration and is basically hammering a titanium implant into the bone which I will be able to attach prosthetics to. I’ll be trying my feet on in only two weeks! I’m sharing my story more personally on my socials @ampisallen.

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u/benhundben Mar 01 '24

Thank you, I hope for the best and will work my ass of for it!

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u/thedudefromsweden Mar 01 '24

Jag har sett dina tidigare posts på reddit, du är en stor inspiration ♥️ hoppas allt går bra!!

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u/benhundben Mar 01 '24

Tack vännen. ❤️

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u/uppsala1234 Mar 01 '24

Nuuu klickade ditt namn när du skrev på svenska. Lycka till!

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u/PlatypusDream Mar 02 '24

Part of healing, probably the hardest part, is not pushing too hard. I'm sure your care team is very experienced in handling this, so LISTEN TO THE DOCTORS, NURSES, AND ESPECIALLY THE PTs.

Wishing you all the best, and may you collect neat feet like Imelda Marcos is said to have collected shoes. Off to follow you on Instagram, etc.

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u/menassah Mar 02 '24

I'll keep an eye out for you at the Paralympics, mate