RIP My Left Leg - Gone But Remembered Every Day

[MichaelJH]

Today I walked, with the aid of a PPM Air leg and a set of parallel bars, for the first time in 18 months. The total distanced covered, back and forth, was about 40 yards - not that far but a start. What annoys me was that revision surgery was planned for August last year but did not happen until the end of May this year. Hopefully no more setbacks in what has become a very long journey...

[080311]

That’s really good news, I know if it’s down to sheer determination you will succeed. Sending you very best wishes.

Pauline

[Mirador19]

Well done on the 40yds that’s a good start. 👍

[Platypus6]

Best wishes to you 😊

[Hidden]

Hello

This is so positive and a great start

I am so pleased for you x

[Hidden]

You Sir are a star and you have no idea that you are { best sort }

take care Kevin

[gilreid1]

Well done my man. You keep on trucking and as always an inspiration to us all. 👍

[marypw]

Great news Michael and all best wishes for future progress!

[Heyjude31]

Brilliant news! 👏👏🤗🤗

[Magicfairy]

Well done!, so good to read this 🙂 x

[Theteddygirl]

Well done, great achievement 😍

[Heythrop51]

Fantastic news Michael! Another step (sorry about the pun) towards becoming independent and walking again. I am really pleased considering the setbacks and negative soothsayers you have had!

[VelvetSky]

So pleased for you, before you know it will be you entering for the Marathon😸

[Shrek1974]

Congratulations! 40yds will soon turn into 400yds & onwards with practice. Remember the annoying side & use it to motivate if needed.

Best wishes & stay strong. 💪💪

Steve

[Janma123]

Great news!

[francesw47]

Brilliant news Michael! 🎆🎇

[thetidders]

So pleased you’ve managed to do that little walk, Michael, I’m sure you’ll go further a little at a time. Jean

[dubsta]

Thats positive news and well done for your first steps. Keep building on it, progress is progress! Well done.

[Heartattackvictim]

You are an inspiration and a font of knowledge. Thank you for everything you give us in terms of those two aspects of your life. We appreciate that.

[Lilypocket]

Well done Michael! Where there is a will........and you certainly have plenty of that! x

[Becksagogo]

I'm in awe Michael. We sit here some days wallowing in self pity and yet you have been through so much but with good grace. Thank you for your positivity and good luck to you. X

[SuperFluff]

Just wanted to wish you well and hope you go from strength to strength x

[jerry12953]

My very best wishes to you.

[Wooodsie]

Great to hear Michael, thats very good news!!! Onwatds and upwards 👏👏👏👏

[MichaelJH Heart Star in reply to Wooodsie]

I think stairs are somewhat in the future. Once I get to a certain point they will revise my prosthetic to match my revised stump. Them it is things like a 5cm step working up to stairs. There is also backwards and sideways walking.

[MountainGoat52]

Well done Michael. You are always so positive, so keep looking to the future. Onwards and upwards! 👍

[LadyPumpkinseed]

Fantastic news, so pleased to see your post.

[jos64]

Well done. You deserve to make really good progress.

[jowalk6]

Amazing 👏. That's great news Michael, you're doing so well x

[Bondstreet1]

Great news! Stay strong!💪👍

[LSCE]

Fantastic news Michael 🤙 So pleased for you, an inspiration to us

[Handel]

We're so glad you can finally move about Michael although it's been far too long.Wishing you all the luck in the world with your mobility. You're an inspiration to everyone.

All the very best. Jan xxxxx

[coop61]

Sound like the start of a new and positive journey! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻Well done you that’s brilliant news great to hear a positive attitude 👍🏻Keep up the good work

[Heartfairy]

Congratulations and well done Michael on your steps. You’re truly amazing! Keep up the hard work, it will all be worth it ❤️

[Bishop1]

Fantastic news. Wishing you all the best for the future. Prayers for you x

[Harefieldfan]

Well done, Michael. Great news.

[Maisie2014]

Good to hear you’re doing so well. Don’t be annoyed remember DReam - Things can only get better. Take care

[juanitamc]

Well done Michael, Wishing you the very best. Take care

[Qualipop]

That's great news after such a long wait. Best of luck with it.

[marigoldb]

Fantastic news, I’m sitting watching the European games on tv,

Michael you need to be on a podium with a gold medal round your neck, for all you’ve gone through, your determination, sticking with it in the dark times too. I’m sure it hasn’t been easy, especially when surgery delayed fro August 2021 till May 2022.

So much to celebrate at our virtual tea party! A good Prosecco for me to share! Marigold

[Hilianna]

Cannot imagine what it feels like...... hope all works out well for you.

[MichaelJH Heart Star in reply to Hilianna]

Totally weird. The PPAM Aid leg holds itself on by air pressure so there is some movement as you walk and as there is no knee your gait is like a cowboy from Gunsmoke!

PPAM Aid

[footyfeind]

Great effort, we’ll done 👍👏👏

[Afibflipper]

Well done you - sorry you’ve had to wait so long but hope that doesn’t pray on you and you’ll soon be marching onwards and upwards from now on 😊

[Ads568]

Great news Michael, there’ll be no stopping you now. Best wishes.

[reidmar]

Every journey starts with a single step, you've done 40 yrds as a start to your new journey so well done Michael and keep it up.

[Anon2023]

Congratulations!! It’s a huge achievement x

[RufusScamp]

Love and hugs.

[Alison_L]

40 yards sounds pretty good to me. Great news, Michael

[Newstart3]

Sorry to hear about what you have been going through and the delays that you have faced ... I imagine that was incredibly frustrating. This is great news though ... an important milestone. All my best wishes as you now go from strength to strength.