2 weeks with prosthetic.

[Petem56]

Received prosthetic leg about two weeks ago, god it’s hard work, stump is not designed for taking weight, pain/discomfort is a big part of my life, main thing is to not damage stump, so have stopped all painkillers. Need to build up time on leg, on the flat, using one crutch or occasionally no crutch for a few steps, this I think may take longer than I thought, Ok game on.

[BlondeBeginner33 Graduate]

You are so determined it’s inspirational 👏🏼

It’s so new though, don’t be hard on yourself, & take some painkillers if you are in pain! If you don’t want to take lots then even just paracetamol. Minimal side effects & it will take the edge off

[Petem56 Graduate in reply to BlondeBeginner33]

Cheers, got nothing against painkillers, but don’t want painkillers to mask potential blisters by socket rubbing, which would set me back.

[GoogleMe Graduate in reply to Petem56]

Have you taken advice from fellow amputees and/or your professionals? Depending on the drugs, there may be no risk of masking new pain or pain of that type. Different painkillers work in different ways. (My hunch is that any drug which leaves you safe to run would leave you no less able to discern skin trauma)

[Sue-S]

I can't begin to know what that's like, but well done you for a positive attitude. Puts all my moans and whinges into perspective!

[Petem56 Graduate in reply to Sue-S]

Hi Sue, Thanks for the comment, all this support is what helps with attitude, but hey, we all have to moan and whinge, if i was an Olympic sport i'd have a gold.

[grumpyoldgirl Graduate]

😶 I'm speechless - don't worry that won't last.

I saw this post so had a look at your older ones, I somehow missed them before now. What a massive shock to get your head around, and here you are, back again!

You sound very matter of fact and determined in your posts, although I'm sure it's not been so straight forward in reality. I've got nothing but admiration.

I'm recovering from a broken ankle and getting impatient and frustrated, so you've just made me give myself a shake, and accept that it will take time.

PS my autocorrect thinks I've got nothing but administration 😁

[Petem56 Graduate in reply to grumpyoldgirl]

Cheers Grumpy, all these comments are a boon to my attitude, with all these comments coming, giving up is no option.

Hope ankle gets better soon.

[Overweightandunfit Graduate]

Pete, as you have realised it will take time and you need to build up slowly but you'll get there. Some painkillers are a good idea but you do need to check the skin over very carefully every day and if there is the slightest sign of a problem take it seriously. I am currently not running as I have a slight (hopefully temporary) problem with rubbing.

[John_W Graduate]

Pete, this is amazing and your determination is to be admired and respected.

As GoogleMe suggested, I wonder whether connecting with other paraplegics and amputee runners might help .

[Petem56 Graduate in reply to John_W]

Hi John, at the moment I've all the support team I need at the moment, with the support I get off this site, plus a brilliant physio who is working with me to get me to my goals, once I actually discard the crutches, then I will look for more targeted support.

[Tinytears60 Graduate]

Pete - 👏👏👏

I have no words 😶

Well actually I have at least 3....

WOW!

INSPIRATIONAL

A-MA-ZING

Take your time Mister .. if you don’t mind I’m following you so I can support you on your journey ...

words that apply to all on here - slow and steady wins the day ...

I look forward to reading your posts

Go get it - your running family are right behind you 😀

[Petem56 Graduate in reply to Tinytears60]

Hi TT60, I love the fact you are following me, all the support from you and the rest of my "running family" is one of the things that keep me motivated.

[Tinytears60 Graduate in reply to Petem56]

Aww thank you 🙏🏻 I’m feeling privileged to follow you..

The support on here is amazing!

I definitely would not have stuck at it without them!

Our running family is fab 👏👏💕

Seriously tho - I’m sure you inspire so many on and off here!

Way to go! ... No rush!.. take your time... we are all here with you 👍

[shsoga Graduate]

Good to hear from you and to see the progress you are making. I am sure it feels very slow and I can only imagine what the pain must be like, but it really is progress. This is the ground work that will see you through the rest of your life and one day get you running again, just take your time and don’t push too hard too soon - I feel that might be a potential issue with you! 😉

Hang in there, hoping and keeping my fingers crossed for you that this particular phase in your journey is short lived and you can move on to the next one pain-free very soon.

[Smile23 Graduate]

👏👏👏👏there are no words

Good on ya I am sure you will do it no matter what.

👏👏👏👏

[CazzaW Graduate]

Have just read your previous posts. You’re an inspiration and so determined so you’ll get there eventually. I retired not long ago after 34 years as an NHS Occupational Therapist so altho’ I can’t know what it’s like for you I have some insight. I’m sure you’re taking good advice and presume you have shared your aspirations with your prosthetist and physios but if you haven’t already, ask them if they can link you into a group or forum with like minded people.

Good luck with it all and as TT60 has already said.... slow and steady wins the day 😊

[Petem56 Graduate in reply to CazzaW]

Hi CazzaW, Thanks for comments, they all mean a lot to me, I have had a good conversation with prosthetist and my physio, they both know my targets and are working with me to achieve them, physio says her main problem is getting me to slow down and do it properly, so maybe I've got to be the tortoise and not the hare!

[CazzaW Graduate in reply to Petem56]

Good stuff 👍 and very good advice....I love that ‘slow down and do it properly’, just like my ‘running’ 🐌🐢🐌🐢 not that I can slow down much more!

[VPOLLIE67 Graduate]

You are an inspiration Petem56!!!!

[Jane_1961 Graduate]

Amazing post Petem56 an inspiration to us all.

Good luck on your journey.

I look forward to hearing about your progress

[Rennur Graduate]

Wow! Just Wow!