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Safcbabe's rough journey - fusion to amputation

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Will only add that you are undoubtedly correct that you'll be better able to ride post amputation, with or without a prosthesis. Plenty of amputee equestrians. Wanting to be able to ride (and boost hay and tote tack) pain free w's a big motivator for me to get my knees done.
 
Safcbabe, I now see that your mind is made up. I hadn't fully appreciated this. I thought Revision surgery was still an option. I wish you the very best.
 
I remember some years ago, my trainer needed me to pick up the judge for one of our shows at her motel and drive her back at the end of the day. During our "car conversation" she told me about a severe ankle injury that she'd had years earlier - I think it was a crush injury. She was in constant pain and had stopped riding. She finally decided on amputation. It is very scary to think about but I imagine you've already faced that and are ready to move on. It can be the right decision - at least it was for that judge. I know she went back to riding and showing in the jumpers. I can't imagine not having the possibility of riding in my life. I wish you the best, too.
 
@Safcbabe - My heartfelt prayers go to you during what has to be the most tumultuous time in your life. I cannot imagine what you AND your kids are going through and I won't pretend to. I wish you a speedy recovery. Hugs to you!

Best regards,
Robyn
 
@Safcbabe I truly can understand your decision. When it comes to quality of life I am sure you will have a better one. And when you're a horse person, you must get back in the saddle. God bless you in your healing journey to come. Christie
 
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I respect your decision and wish you well.

My son had an above-knee amputation (accident) 12 years ago. He has made a good recovery and walks well, without even a stick. He drives his own car and lives independently.

Best wishes! :flwrysmile::flwrysmile::flwrysmile:
 
My best wishes that you will be pain free.
 
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I don't doubt you trust him but was it at the RVI or the Freeman?
Please tell me. Private message me if you prefer.
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Hi Josephine my surgery was done at Durham uni hospital I am currently looking for a top surgeon who does amputation as I am mentally and physically drained and have considered even crashing my car so leg gets so badly hurt amputation will have to be done thanks for support x

I am going to tag @Josephine so that she sees this post. Kelly
 
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Perhaps you should talk to your GP about this, maybe s/he can give you a referral to another OS. Your posts indicate you are quite frustrated (and understandably so), but a scheme to crash the car is not the way to get proper treatment.
 
Great advice I have seen my GP today and she has referred me to a psychiatrist to prove I am not mad and am 100% ok with my decision and she will use the report to pish for amputation thanks x
 
Hi Safcbabe, you mentioned your children. How old are they? Do they still live with you? I've no kids, but as well as my husband I've a sister I'm very close to. I'm 19 mths post op and still having problems. As you can imagine they get a bit fed up with it at times as I do myself. That's why BS is so helpful.

I come from Newcastle although I left when I was 17 and came south to get a better job. I've never been to Sunderland - I've heard they have a football team:heehee:

How's the pain today? I've found it to be a roller coaster - same for you? Carol
 
@Safcbabe - I have no real advice to offer, but your story has touched me since we are the same age. I am having such a tough time deciding about having a TKR, and then I read what you're going through and I feel grateful that I even have a choice. You're a darn strong woman!
 
Thanks lunula hope it all goes well when you decide what you want to do and your kind words really help thanks x
 
Hi carol yeah pain is bad but I take tramadol and amtitripline and paracetamol my daughters are 16 and 19 both still with me and youngest at college eldest a fulltime dog groomer but they are amazing do everything I can't do would be lost without them hope pain eases take care x
 
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would be lost without them
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Great that some good luck has come your way. One thing I have learned during my slow recovery is that nothing, absolutely nothing, stays the same for ever. Let's hope in the not too distant future you will look back at this difficult time and think :wowspring:
I made it. A good friend of mine on BS talks about The Promised Land - its where we get to when we are fully recovered. I'm not quite there yet, but I'm working on it. Happy to save you a seat. Carol

ps: they have horses in the Promised Land.
 
Cheers Carol please keep me a seat I have a two year goal to be running the great north run on a blade hopefully have ran it a few times when younger and also take my kids on a riding holiday .I wish u all the luck in the world and love for a speedy recovery x
 
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